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17 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

I did see that photo too and there was a notable player (Trac) not present. There were others too so im not reading much into it, however the reason i raise the point, is that the media havent raised it either (yet). Just wanted to put a watch on whether they'll hang onto this to use for another time.

Tracc’s probably still in the ice bath or in the kitchen.😁😁👍

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    Was it Goody who said he loves what the players are doing off the ball?

    For those who are bagging out Spargo, perhaps it is what he does off the ball, as opposed to his possessions.

    Jeff Whites analysis showed how important is that players are setting up when they don’t have the footy, particularly defensively. Maybe Spargo does this better than most.

    In the last month the game plan seems to be bearing fruit. Could Spargo be a shining example of how they should be setting up? Is this the reason why he is being picked? I don’t pretend to have the answers, but being picked because he is a Goodwin favourite seems unlikely.

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    8 minutes ago, He de mon said:

    Was it Goody who said he loves what the players are doing off the ball?

    For those who are bagging out Spargo, perhaps it is what he does off the ball, as opposed to his possessions.

    Jeff Whites analysis showed how important is that players are setting up when they don’t have the footy, particularly defensively. Maybe Spargo does this better than most.

    In the last month the game plan seems to be bearing fruit. Could Spargo be a shining example of how they should be setting up? Is this the reason why he is being picked? I don’t pretend to have the answers, but being picked because he is a Goodwin favourite seems unlikely.

    As good as Melksham's little dinky kick over the top to Langdon was in the last, that goal doesn't come if it wasn't for Spargo. Didn't register a touch in the leadup to the goal, but he read Payne's kick beautifully and caused an intercept.

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    On 21/05/2025 at 09:53, BrookeyDee said:

    Stunning win and I was lucky enough to be there with my Dee old school mate Dive.

    Unexpectedly lovely drive home to the Sunshine Coast.

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    Note how disinterested the Lion's supporters up the back are.

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    Loved Milkshake squirting Harris-Andrews with the water bottle in the last quarter. laugh

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