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5 minutes ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Missed the first 2 games but yes, and he performed terribly for much of the year. That's a problem don't you think? Hence the fitness/management/selection point I raised.

I don’t think that’s on Selwyn though.  He is there to get him to the start line and then it’s up to the coaches from there.  I see your point though 

FFS! I’m out! 

51 minutes ago, FreedFromDesire said:

There's more to his job than avoiding soft tissue injuries though. I don't put it all on Griffith, but it seemed pretty clear our fitness was below standard this year and how we handled many injuries seemed to not work at all. Looking at the seasons of Petty, Salem, Lever, Spargo, Bowey and more tells you something is wrong in terms of disconnect between the selection committee and the fitness staff/doctors. Again, that's not solely on Griffith, but something isn't working there.

Petty missed a whole pre-season and played every game didn’t he?

1 minute ago, Neil Crompton said:

I thought he was poorly treated by MFC. He may not have been a world beater, but the form he showed in ‘21 he at least deserved respect. He certainly didn’t have that from the President. At a NSWDemons event some 2 years ago, where Roffey was a guest speaker, she stated that “you don’t win finals with players like Tomlinson, he won’t be picked”. Not Roffey’s finest moment, and makes you wonder what else she may have said on other occasions to the demon faithful. 

That’s horrible form from the President but I dare say he had the respect from the playing group and coaches.  Unfortunately just not in our best 22 and definitely has lost his edge since doing his knee 

Selwyn is doing a great job and most of our injuries have been contact injuries which are unavoidable 

Just now, adonski said:

Bloos will part ways with any of Wiliams, Martin, Cerra if they need to

All average players  

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

It was awful wasn't it..

It was horrendous, he spoke with so much spin and is so insincere. 

Goody is not the issue here.

In my opinion it’s time for both of these to go.  Pert offers nothing and just spins his words every time he talks.

Clean the slate!

The fish rots at the head! 

If this blokes come anywhere near our club, I’m out 

4 minutes ago, Garbo said:

Investing one of the rumoured reasons is a lack of training facilities, I find it amazing we don’t loose more players for that reason. We still have 0 movement on that front as well just goes in the to hard basket 

We have state of the art facilities at Casey and at AAMI park.  

13 minutes ago, Older demon said:

Note the most important line in the article is " Trac wont ask for a trade for fear of further inflaming the situation"

There is tension and some bridges to repair, but if Trac doesn't formally ask to go, he stays where he is. Wasn't it a few years ago that Sam Maclure had Clarry upset with the club and heading of to Carlton (whom he barracks for). I have heard this story before.

For what it is worth a former board member told me Friday night at a club function that Trac is not himself at the moment and post trauma he is very unsettled. 

Clarry definitely met with Carlton

1 hour ago, Fat Tony said:

Zak Jones actually had a pretty good finish to the season, with an AFL Player Rating of 10.6 in the last 7 games and he is out of contract. We might have won against Brisbane, GWS and Port had he been playing for us those nights.

We might have lost by more due to how often he kicks it to the opposition

18 minutes ago, GCDee said:

Watch the body language and mood change in Goody during his post match presser when talking about Trac and Clarry. 
 

There is clearly beef and it looks like it’s in both sides. 
 

TDK, 11 and 2025 F1 for Trac & ANB compo (26ish) 

Dont want McKay, TDK would complement our list perfectly. 
 

 

TDK is 25 and has not shown anything close to McKay

24 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Would prefer Peter Wright. Far cheaper and more durable.

And scared of his own shadow 

41 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

You’ve got your head in red-and-blue sand if you think we don’t have significant issues in the middle of the ground. 

You’ve given up on a group based on half a bad season.  

5 hours ago, Oxdee said:

The forward line is the least of the problems. JVR, petty, turner, Pickett, fritch, macadam and Jefferson. 
The issue is the midfield and delivery into forward 50

You are joking aren’t you? The midfield next year will be Trac, Oliver, Viney, Rivers, McVee, Windsor, Pickett, Tholstrup and pick 5 

30 minutes ago, Young Angus said:

I don’t think Petracca is going anywhere, I’d be more worried if he plays football again at all not if he wants to go anywhere else. Mental health, trauma, the whole bit. I think everyone has made it very clear he isn’t going anywhere else so we just need to hope he can get back to playing at all. 

Players overcome injuries all time, once he starts training again and hitting bodies he will be fine.   

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

That’s going to make it really hard 😩

Pies don’t have any key forwards 

17 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Lever out, Taj in 

3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Richo as in Alan Richardson? 

Did he pull out of the interview or was he never speaking to them?

Yeah Alan Richardson.   Seems like he pulled the interview

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Source?

Richo just said it on 3aw

Petracca won’t be talking on ch.7 tonight 

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

Is that Grant Thomas saying that? That is so stupid

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I listened to this yesterday and it was a great insight from Davis.  I reckon he will be a great head of footy or CEO one day