DistrACTION Jackson

What about Sam Day as a free agent? Big bodied KPF who could be forward/back up ruck. TMac then plays high half forward and Weid third tall.

These last 5 weeks is the perfect time to play him with Gawn to see if they can build a good partnership. I'd also like to see Gawn wrapped in cotton wool and Pruess play out the season as our sole ruck.

I think the most important thing to consider is how do you pronounce his name?

I find it frustrating that as a side we used to have so many exciting indigenous and irish players. Farmer, Jurrah, Davey, Woenamirri, Stynes, Wight etc. We don't seem to pick any players like that anymore.... our side lacks imagination and x factor. Look at the Eagles yesterday! Riolo, Ryan, Cameron, Jetta....

There is one change they can make that will solve all their problems. Reduce the interchange cap to 10 per quarter. Players will then have to play more to a position and there would be a lot less rolling scrums resulting in less tackles because there isn't 12-15 players all around a stoppage. We don't need the 6-6-6 rule, that's all they need to do. Back in the 70's and 80's the interchange was more used as a substitute, with players on the been playing very few minutes. If they want to have more 1 on 1 contests then that is the answer.

It was more in response to someone saying Petty is better after one game against a Dogs side that I really don't think is that great....

Forgetting Weids 3 goal game in an elimination final?

This has been the year from hell, with a terrible pre-season, consistent injuries and extremely poor form resulting in the disaster we have right now. My silver lining: - Marty Hore looks a solid player - Oskar Baker could be a great wing option - Harry Petty looks to be a great key position prospect at just 19 - Hunt has got back in some good form - We will most likely have a pick between 2-4 - We will get an easier draw next season We better put any players with niggling injuries in for surgery early so we can actually get a full pre-season or I'll be [censored].....

How is that not holding the ball? This is outrageous

We need to complain about this umpire.

This side is so hard to watch atm. Just poor skills all over the ground.

I don't want to McDonald bash.... but he just doesn't look like it at the moment. No confidence at all.

I'm liking the look of Jordon. Very raw, but you can see as he starts to put on size and get an AFL body he could be a very good player.

I'd be all for going for both and offering Stephen a 1 year deal given his injury history. I just think the media make up whatever they think could happen. I could sit there and think of scenarios all day haha

That's awesome

Curely they just make this stuff up and are guessing getting Stephen Hill is a sweetner....

Unrestricted free agent so we can just pick him up if he wants.

If we end up with say pick 5 or 6, what would people think about trading it to Freo for Hill, Langdon and their 2nd round pick?

I'd be moving on the following: Garlett, Lewis, Maynard, Stretch, J Wagner, Keilty, T Smith.

100% agree with this and nice to see some measured commentary. I really don't think we need to trade any of Oliver, Viney, Harmes, Petracca or Brayshaw. What we do need to do is 1)get them all through a full pre-season and 2) bring in some high presssure/skilled players. A backline of Lever, May, Frost, Hore, Hibberd and Jetta is one of the best in the league. With Melksham back and McDonald back in form our forward line is solid enough. Probably need another high pressure forward.

I'd question why he was on him in the first place. Cameron - May looks after Hipwood - Frost McStay - Petty

Neal-Bullen is important for this. Yes he can butcher it at times but he does a lot fo good work for us as well.

Gee I'd love to know what moisturizer Burgo is using....

I think with some smart drafting/trading and a full pre-season we should be challenging again next season. We made a pre-lim with key backs of Oscar and Frost only. May and Lever included is a huge increase in key back talent. We just need some quick, skilful players in my mind. Weid will be a year older and hopefully TMac will bring his best from Round 1.

He should go have a chat with Travis Boak. He had really dropped his output the last 2 years but this year has probably been his best.