12 minutes ago, binman said:

Speaking of kicking after winning a clearance, how many players in the AFL could kick a goal from the centre square uner pressute and of (barely) one step the way The Bison slotted that goal on Friday - wow.

Tholstrup and Kozzy kicked goals from the centre square too. Questionable 50m arc

Windsor will be fine once he learns some poise & steadiness. He gathers the ball at top pace and is able to sprint away at top pace

But the disposal often happens before he should be momentarily steadying

Windsor needs to realise that he's got more time than he thinks he has

17 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Kozzy wins and runner up is N Daicos 😜. Now that would be funni.

As funni as your spelling

2 minutes ago, Macca said:

Windsor will be fine once he learns some poise & steadiness. He gathers the ball at top pace and is able to sprint away at top pace

But the disposal often happens before he should be momentarily steadying

Windsor needs to realise that he's got more time than he thinks he has

Just looked a bit timid to be honest - fair bit of it upstairs I reckon

2 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

You should meet my great dane named Jerry (after Jerry Lee Lewis) - Great Balls of Fire.

I would rather not. Jerry sounds rather dangerous….

2 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Thanks Macca that is roughly where I had us 2016-2017, but with the bonus of having 12 Premiership players still on the list, six 1st rounders being bedded in with another two up our sleeve next draft, if JT nails both those and our list stays healthy, who knows how quick we can rise.

Don't be surprised if we get hold of another first rounder in 2026 because the draft will be severely compromised in 2027 & 2028

We need to play the long game

How we get hold of another 1st rounder is anyone's guess but we quite often find a way

For instance, we started off with a 2nd rounder as our first pick in the 2025 draft

3 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

Just looked a bit timid to be honest - fair bit of it upstairs I reckon

I don't reckon it's that ... he's not attuned to the pace of the game is my view. He's only played 36 games and needs another 30+ games under his belt

He's a bit rushed when he doesn't need to be. Happens to a lot of draftees

We judge them far too early a lot of the time. Also, Windsor has not been part of a team that shares the ball well

We'll know a lot more about our youngsters by the end of 2026 - 2028

32 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

Hopefully.

But it'll be interesting to see if Richmond can pressure our mids better.

Ball use under little pressure is always better.

Yep. In many ways Friday's game was not great in terms of giving our game plan and system a decent test, particularly our defensive system- even with little pressure our kicking was often poor yet they didn't hurt us at all on turnover.

With more pressure, we'll turn it over more and better teams will make us pay.

20 minutes ago, dice said:

Tholstrup and Kozzy kicked goals from the centre square too. Questionable 50m arc

True - though neither were off one step.

Speaking of kicking goals, one other other changes I've noted accross the intra-club and practice matches is it appears players have been encouraged to have a ping at goals when in range rather than always look for a pass option.

Assuming that's the case, im a big fan of that change - of course if someone is free closer to goal and/or on a better amgle and the kick is not hard, the percentage play is a pass, but otherwise pin your ears back boys and have a shot.

1 hour ago, dice said:

Interesting tactic playing the 2 worst teams in the comp during preseason.

Hopefully for confidence building

They probably thought the same about playing us.

But it makes sense to play teams in a similar state to your own.

3 hours ago, DiscoStu17 said:

I think it’s got something to do with Relativity.

If he starts bouncing the ball as soon as he gets it, by the time it hits the ground, he has already ran 15m.

Thought he also looked a little red when he’s running away from you.

Maybe Trellativity??

More like momentum which is measured in juice newton seconds where the direction is towards our goals.

(Nap time)

2 hours ago, binman said:

Speaking of kicking after winning a clearance, how many players in the AFL could kick a goal from the centre square uner pressute and of (barely) one step the way The Bison slotted that goal on Friday - wow.

… and made it look so easy! It’s an amazing feat and we’re lucky to have someone who can pull it off.

Incidentally, is “uner pressute” French for under pressure? Never knew you were a polyglot 😁

5 hours ago, Adam The God said:

A certain Bailey from the Suns would be a nice Trac replacement... 😉

Hopefully our deathride of the Suns pays off and we get a top 10 pick from them to go with whatever we finish, should be enough if Humphrey B Bear wants to come home. I'd even offer our first round 27 pick we should get some picks back. Trading our pick one is no biggie considering we'll have access to some F/Ss.

1 hour ago, binman said:

True - though neither were off one step.

Speaking of kicking goals, one other other changes I've noted accross the intra-club and practice matches is it appears players have been encouraged to have a ping at goals when in range rather than always look for a pass option.

Assuming that's the case, im a big fan of that change - of course if someone is free closer to goal and/or on a better amgle and the kick is not hard, the percentage play is a pass, but otherwise pin your ears back boys and have a shot.

Depends if the other player is free and in the open eg Kossie to his cousin, even though Latrelle fluffed it.

6 hours ago, binman said:

1. skills - the game is now all about winning the turnover battle, and even a statistically small reduction in the number of turnovers and missed scoring opportunities has a significant impact on a team's chances of winning)

If this is the only thing we improve this year it will go a long way to getting us a higher ladder finish.

2 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

Hopefully our deathride of the Suns pays off and we get a top 10 pick from them to go with whatever we finish, should be enough if Humphrey B Bear wants to come home. I'd even offer our first round 27 pick we should get some picks back. Trading our pick one is no biggie considering we'll have access to some F/Ss.

Who?

4 hours ago, binman said:

Yep. In many ways Friday's game was not great in terms of giving our game plan and system a decent test, particularly our defensive system- even with little pressure our kicking was often poor yet they didn't hurt us at all on turnover.

With more pressure, we'll turn it over more and better teams will make us pay.

Hi Binman. When can we expect a podcast? I’m keen to hear what you three think.

2 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

Hopefully our deathride of the Suns pays off and we get a top 10 pick from them to go with whatever we finish, should be enough if Humphrey B Bear wants to come home. I'd even offer our first round 27 pick we should get some picks back. Trading our pick one is no biggie considering we'll have access to some F/Ss.

Who do we have coming through?

17 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Who do we have coming through?

From the top of my head Tigga Johnstone son of Travis, Oliver Green son of Brad, White's twin sons will all be eligible in the next few years. Davey's son is 16 and will be eligible for 2028 I think. Green is supposed to be special. I think Robertson too.

6 hours ago, Macca said:

Don't be surprised if we get hold of another first rounder in 2026 because the draft will be severely compromised in 2027 & 2028

We need to play the long game

How we get hold of another 1st rounder is anyone's guess but we quite often find a way

For instance, we started off with a 2nd rounder as our first pick in the 2025 draft

I think we will have at least two first round picks.

MFC 1st round pick + GC 1st round pick (part of Petracca deal)

6 hours ago, Macca said:

Don't be surprised if we get hold of another first rounder in 2026 because the draft will be severely compromised in 2027 & 2028

We need to play the long game

How we get hold of another 1st rounder is anyone's guess but we quite often find a way

For instance, we started off with a 2nd rounder as our first pick in the 2025 draft

On 20/02/2026 at 23:31, DubDee said:

Kicking it almost 70m off 2 steps is not bad

not bad at all

No to minimise it but a bit if wind

On 20/02/2026 at 23:31, DubDee said:

Kicking it almost 70m off 2 steps is not bad

not bad at all

No to minimise it but a bit if wind

1 hour ago, samcantstandya said:

From the top of my head Tigga Johnstone son of Travis, Oliver Green son of Brad, White's twin sons will all be eligible in the next few years. Davey's son is 16 and will be eligible for 2028 I think. Green is supposed to be special. I think Robertson too.

So you’re trading a future first because of these guys? Don’t think so

@Ghostwriter are you aware how Onley and Matthews went in VFL practice match? Saw on Demons page they both scored, did you get to see them live and can give insight?

Also unsure if anyone is aware, we had Ah-Mu playing for us, but I thought we couldn’t touch him. Is that correct or only have no space currently?

2 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

From the top of my head Tigga Johnstone son of Travis, Oliver Green son of Brad, White's twin sons will all be eligible in the next few years. Davey's son is 16 and will be eligible for 2028 I think. Green is supposed to be special. I think Robertson too.

Great, we are overdue for a special F/S in the Diacos/Ashcroft level quality.