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Dees on nine news tonight (6:45pm) - "How King plans to turn things around".

I looked at the AFL rule book published in 2023 (rule 26 on pp 100,101). Nothing about the injury needing to be season ending - player out for a minimum of 6 rounds. Primary listed player is replaced by a Cat B rookie. BTW Ricky Mentha our only Cat B rookie (I think).

AFL rules on the Long-Term Injury (LTI) list allow clubs to temporarily replace injured players who are expected to miss a minimum of six weeks . Players on the LTI cannot compete during this minimum duration, allowing clubs to activate a rookie or elevate a player without salary cap penalties for the replacement player. Whilst we know about Viney's injury the situation with McAdam as far as I know, has not been made clear.

A knock on him from a Saints supporter was that he is slow. Very little info re his performance in match sims from the track watches. Any comments?

My bad; not present.

McAdam present? Not mentioned as part of the rehab group.

Check the Herald Sun.

The Crows were certainly all over him but I can't see any report of them offering two first round picks. There is a report of us being offered pick 14 and McAdam, and maybe us asking for a pick in the 30's other than McAdam, which the Crows knocked back. My knock on Harrison is that too often he 'gets to where the ball ain't' as Jack Dyer would say. In defence he too easily loses his man.

His breed (Diurnarious Serpens) is not a protected species. Rake, fence picket, whatever is within reach.

30 a side?

Spoke with a mate of Scarlo yesterday - said he's rapt to be working with Kingy. BTW Matt is coaching one of Torquay's U16 sides where his older son plays. Henry 15 and 193cm goes OK.

A couple of my mates drove up from the Surfcoast (2+ hours these days). Said Richo spoke well. Didn't see his name mentioned in a previous post.

Hunt out Ghosty's contributions - they're great. ..... Oh, wait.

I agree with @WERRIDEE save for a JvR as a back-up ruck. I can't see how we can possibly progress his forward craft if we're pulling him away from his position for 20% of game time. Surely Heath or ? can step up to take that 5th bench spot?

I've mentioned this before, and I'll repeat it: Nate Murphy (former Pie) reckons Rivo arguably the best coach he's had.

I reckon you've nailed it 'bub even though this post seems (to me) to contradict your earlier post re Howes being on the endangered list. In his nine years of coaching King would have experience with players of Blake's size and skillset. King would know very early on which position on the field would be the best 'fit' for Blake to progress as a footballer. And you may be right - that position may be in Casey's side! BTW Blake and Disco similar in many respects. Blake's 17.7 last year a point of difference.

It's been a great journey but Clarrie ain't a Demon no more. Do us all a favour WJ and shut this thread down.

Irrelevant - they would all have met Ghostie!

Zurich haven't paid out. I'm mates with Nate Murphy's dad. Both Gus and Nate paid Zurich a motza in insurance premiums (tens of $1000's). Zurich are similarly drilling down on Nate's medical history - going right back to his U12 days. Nate has ongoing issues. He can't handle loud noise and has frequent headaches. He is employed by the Pies and loves it. BTW Nate reckons Jared Rivers is close to, if not the best, coach he's had. I can well understand Gus 'escaping'.

I'm not full bottle on this but I'll have a go. I know that Nathan Murphy was contracted to the end of last year but his full salary was paid out before, or close to, the start of the 2024 season. His salary would still have been included in the Pies 2024 salary cap. Gus is contracted until the end of 2028. Even though he is not playing I would think the MFC could change the terms of his contract provided he was still paid the same total amount over the remaining three years. BTW I was told by a family friend of Gus that he and his bride are moving to the UK (not sure short term or long term).

I hope Hassa gets to read these posts - maybe a family member pointing him here - and he sees the high esteem which we supporters hold for him.

Not sure - Latrelle Picket in. Picket Fence out.

Did not see that coming.

Pearler.

Brisbane matched bid - Academy player.