Engorged Onion

Correct - ball movement (better than leg speed), defensive pressure in the F50, our contested work and positioning from defenders

TMAC is there - imagine if the middle one was his bro - this place would meltdown! ps...it's goodwin for mine...

Oh! Well, thanks for the reality slap there @ManDee - maybe I’m still caught in the late 80’s early 90’s full forward expectations.

This thread to me highlights the anxiety for some folk about what we have as our forward stocks... which is fair enough, so ill keep this reductionist. What is pass mark for Sam this year? Me: 2 goals a game avg: 2 score involvements and creating space for TMAC.

Mmm, well let’s disagree. I don’t think your sentiments are reflective of the world we live in, or even grounded in reality. I suppose you’ve given 100% day in day out of course...

Man you bang on about your agenda 109% though don’t you. The game is littered with people that haven’t given what others would consider enough, it’s their perogitive. Clubs know that not everyone will commit, even though there is support surrounding them. Hogan’s life is his, it’s not yours and it’s his privilege to do it how he wants. Every player is a risk, be it on talent, potential or desire. That’s ok isn’t it? Or in your view - is everyone who is employed within the ‘utopian space’ of afl, weak if they don’t give there darndest 109% of the time... I

Hunt... ????

i assume all other club captains/substitute captains got a photo also...bit like santa for kiddies?

so, we have two captains that haven't attended...what do the conspiracy theorists read into this?

I suppose this is the end... https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-12/jkh-sidelined-for-12-weeks?fbclid=IwAR2Hr5AIhANUlTupR41waA5A8c2CqT-qs7gXK7bL_6k5BvlEZrAHEu2UXCY

They're not mutually exclusive experiences @The Stigga... but perhaps @binman for the sake of semantics could have used 'disappointed'...

FMD lads, what team DOESNT do this when there are no viable options... do you want perfection with every play?

Are you subtlety suggesting he needs more depth in his kicking?

huh?

@hemingway - My personal stance on the need to redesign AFL for the youth market is one of cynicism - but the sport isn't just for me and my generation. But the marketing arm of the AFL - operate in that space and use that language - it is a product, thus, how do we maximise consumption? Let's jazz hand it up a bit Language evolves, from my vantage point - it in itself is not the problem. The 'problem' is age old and about a simple schism in generational thinking...yeah yeah I know you know this @hemingway - you're a savvy cat. - ie: in the 50's - parents viewed Bill Haley as Ozzy Osbourne of the 70's and Marilyn Manson of the 90's Things evolve - people are either open to it or not - it doesnt make the change either right or wrong...let's get buddhist on it.... it is what it is.

correct - innovation is about iteration's ..and yes sometimes youfuckup

I'd argue they're not out of touch @Demon Dude They're innovating the product. Now then... I am nudging 40 - and I don't relate to all things they're bringing that surrounds the game - but they're trying to bring versions of the game to a younger market - AND don't forget that average age of players is around 23... they've all being brought up on devices, and are tech savvy... I'd argue that although you and I don't necessarily 'connect' with it - they have an understanding that the broader section of society that will follow the game in 10 years, 20 years will want shorter versions of the game with more 'insights/statistics' and grounded more with technology...let alone those who play the game themselves.

I'm a simple man @Deemania since 56- I got the last bit 'the flag is our'...and can you rejig what you were saying for me

uncanny - i'd be thinking 100% of people who care for football would be doing this also.

and 500 of those were ANB ?

I say - good on Garry for using his media position to raise awareness to just how good Clarry actually is... There is no doubt that the media darlings get the votes (except for Trac). On a side note - Remember when Wowoedin went platinum blonde in 2000 so he stood out?? Also how good was Wowoedin''s 17 bounces from the half back line... if anyone's got some vision of it - better than McGuane methinks... Just found it at the 25sec mark

My standpoint is this ... TMAC doesn't need to press for a round 1 slot - he will have it. TMAC is pragmatic as [censored] TMAC understands JLT is meaningless TMAC don't give a damn about Rance and having to prove himself....

It's a fair comment @Deestar9 - he has been given a long contract to show his wares - so he wont be the finished article this year... Part of me rolls my eyes at his lumbering cumbersome movement - part of me is thrilled with his bohemoth throwing of bodies... but as long as he can clunk a few marks, jag some goals and give Max a good rest when required...

presuming you are in elwood @Elwood 3184 - of course it could be a blues brother reference... what if you're in barnawartha though??

As long as he can take instruction...