Harvey Wallbanger

Indeed she did.

Probably a good thread to give today's training update. All present other than Liv Purcell (understandably). The rehabbers not able to do much were Lampard, B Mackin and Hose. Gillard continues her gentle straight-line running. Beasley doing more skills work with the others and Denby Taylor also more vigorous with her work. Colvin also getting closer. Goldy worked with the backs, but just helping out - no tackling for or of her - because of her shoulder. Don't have a report on how long she will be out. Two not in numbers I figured were Sophie Casey and Mekah Morrissey, both named on the extended bench. It will be interesting to see if Casey come sin given how many of our defenders are injured at the moment - and she used to play for Collingwood!

I'll be there. Should we win it is unlikely the next game will be at Casey because we will play the loser of the Footscray/Frankston Qualifying Final - so probably either the Whitten Oval or Frankston as those teams finished 1st and 4th.

R&B F - just a note that the games played have not updated - e.g. AJ and Hendo 5 each and Adams 1, Woey 21, etc...

A cold blustery day at Gosch's - apologies from the Ghostwriter. All in attendance other than Liv Purcell and Sinead Goldrick. Rehabbing - Lampard (bandaged calf - grade 2 tear, 4-8 weeks), Gillard (brace off and doing some straight-line running, 5-7 weeks), D Taylor (4 weeks), Beasley (ACL, 8-10 weeks), B Mackin (knee brace on - grade 2 MCL tear, 10-12 weeks), Colvin (2 weeks) and Hose (LTI). Full session and match sim (involving a lot of coaches and staff, given our depleted numbers - 23 available this week) had commenced when we left. One all group announcement, which may have related to a train-on player - Ibrahim(?). Awaiting official news from the Club. We still have a decent side. See you all at Victoria Park on Sunday!

Actually just 23. Jacinta Hose and Aimee Mackin were already on the LTI list. From the remaining 30, there are 7 unavailable this week: Purcell (will now go LTI) - see above with the possibility of Ibrahim (or another) coming onto the list Lampard D Taylor Beasley Gillard B Mackin Colvin

Monteath was outstanding for Essendon against Casey in that game at Port Melbourne. Incredibly athletic and skillful - just needs to get fit - was having full body cramps by 3 QT. I'd be surprised if he did not land on a list....

To the team or to Demonland?🤪

I was once directed with "your father watches daytime television", which really hurt - once I worked out the nuance in it....

There's a bit to play out before we know what our final hand of picks will be. I'll reserve judgement until then.

Different qualification rules being thrown about on this site. It would be helpful if the Club could clarify the situation on the website. More than a third of our list still having a crack in the "second"competition.

Just hope it doesn't clash with the women's game at Victoria Park on Sunday.....

And Chaplin mentioned "whiplash", so I guess they will have checked out his neck/spine. I was watching him closely after it happened - as he stayed down for a while. As he started to run - expecting to stay on - he grabbed at his lower back. and then headed off the ground. Over to the medical experts on here.....

In our case under the heading - Membership, Annual Reserved Seating and General Fundraisng - last year $12.6 million. $12.5 million in 2023.

The Saints are obviously doing it - good on them! I would prefer a bit more action than a reliance on hope - I appreciate the circumstances are a little different but compare what we did re Kossie's re-signing compared with Nasiah.

The AFL doesn't want that disclosed. Just total numbers which the AFL announced recently (August 8, 2025) by a tiny percentage (2.8%) 1,324,304 from 1,319,687 in 2024. The AFL's official cut-off for 2025 members is 31 August 2025 and they are required to be provided by the Clubs in early September.

Exact words "mid-late September".

That would be very late - mid to late September for that announcement according to the Pres.

Last week's 23 in attendance this morning plus Aidan Johnson - no other AFL listed players, so expect little or no change to the team tonight. Looks like Xavier Lindsay will not be rushed back in. Great to see Choco seeing it through - lots of love being shared around. No soccer game - just loads of goal-kicking practice.

Troy Chaplin said he was contracted for next year in his press conference today.

But maybe Georgia Campbell misses out. Tayla Harris started really well on Saturday night - I wouldn't be dropping her if her eye is OK.....

Where do we find the official announcement - Marty Hore and Mark Williams? Any chance members ever get anything from the Club first?

Lily had 7 disposals - limited opportunities (predominantly wing) from just 43% game time. Goldy adds a lot with her run and vigour, probably off half-back. Someone has to go out for Goldy, so reckon there is high chance Lily is omitted. There - you got it out of me.

"Denuto may not win many cases, but he’s loyal, well-meaning, and always ready to argue “the vibe,” even when he hasn’t quite read the fine print." If only he could get that printer to work!🙂

I think I know why you asked that question.....do you want to re-phrase it? 🙂