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Agreed the new game plan is a work in progress. But you can see the change and that is positive. At times we look like a different team. We are not the only team at times to bomb long. But we are starting to look good when we go short. Fast ball movement is the key and the confidence to take it on.

Afraid Bombers run and ball movement will be far too quick for the Dees. The guy underrated and who needs to be tagged is Sam Durham. Exceedingly quick by foot and handball he is tenacious and always at the bottom of a pack. The instigator of many Bomber attacks. He is like a young Clarry. Good on the inside but exceedingly dangerous on the outside.

Agree, but Caleb has speed and the ability to accelerate. Not everyone can change pace like that.

That day is still burnt deep into my psyche. We were lambs to the slaughter. Never forgive Essendon or Sheedy. “There were two teams out there and only one was playing football.” With apologies to the late great Bill Woodfull.

Nothing worse than Demon fans bagging the team, players or fellow supporters.

Don’t forget that Uncle loves the attention and notoriety that he gets on this site and thread in particular. No one takes him seriously but for all his delusional behaviour he is a much loved fixture of this place. Strangely when I visited Romsey some time ago no one had heard of him or the Manor. Very strange indeed. I concluded that his notoriety had led his to retreat to an anonymous life in one of the housing estates of that locale.

Well said Lucifer. Could not agree more. There will be many of us checking out of DL if the negativity continues.

Exactly. Look at the state of the world, the state of the economy, climate change. It’s a dog eat dog world that lacks compassion and kindness. The majority of people are doing it tough. Give me a serious minded kid any day over she’ll be right mate. I like this serious no nonsense kid. Although he seems to be 18 going on 30. I need to lie down, where is that couch.

That’s ok. I think he was a Tiger supporter. All the kids would have their preferences so it would be understandable if he had an emotional connection to Richmond. Once he gets down to training with his teammates and coaches he will feel an immediate connection with the Dees. Don’t forget we had a horrendous year in regard to public scrutiny and running media commentary. The negative press has infected the footy world and pubic perception of the club. That’s why it is so important to have a successful year on and off the track.

Another year? These guys have talent but we need more than talent. We need guys who can step up in 2025 and add value to our senior list. Not waste another season persevering with guys who have had limited impact to date.

Sadly, as others have pointed out, we will not be an attractive option for any player wanting to further their career in the immediate future. We have gone from roosters to feather dusters over the last few months. The damage to our brand will take years to repair.

Yes, time for renewal for Staff and the coaching staff. He was part of a coaching team that delivered a flag and multiple finals appearances.

The only true statement that can be made. It’s a race to the bottom in regard to professional standards, but, there again, the footy media should not be referred to collectively as a profession or journalists. They are reporters or commentators that get paid to create news and have opinions. Professional standards are not part of the equation. We lower ourselves by even commentating on their stories.

Absolutely