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Looks like Ling won't be the successor - possibly an assistant. Sounds relatively positive about a 3rd year

What a plonker

Never seen Purple confrontational with anyone of substance. His trademarks are innuendo, distortion and trying to extract headlines out of nothing. He would be mincemeat in any argument.

Agree that the Club needs all the exposure it can get especially from a great media performer like Roos

May the Pox descend on your houses.

Well they are most of the questions we want answered. Doubt we will be much wiser though.

I'm sure all this is delaying tactics until a formal announcement can be made. Would be staggered if it wasn't a done deal.

I doubt Gary Lyon would be so specific about the demands if they weren't true. The Frawley camp could also make a statement of denial. He is a good player and I would prefer him to stay but he really does seem to be trying it on and doing his cause no good. Perhaps he's not getting good advice but I think the clubs good will is wearing thin.

7 years is just plain silly and the longer this drags on the more Chip is damaging his brand. Hope he frightens off potential suitors and he is forced to accept a decent slice of humble pie. Buddy Franklin he ain't so he's delusional if he feels he is entitled to a similar deal.

Like most arguments the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Even outside players have to go when required and tackle in a fair dinkum way. Watts hesitancy and disconnection can be really hard to cop. On the other hand his 3rd quarter was elite and responsible for putting us back in the game. One of the best cameos of the year. There is no way he will be traded and I back Roos to bring him to the point where we see a lot more of what he has to offer.

Like most arguments the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Even outside players have to go when required and tackle in a fair dinkum way. Watts hesitancy and disconnection can be really hard to cop. On the other hand his 3rd quarter was elite and responsible for putting us back in the game. One of the best cameos of the year. There is no way he will be traded and I back Roos to bring him to the point where we see a lot more of what he has to offer.

There won't be any unforced changes forthe next couple of games. Reckon Strauss will be given a chance at some stage though. Think the side was better balanced this week - looked slow and top heavy during the previous games.

So frustrating. His 3rd quarter was elite and the best I've seen him play. Very little in the first, second or last.

That would be a big result if attainable.

A big bodied ready to go mid and another forward option plus a running half back that can kick.

I repeat it's not an isolated incident he does it far too often and never seems to learn and he is the Captain and the expectations are rightfully higher.

Jetta has overtaken him as our premier small defender.

I know wins are paramount but so many positives out of the day. Jetta - not many better small defenders at the moment, Garlands return to form, Riley's tackling, Kents last quarter, Jamar in the ruck, Tysons a star, Viney is coming along nicely, Dunn is a general down back, Tom McDonald will be a fine key defender, Blease showed a bit. On the debit Grimes continues to frustrate, Dawes doesn't do enough and Watts needs to play more quarters like his third. Need to try for Cameron or Patton. They showed effort and resilience after a really poor second quarter and seem to understand the game plan.

Jones was well and truly in our best. Grimes wasn't.

That's profound

You forgive him if it was an isolated event but he is a serial offender. Jones has credits in the bank.

Tyson Jetta Viney Jones Jamar Garland

Right back at ya

We lost it in the second quarter. We always have an early blowout and then have to fight back. This needs to be addressed. You could forgive Grimes except for the fact that he is a serial offender. He does that far too often. A captain has to be better than that. The side benefited from having some speed. Boy do we need Hogan plus one more key forward. Better game from Garland. Agree with query about Riley being subbed off. Reinforces how much I hate the sub rule. The umpiring this year is disgraceful. Hate to say it but it seems clear we made the wrong decision not picking Wines.

Thankyou Captain Grimes. Inexcusable.