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Set to debut.

Laurie to come in for L Pickett?

I have had many sessions at The Plough back when I lived in Wangaratta. Such a classic old school type pub with a fair bit of History. Believe the Nolan's did own it at one stage.

Not just a supporter but the great nephew of North Melbourne/Tarrawingee great, Mick "The Galloping Gasometer" Nolan.

Disappointing.

If a club didnt even want him at the end of last season when he was a free hit then they're definitely not going to need him now after his last incident at 34 years of age playing suburban football. He'd be available on the mid season draft but he's finished GOTD.

A big yes from me. Midfield talent is something thst needs to be high on our priority list alongside some tall defenders.

Yeah I didnt see a great deal of speed and zip for someone so small. Has good footy IQ and smarts but I feel like when you're that small you need something that really just blow people away in terms of strength and I dont see it with Prasad.

Delisted Baker was not s poor decision. I can guarantee you right now if it was Harry Sharp in Bakers position at the doggies he would be making similar impact. Baker is 28 years of age and just hit 50 games after 8 seasons. Go figure.

That why i mention 2027 or 2028 could see us spike if all things fall into place in terms of those guys hitting the 40-60 game mark as well as having a couple of pre season under their belts.

Spot on. I said after last years trade period that I would be happy to have 2026 as a development year just to chalk games into our kids. I really do think either 2027 or 2028 could then see a huge spike for us in terms of moving up the ladder is things fall into place for us in terms of the kids being able to take that next step. Guys like Langford, Windsor, Tholstrup, Lindsay, Taylor, Pickett, should all be hitting that 40-60 game mark.

Interesting. We could find ourselves in this position in this year's draft with the whole Cody Walker situation. Obviously we all want to finish higher as possible but there is also a big chance we could end up with a pick inside the top 5.

Oh please. Give me a spell Dub. Finishing 5th in a bottom 5 side is absolutely nothing to glorify, or write home about. So please park that because thats a laughable argument. That's like saying Dean Terlich was courageous and gun player because he finished 3rd in our best fairest back in 2013. And secondly, you think playing 200 game automatically disregards any ounce of criticism just because so? I didnt criticise his career or achievements, I was simply being critical of his on field performance on the weekend where he displayed sub per skill error that resulted in turnovers and goals. Excuse me if I expect better from one our more senior leaders who is suppose to be leading by example for our younger players a bit like what Max does week in week out.

Taking a GWS nuffy fan as credible source for this is laughable Pickett. Anyone Melbourne supporter would be saying the exact same thing this time last year.

Once they insert a plate depending how big the crack is, and in this case it sounds like a small one, then its more so the wound that needs to heal then the actual break as the plate would be there holding it together.

Thanks for taking the time out in drafting up such a comprehensive assessment @rpfc To give up such valuable time out of your day is much appreciated.

The constant bombing into our forward 50 on the weekend was absolutely reminiscent of bad Goodwin era.

Spot on @JJJ Can't be a team direction as he was the only one refusing to pick up the footy on the weekend and it was infuriating and soft by Salem. A player that has just ticked over 200 games and we have our young players watching a senior play display bad habits is not a good sign. Sooner AMW can consolidate his spot in our back half and Bowey back means less of Salem as I dont see him in our best 23 anymore.

His kicks were fine mate. Again, you're looking for the smallest of margins The fact that he was able to come back after a horrific injury and play at the standard and impact like he did is a testament of his character and resilience. The fact that you're still looking at picking through minor deficiencies after a 12 month layoff is just bizarre. Anyone is always going to make minor mistakes on their first game back in 12 months.