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All very good points

Was very close to Goodwin.

Spot on. Sparrow would never have been subbed under Goodwin, so it's already changing.

Er....yes, I would. Leaders of every...single .. organisation of any size are required to tell half truths or outright lies every single day. Like it or not it is a significant part of leadership - you aren't afforded the luxury of being able to speak your mind and you do need to tow the company line. Honesty is for internal discussions and definitely not for the vultures of the AFL media landscape. Very very very naive to think otherwise. It's not the first time Ed has done this either - honesty is an admirable trait but not helpful in this situation. He's now projected a divide or disharmony inside the club to the world (whether true or not), including prospective new players and coaches and god knows who else. It's not helpful and not necessary.

Langdon's comments 100% confirm a new voice was needed. Way too comfortable and to draw or reveal a divide between players and Board isn't on from a senior player and tells me (as many suspected) the players have been running the place. Those saying "what do you expect him to say" - you expect him to say "we loved goody, but are excited for a change and the challenge that can bring". You don't expect him to say "you'd have to ask the Board". Very poor.

Whilst it feels a little shocking, I think this is a good thing. Rare that we go early ...we could have easily held on for another year and I firmly believe we would have been the same in 12 months. Langdon's interview today actually probably confirms we made the right decision...players have been comfortable for a long time. Overdue that things are shaken up. What does feel sad is this is officially the end of the era. May is just about done, Gawn still going but done soon, and I now expect one or both of Trac and Clarry to leave. It's the right decision. We were going to tread water for another 12-24 months.

Well put

Nail meet head

That would be a start, but won't address arguably the clubs biggest problem T.Lamb 3 votes

Good question. Maybe the legal eagles can weigh in here. If you put it together right now you might just get a groundswell of support

Let them have their win for the ages. Our last after the siren victory won a minor premiership and set us on a path to a flag.

I just want a coach that understands how to set and maintain a culture and high standards. You think Paul Roos was some tactical mastermind? That he somehow TACTICALLY gave Max the belief to become the best ruckman ever? The art of coaching is in walking the fine line between teaching, nurturing, ridiculing, inspiring. Line coaches and analysts should be on top of the other stuff. Simon may have some attributes -but it was Roos and his handpicked line coaches who turned our culture around. Recruited competitors, inspired Max, turned our VFL team into flag winning depth. Simon carried that legacy to a flag...the management thereafter have destroyed the culture Roos built. I called it the first pre season after - it's always noticeable if you know where to look. We're now in that position again where we need someone to come in and turn the culture around. Longmire could be it, but I'm not sure he is. Not sure we have anyone coming to save us this time around. Especially with Tassie around the corner.

Jeffos kicking was one of his best attributes earlier in his career. I think now he is getting up and back more and actually working defensively, he is cooked when he takes the shot. Fitness

For all those suggesting Jeffo needs to do this against better defenders.... yes that will come but worth noting he has spent big chunks of today on Zaine Cordy, who played AFL for a few teams for many years. He's certainly not some EFL level nobody. Jeffo has absolutely dominated - either deep forward or up the ground he looks a level above

Is the Rigoni getting the ball in Sandy's backline related to our Guy?