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Pederson's time was up and Smith lacks AFL class. In my view Keilty doesn't have the athletic traits to succeed in the backline at AFL level, so I like the move forward. Key forwards don't have to be quite as athletic if they read the game well, work hard and understand leading patterns. I'm not sure if he'll make it, but I think he has a better shot than Tim Smith and it's well worth a try.

Don't be ridiculous. It's a discussion point. Don't participate if you don't want to. Certainly don't tell others what they should or shouldn't discuss. The guy was delusional. If you watched Open Mike you'd realise he's either in denial, or emotionally as thick as a brick.

I find that very hard to believe.

Great. My Brother will be there. Slightly portly, thinning dark/greying hair, 5'9'', in a suit with no tie. Be sure to say hello. ?

*Jordon

I've now lowered my expectations on Preuss.

I knew three men that killed themselves in their late 60's/70s a few years after their wives had left them. They were the Fathers of mates of mine. I worked with a girl who killed herself when she was 23 about 20 years ago. She'd tried a few times before. She was engaged. A woman in her early 30s who was the Sister of a friend of mine killed herself in the actual psyche ward treating her. She was married with two kids. Another bloke that worked in the same company as me (different office) killed himself in his late 20s. He was a real estate agent. This was over 20 years ago. It's been happening forever and will continue. It is what it is. If you must do it don't do it where a loved one will find the confronting images.

He was asked a question and gave the only answer possible.

You're already wrong.

Jetta, May, Oscar McDonald, Salem, Lever, Hibberd Gawn, Viney, Oliver, Brayshaw, Kolodjashnij, Harmes Petracca, Weideman, Neal-Bullen, Melksham, Tom McDonald, Spargo Jones, vandenBerg, Fritsch, Lewis, Hannan That's our best 23 players. Good to reasonable depth: Frost, Hunt, Garlett, Stretch, J. Smith, Kennedy-Harris, J. Wagner That's 30, not 24, imo. Petty will be a player, while I'm not as bullish on Tim Smith and Maynard who have also donned the red & blue. For me, it's as much depth as most clubs. And I reckon Hore might just be a player.

The MFC didn't have to make the decision they did and people don't have to throw their money down the drain. There should be no "reward" for clubs who make a business decision whether it's inspired by community spirit, or not..

No-one is saying that most, if not all, will be ready to go round one. What they're saying is that when you're in rehab, or on a modified or reduced program, then your preseason has indeed been interrupted. Some players boast at the end of the preseason that they've "done every session". I'm sure you've also heard the boast. They know it sets them up for a good year. It's not to say that those on a reduced preseason can't also have a good year, however, they can't make the same claim. You know, because it was "interrupted".

I formally give you permission to "let go".

It's just logic, but you've articulated it very well.

I didn't think it was possible that anybody could put a positive spin on having so many in rehab, i.e. an interrupted preseason. I was wrong.

I doubt any coach would say that in December about a player who clearly wasn't in 2018. And if they did it was to probably shut up an annoyance as they tried to go about their work.

Gee thanks. I'm somewhat aware of a player closer to 200 games than 150. I'm also aware he's kicked 40 goals, or more, 4 odd times. I've also seen him play for Melbourne. We've moved past a very soft player that doesn't contribute Goodwin-style, which is why he was dropped. What we put up with in the past we no longer will. Clue - this bit is important. If he wants to have a complete recalibration of his mind as he confronts his football mortality then GREAT. It will "please" me. I won't be holding my breath.

I'll answer your feeble question this way. I want to win a flag. Any player that proves they deserve a spot in the best 22, or even if they're no longer best 22, but contribute meaningfully when/if they get an opportunity, please me. I don't think Garlett will be getting the chance to please me too often.

How can he prove my eyes "wrong" ? It's up to him if he changes his behaviours.

Must have had a huge downpour at Etihad during the VFL GF. Didn't put his body on the line or stand under a high ball. He's not a "Goody-type"player.

Garlett is finished. Our club and team has moved past flaky players who pick and choose when it suits them.

There's a difference between game-day kicking and kicking at training ---- pressure. Pleasing that Jordon has a good technique.

Really ? Looks ghastly.

I'm devastated we have a bloke with a man bun on the list.

Why did you bring up the wording "team to beat" then ? What was your query ? Your inference was that it was CD's term. If you knew it was a journo's interpretation I don't know why you'd make the post you did. It doesn't make sense.