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im already fired up for the first practice match, and even get to see the girls play after. will be interesting to see how Goody sets up and who plays where. does anyone know if you need to pre-book tickets (as the womens matches are popular)?

we only got 35,900 members in 2015 so not massively exciting we are doing pretty good though

Surprised to see so many have Melksham in their first 18. is this because you assume Goody won't leave him out or you really think he is better than the alternatives? Possible HBF - Hibberd, Hunt, Salem, Lewis, Wagner, Vince, even JT. I realise some of these guys will play midfield but there is pressure for spots there too. I dont have Melksham in my 22 at present. Especially after a year out of the game, I would assume a month at casey would be the go

Just watched prelim gws v dogs, I loved the contest including the congestion the game is great shape, no need for drastic changes

Jones said he found out a few days ago and was surprised

Jordan Lewis....oh wait!

I fail to see any positive to having co-captains. the players and LG need one person to look to lead them. Jones for 2 more years, then Viney solo at age 24. no need to heap pressure on viney at 22, he already put enough pressure on himself to succeed.

Yes, I am well aware of that. I just think the 17-5 idea, while it has some merit will cause more problems than it solves and is just a way of the AFL making more money

not a good thing from my standpoint. means that for many supporters there will be interest in footy for 4 months out of the year. every league in the world has dead rubbers. in the EPL is not in top4 contention or relagtion trouble, the 8 teams in the middle just plod along until next season.

thanks Thrice, that explains it

Number one biggest issue for me is this actually stops teams from possibly making the 8 with a great run in the last 6 games! round 17 2016 - 3 teams on 7 wins us, the pies and Tiges. the team with the worst % goes into the bottom 6 and the other 2 into the middle 6. fair? [censored] no! if a team wins 6 straight they are on 13 wins and play finals, if they win 5/6 that have a chance of making finals. 22 games is already a short season but cutting it down to 17 games means if you have a bad run or form early or key injuries you have less chance to make a comeback and suddenly you are playing for draft picks in July. another exmaple - round 17 2016 Geelong are 7th. win last 6 and finish second. not to mention teams from the middle 6 potentially having more wins that the tp 6 and missing finals. this idea solves some problems but IMO creates many more - so in summary a classic AFL idea that will be implemented and then later removed!! ALSO - this will increase the have and have nots vibe. the top 6 will get all the TV rating and the bottom wont get shown, more people will not go to game if the bottom 6 play each other! it will be less

you rate their midfield an 8? Agree on Steven but no other A graders in my opinion and a lot of them are inside mids or runners without much skill x factor. id rate it a 6 at best I think their midfield will hold them back, unless guys like Billings move in there and develop

Love Daisy, cant wait to see her in action next Saturday in response to the OP, I prefer having seperate forums for the mens and womans teams. if i want to read about the mens team I dont want to have to scroll through through the AFLW threads

He didn't give a rats clacker

I reckon this year could be JKH's last chance. 4 years is a fair go even considering injuries. spots in our squad are now hot property. if he doesnt break into the seniors this year it would be unlikely he'll get a new contract dont want to hang on to players too long if they are not upto it talent wise or their body can't stay together - eg, Strauss, blease that being said I hope he has a crack this year and does well

We might want to wait until the league actually begins. Its hard to be excited by something that hasn't even started. I am keen to see Daisy strut her stuff, she very highly rated by her peers

As the great mark neeld once said - I don't why we aren't playing well, the boys have been training very well!

I prefer the Pepsi demons. Go Pepsi! Viney can change his name to Pepsi Max?? I would certainly not consider changing our name for money especially as having truck loads of money isn't that great an advantage in footy. Case in point the bulldogs

#spencerfortheBluey

Id say that is Gus

talking leadership not general player quality.... surely your not suggesting Green is captain material?

remember when we were so desperate for leadership the caption had to be out of Davey, Green or Moloney? fook me. No offence to those 3, solid players but not natural leaders by any stretch things have finally turned around!!!

Captain Jones VC Viney LG: T Mac, Gawn, Lewis 5 will do it IMO

no disrespect felt. was just mentioning the possibility of the back being hammy related as can be the case and esp as Kent did a bad hammy a while ago. must be in my Melbourne supporting DNA to think worst case scenario

lol