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On 12/28/2020 at 11:05 AM, bingers said:

It depends who the player is.

Yeah well recent whinging was about TMac and Harmes who were blitzing when signed to long contracts that no-one here complained about at the time.  If they'd only signed for 1 or 2 years there would have benn plenty more whinging.  

"Baby bear contracts"

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On 12/28/2020 at 8:42 AM, Dr. Gonzo said:

Must win game

We've finished 9th 2 out of the last 4 seasons; we know better than anyone they're all must win games!

 

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14 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

We've finished 9th 2 out of the last 4 seasons; we know better than anyone they're all must win games!

 

we have taken the title off Richmond. Our new name is ninthbourne!

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42 minutes ago, old dee said:

we have taken the title off Richmond. Our new name is ninthbourne!

as long as we continue to follow Richmond's path I'm happy with that name.

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18 minutes ago, sue said:

as long as we continue to follow Richmond's path I'm happy with that name.

Small joke to start 2021 sue. The world is a fairly sad place at present.

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so far definitely ruled out: hore - b brown

likely ruled out: viney - brayshaw - hibberd - vandenberg - smith

possible squad:

B: Lockhart - May - Lever
HB: Hunt - Tomlinson - Salem
C : Langdon - Petracca - Melksham
HF: Fritsch - McDonald - Spargo
F: Jackson - Weideman - Pickett
Foll: Gawn - Oliver - Harmes
I/c: Rivers - Neal-Bullen - Sparrow - Baker
Emerg: Jones - Rosman - M Brown - Jetta

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On 1/5/2021 at 7:22 PM, old dee said:

If the border with WA is still closed will this game happen?

Given the WA premier's approach to risk management of the virus the AFL is running an enormous scheduling risk leaving the two WA teams in Perth.

Qld closed the border to Victoria today and I'm sure WA and SA will follow.

I have no easy solution and I'm sure it's the same at the AFL. Sure you can have bubbles and groupings but no one wants a repeat of the mess of 2020.

FWIW I'd be playing all games in Victoria for say 6 weeks and then move the circus to SA for four weeks, WA for another four and then four weeks in Qld. Final 8 weeks and finals series TBD.  Use country ovals in the relevant State (eg Wangaratta ) for the lesser matches. Sure you run the risk that when the circus is ready to move States that the receiving State will block you but at least the comp continues in the then playing State.

Edit note: Appeared the report on Qld closing the border to Victoria was premature. Qld is formally recommending no visits to Melbourne

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Qld closed the border to Victoria today 

 

I'm not doubting you but I cannot find this information anywhere. Can you tell me how you know this?

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40 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

I'm not doubting you but I cannot find this information anywhere. Can you tell me how you know this?

sorry I was on a usually very reliable forum (Whirlpool) which appears to be wrong.

The official line is:

Despite holding off introducing border restrictions with Melbourne, Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has warned against travel to the southern city.

Dr Young said as a result of the new case in Melbourne, anyone who had been in Melbourne since January 29 should come forward for testing and isolate until they get a negative result.

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so far definitely ruled out: weideman - hore - b brown

likely ruled out: viney - brayshaw - hibberd - vandenberg - smith

possible squad:

B: Lockhart - May - Lever
HB: Hunt - Tomlinson - Salem
C : Langdon - Petracca - Melksham
HF: Fritsch - McDonald - Spargo
F: Jackson - M Brown - Pickett
Foll: Gawn - Oliver - Harmes
I/c: Rivers - Neal-Bullen - Sparrow - Baker
Emerg: Jones - Rosman - Jordon - Jetta

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10 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

so far definitely ruled out: weideman - hore - b brown

likely ruled out: viney - brayshaw - hibberd - vandenberg - smith

possible squad:

B: Lockhart - May - Lever
HB: Hunt - Tomlinson - Salem
C : Langdon - Petracca - Melksham
HF: Fritsch - McDonald - Spargo
F: Jackson - M Brown - Pickett
Foll: Gawn - Oliver - Harmes
I/c: Rivers - Neal-Bullen - Sparrow - Baker
Emerg: Jones - Rosman - Jordon - Jetta

Petty forward  or back?

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11 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

so far definitely ruled out: weideman - hore - b brown

likely ruled out: viney - brayshaw - hibberd - vandenberg - smith

possible squad:

B: Lockhart - May - Lever
HB: Hunt - Tomlinson - Salem
C : Langdon - Petracca - Melksham
HF: Fritsch - McDonald - Spargo
F: Jackson - M Brown - Pickett
Foll: Gawn - Oliver - Harmes
I/c: Rivers - Neal-Bullen - Sparrow - Baker
Emerg: Jones - Rosman - Jordon - Jetta

How come you have not ruled out Melksham he has done very little training also ? 

Rosman  a shoe in on the other wing.

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2 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

forward you'd think if we need him

but coming off an injury- and illness-interrupted preseason, hard to see him being 'match fit' for round 1

Done more training in full match practice than Melksham!!

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I know some of the arguments against but I'm wondering whether we look at playing Salem on the opposite wing to Langdon. He's by no means quick but he has really good disposal and it would be nice to have that delivering to the forwards. Perhaps a situation with himself and Rivers rotating in there.

I'm not sold on the idea of Melksham in the midfield, perhaps I'm just scarred by his poor output in 2020.

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4 hours ago, Pates said:

I know some of the arguments against but I'm wondering whether we look at playing Salem on the opposite wing to Langdon. He's by no means quick but he has really good disposal and it would be nice to have that delivering to the forwards. Perhaps a situation with himself and Rivers rotating in there.

I'm not sold on the idea of Melksham in the midfield, perhaps I'm just scarred by his poor output in 2020.

Line that idea I have picked Salo in my early dude's fir 2021 but lately based on his form determination and the track reports are convinced that Fraser Rosman is advanced enough in his development and also importantly physique. Plays naturally and creates opportunities with run all day.
No point in delaying him if he is ready and earned an opportunity on the wing.Will also add to our marking wherever he plays at 193cm.
 

However Salem is still a great option fir wing or even half forward with his elite Skills.. 
 

Also don't  think we should rule out either Bowery or Laurie for a start up forward wing or even half back using Jake as a Caleb Daniel type.

Plenty of options I MO if the newbies show up in the trial games,

But still like moving Salo further up the ground Pates your idea and mine is a good one. Sales last few games in 2020 were top class in output and impact. 

 

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12 hours ago, Pates said:

I know some of the arguments against but I'm wondering whether we look at playing Salem on the opposite wing to Langdon. He's by no means quick but he has really good disposal and it would be nice to have that delivering to the forwards. Perhaps a situation with himself and Rivers rotating in there.

I'm not sold on the idea of Melksham in the midfield, perhaps I'm just scarred by his poor output in 2020.

I am actually scared by Melksham being in the side. 

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