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It's a shame it hasn't worked out for Bugg. He actually does get in some good chains and positions with many shots on goal sometimes, he's just a poor kick. I actually liked his nutty, pest ways. Sounds like he trained very well in the off season but I think there's no doubting the Mills incident has ruined his confidence a bit, he can't or won't play like he always did. Not getting any younger either to improve his kicking.

Exactly. King and Filipovic struggle at VFL level, a long way off AFL, we need a backup now.

Some names of interest off the top of my head, some OOC, some FA's, some fringe, some needs, some may be not needed, all gettable: Ruck depth, KPD, outside mids and inside mid plus small forwards. In no way am I saying we get these guys, just names of interest to add to the discussion. Blair Fasalo Sam Murray Horlin-Smith Murdoch Gregson McCarthy Thurlow Ed Langdon Sam Wright Atley Dahlhaus Liberatore Wallis Tom Campbell Lin Jong Lewy Taylor Seedsman Dayne Beams Miles Short Stengle (small fwd, 6 goals on weekend) Gaff Jeremy McGovern May Pittonet Hannebery Polec Jack Martin Aaron Hall David Mackay Jarryd Lyons

Have you watched them at VFL level? Others may see something in them but i'm very disappointed in them.

King and Filipovic are absolutely useless, Bradtke is just starting.

Agree mate, he's a stain on the game

Matthews has always thought ruckman are overrated that’s why. He’s just too stubborn to admit he’s wrong, as it’s been a great year for the ruckman. This coming from a hypocrite who wants to introduce the red card after his career. Just ignore what he says. Speaking of commentary, is anyone else getting sick of that know it all smug pretty boy Sam McLure?

When were we linked with Dahlhaus, Polec, Beams and Taylor? Arent they just names thrown up for discussion? Hope you’re right though

That’s why I’m thinking an experienced VFL ruckman, they’d jump at the chance.

Kerry is a fanatical Dees fan and a great person, she wouldn’t make crap up about the club.

I’ve always said he needs to kick more, on the weekend we saw why. Freak

And where were those sides on the ladder v the ones we’re about to play?

Plus after what has happened to Viney and Stretch, I don't think the club would be stupid enough to rush him back.....surely....

From memory, we don't actually have many players who can kick over 50m, maybe Melksham is the only consistent one, Vince in years gone by. I wonder, compared to other sides with longer kicks, does it cost us 1-2 goals a game. I'll look into it when I have time

You said gifted, that's why I mentioned those two players, perhaps I misunderstood your wording. Jakovich and Schwarz for me, DS was something special and such a shame he was cruelled by injury.

"Gifted" Jurrah would be up there with Farmer. But think you've nailed it, depends on what exactly you mean by gifted.

Wouldn't say we've nailed Petracca at all yet. The rest look good.

At least we now know why our injury list has been small! "Keep on playing boys until you crumble"

Are there any short bits of footage of that? I missed it

I wonder if the Alice Springs game made it flare up then the Darwin game topped it off?

On a side note, I'd prefer Gawn as captain - only one to consistently stand up when the club needs him, make Lever his VC with it in a new change of leadership direction.

TMAC is the ultimate professional in training and preparation. And a good bloke too.

Contact me via PM tomorrow, I may have some freebies for you. I'll be there.

trying to be tricky ricky

Totally agree, what a freaking idiot. Give the captaincy going forward to Gawn also. Not only could he ruin his career but he could ruin our chance for a flag.