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1 hour ago, Wrecker46 said:

His two way running was never an issue under Goodwins game plan when we had ANB and Gus covering ground so our best midfielder could run where he wanted.

In the 3rd quarter of our premiership Clarrie shut down Bont then kicked the sealer running off him.

That is the epitome of 2 way running at it’s greatest.

Yeah, not really.

The game has changed significantly since 2021. It's still laughable that some still revert back to our premiership year as a reference point for today's game

Now days it's about quick transition and putting speed on the ball, something Olive has lacked over the last couple of years. Back in the 2021 period it was all about contest and defence where guys like Ollie Wines, Clayton Oliver and Tom Mitchell would thrive in contested footy and stoppage.

Now, the big slow contested plodders are a dying breed. Look at where guys like Mitchell, Oliver and Wines are at with their football, they are genuine slow plodders that struggle to cover ground and work both ways in transition. Ollie Greeves learnt a huge reality check when he was picked in the rookie draft because as Cal Twomey said, clubs are worried about his inability to transition quick both ways.

Oliver is and always will struggle as a two-way runner. The number of times i was tearing my hair out watching him plod around and not get back into defence supporting the backs was constant frustration for a number of years.

2 hours ago, Where Demons Dare said:

Just an after thought, I'd love Melbourne to come to Wodonga and train at the state of the art facilities at Baranduda fields. There's a huge Melbourne following up here for some reason. A lot of ex-melbournians have moved to rural cities including myself, and I think it'd be great for the MFC to have a bigger presence in this area being so close to Bright. Albury/Wodonga love their footy, and the MFC should be doing community camps up here and building our supporter base.

You and me both mate considering im based in Albury.

I see Richmond did their community camp in my childhood town of Yarrawonga...bit jealous.

They could easily make use of both Wodonga Bulldogs and Raiders footy ground facilities and there is enough gyms in town to use if need.

Legend @Where Demons Dare

I think even I'm on my haunches just reading that....

Sounds like a taxing day for the players.

3 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Because we have lost MPJFL as a zone. His home club is Dromana. Free kick Saints.

Pretty sure i read that this new academy changes don't kick in until either 2027 or 2028?

Does that mean we have lost out to the Dandenong Stingrays area?

17 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Definitely has the Ricky Jackson look build and vibe about him.

For those too young to understand, Google the name.. you’ll be impressed

I did, and this is what it came up with..... 🤨

Genuinely who cares about this dude.. good riddance i say.

Just be thankful we dont have to put up with his [censored] childish and immature behaviour any longer.

More excited about the new wave of talent and culture reset this club is going through.

28 minutes ago, poita said:

Has it been confirmed that all listed players are in attendance? Any confirmed absentees?

They're all there.

Just now, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

As a matter of interest, does the AFL or the club decide where these community camps are held? As a follow up and possibly related question, do we have any particular affiliation with this part of Victoria?

Yes, it's closer to the snowfields.

34 minutes ago, Where Demons Dare said:

I'll try and get to the Thursday session as I'm based in Wodonga. Lot's of ex Demons have properties up this way. I ran into Rigoni and his brother and Schwarz at my work not long ago. Lever and a few other players also have properties in Bright which is why we've been using this area as a pre-season camp. Not to mention Spargo, Turner and Johnson are all from Albury.

Guy's brother Chad, does accountant up this way (I'm in Albury) ripping fella!

Do you have information on Thursdays session?

10 minutes ago, D Rev said:

That Lachie Hunter trade was one of the worst things our club has done post flag. Ruined Clarry, introduced an attitude of laziness, changed the cohesion of the team.

It also pushed James Jordon out of the wing that he made his own in 2022.

Shocking decision and a am led to believe some senior leaders were against the recruitment as well.

18 minutes ago, picket fence said:

U must be kidding, he will have a STELLAR year and we will have a dozen eggs on our faces, King has a LOT to answer for! We are paying around 650 K of his salary to play elsewhere!! How typically Melbourne!

Thought you were one leave Byron??

1 hour ago, Kev said:

Wow, poor communication. They only posted several hours before the clinic. What did you catch @Demonstone?

Hopefully got the local, schools or junior clubs involved.

A kid and his parent in the area who are MFC supporters. Ah, they miss the target again.

Im sure it was communicated locally to the Bright area but I kept checking online yet there was nothing.

I should have emailed last week as I made the assumption the auskick wouldnt be on the first day they got off the bus.

8 minutes ago, Kev said:

Did anyone attend the clinic this afternoon?

I would have had there been more information in the days leading up to it as I would have taken some leave and taken the young fella down for the auskick.

Only saw the times posted today.

20 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Clarry. will you ever learn?

reporters at the start of preseason training is hardly harassment. just doing their job

Grow up and lose the victim mentality

Its a skit....

6 minutes ago, The Panglossian said:

Willem Duursma and Killarney both played for Casey for a game or two in 2025.

Killarney probably did more.

Yeah nah lol.

Durrsma was far more consistent and dominant then White in the VFL.