Interesting talk about centre bounces versus throwing the ball up and Max's reasons for preferring bouncing.  Which reminds me - why when a 6 6 6 warning is given do they throw it up?  I can understand why the do so if they d a bad bounce - a string of bad bounces would look bad. But after a warning??

(And if other ruckmen didn't know the likely bounce height of various umpires, they do now.)

1 hour ago, sue said:Which reminds me - why when a 6 6 6 warning is given do they throw it up?  I can understand why the do so if they d a bad bounce - a string of bad bounces would look bad. But after a warning??

I’ve heard inside a club this being talked about as a tactic. If there’s a critical Centre bounce coming up, and you think all things being equal you should win the hit out (ie Max v spud), then deliberately violate 6-6-6, get a warning, and it’s a guaranteed throw up, eliminating any variability from a bounce and giving you the best chance. Obviously you can only do it once though, so pick the right moment. 

Max is just so natural and loveable with Gazz and Tim, nothing really worry him outwardly.Interesting that he considers Weid as the best backup ruck and that he fears for TMac as he is a bit reckless in the centre bounce. !!!!!

CP5 speaks well doesn’t he

He certainly does Meggs confident and thoughtful, honest and doesn’t just play the straight bat.!!

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Andy Maher was very impressed. His answer to the dynasty question is exactly the right pivot - we want the underlying environment that enable dynasties but don’t expect to win them. Perfect answer.

Did anyone hear the Lingers interview at 2:05 on SEN?

16 hours ago, Meggs said:

CP5 speaks well doesn’t he

Absolutely.  Very articulate and collects his thoughts so easily.  Clearly loves our Club and the culture we have built.
 

They now have the Ed Langdon interview on MFC website, he is also a very good communicator.!!