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Can the Geelong players even muster one iota of enthusiasm for the song in the regular season anymore?

I'm not surprised though. They aim so much higher.

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    Gold coast have 2 things we definitely don't have

    A good coach.

    Great player development.

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    Gold coast have 2 things we definitely don't have

    A good coach.

    Great player development.

    Oh yeah, and Gary Ablett too.

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    Gold coast have 2 things we definitely don't have

    A good coach.

    Great player development.

    Draft and OOC concessions

    Enlarged salary cap with extra promotional payments

    9 other clubs in the same state competing for supporters in a fast growing market

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    I think the umpiring has been fantastic tonight.

    So you thought the decision where the Cats player just kicked it off the ground backwards to the boundary and wasn't penalized ok? As I mentioned earlier, the lights at the Cattery will mean more prime time scrutiny of the umpiring down there.

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    Oh yeah, and Gary Ablett too.

    Add Ablett to our side and suddenly were a whole new team... He brings amazing talent and ability, leadership and just an awe about him... suddenly our players step up because they have a role model. If GC win a flag within the next 8 years... Ablett is to thank, even if he isnt there.

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    So you thought the decision where the Cats player just kicked it off the ground backwards to the boundary and wasn't penalized ok? As I mentioned earlier, the lights at the Cattery will mean more prime time scrutiny of the umpiring down there.

    I'm n old defender, I hate the deliberate rule, so yep, glad they did not pay it.

    They let the game flow and did not pay soft frees, only paid the ones you should. Enjoyed it.

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    Gold coast have 2 things we definitely don't have

    A good coach.

    Great player development.

    Father son picks that went through to 4th round picks, government hand outs, stand alone facilities, no Prendegast, sponsors galore.....

    But, hey, don't let some history or facts get in the way of an opportunity to Neeld bash.

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    Father son picks that went through to 4th round picks, government hand outs, stand alone facilities, no Prendegast, sponsors galore.....

    But, hey, don't let some history or facts get in the way of an opportunity to Neeld bash.

    They're ride to success has been as challenging as shooting fish in a barrel . Here's the greatest player of his generation, hers an entire age group to work with, here's an expanded salary cap, here's some additional picks on top of the litany of picks already provided.

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    They're ride to success has been as challenging as shooting fish in a barrel . Here's the greatest player of his generation, hers an entire age group to work with, here's an expanded salary cap, here's some additional picks on top of the litany of picks already provided.

    How the hell did 16 clubs of the day unanimously agree to this deal?

    It is just not right. The members were disregarded completely.

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    I don't think they had a choice did they?

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    I don't think they had a choice did they?

    Who knows. That is why i ask. It has been reported since the collective meeting that all 16 clubs voted for this wrecking Ball.

    Now did they have an M16 looking straight at them when casting such madness??

    Would like Don to tell us some truth on this. But Don only emails fluffy spin....i forgot.

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    I don't think they had a choice did they?

    I think that's the point isn't it.

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    They're ride to success has been as challenging as shooting fish in a barrel . Here's the greatest player of his generation, hers an entire age group to work with, here's an expanded salary cap, here's some additional picks on top of the litany of picks already provided.

    How are we expected to compete against that? Well that's the whole point. The object is to have them win a flag in a couple of years and gain an enormous fan base. Meanwhile the MFC rots in hell.
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    I do love the negative nancies getting on here and saying 'look at Gold Coast, why aren't we like them, look how good McKenna is'.

    Do these people remember how pathetic Gold Coast was last year? They were bottom of the ladder last year at this round. Winless. Lost to GWS. People were wondering whether their list was going to make it.

    Lo and behold, look at that. The group gets two years under its belt, and in its third, reaches new heights. Melbourne gets 1.5 years and is condemned already.

    You also cannot underestimate the effect that having Ablett in your side has. Take him out and all of a sudden Prestia gets tagged, and his game drops, and now they're down two midfielders.

    I'm not defending Neeld, but I am having a direct swipe at those who have posted in this thread to the effect of 'McKenna is a great coach' or 'we should be more like the Gold Coast'.

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