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Bold, caps, underline. Are you trying to make a point WCW? Maybe 14 or 16pt text would help to make it clearer. Just saying’ 😀

Four games* for us, 14 disposals, 4 tackles, 2 hit outs, 1 goal. We've played a man short in those four games. Unused sub in one game.

We have shown we can cover most positions on the ground when we lose a soldier - Clarry, Gus, May, Fritsch, Kosi etc. The only time we lost Max we had Grundy to step in. Currently we have not one player to step up as first ruck. It just needs to be someone big and strong who can compete. Who knows, our mids may win more clearances playing with a losing ruckman. if it comes down to Schache or an untried Fullerton I’m voting for the latter.

It's not a bad example because almost every game Max plays he dominates the hitouts but we lose the clearances or they're close to even. That was the case in the two games we lost to Carlton last year. I wasn't suggesting Max rest forward. He appears to be resting on the bench or spending very short stints across half back whilst JvR rucks forward of centre. JvR is listed as 96kg. Witts, Briggs and Pittonet are listed as 107, 108 and 110kg respectively. JvR can't be expected to alternate, albeit for short periods, between CHF and ruck where he's competing against men 10, 11 or 12kg heavier (and taller, and stronger). Yes, I know he may be up against the opposition's second string ruckman, but not always. And if Max goes down, then what? I'd prefer to blood Fullerton this week rather than against strong and experienced opposition. The alternative is to wait until the Eagles game (and that match might be tougher than we thought 2 weeks ago).

Possible Casey line up KC or Werridee?

I can't think of an occasion I've enjoyed more than the last round against the Dogs. I'll never forget the roar that went up when Dunstall booted the goal against Geelong that meant we would be playing finals.

I'm death riding the Crows solely for the reason that a move there by Petty could be less appealing, more so if we were to make a PF. BTW the Crows had picks 8 and 17 in the last draft, and I very much doubt that a pick/s swap for Petty was considered.

It's not about giving Max a chop out. Rather it's the fact that our following two opponents (Cats and Blues) have genuine ruck combos - Stanley/Conway and Pittonet/TdK. And I'll repeat myself - JvR is either a KPP learning his craft, or part time forward and back up ruckman. I have no problem with Roo taking the ruck contests in the forward line as BBB has done, and that may still happen.

We must play Fullerton. Max and JvR as our ruck combo can’t possibly see out the season. Furthermore, playing backup ruck is hindering JvR’s development as a key forward IMO.

My mistake. Petty played primarily in the backline following the ANZAC game last year.

Edited

I was dubious about Petty's desire to return to SA until I read an interview with his sister Hannah who is captain of the Adelaide Thunderbirds. Hannah mentioned that the family was very tight. She said that Harrison was keen to return to SA. I do think the MFC will trade him at the end of this season whilst there a chance of getting something of value. IMO the best chance of him staying is if we make it to the GF (and Crows finish down the ladder).

I’ll say it again, there’s no way known we were going to get picks 11 and 15 for Petty. He’s played 5 and a bit years, averaging 12 games per year and 8.5 disposals per game.

Not sure where you got that info from. Adelaide did have picks 11 and 15 at one stage but traded them (and a future 2nd round) to GWS for picks 8 and 17. The only report I saw that mentioned picks was from SA reporter Theo Doropoulos who said pick 14 and McAdam had been offered by the Crows. IMO Petty will leave at the end of this year and we'll be lucky to get a late first round pick. Petty's never going to be a KPP - forward or back.

Something not right (IMO) about the way Libra just collapsed. Stringer hit him pretty hard.

I’m not sure. Nathan told yesterday. Maybe a ‘farewell’ session. Craig Kelly phoned Nathan immediately and offered him a position at the club. Nathan also in line for a large payout (from the Players’ fund?). I assume Gus also in line for a similar payment, albeit small consolation.

Further to my post re Nathan Murphy’s forced retirement, Shaun told me in January that Nathan’s contract had been extended by three years. It means we may have the Pies in our corner when it comes to negotiating with the AFL re ‘compensation’ as regards the salary cap.

Shaun Murphy (father of Nathan) just told me that the AFL have retired Nathan.

I think there’s a typo there. BBB out. Hore in. Agree. BBB cooked.

Definitely an issue. Many would have seen him grimace (at a training session?) when a fan went to shake his injured hand. I'd like to know the exact problem. A broken bone? Does the club expect it to heal over the bye?

May and Woey in for Hore and Chin. Marty will get his opportunities. Not sure Bill will, especially when/if McAdam gets fit.

Had a holiday house near me for some years. I fronted him at my local many years ago about his ‘grudge’. Definitely no love for the Dees. BTW Crackers Keenan similarly no love for us.

Is it exclusively for Foxtel media? Another club premium member phoned in filthy with the arrangement saying he paid top dollar and sounded as though he wanted to view much of the game from behind glass.. I passed through the bar yesterday but have tended to use the Lindsay Hassett or Jack Ryder bars that I assume still have a view of the ground albeit mainly for early arrivals (who grab a seat).

What is it with the screen size at the ground effectively reduced by 25% with ads a la Marvel. Even 25% of the large screen with ‘SYDNEY SYDNEY SYDNEY down one side.

I’ve got a suggestion Jack. Both ‘186’ and ‘GF 2000’ be added to banned list.