Forest Demon

It shouldn't, but it shocks me how out of touch the decision makers are. Dwayne Russell is universally the least liked commentator/analyst.

I wouldn't say it's the beginning of the end for SEN, as they are probably already on that track, but with Hutchy now pulling the strings, I can see this heading south quickly. Pathetic treatment of two loyal servants. Always liked the ox, a genuine bloke, whose love for the dees has always been evident.

Position - 5th Improvers - Salem, Petracca and Hogan Sliders - Lewis, Vince, OMac Roughy - Petty

I reckon it is because 99% of posters have no idea about the draft crop, so they just look at the things they can easily digest, like someone's height. I wouldn't read anything into what most posters say about the draft.

Crazy Kenny. They are shamelessly going all out for a flag next year. But for a team who has played 1 final in 3 or 4 years, I fear they are further away than they think.

Not anymore. Happens on draft night the same as academy picks.

God I hate Dwayne Russel. I know it's a strong word, but I just straight up hate him.

While Brett Burton did come across a bit amateurish, I think Kane Cornes has slapped a fair serve of mayo on that story.

That's what i heard also, and that sounds reasonable to me. Adelaide are obviously training to paint it as a financial move to save their own skin, so don't be surprised if they throw some numbers out there.

100%. That interview bought a big smile to my face. And to top it off, in the face of Burton's comments, he throws the draft chestnut in there.

Interesting comment about not questioning his effort in the second half of the season, which obviously raises the question about the first half of the season. He was not a good enough footballer to get by on any less than 100% commitment. Anyway, good luck for the future BK.

All things being equal, Lever for Petracca would be roughly about right. But, unfortunately for Adelaide, when a player is out of contract and wants out, and if he does happen to nominate us as the club he wants to go to, then you are always going to get the rough end of it. Happens every single year, and what other option do they have than to accept? Let him walk for nothing into the draft? We will give them some decent picks, or a decent pick and an ok player, but it would be foolish to even think about offering up any of our best young talent.

We ended the season only 3 and a half games off the top of the ladder this season. Let that sink in. The club should be absolutely livid with how they let this season slip away. And I'm not just talking about making finals. We blew a golden opportunity to go deep in finals and really compete.

That has to be a troll. Petracca is only just getting started, and is already a better player than Sylvia ever was.

As we have slightly faded in the second half of the year, he has grown immensely. One of our better performers since the half way mark of the season.

It's actually ridiculous how much you have to walk on egg shells on DL when it comes to OMac.

I couldn't agree any more. Frost has been good, and Oscar is improving, but we are definitely short a bigger bodied key defender. I know May is off the table, but he would have been ideal. He isn't tall, but he is strong as an ox. And I don't think Lever is the player we need.

Hats off to him. Throwing up at quarter time, cramping all over the shop after the game, and he was absolutely massive yet again. He has been a 19 year old right up until this week. I don't think there would have been too many better seasons put together by 19 year olds.

Wow, that is pathetic from North and St Kilda.

But, but...he didn't even make Rohan Connolly's top 10 recruits of the year? No wonder he got the flick.

His consistency has been remarkable for a 19 year old. His quietest games have still been 25+ touch games, with plenty of tackles, clearances etc.

Pick 14 for Mitchell is an absolute steal though. Luckily they paid overs for a crocked O'Meara to somewhat balance it out.

What a pickup. Having a beautiful left foot kick coming off half back has been extremely important.

The poster was talking about last season when we were into Hibberd and Hurley big time, but as you said, he ended up re-signing. Pity it didn't come off because Hurley is an excellent player.

Ben Brown isn't the only key forward to have his way with us this year.