1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Loved the big smile on Tracc.

That is not made up and he appears very invested.

That win was very important for the younger guys too, as it gives a sense of belief and they can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Wholeheartedly agree. The pure joy on Trac's face in that changeroom before the team song was so heart warming.

On 18/05/2025 at 09:30, beelzebub said:

As put in post elsewhere. I think he's in the wrong role. Slide Goody sideways.. Get a better strategic coach. Win win

Reckon Goody would do extremely well as GM of football - that’s all about relationships.

31 minutes ago, Redleg said:

How do you know Ardu wants to stay in Melbourne? Certainly great and helpful if true.

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

14 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

This is very encouraging. If his wife wants to stay that has to be a huge factor in his decision.

38 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

Can also confirm I know as fact that she wants to remain in Melbourne.

So Kosi staying that’s awesome, what are we giving up for LJ?

1 hour ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

everyone buy something from her company !!

Keep Koz

Get Jackson

2 future firsts

Trade for a top 10 this year

Take Sinema(excuse spelling), White, Jackson, top 10 pick

Win multiple flags with Max in twilight and Jackson starring.

Laugh at Freo for eternity

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

Keep Koz

Get Jackson

2 future firsts

Trade for a top 10 this year

Take Sinema(excuse spelling), White, Jackson, top 10 pick

Win multiple flags with Max in twilight and Jackson starring.

Laugh at Freo for eternity

That's a cracker of a bingo card you've got there RIF.

Happy wife happy life as they say...

2 hours ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

and didn't one of her sisters move down here from darwin?

2 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

So Kosi staying that’s awesome, what are we giving up for LJ?

Fullerton for LJ and a first round pick.

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

Keep Koz

Get Jackson

2 future firsts

Trade for a top 10 this year

Take Sinema(excuse spelling), White, Jackson, top 10 pick

Win multiple flags with Max in twilight and Jackson starring.

Laugh at Freo for eternity

One thing is a certainty, and that’s laughing at Freo for eternity.

The St Kilda of Perth.

3 hours ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

I went to Freo once and can confirm fashion died there.

Not that this is the only reason, but let's not forget that leaving to go somewhere just because mates are there is silly.

If your friend jumped off a cliff would you?

Very encouraging if his partner wants to stay. That's usually the main motivation for wanting to head home. I firmly believed he was out the door last season and if Bolton hadn't gone to Freo then we would've traded him for all of their firsts.

Letting him spend a lot of extra time in WA is really good from the club tbh.

I found this article surprisingly moving. Far more substantive than the usual stage managed “I love the club and want to stay” unconvincing reassurances.

The description of Kozzie being both homesick and wanting to stay was illuminating. This complexity is usually ignored by the media in pursuit of a simplistic and dramatic narrative.

Kudus to the journalist, Kozzie, his dad and the club.

12 hours ago, layzie said:

Not that this is the only reason, but let's not forget that leaving to go somewhere just because mates are there is silly.

If your friend jumped off a cliff would you?

Thats a strange analogy.

19 hours ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Because she's said so. She's established a fashion company in Melbourne, and wants to continue pursuing it in Melbourne.

That's cool, Kat! What is the name of the company?

22 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

So Kosi staying that’s awesome, what are we giving up for LJ?

I'm not convinced Dogga will leave Freo, tbh

On 19/05/2025 at 11:42, Redleg said:

How do you know Ardu wants to stay in Melbourne? Certainly great and helpful if true.

About six months ago Ardu told me that her and Koz are not leaving Melbourne.

About two months ago Ardu told me that her and Koz are not leaving Melbourne.

Two weeks ago in Perth (before our match) Ardu and I were talking and Bellanie reached out and started playing with my shiny red and blue nails. Ardu said she’s getting to know me and that it’s cool that I’m getting to see Bellanie grow up.

Now, I certainly ain’t fixin’ on moving outta Melbz so I can only assume Ardu means I’ll see Bellanie grow up in Melbourne. 😁

21 hours ago, daisycutter said:

and didn't one of her sisters move down here from darwin?

Ardu’s sister who is also her best friend now lives in Melbourne “not even 10 minutes away.” She spends a lot of time with the little family.

Kozzie’s sister moved to Melbourne earlier this year. She too is super close to Ardu

Just now, Ghostwriter said:

About six months ago Ardu told me that her and Koz are not leaving Melbourne.

About two months ago Ardu told me that her and Koz are not leaving Melbourne.

Two weeks ago in Perth (before our match) Ardu and I were talking and Bellanie reached out and started playing with my shiny red and blue nails. Ardu said she’s getting to know me and that it’s cool that I’m getting to see Bellanie grow up.

Now, I certainly ain’t fixin’ on moving outta Melbz so I can only assume Ardu means I’ll see Bellanie grow up in Melbourne. 😁

It is starting to feel like what the club has been putting out on a few fronts is more genuine than in the past. It just may turn out that dropping those first 5 games, weathering the storm and negative focus has bought the group closer together rather than further apart. Adversity can swing both ways. The win against Brisbane must feel so good within the 4 walls. The fact the club got Koz’s Dad to do what must be one of our best indigenous guernsey’s (although I’ve generally been impressed with all of them) and we’ve gone away as a group for a big win must really solidify the group. Long may it continue and long may Kysaiah Klem Paul Kropinyeri-Pickett remain a Demon.

6 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Ardu’s sister who is also her best friend now lives in Melbourne “not even 10 minutes away.” She spends a lot of time with the little family.

Kozzie’s sister moved to Melbourne earlier this year. She too is super close to Ardu

Ardu stated in her staff entry post at the Victorian Koorie Youth Council that she's lived in Melbourne for 10 years, that was in 2022, so she's spent more than half her life living in Melbourne. She may originally be from Darwin, but if she's spend much of her life here, she's a local :)

On 19/05/2025 at 12:03, Demon Disciple said:

Reckon Goody would do extremely well as GM of football - that’s all about relationships.

A GM of football is responsible for managing the football department budget, and for managing the performance of the football department staff (coaches, fitness staff, recruitment, etc).

Relationships are important for all roles, including the GM of football. But it isn't just about being a great bloke everyone loves.