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You forgot we would also gain pick 11. Not saying I think it will happen though.

Legit question, not taken seriously here. If no one knows, please close thread, mods.

He led the AFL in this regard in '21 We simply don't have a top line key forward to bring in next week. What Spargo is, or can be, is someone who can hit a team-mate in the forward 50 on the chest more than anyone else on our list. To NOT include him would be our biggest risk.

Maynard's action was a football act. A 1970's football act. An era when I played. I would do similar actions when I played with the sole purpose of hurting my opponent. 'Make them earn it' was the motto of the era. It's a shame I carry to this day. In hindsight, I wish I had been suspended more often to deter what I realised after my playing was in fact, cowardly and dangerous. I still have moments where I fear there is someone out there living with the consequences of my actions. It is 2023. We are far more enlightened. Maynard HAS to get weeks. Several of them.

Every time I log into Demonland, I read something that raises the admiration barometer I have for you people even higher. ❤️💙

It's a great experience for them. I'm sure they are loving being in a finals build up. They need to get used to it 😁

It will be Fawkner Memorial Park for Collingwood 😈

Me neither. I remember going to the '88 GF. The game quickly became forgettable, but I'll never forget Noel Watson. Australian Rules Football 1988 VFL (Now AFL) Grand Final Noel Watson Waltzing Matilda https://youtu.be/s5cyPtwOskw

I'm glad you pointed out the 20% discount consideration. I was thinking the same thing. However, when it comes to discussing the #1 pick, or even top 4-5 for that matter, point values are not really a factor (Gold Coast's situation aside). Clubs want to know what top end talent they can still get. Eg. Is it wiser for a building club to get 2 potentially very good players than roll the dice on a potential champion. If we were to get #4 and I was WC I'd take 4 & 5 - no returns. If I were Melbourne, I'd accept that deal. But I'd still be rapt if we went in with 4 & 5.

.....and Jack Viney 😉

IMO this kid has been grossly underrated, both here and in general draft discussion. I was nervously hoping it would remain that way. Slow down KB!

I'll ask my daughter Siobhan, who lives in Cockburn 🙄

I am hoping (and that's all it is) the AFL will view and manage the game with a far greater degree of fairness when Gil leaves in a month. Now, back to spreading pixie dust with Rosetta and Tinker Bell 🧚‍♀️🧚

Oh well, there's always the replay. I can recommend it.

Well, I hope the 5 of you enjoyed watching our magnificent AFLW Premiers destroy Collingwood then! 😈

I am very keen to get O'Sullivan. His highlights package is super. He really has a presence. Our game plan is designed around our key defenders and this kid looks the heir apparent to May. There are half a dozen plus mid fielders in the top ten every year, but not so CHB's.

What a great way start our season. Excellent article. Tears, family and Demon Spirit: Inside Melbourne's emotion-charged preparations - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1021293

I'm 10mins from Fish Creek and Foster, but never been to a local game. I live next door to the Foster fc President and he'd eat our pet sheep if I started following Fishy. Didn't realise how successful the club has been, that's super impressive for a town of 800! Such a beautiful part of the world too. I know, because we overlook it 😁

Where's the game DD?

.....and Amartey extented to end of '26 in June.

Who's your tactical sub? It didn't end well for those 2 🤢

I'm so much more enlightened now. Thanks Gil

Only one team had a <12 day 'bye' this year Only one team had a <12 day bye last year Only one team potentially has a < 12 day bye in this year's finals Do you see the the link? Fairness has nothing to do with it Jaded. It's about maximum exposure which = $$$$$$$$$$$$$ The only driver in this. That said, the AFL know which clubs they can bully and those they can't/won't

As much as I really want Reid, West Coast won't do any deal that risks losing Curtin and North will only deal if it means they get Reid. Hopefully we get pick 4 from GC and pick up up 2 very good kids.