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Wise decision. Apart from anything else, he’s very affable and eloquent, and an obvious forward line coach moving forward

I don’t know if you’ve got the fitness to make the repeated runs to the players requiring messages but I imagine the compassionate and consolatory pats on the bums would appeal to you Ghosty.

May - run his course van Rooyen - failed to progress Salem - reliable but slow McVee - rarely displayed advancement Petracca - definitely lost edge Windsor - cruelled by injuries Viney - grunt without skills Lever - probably lost passion Spargo - another without luck Turner - excellent first half Gawn - our only elite Tholstrup - a serious underperformer Oliver - rediscovered form late Billings - only Casey standard Langdon - often seemed distracted Laurie - no coach’s favourite Bowey - came of age Melksham - some impressive performances Langford - impressive and consistent Lindsay - needs major preseason Jefferson - rarely excited supporters Howes - Casey form unreplicated Rivers - occasionally displayed promise McDonald - deserves another year Adam’s - didn’t seal opportunities Hore - injuries stymied progression Sharp - rarely justified selection Fritsch - excellent second half Sparrow - continued just plodding Fullerton - never nailed opportunities Petty - out of position Pickett - outstanding first half Chandler - very inauspicious year Johnson - rough but tried Henderson - very few tricks Culley - showed some promise

Ironically I felt it was more praiseworthy and realistic in the aftermath that we actually only lost by a goal than if we’d won

And in the space of one game the mood has turned. Clarry to stay and Trac to depart

Gawn - sealed all Australian May - say goodbye Steven Petracca - disappointed in clutch Oliver - finally regained form Salem - season best game Langford - continued to impress Bowey - classy and important Fritsch - disappeared when needed Viney - regularly butchered disposals Rivers - stepped up Impressively Pickett - better second half Turner - rarely noticed again Chandler - little to enthuse Melksham - had some moments van Rooyen - often looked amateurish McVee - seldom looked interested McDonald - strong and reliable Howes - poor under pressure Sparrow - fumbled vital chances Petty - played little part Culley - will be better Langdon - had limited involvement Sharp - had no impact

I reckon May’s had enough

McGovern is possibly the worst ‘big credentialled’ footballer I’ve EVER seen

Finally something positive

The AFL has prepared the umpires to ensure a lopsided free kicks tally. It’s inconceivable that they’d allow Collingwood not to be major players in the finals

This perfectly reflects the huge gap between the two levels .

Sinnema gives cause for great optimism.. he’s silky smooth and has a fair physique to build on

Gawn - our only winner Viney - had no relevance Salem - the momentum killer Bowey - couldn’t get involved Petracca - loose and fumbly Sparrow - another nothing game Oliver - disposals were mindless May - time to go Langdon - lost his spark Rivers - was rarely noticed Petty - he did try Chandler - little to commend Pickett - season worst game Fritsch - season worst game Turner - was he playing Culley - disappointing and lost van Rooyen - season worst game Howes - thrown to wolves Langford - season worst game McVee - season worst game McDonald - nothing before substituted Sharp - couldn’t justify selection Melksham - had no impact

Spoke passionately, honestly, and impressively just now on AFL 360 He’s gone out with class without the slightest recriminations or blame towards anyone

In fairness to Jones, I sense that he did us a favour rather than the other way around. It’s not as if the door was being knocked down by experienced players wanting the job

Notwithstanding his performances this season when his form was inconsistent, I’d back Rivers to assume the role. I heard him talking at a supporters’ function and he spoke confidently and eloquently, not to mention diplomatically when he was asked some leading questions. Very impressive young man and I imagine his movie star good looks won’t harm his cause

Gawn - dominated without dominating Pickett - surprisingly imperfect disposals Salem - was generally safe Petty - regularly competed well Rivers - some brain fades Oliver - competed with passion Bowey - lost no admirers Culley - looks very likely Petracca - seemingly heavily burdened Turner - played effective role vanRooyen - had some involvement Fritsch - unsighted second half Windsor - season ending injury Langdon - past his prime Langford - strong running game McVee - often appeared lost McDonald - disciplined and impressive Chandler - little to enthuse Melksham - some important touches Viney - rarely disposed effectively Sparrow - little involvement again Howes - one valuable involvement Adams - tried but limited

I will definitely not elaborate on names but I met 3 players out at breakfast this morning and none seemed overly fussed when I asked how they felt upon the Goodwin sacking. When asked about the possible incoming coach, Buckley got 2 nods and interestingly Hird got the other .

It’s not as if Goodwin didn’t give him enough chances

Based on the interview with Longmire just now on Fox Footy, it won’t be him

A few years ago we rid ourselves of the Norm Smith curse after a coach was unreasonably removed …,,

Thank you goodbye