I did a quick AI search on 'minnows', and I believe this description may be apt:

A minnow is a small, freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family, often used as bait and known for schooling behavior in rivers, lakes, and streams. Typically under 4 inches long, these fish feed on insects and crustaceans. They are not a single species, but a broad group of over 3,000 species related to carp and goldfish.

That's not to say we can't do good things this year, or into the future. But when we look at the investment portfolios of even the straggler interstate combos we can see what we are up against:

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/this-afl-club-was-described-as-a-carcass-now-it-s-investing-millions-to-build-a-new-suburb-and-secure-its-future-20260224-p5o4x4.html

And

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/inside-carlton-headquarters-at-princes-park-as-blues-go-green-with-renewable-and-sustainable-energy/news-story/4c514afe761232dd99ad1eb4947bc37e?amp

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Dr. Gonzo

2 hours ago, bush demon said:

A minnow is a small, freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family, often used as bait and known for schooling behavior in rivers, lakes, and streams.

Weird… I always thought it was a boat that went out on a three hour cruise, never to return, all on board assumed to have perished.

3 hours ago, hardtack said:

Weird… I always thought it was a boat that went out on a three hour cruise, never to return, all on board assumed to have perished.

just sit right back

and I'll tell you tale... a tale of a fateful trip...

3 hours ago, hardtack said:

Weird… I always thought it was a boat that went out on a three hour cruise, never to return, all on board assumed to have perished.

Incorrect, Thurston Howell III spotted on Level 2 of the MCC reserve last year.