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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.

What a great stat. Just shows how important it is to banks the wins in the 2nd half as much as it is in the first. Start it off by getting a win against the bombers.

Yeah considering that's actually never happened in the history of AFL, I think we'll be sweet in that regard cob.

This is why I hate when we lose. Every single troll that go into hiding come out and pot at every opportunity. Imagine having a life feasting more on the negatives then positives.

What's his priority then?

Max is about to have a week's rest....

I noticed Tom Sparrow did it a couple of times also and got pinged. This is the kind of [censored] that rubs onto the younger players. If I see it again against the bombers then coaching staff have done nothing to rectify the situation.

How on earth did Petracca get a coaches vote....

In his post game conference Goodwin named Jones, Vandenberg, Melksham and Jetta as players who've been in strong form in the match simulation trainings. Also confirmed Viney will be ready as well. Will play in the match simulation/intra club next Saturday.

The fact that Mitch Brown was named first emergency, and in stand by for Tom McDonald if he had to shoot off for his wife's birth. Pretty self explanatory..

Good point.

To say we have missed Viney is an understatement. I want him back into the team more then anything. The issue though is match fitness. If the VFL happens to resume this week then surely he plays 3 quarters at least to give him prime position to come in against the Bombers. Ins: Viney, Mitch Brown/Ben Brown Outs: Weideman, Chandler