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[censored] yeah! This is the kind of content I've been crying out for 👏 Well done Claire Pettyfor.

Gawn to play on Hawkins 🤷🏻‍♂️

Really is bizarre isn't.. Why on earth would we waste all our time and energy into one player (Maynard) on gameday where I'd much rather put all our focus and energy into winning the game itself. If you're purely going out there to headhunt certain individuals then you lose focus on the game itself. Since the Tom Bugg/Bernie Vince days we're not a team goes out to target certain opposition players. Goodys focus has always been about playing our brand and being humble whether that's winning or losing.

Ned Long and Jackson Hately are two mids that come to mind that could provide the depth for Brayshaw. They're both around the 191-193cm big bodied inside mids that are both winning some big numbers at VFL as we speak. Hately especially has the ability to play down back if need and that versatility.

Look, I'm a Benny Brown fan but based on form at AFL and VFL last week going at goaless and 7 disposals he should not be anyway near AFL selection. I would even have Tom McDonald as my preference if it came down to needing a senior body up forward instead of Brown. But he's named emergency so what would I know..

Why?

Which is not a surprise at all. He's form isn't at level where I'm sure he'd like it to be. I do know he was told by the club at the end of last year that he's not guaranteed a spot on the list at all unless he improves the fundamentals of what the club has mapped out for him. Wouldn't be surprised if we do overlook him if he doesn't improve his form.

He's twin brothers are also handy up and coming footballers. Club are keeping an eye on already.

They had the pull of going back to their home state. The money was the icing on the cake especiallywith Jackson and potentiallyPetty. The pull was strong with those two. Weitering and Taylor don't in this case. Weitering is no way at all going to another Victorian club that is also contending for the flag when his own club is going through similar pathway. If you can name me the last big name player that went from one big contending team to another in Victoria then maybe, but it's an absolute rarity.

Considering both Weitering and Taylor are right in the Premiership window there is no reason why they will leave their perspective clubs. Weitering would be their next captain and Taylor is not only settled but plays at a footy club that plays a fast and exciting brad that clearly stands up in September. GWS are just scratching the surface.

Very good footballer and exactly the right fit in terms of outside skill set. Have always rated him highly.

Interesting choice of a display pic 🤣

No it wouldn't

What facts do you want.

I literally gave an example from last year.. Binman said Carlton aren't being contenders by conceding 20 goals which in fact they actually didnt last night. They conceded 18 so I gave examples of past contending or premierships teams that have done this midway through a season.

Well hang on, this factually incorrect. Doesn't hurt to go back over time and see where other premiership teams and contenders have conceded huge amount of scores in games. Collingwood and Brisbane 2023 Geelong and Sydney 2022 Richmond 2017 Happy to add more if you'd like? These just small examples. What does this prove? Nothing.. Just because you're a contender doesn't mean you're vulnerable to conceding big scores. Sometimes it's a good thing to have games where you do concede big score because it gives you the opportunity to reassess your team defensive structure. Not even a bad thing if Carlton failed whatever test you're thinking of. Geelong are just a bloody good side with a strong offensive and forward structure. Simon Goodwin has been on record in stating this over the last few years.

Daniel Turner has filled that void just perfectly.

Can't help but admire bloody Geelong. After last year I thought they were going to start rebuild mode but not.. here we are again. Incredibly well drilled and disciplined as a team. They stick to their structure and back their system in and always number off around stoppages. Have enjoyed watching them this year.

Yes, whilst I get that, both Jordon and Brayshaw were bigger bodied mids around the 186cm and 188cm tall. We need depth in that area. There's a difference between wanting mids and wanting the type that we are lacking which is the mid to tall midfielder that the like of Harmes, Brayshaw, Jordon and Dunstan have left in terms of depth.

The start of the firsy quarter he was playing as a roaming CHF which I don't think is his strength. Few times earlier in that quarter he got onto a few long leads towards the wing and unfortunately we tried to honour him but butchered the kick instead. After that he looked gas for the rest of the game.

I pretty much said this last week and got howled down for it. Body contact in ruck contests isn't his thing. He hasn't got the physical attributes that you want in a second ruckman that can chop out Gawn, especially if he has to go up against the like of Grundy, Briggs, Jackson, Draper, Goldstein who'll just monster him physically. This is why they have trust in JVR because at least he competes hard when he chops out. Similar to how Cam Pederson use to be when Gaqn went down back in 2017. He's a tall mobile 200cm forward flanker who can push up the ground and perhaps be use as a link up between the two halves using his athletic ability. Still think Verrall can still play a role some stage this year as a 2nd hand Similar to how we use Jackson.

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Not sure if a 179cm midfielder in Murray is a need for us. I wouldn't be surprised if we go for a developing talk ruckman/forward. I like the prospect of Joe Pike from Geelong Falcons. 203cm ruckman who's a big lad that gets around the ground winning possessions and has got good follow up work. His ruck craft if also pretty impressive and certainly gives his mids first use. Jasper Scaife is a 19 year old 198cm tall forward from West Perth who's kicked 8 goals in 3 senior games so far this year including a bag of 4 against Perth Demons. Would be a good forward depth prospect especially with the uncertainty around Pettys future and Jefferson not coming on as we would have liked.

Wait, what? What exactly is the comparison between an off the ball incident on a football field to the recent domestic violence matters, especially as these latest incidents have been from perpetrators who have breached numerous apprehended violence orders in place? I've missed something here...

He's loss is very underestimated among supporters. I'm a huge wrap for him and I think he was going to be our designated elite distributor off half similar to as you you have already said in Kiddy Coleman. His ability to pick out the right options up the field amongst the chaos is elite. If it was me, I wouldn't even have him go through the VFL when he's ready to go. Straight unto the AFL side for me.