1 hour ago, ghost who walks said:

so the big Roo kicks a goal in the 2s and is rushed back into the 1s must have been a great goal.

And your selection to replace Petty would be ... ???

2 hours ago, ghost who walks said:

so the big Roo kicks a goal in the 2s and is rushed back into the 1s must have been a great goal.Sadly our club has become a joke

Yes, the senior coach must miss seeing JVR wandering around aimless, out of position and when he accidentally gets near the ball he drops the mark. Good selection I reckon. As bad as bringing Lever in and persisting with Viney. If only Spargo came in too - then it would be near perfection (-:

6 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

200% this. Norf's backline is full of c-graders. They would take Lever in a heartbeat, pay his salary, and give us a first rounder. Would also give Jake a new lease-of-life I recon. We should have let JV go to Norf last year. Would have been good for Jack, Norf and us.

4 hours ago, Golden fist said:

I'm a 30 year member, Sadly I lost interest ages ago

AFL is quite meh as well.

See ya.

6 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

200% this. Norf's backline is full of c-graders. They would take Lever in a heartbeat, pay his salary, and give us a first rounder. Would also give Jake a new lease-of-life I recon. We should have let JV go to Norf last year. Would have been good for Jack, Norf and us.

I reckon Comben is very good. Pink isn’t bad, either.

12 hours ago, ijustwannaseeaflag said:

Only 10?

Unfortunately I saw Tigers vs Crows live ve last week. Tigers were worse than terrible.

Crows only had to beat terrible!

7 hours ago, William said:

Yes, the senior coach must miss seeing JVR wandering around aimless, out of position and when he accidentally gets near the ball he drops the mark. Good selection I reckon. As bad as bringing Lever in and persisting with Viney. If only Spargo came in too - then it would be near perfection (-:

And you would bring in?

8 hours ago, bing181 said:

And your selection to replace Petty would be ... ???

me

10 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

So JVR and Jeffo up forward with Melksham and Fritsch with JVR rucking again. Do the same thing expect the same result. If I was JVR I'd be seeking a trade this offseason, Goodwin is destroying his development.

Yep and if something happens to JVR then guess who rucks??? JEFFO! 🥴😵😵‍💫🤯

2 hours ago, D4Life said:

And you would bring in?

TMac of course

14 hours ago, monoccular said:

So absolutely predictable and uninspiring.

A bit like his press conferences

14 hours ago, BDA said:

Very predictable

Season is done so we should have used this opportunity to play some of the lesser lights. Why not give bill laurie a run. What’s to lose?

Couldn’t agree more. Described along with Bowey as one of the best ball users in the draft. Playing some good football in the midfield at Casey. Give him a block of games other wise why [censored] re sign him. Let’s have a look at the kids that may inject some energy and enthusiasm to a season that has been a huge disappointment. No selection integrity whatsoever and zero competition for spots because some players are getting gifted games despite poor form or rushed back in with no form. Keep them honest and hungry and for their spot in the team.

2 hours ago, jackaub said:

TMac of course

We have probably robbed him of his chance of playing 250 games.

He was dropped when in good form and if he had kept playing, he would be on nearly 250 now and then could have retired to give a younger player a chance for the last 7-8 games.

I think he is entitled to feel p-ssed off.

Just now, Redleg said:

We have probably robbed him of his chance of playing 250 games.

He was dropped when in good form and if he had kept playing, he would be on nearly 250 now and then could have retired to give a younger player a chance for the last 7-8 games.

I think he is entitled to feel p-ssed off.

Yes RED that's exactly how I see it

its a disgrace and should be called out

Shambolic decisions with a team going nowhere and management missing in action

Personally I’d offer May to Nth Melbourne and play Petty at full back. I’ve loved having May at full back the last 5 years, the total package but he’s cooked.

39 minutes ago, Redleg said:

We have probably robbed him of his chance of playing 250 games.

He was dropped when in good form and if he had kept playing, he would be on nearly 250 now and then could have retired to give a younger player a chance for the last 7-8 games.

I think he is entitled to feel p-ssed off.

Why on earth did we drop Tmac anyway, he was one of our best and most reliable players, Got dropped while in form???

56 minutes ago, Young Angus said:

Why on earth did we drop Tmac anyway, he was one of our best and most reliable players, Got dropped while in form???

There have been several many posts which have asked that question, but mostly rhetorically in order to put the boot into Goodwin et al and expresss frustration with the club.

But if it is as inexplicable as it seems to all of us, maybe the question should be asked genuinely. Maybe, just maybe, there is something we don't know. Anyone in the know have anything to say?

Edited July 5Jul 5 by sue

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

We have probably robbed him of his chance of playing 250 games.

He was dropped when in good form and if he had kept playing, he would be on nearly 250 now and then could have retired to give a younger player a chance for the last 7-8 games.

I think he is entitled to feel p-ssed off.

Hell i feel piszed off for him... i think many do.

23 minutes ago, sue said:

There have been several many posts which have asked that question, but mostly rhetorically in order to put the boot into Goodwin et al and expresss frustration with the club.

But if it is as inexplicable as it seems to all of us, maybe the question should be asked genuinely. Maybe, just maybe, there is something we don't know. Anyone in the know have anything to say?

So you are saying we don't know what we don't know

Such hs if there is a problem what's the issue with explaining it to members

18 hours ago, jackaub said:

Good win is killing this team

U mean Badloss!

What does Laurie have to do to get a consistent run in the seniors (and not as sub)? I've watched Casey a bit this season and he's always accumulating good numbers and having an impact. He's exactly what we need at half forward at the moment and he can give us a point of difference in the midfield.

He's signed for 2026, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's elsewhere next season.

21 minutes ago, jackaub said:

So you are saying we don't know what we don't know

Such hs if there is a problem what's the issue with explaining it to members

Without sounding like an episode of Yes Minister, I said, maybe, just maybe there is an unstated reason.

If it is private (to TMAC or others) then it would not be surprising that there would be an 'issue with explaining it to members'.

Let's look at it the other way round. Has Goodwin ever given an explanation for dropping him when his form was so good etc? If he hasn't explained it, it's very odd that he hasn't.

Maybe he has - but I can't recall it. Anyone know exactly what was said (if anything)?

Edited July 5Jul 5 by sue

May on Walker

Turner on Fogarty

…? on Thilthorpe … Lever??? I thought Tmcd would have been the obvious promotion. Still the inside selectors know best

2 hours ago, Young Angus said:

Why on earth did we drop Tmac anyway, he was one of our best and most reliable players, Got dropped while in form???

Spargo was available!?

Edited July 5Jul 5 by picket fence

17 hours ago, ghost who walks said:

respect

Seriously

You obviously don’t pay any attention to the Casey games

Laurie has been probably the best Melbourne listed player for the year

And you think Goodwin will lose respect by playing him, that respect was lost 2 years ago

On 02/07/2025 at 15:54, Ghostwriter said:

You have an unhealthy obsession with Chin and what you see as his faults. You use words like “repulsive” and “imposter” to describe him. Seems rather savage. I’m thinking there’s more to it than a dislike for a certain player. Maybe you know him personally, maybe you have a history with him 🤷‍♀️

yes i believe he is an imposter. I think he goes out there hoping not to stuff it up rather than thinking how can i bust into this game and have an influence.

he is an imposter because no one really notices this psychology in him. it's the kind of psychology of a Billings. While Chandler is better than Billings and has some good games, he only does enough to make the team forget that for the rest of the season he is taking up precious space in the team.

he's not meant to be there.