dazzledavey36

Brilliant post.

What's stopping us from offering more money? CBA is about to go up, Brown, McDonald, Melksham, Tonlinson will all either be retired or delisted which will free up some huge salary cap belief. Think you're underestimating our ability to manoeuvre around our cap space which we've shown to do extremely well over thr past few years.

Same to you. Just feel imo that he'll be fairly compensated regardless where he plays.

Either way the trek from Wudinna to Adelaide is a challenge in itself. But I would have thought that's still a lot easier then having to jump on a plane again just to watch a home game. To be honest I have no idea how the club will map all this out for Petty in his family. Seems a challenge regardless what they do.

You've clearly gone the long way.

You're right, there is a lot of spin. I don't believe the money talk stuff in this particular case.

Considering this is a direct quote from Tim Lamb then there is no doubt there there is a huge go home factor first and foremost before money. "We had conversations with Harrison where he spoke about the lure of home and some of the issues around that, with his family and their ability to get over here and watch him play and be involved a bit more. "We'll work with him to make sure that there is a better situation for him. The biggest challenge for the Petty family is that from Wudinna alone it's a 6 hour and 5 minute drive. That's just to get to the airport to then jump on a plane and having to do more travel just to watch their son play on a Saturday or Sunday. Probably even harder when we've played a lot of Thursday night or Friday games because it not as simple as jumping into a car after work and drive down the Hume Highway like the Spargo's or Oliver's can. Money isn't the issue for Petty at all because he knows regardless he'll get paid well enough. He's barely had family being able to come down and watch him live purely from a logistical challenge. Whatever Tim Lamb has in mind in being able to "better manage" this situation, I hope it works out well for Harrison because he's vital to us. The go home factor is absolutely real with this one.

Crock of [censored]. AFL had their chance then and there to make a statement by suspending him and failed to do so. I cannot think of any sport in the world that continues to make up the rules on the spot each and every year.

He's been at Casey this week with the boys. His role this year was working with our Casey Demons as a coaching staff member.

@Nascent Gippsland Power Ricky Mentha: X-Factor is the best way to describe Mentha. The boy from the Northern Territory loves a goal and doesn’t just rely on his forward craft to impact on the field. Mentha is an electric player who pounces on the loose ball inside 50 and can daze opponents on the fly. At 180cm, he’s also able to generate run and drive through the corridor and present as an agile midfielder at times. A lot of polish to be added, but it’s hard to miss him with his engaging style of footy.

You are certainly correct, it's Ricky Mentha.

Bailey Laurie has completely trimmed down. There have certainly been talk that he's been carrying some puppy fat, but looks like he's worked incredibly hard this off season. Taj Woewodin looks in ridiculous shape for 20 year old kid.

Great photos as always 6! But, can anyone explain who this indigenous kid is?

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't we sign a 30 year agreement with Casey under Cameron Schwabs era?

Fantastic reporting mate 👌

I wonder if they'll upload the stream online?

I'm not entirely sure to be honest, I presume it's after Christmas?

I was against the move from the very start but at the same time I was certainly intrigued in seeing how Goody would make it work. Unfortunately I saw nothing in the slightest that swayed me to even think that it would work. I honestly wish Grundy all the best at Sydney. By all reports he brought unto the culture and was a fantastic mentor around the club. His content on instagram within the club was also pretty insightful as well.

Reading an article yesterday that we will be going on a pre season camp. Anyone know where the camp is held at and what dates confirmed? The club has always done Maroochydore but since Covid that has stopped.

McAdam will be a bargain recruit.

Really admire Quaynor as a player. Quickly establishing himself as one of the best lock down small defenders in the game. His physical strength for such a young player is very impressive. Won some crucial contests in the grand finald and throughout the finals series.

Essendon had a training session this morning at their home ground and there was a huge turnout of their supporters despite the rain. Mate was there and posted on his instagram story.

Marlion Pickett debut in the AFL grand final is for me considering his challenges in the past being in jail etc.

You can ask him on here.