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Sorry we can't meet up

Is anyone actually going other than the cheer squad?

We are in a bit of trouble. Players retained who have hardly had a kick. Players selected who have hardly had a kick at VFL level (exception Spargo) Players selected who lack a yard (Lewis) Player overlooked who has been our best at VFL level (Pedo) What to do? I really have no idea. We are in a pickle.

Not condemning anyone. The fact is that it is a serious injury that has required hospitalisation because it was not treated immediately.

Standard GP treatment for a dog bite asap after a bite -dress the wound -antibiotic injection -often a splint -no exercise for one week Unless properly treated the infection can infect the finger bone. Worse case scenario tge finger requires amputation. So potentially serious. There is no way he should have played against Richmond. The player should have seen a GP or club doctor. If the club doc was consulted and did nothing, it would be a very basic omission that would be hard to explain.

Reckon that's about right.

Is that how you really feel? "To rot in the VFL Iike JKL" My point is that unlike others he has not had much chance to show his capability. If he does not improve over 2 or 3 games fair enough, he probably deserves to be dropped but not to rot.

Tough on Stretch after only one game. So many others who are being gifted with regular games who are doing nothing. Cannot develop any confidence if he gets shafted after one game.

MyDee,

Most sides seem to be able to outrun us over 4q thats for sure. However, whatever the recipe, the Tigers last year and this year appear way ahead in the fitness stakes and their ability to continue to run all game.

Exactly, wondered about this last night. Tackle hard, fast and low.

Your first sentence unfortunately sums up the state of our playing list. Each week brings disappointment with both individuals and "the team."" Goodwin has a few more weeks to turn the season around, otherwise it is going to be a miserable one. Each week brings hope and optimism but it is hard to sustain. A couple of good wins will of course change our view but it is difficult to see how that is going to happen. Cuba is looking good this year.

Hmmm , strategic visits to the Gents and the Bar will be required. Will be difficult to avoid rubbing shoulders with Tiges Tribe.

Accountable footy required, man on man.

I am probably old hat but I find the club's approach on media bites a little strange or inconsistent. I know Gawny's popular but I would prefer to see him concentrate on his game and stay away from the wise cracking media star. I would prefer to see fewer folks being interviewed boring as that may seem. Stay with the coach/captain/or other spokesman. And as boring as it is, to stay on script, avoiding comments that can be misinterpreted or that can create another headline. I am never confident that that will occur with the likes of Max or Bernie.

Gee this is an uplifting thread! And uplifting week on Demonland.

He's a country boy. Many country folks have few words but express themselves by actions. Many are smarter, capable, tougher, more resilient and better grounded than their city cousins.

Question: When players are having shots at goal (ie Maxy, Bugg and Melksham) are they supervised? Is there a coach nearby watching them and providing advice or demonstrating technique?

And the vast majority will be Tiger fans. They are becoming unbearable.

But Doc, we need you there......at CHB standing toe to toe like you used to.....long arms and awkward body repeatedly punching the ball with the occasional overhead mark with those long arms. Frustrating the opposition as they try and find a way around you. My God, we need you there holding the back line together. I know you have slowed up, but we have plenty of younger fellas who can crumb and run.

It takes two to tango. A player may want to stay but what will be the club's attitude regarding contract negotiations. And what will be Brayshaw's attitude if the club puts a limit on its offer and does not match other offers? Angus has shown enough to prove he has what it takes, but has not had enough game time to determine his worth in terms of future contract negotiations. As others have pointed out, the big unknown is the impact his past concussion issues and the possibility of future concussion issues may have on his health and footy future.

Perhaps not. Perhaps a retirement trip to Paris, a nice little bar and a glass of Ricard/water and ice.

Brutally fair OD.

Best to see him retire of his own accord. For player and team.

Its a gutsy effort to play on with any injury but in particular with a broken hand. It does save the embarrassment of being dropped. This way he will probably come back via Casey.