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I think that relentless tackling and pressure is what has turned things around for us. The key personnel coming back is helping now for sure but 4 weeks ago our stocks were decimated but we just seemed to switch on with the agression. It's been quite the transformation. We've been led by Macca and Goldy this year. They are true competitive animals and I love watching them. Hanks and Bannon were way off to start the season and their lift in form in recent weeks has really helped us turn things around. A big shout out to Gall too. She really struggled to hold a mark early in the season but she is just clunking everyhting now. Gall, Zanker, Campbell and Bannon are quite a combo now. It's going to be really hard to sneak in. As everyone has said, the fixturing just sucks. It looks like one of the in form teams in the comp is going to miss out. But...every week has been a final for us and every goal helps. I'm loving this demon resurrection! Very proud of Mick and the team. I still think he should be helping the blokes through the AFLW season. Go Dees.

Considering the injuries we've suffered and the BS fixture we've been handed and the start we've had. Sneaking into the finals would be an incredible achievement. They've really transformed with their tackling pressure and run in the last 3 weeks. Go Dee's, you can do it.

Yeah but he gets to contemplate how much they want him while enjoying the solitude on his farm.

That is such a great line by Scott. "It wasn't a big issue in our minds" I guess players get carted unconcious out of nightclubs all the time

I can't help but feel that most of this rubbish from both Tracc and Clayton's fiascos has been stirred up by their player management group. I.e. same company.

What's getting a spin?

I'm with you Jaded. What does this do for Clarry's mindset and wellbeing. He's knuckled down and honoured his commitment all year by most reports. He's fallen off the wagon once at the Brownlow by the sounds of it. Don't think he'd be the first player to go on a bender at the Brownlow. It's a two way street. We now have two of our best who don't want to be here. Who the hell is leaking all this stuff? It's white anting the club big time.

Again and again

I think Max pretty much is our president already. He's the bloke who keeps getting shoved in front of the cameras and mics to try and speak with eloquence and integrity. I don't know how he does it. I wouldn't blink an eye if he turns to a pile of dust in 2025 from the load he has carried for us over the last year or so.

A move to Tassie is looking good. AFL Bail out (again) - Tick Training Base - Tick Our own home ground - Tick Government and AFL bankrolling - Tick New Board and Footy Department - Tick Sweet Draft picks - Tick Media Hype and AFL Support - Tick It's not a long flight 😁 (Just Joking, kinda)

You'd wonder if Roos would have managed it differently. He had the ultimatum 12 months ago and despite some injuries and fitness problems, by all accounts was putting his head down and doing his best. Then bang, he's out. I mentioned it a hundred pages ago, but look at Brisbane. In complete dissaray at the start of the season with infighting between players and partners after the vegas trip and then Fagan and the FD seemed to straighten it out and they win a flag. I betchya he was not their mate. I am going to miss watching him play for the Dees and loathe watching him come good for the cats. The FD department at Jeelong must have complete faith in their coaches to bring Smith and Oliver in. They must truly believe in their systems to get these guys to knuckle down when it's required. Clarry was a pure joy to watch when he was on song. Just lightening fast. Quite the tragedy for our club. Relying on high draft picks to save our club is a farce. I'm feeling very Neeldy.

Farm Cat????

What's this thing you call strategy?

Kozzy leaving?

Yep, Plunkett, Stafford and Burgess all working together. https://www.telosperformancepartners.com.au/who-we-are

Can't help but feel we'll plummet next year and Team Tracc will be off to the filth.

There might be another thread on this. But... Here's some more poo splatting on the fan. Anyone got more insight on his role at the club? https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/key-leader-quits-melbourne-as-clayton-oliver-sold-the-farm-by-geelong-c-16257631

Yes, get traded to Geelong!

Oh good, let's chuck in a farm if you wanna come over! Nudge nudge Woohoo #evenplayingfield

I'd say it would too. Wouldn't say it's properly functioning

@demon3165 I'm absolutely certain he will bounce back and do this, but I'm almost positive it will be for the cats. If he's met with the Geelong CEO and president, it's likely he's gone. They know the tactics to bring mature aged players into the club and then Scott knows how to get the most out of them. How have we managed to lose such an incredible player and we're likely to get sfa all for him?

Don't forget the cheap rural lifestyle properties.

Yeah but the Dee's have him by the family jewels in this shot Don't think that's the case anymore

Mmm. Brisbane, go to Vegas, all hell rains down between players and partners and they lose their first 5 or 6. They then straighten up, pull themselves together and smash out a premiership. Melbourne.... Shopping around a once in a generation player after spending a season getting him back on track because another player that wants to leave, trashes the club and then realises he can't leave....yet, doesn't like said other player. So he demands said player gets shipped off and our CEO hanging out in Noosa while doing an intensive review of the club puts a post up on Facebook marketplace just to see who wants to kick the tyres. And it's likely we'll trade the once in a generation talent out to a club who is expert in taking senior players from other clubs and getting the absolute best out of them. Am I reading this right so far? Why bother with the review? We definitely appear incapable of cookin doughnuts.

Might be in Noosa with Team Tracc😁