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I'm positive that's the card most clubs will play for sure. "Oh Gee, he's damaged goods, mmmmm can't pass the medical, mmmm oh we'll risk it but he's not worth anywhere what you want for him sorry" Doesn't mean he won't bounce back. It's just the card they'll play to talk his value down for sure. I don't think our cards aren't as strong as we think.

Absolute gold @Bombay Airconditioning

From Ralph Lauren to Toilet Duck brand ambassador or adult nappies (no more leaks)?

Exactly. And how would the new team mates feel seeing one or two of their team mates jettisoned to make room for the diva. I think they've pushed the "Christian is Unhappy" card too far now and it's starting to go sour. Good on the club for just staying firm for the moment.

If Tracc's team are doing all the whiteanting and leaking, in some ways, there's not a lot we can do at this stage but to stay firm for the moment. Let him look selfish and then pull the best deal we can. They got him in to talk to the playing group. They can't really have said much in the last two weeks except "Tracc is staying". They probably know they'll just leak more rubbish reasons why he's unhappy. Hope he gets sent to the Peptides. Sook coach with a Sook player.

Totally agree. As some have mentioned, there'd be some doubt he'll ever recapture that form after those injuries. He's gone. He's burnt his bridges with all of these leaks. Let's get some young fast kids into the club. A couple more Caleb Windsor's and another good forward this year and we'll move on. Hope we pull a good deal for him. He and his management team appear to be devoid of any integrity.

Yes he did stay on. Only subbed at half time and laughing and joking after the game. It would be good for our defence to get some pics of him on the beers with his team mates next day. Buuut probably not in the scope of the appeal

They're only challenging the rought conduct part of the charge. So yeah, exactly half baked already

I felt that was part of his reflex action to throw his right arm up which was braced for collision just to try and keep his balance as his feet were getting taken out. In some ways, if he'd lost his feet, the penalty may not have been as severe. But they're taught to stay on their feet.

What going for the ball? Is that we Kozzie shouldn't do? He's cleaned up his act a LOT this year and some on here should recognise this. There was nothing malicious or reckless about what he did. A player dropped his knees and slid into him while he had eyes for the ball only. FFS. Watch it at speed. He wouldn't have have had time to shirk the contest anyway Do you lot expect him to turn into a soccer player and start taking a dive? He's now in our top 4 players and he's being suspended for 3 critical weeks because of an illegal action by the captain of the Collingwood football club. He got up took his kick and was fine and laughing after the game. Something really stinks. We've been bent over by the pies and their mates again.

This is not Christian's first rodeo on us. This has been going on for years. We don't appeal half the time When we do, we keep making the mistake of getting Anderson to make an inept attempt at defending us. Why is Christian even still there after his tantrum threatening to resign last year. Resignation should have been accepted on the spot. Complete bias

So basically if you want a free kick and to suspend an opponent, you just need to drop your knees at the last second and slide into their hip / midriff. I very much doubt he was concussed. 3 weeks... Cause it's Koz

I really think we are not fit enough to compete in finals either. We seem incredibly slow. The Pies ran right over us with their fitness as well as our poor skills etc etc. There's no easy fix. Big changes are needed.

Don't worry Adrian Anderson will get it reduced to 6 weeks.

This thread is like a combined 5g flat earth convention. Let's just beat Collingwood next Friday, recruit well and get our squad fit for 2025.

Just watched the game. Viney played like he was in a final. Just incredible leadership. I thought Fritsch did much better leading more upfield. Got him into the game. I'll say it again, we'll really miss Tommo as May waters out next year. We should have played him more often this year. Tholstrup and Disco are really coming along. I know we've recruited a few dodgy players over the last few years, but we have some great young kids coming through. A great win today. I think everyone involved in the club needed that win today Go Dees

That's the thing @WalkingCivilWar. It sounds like it's hard for Gus to get anywhere near getting back to a normal life in general. It's been horrible for the club because he could still have a coaching role (or similar) and of course you'd offer it to him sooner than later. I'm sure it would have been framed in "when you're feeling ready". But, it's possible that he may never be able to contribute to the club he loves. Even more importantly, is the personal impact this is probably having for Gus and his family on the joys of everyday life. It's a contact sport and there will always be risks. The lack of natural justice and ongoing personal impact is a real tragedy. Our final game against the pies might be the last footy I watch this year. Stuff the AFL

Let's face it. Who is happy with the direction we've taken this year? If anyone is, I want what you're having. No-one would be happy with how we've gone and it's a known fact that Tracc's family were not happy either after his serious injury. The only solid thing that Tom Morris has is brown, smelly and comes out of his mouth when he speaks. I don't think Christian is going anywhere but geez we need a big shake up and refresh now.

A theme for the pies season. https://youtu.be/NMfh4WQuGc8?si=EGcyaPiP9ySrXrQ4

Suck it pies. How was the Jamie Elliott kick from clear out of bounds allowed to be a point? I've only watched the last ten minutes because the Olympics has sports with clearer rules and better adjudication due to decent technology. And doesn't have as many pillocks commentating. Anyways suck it pies.

Me too @Jaded No More My wife and I travelled down for that final expecting a wonderful, memorable experience at a full MCG. The first thing that soured it was watching Collingwood supporters (of a winning team) hurl abuse and vitriol at Melbourne supporters. There were a couple of little kids crying from it. But it didn't stop them and the security couldn't care less. Secondly, watching Gus getting ironed out. I could accept the brutal hit at the time, because that's who that POS is. I just can't understand the aftermath and lack of justice for Gus. It has soured everything about the AFL for me now. I'll always love and support our club. But not the AFL. The people that lead this league are completely devoid of any integrity or decency. Big love to Gus and his family. @WalkingCivilWar please give Geoff a big hug from me and would love to chip in to help do what the AFL has refused to do in finding justice for Gus.

I'd say we are now... Footscrays, Collingwood's, Sydney's, Freos and the lion's [censored] I worry about our mental state and eroding confidence from this horrible season. Women's water polo has just started. Go stingers.

Maybe his dad owns Crypto?

It's been less than 12 months. Surely the deal is still under warranty?

Toading. It's a cross between loading and tanking