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Red But Mostly Blue

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    Really excited about this one. And 2026, in general.

    Don't know why. Not sure if it's deluded, baseless optimism, or a survival mechanism necessary for some of us, but so much seems fresh for next year. Lots of kids out there who will be hungry. And some of our favourites still there to guide the next gen. I think we will be a bit of a surprise packet and annoying to play against. Because of guys like this.

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    4 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Especially when the poster clearly knows nothing about Clarrie, who he is and what makes him tick.

    I can certainly see merit in the argument/view that Clarry should have said goodbye to his fans. Many of us supported him throughout, and particularly during trying times. Some of us wrote to the club to ask/ensure we wrap our arms around him. We did a lot for him but I think it's also fair to say the club has also made some mistakes. And we don't know everything. So, yeah I would have loved for him to say thanks and catch ya later.

    BUT

    Not everyone is the same.

    Clarry does not strike me as a big talker/vocal type (and certainly do not see him posting much on socials), so truthfully, in the little I know of him, it does not surprise me in the least that he has not penned a thoughtful goodbye.

    Given the unideal circumstances of his departure, it might all be a bit for raw for someone who seems to be very emotional and is likely still processing it all. Probably still feels hurt, whether or not all of it is valid is irrelevant. It's how he feels.

    Maybe one day, when it all settles, he'll write us a goodbye/thanks. If he does, great. If he doesn't, it won't change a thing, at least for me. Still my favourite player to ever wear our colours. I appreciated the human, vulnerable side to him more than anyone else, and nothing will take away from the Bang Bang Bang... BANG. A club legend.

    I wish him well, and who knows, maybe one day he'll come back and chat with us. Seems like he'd be good for a little yarn in a quiet setting without the cameras and leeches.

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    4 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

    Interesting all the love on here for Culley. I think he's shown a couple of decent signs, and probably shoudn't have been delisted by West Coast, but I'd be very surprised if he's in our best 22 when we're challenging again.

    Agree he's not walk-up, but we need guys with his enthusiasm. Thought his few games with us he showed a lot, really took his opportunity and would say the opportunities will keep him motivated to try and lock down a spot. I think he can.

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    5 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

    I'm fortunate enough to have a wife who loves it as much as me. Means our holidays are usually going to metal festivals in Europe 😀

    That's awesome! I am trying. I get her listening to some of the gateway metal acts I think work well (Mastodon, Gojira, Ghost, Baroness etc). And she puts up with my preferred stylings around the home, as I am training our little ones (2yo and 6yo haha) (I am mostly a black metal/atmo black/some death), so they get all of that plus the stuff I grew up on. They're getting there! My wife is making good progress 🤣

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    On 14/11/2025 at 18:59, Gorgoroth said:

    Def a good opener, Adam took over the vocals quite well, still prefer Chance but it was big boots to fill.

    Within my blood would be killer too, but a little to much swears me thinks 😂

    Agree! haha and that would be amazing (from a great album) - but to fair I doubt most would understand the lyrics anyway (my wife is always asking me how I understand the growls), so we might get away with it!

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    1 hour ago, binman said:

    Yep, will be nuts.

    One of the things that is amazing about Amy Taylor as a performer is she creates such an awesome, encouraging space for women to fully enjoy themselves, be themselves, express themselves and go wild should they want to - something that in my experience is very rare in the ultra-alpha male space at hard rock gigs. She takes no [censored] and is a feminist icon that isn't afraid of her sexuality and power.

    And she totally rocks.

    100%

    We need more Amys, and these gigs is one of the places where they're created.

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    16 hours ago, binman said:

    Playing a free gig at fed square tgis friday with an up and coming local rock band Public Figures.

    It will go off - and super, super packed - starts at 7:30 but I reckon they'll stop letting people in by 6pm such will be the interest (I saw ki g Gizzard lizard there are a few weeks ago and it was super packed - there'll be even more people for this gig)

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    Oof, Amy and co gonna tear up that space, what a great gig!

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    Welcome, CJ!

    While many have noted some areas for development (decision-making/disposals) (and I agree), he is not alone there! I think the whole team should be working very hard on their skills and decision-making in the offseason.

    That said, what CJ does have is speed, dare, x-factor and will make a lot of fans quickly. The rest can be improved in time.

    We can build with guys like CJ.

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    1 hour ago, bush demon said:

    Nah.... The '21 flag was sublime, especially the part after Bontempelli's victory goal. There is no entitlement to follow-up premierships, just ask StKilda. We are living in times where AFL head office are trying to force-feed a flag into franchise rugby states. At least there is the fig-leaf of compensation, not like the old days when Barassi, Alves, Wells, Keenan etc could just walk out the door.

    I think I might not have been entirely clear, but I agree :-)

    The point I was trying to make, was that after all the years we waited, as amazing as the win was (the whole year, and finals included - and it will live in my mind forever), it's hilarious that it was played and won away from our home - plus all those other things I mentioned. I am not sure of any other team in history who have lost their 2 pillars not too long after a GF win. Think Bont and Libba being traded by 2020. Anyway, I thought it was funny (dark sense of humour).

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    2 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

    Same with Oliver, but we had Goodwin in self-preservation mode and President who lacked foresight. Not too mention a divided board that didn't help.

    A perfect storm that pretty much could only happen to us.

    A drought-breaking premiership we couldn't see (in person) because of a....once in a lifetime pandemic.

    Two generational talents pi**ed away because of a perfect storm of player behaviour/a self-preservation coach/broken and spineless board/gutter rat media who don't give the same scrutiny to other clubs, life-threatening injury and perhaps in the background some family issues.

    Loss of guys like Mac due to the AFL hilariously changing the rules, then changing them back.

    Norm Smith's curse lives on, flag or not!!

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    1 hour ago, rjay said:

    People who think 7 & 8 in this draft is a fair deal are kidding themselves...

    Yep. Most other years it would have been ok, and probably even exciting. Just our luck it's this year.

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    What a joke, offloading a club legend for next to nothing (negative outcome really because whatever we’re saving, we’re still paying for Clarry to play elsewhere).

    All because of events from a couple of years ago. Unless there are present issues, and we have no visibility on that, but you know full well if Clarry was causing issues, it would have been reported on, because the media have latched on to him and we leak. So I’m going to take that as no new issues. Just past ones that we accepted as part of a commitment to make good and get better. Which he did.

    Awful stuff and I think it will come back to haunt us.

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    24 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    If we knew this was coming, we should have let him go to Geelong last year.

    Or we should have started this process earlier than two business days before trade period, so that we didn’t have to rush it.

    There’s almost nothing we’ve done in relation to this situation that is anything other than shambolic. And we’re about to pay a ridiculously steep price for that.

    This.

    Everyone pointing to purported behaviour or whatever is missing the point. The time to trade him would have been then, not some years down the track, after we accepted his behaviour and subsequent attempts to rectify his behaviour. Because if we’re letting go of the Clarry who is working hard and has regained his focus and health, for a FUTURE 3rd round for a team doing well… AND paying a chunk of his salary… WHAT ARE WE DOING???

    Yeah we’re getting rid of some salary but we get nothing back in terms of someone who can help to propel this club.

    Gah. What a flipping mess.

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    9 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Here’s an idea… how about we warmly welcome CJ to our club?!

    Some ppl are [censored] unbelievable

    Agree. I have my reservations, as I think we need a greater focus on disposal skills/decision, I will (as I always do) place my faith the club in identifying this and improving it as much as possible.

    I'll save my warm welcome for the official announcement. Notwithstanding my reservations, I think he will add a lot of flair, fun and connection to the younger fan base in particular. Seems like a really nice, relatable young lad who will make a few fans pretty quickly.

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    Athlete/x factor, but disposals/decision-making skills not great.

    We've seen this before in the backline. Right? Or am I losing my mind here?

    Anyway, maybe we'll have a crack at improving his disposal/decision-making, which we are clearly experts at, and I am presuming the Hawks overlooked...

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