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Easy to see us going 0 - 6 or 1 - 6 on that (Essendon?). I feel we have a decent enough backline (though losing McVee + Bowie won't help), a decent enough forward line now with Pickett x 2 plus Mihocek. But around the ball some of those teams could cut us to ribbons.

Counting the Beat was probably Phil's only chart success since. He certainly has had his struggles.

Indeed a talented musician who went onto deserved success with Crowded House. Phil Judd’s road since the split with Spilt Enz has been more rocky. A talented artist whose work included the cover of the band’s first release ‘Mental Notes’. But some serious personal challenges too.

Given all the changes that the team list, the coaching staff and the Administration has been through over the last few months I find it hard to look for a 'pass mark' for '26. I want to see a true development of the game plan and a team of players week in week out enjoying their footy and being competitive. I can see this year as an opportunity for the coaches to have a good look at the players response under pressure of league footy, their adaption to the game plan and individual development. This pre-season is critical in establishing the standards on and off field. The first six games will give an idea of what we can expect for the season a there is a bit of travel and we play a good mixture of teams. R1 - Saints @The G (h) R2 - Dockers Perth (a) R3 - Carlton @ The G (a) R4 - Suns @The G (h) R5 - Bombers Adelaide (a) R6 - Brisbane @ The G (h) 4 at the G One in Perth and one in Adelaide. Come away from that with a couple of good wins and a couple of close games and then I will grade them.

Yes he was in both vids and co wrote or wrote a lot of the material. Big change when he left and Neil came in...that was the kicker for chart success. Even at a young age Neil could write a hit.

Yeah, I reckon it's about time that Gawn bloke had a breakout year.

For me, the only real pass mark is winning the Grand Final. Realistically, I think we’ll win somewhere between four and six games this season. Anything beyond that is a bonus. A few extra wins on top of that would be nice, but I wouldn’t call it a pass or a success in itself.

I hear there’s lots of space in Warracknabeal for a footy stadium…

Presuming they are streaming at a lower bitrate as there'd be a lot of simultaneous demand for the live stream (putting more pressure on servers), whereas replays are not all watched simultaneously.

Jaheesus yes I did ok out goes either Melksham or Viney for Rivers

I'll kick things off ... Rams (7-12) @ Panthers Packers (1-6) @ Bears Bills @ Jags (1-6) 49ers @ Eagles (1-6) Chargers @ Pats (7-12) Texans @ Steelers (1-6)

It beggars belief how bad Kayo's picture quality is. What intrigues me is live the quality is average at its best. But watch the same game on replay and it is considerably better Why? I watch NBL on Kayo and it is good as well why AFL?

There are approx 50k members and perhaps a few more supporters who don't put their hand in their pocket. A very large percentage of that number have never voted for Labor in there lives. I will be generous and say if 50k got their nickers in a not after no money being supplied to the MFC it would make no difference to a election as unlike clubs like Geelong, a membership largely in a recognised area our members are spread across the state. IMO Losing a few thousand votes spread across the state will not change the government. Actually they don't need to commit now they can easily delay for 10 months .

rjay heady days indeed. Co-incidentally l was reflecting last week about Split Enz on another forum. About their very first gig in Melbourne at the Reefer Cabaret. Totally different vibe to the Matthew Flinders. The last video features Phil Judd from the original lineup.

DD there a lot of members who could not afford it. A lot struggle to buy a membership a hit of $100 would be the straw.

Tua is quoted as saying he would love to be out of Miami, but seriously who the [censored] would take on that contract???

AMW and you could also exclude Jeffo at this stage.

Thanks for posting this. Have you forgotten Rivers? Like the positional flex and attack in that backline. Forwardline really lacks defensive pressure and crumbers,

Not sure but last year I did their $1 for 1 month special offer x 3 times (for a total of $3) which covered the periods we played away games that were not on free to air and then attended most home games. I struggle with Kayo due to the poor streaming quality that is worse than 7HD.

Another hero from my childhood days. Athol Webb was a vital component in the very strong Melbourne side of the late 50s playing a “decoy” full forward role. He wasn’t tall (180cm) but he managed to bag plenty of goals and kicked five of them in the 1956 premiership. He was top goal kicker and was in another flag winning team in 1957. All told, Webb played 74 games for 146 goals. Condolences to his family and friends. Vale Athol Webb | Melbourne mourns premiership hero

Where and replace who??

Ummmm ha ha… what…

well, some posters do tend to drone on

May will start first up...

Current forecast only 26 degrees by 1100, so hopefully an early start Looking forward to any reports that are possible. Anyone have a drone?