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High pressure environment to make a debut! Hopefully he thrives on the atmosphere and makes the most of it! Very keen to see what he can do.

Genuinely shocked we even bothered; was never any chance of getting off. We can argue until we're blue in the face, but the very simple checklist of feet leaving the ground, contact to the head and it being 'avoidable' meant that he was always going to get at leat a week. I was just relieved that it was only the week after being rubbed out twice last year. Times have changed.

Time to rename . . . the thread…

Really?! I didn’t r realise that. That is much more informative and interesting than the OP!

Bontempelli is the best player in the league by a long, long way. Favourite non-demon to watch.

I would have thought he’s playing better this season than the second half of ‘22 through to the end of 23.

A week was expected. Could be considered lucky to just be the one given his record. Needs to get this part of his game right; he’s too valuable to be missing games.

You gotta wonder how a player of such undeniable talent can come so close to missing out on being drafted! Would love to know what the issues were with his game because he is playing with skill, poise and an IQ that puts him amongst the best young players in the league.

Fair question! Slip of the finger - have amended now.

Fantastic team performance against a genuinely good opposition at a hostile home ground! In particular, I’m so happy for Benny Brown, Tom McDonald and Marty Hore. Three guys who have been completely written off, playing pivotal roles in the team. All three are thriving and supporting their younger teammates. Didn’t see them being capable of this level of football!

Agreed. Early in the season, selectors reward stats over impact. He, along with Howes will get one if they play most of the season. Both have been fantastic!

Legend has it, that spray was after his first game, Round 1 vs Port Adelaide. That debut is my go-to memory of Jack Viney. A kid standing tall when all around him were wilting under pressure. 22 disposals and a goal whilst on the receiving end of a flogging. Deserved the flag as much as anyone.

There’s definitely something there… Seems to be a confidence player and can get a little fun shy on the big stage. This may hopefully give him the belief that clearly the football department have in him. Yet to see it at senior level, but I trust the judgement of the people who signed off this, so go get ‘em Bill!!

Thought he played well, without dominating. Good to see him getting a bit more involved in contests whilst rucking. If he’s to continue to be used in the role, the next step in his development is to get more involved around the ground. Pick up some link up positions and provide more of an option for hit-ups around the ground. A few more possessions around the ground will make him a more damaging player and not just a quick chop-out. Even if they’re cheapies, it’s reward for his effort and good for the confidence.

May be top of the iceberg. Taylor called a beauty and wore a lot of criticism for it. Don't think we need to clap for Jackson this year.

He’s a freak; but, sadly, we knew that. When he starts to run with the ball a bit and kick more he’ll tear matches apart.

Wardlaw is going to be a real player. Great to watch some of these Nth kids.

I’ve been a big fan of Adelaide’s list build but they are looking a mile off at the moment. Maybe this is the one step back before the big jump next year; but from this two game sample, they have some big application issues.

Was buying some guest passes for the Hawthorn match this Saturday when I saw this donation link for their new facility. There must be a massive amount of casual money being donated to their club through this method, yet I have never been asked for a single dollar from the MFC to fund, or find our new home base (wherever and whenever that may be). When I see almost every club in the league forging ahead with their new training bases, some of which are now on their second training bases, I fear we are a long, long way off anything concrete. Why are we not rattling some tins and generating some buzz and excitement?

Went to a few games out there and graced the turf in a VicKick game or two. Attended the Lighting Premiership there in '96. Traffic, parking and relative isolation gave it an almost lonely feel. My major issue was the seating arrangement and the huge space between the boundary line and the fence, made you feel too far away from the action. This is something that Marvel does quite well, most likely in direct response.

This thread needs some more love! May again showed on the weekend how important he is to our structure and his long term replacement is very important for any sustained success. Jed is coming along nicely and offers a bigger body than Turner in a post-May world. Good luck! (No pressure)

Crowd was fine for a Sunday afternoon against the Dogs. 1:00pm is a challenging timeslot too with kid's morning activities! I was sitting ground level in the Southern Stand and it was very, very difficult. I offered the kids at halftime that we could go home if they were struggling, but they were keen to see it through. When the sun was behind clouds for much of the second half, a few thousand people emerged from the shade and started to fill the ground level. Numbers were much better than what the TV made them look on an unbelievably hot day.

Good for him - very happy he’s in a better place and playing good football. Credit to the Giants and their program; people very rarely turn things around by themselves.

I’m still confused by the language and the vastly different descriptions of exactly how Gus’s ‘retirement’ panned out. Was it a forced retirement where the AFL said that he had to be medically retired, or was it completely Brayshaw’s decision? I have heard both of these scenarios described in the media. If it was the AFL’s call, then he should be paid entirely outside of the cap.

Any loss for Brisbane, especially at the GABBA this year is a good thing; regardless of who it’s against. That place is a fortress and their list is very, very strong. Carlton wins can be pegged back as they share the G and their home ground advantage. Any loss for Lions at home is worth its weight in gold for any team that aspires to be top 4. (Which I’m hoping we still do!) Long, long season ahead and no one would be writing off the lions, just like no one should be writing off us either.