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Very interesting..

Who was he playing on?

His confidenceis completely shot. Going off @RigidMiddleDigit small little training report on Weid barely touching the ball in the minor intra club match, it's fair to say he'll struggle to keep his spot. I too held hope after his 2018 campaign that he'd become a really good key forward for us, but I don't think it'll be the case. I think he'll be at worse a Levi Gasboult type who'll still be a solid contributor at times, but nothing to write home about. Mind you Gasboult has gone on to still play 150 AFL games. I think Weid needs to think whether a fresh start at another club will be much more beneficial for his own career sake. I would presume he's going through that thought process now, but right now, being OOC and possibly out of the team probably doesn't bode well for him. I know Goodwin did say a month ago he wanted Weid to stay but maybe behind closed doors its a different dialogue. Speaking of key forwards, Essendon have found an absolute ripper in Harrison Jones. Took 5 contested marks yesterday and played like a guy that's played over 100 games.

Don't know. But Collingwood have every right to ask for a late 1st rounder. Can't really say I believe this story as I think it really is Brad Hardie going on one of his drunken antics. But Maynard would be a massive massive recruit for us. I rate him extremely highly.

Brilliant mate. How was Viney? On the limited viewing fo you see both Viney and Brown playing?

Carlton are a mess. I got sucked in big time and tipped them for the 8 at the start of the year..

Is there no coincidence that as soon as Bartlett is gone we've all of a sudden made significant traction with our home base...

Or just simply remaining loyal to his team..

Yeah I know mate it's really frustrating and it's just unfortunate that the week that VFL is scheduled back, it's also the week where our AFL team has it's bye. I'm just trying to explain the demographic side of things even though I don't agree with it also

The inexplicable part with that the VFL round 1 didn't even start until AFL round 4. Bizarre scheduling.

But that they have been doing this during the covid period. Our fringe and rookie players played in a practice match in Sydney last weekend and also the week before where it was reported Kade Chandler kicked 4 goals. So players are still going to get rewarded on that form also even though it may not be VFL intensity.

Mate look at the other teams that have got byes in the VFL as well? Their respective AFL clubs all have byes this weekend also. Are people not understanding that it's purely the fact that it was mandatory that during AFL byes every player on the list were given extended time off from the their footy club to rest and reset. They didn't want senior players having time off and then fringe/rookies still coming to the footy club to continue to train while their AFL boys who had played, were on their 6 day time off from the footy club.

No you've missed my point. They've got the VFL bye aligned with the AFL because AFLPA wanted all players to be using that as an extended break from all things football. This is why our playing list is not due back at training until this Saturday morning, instead of the normal week routine. During the covid lockdown our 2nds players were still playing intra club matches with other clubs involved. So players will still get picked on that form as Goodwin publicly stated on his post match conference. While it's not the same intensity as VFL it's not like the fringe players haven't been playing footy. I've always had issues around the VFL fixturing as for some unknown reason their round 1 season always starts round 4 of the AFL which is really a joke in itself.

My thoughts exactly. Could see us easily dropping the essendon game but then beating West Coast or Geelong at their respected home grounds. Adelaide, GWS, GC and Hawthorn are non negotiables.

Yes and I should clarify that they're only working off interpretation set by the AFL which is difficult in itself.

The umpiring is the worst I've seen. I've accepted that regardless how much backlash they cop from the media, 5hey won't change anytime soon. They've ruined watching footy for fun.

Think you'll find VFL byes are aligned with their AFL clubs who also have byes this weekend. This is so to give everyone on the list a complete rest, or chance for players to use the extended break as an opportunity to go home to be with their families. And yes I've taken into account they've had a couple of weeks off..

Good god....

Not my material mate, just something I stole from bigfooty.

Our other NGA prospect in Andy Moniz-Wakefield has been selected for the under 19s Allies squad. https://www.afl.com.au/news/632076

He's just found himself a Melbournen girl and looks quiet smitten going off his instagram. I'd have more concerns with Jackson then Rivers.

Pre Collingwood game I would have said yes. But I saw far too much of this on the weekend from the same individuals that have been the main culprits in the past couple of years. I don't have concerns that it's crept in, but this certainly needs to be pulled back in line with team attitude mantra that's made us great this year. Have faith the coaches will drive this hard over the break.