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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.

Circle work. That was my strong suit.

Spoiler alert - he couldn't.

Geelong v Essendon at the 'G has been a 'Farmers game' or something like that for a few years. Cats don't play Dons at the "G this year (Pork Barrel Park only). Maybe the Cats plan to make round 20 the Farmers game given that there's limited space around their stadium.

Yep, I'm on board. We'll be the first team to win the flag from 10th spot.

Geez Ghosty, between CJ and Kingy there's a fair bit of 'swiping right' going on!

Our mascot is doing a pre-season?

A bloke I know sat next to a very close associate of Clarry yesterday (Cup function). May be a player manager. Said the Dees had done the right thing. CO very bad for the culture, took up far too much time and resources, doesn't listen to anyone, and does what he wants.

Don't forget we are paying Gus until the end of 2028.

Exactly. Would we have taken Billy Stretch, Kynan Brown and Taj Woewodin had they not been F/S? How did that work out?

Cold showers only (doesn't want to fog up the mirror)?

That's a big rap on Sharp.

Claz stays. Tracc - yeah ... nah.