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I must be just as old. Peter Hudson said that Tassie was the best fullback he played on. Very under-rated. The best drop kick I ever saw was Phil Rhoden, a small, bald back pocket known for little else apart from his kicking.

There is no subtlety about Tappys game. The battering ram approach won't cut it at senior level. You need poise, lateral movement and good vision and I'm afraid they are qualities he badly lacks.

it will be fun watching the coaching box again.

Another desertion from the Pies. Eddy must be feeling lonely.

It's not opinion but unsubstantiated venom.

McCartney inherited a bunch of individualistic sooks - think Griffen, Cooney, Minson, Higgins, Jones, Jarrod Grant. Not a team oriented bone in their bodies. He was right to purge the team of them but paid the price because he was not supported by a gutless administration. Thank God we didn't get any of them. To say that he could not be a good pick up as a development coach is ridiculous given his CV.

Irish skin, Australian sun.

On what basis do you say that?

Griffen and Cooney disliked him. Nuff said.

Fantastic. Just the news I was hoping for. McCartney is the best development coach there is. Our football dept now is as good as it gets.

I'd give Prendergast a tick for going to Carlton

is myostatin found between the ears?

I don't like the idea of playing games with people. Jack deserves our unconditional support. He is still very young and may well emerge as a valuable player. Love his attitude - he will give himself every chance.

What an ego. Karma is a beautiful thing.

He is everything the Demons should be but unfortunately haven't been.

There have been plenty worse than Howe. Leave him alone I say.

Always felt it hypocritical that he said all he did when playing for Carlton who were the most blatant tankers of all time. Had very selective vision did Brock. Admired his support of Gay footballers though.

He's training to be an investment adviser/ stockbroker - you can but your super in his capable hands.

Thinking outside the box has yielded Lucas Cook and Mark Neeld. No thanks.

Trading out Stanley must send a signal. The Saints need talls so getting rid of Stanley makes no sense unless they were going for McCartin or Wright. Hard to predict how we will go beyond Brayshaw who seems a certainty.

Seems odd he was cut ? size being the reason.

I'll take the lot.

Some people are very quick to condemn someone who has had a long and distinguished career in player development on the basis of a personality clash with 2 oddballs like Griffen and Cooney and a spooked administration. If you look at the development of the Dogs younger players there is a lot to like.

More concerned about feet than diabetes.

I'd be looking at Brendan McCarthy as a replacement. Great development coach. Goodwin will be the midfield coach I think.