Neil Crompton

haha loved that song.

Does anyone else feel it's a bit odd / unusual that a board member (albeit our next President) writes a letter on behalf of the Board and sends it to all members? Take out the praising of Green, and it's a letter the current President should have written. It might just be me, but it seems odd. Also agree that we should be identifying the skill set we need and then advertising for the best candidate. Almost looks like we have selected our man and then cherry picked his CV to announce the skill set we were looking for.

Thanks Daz. He has us selecting Sharp and Lindsay. I think I'd be happy with that.

Clint, there may be many reasons why supporters don't renew memberships - the cost, and having other monetary priorities being one. You simply should not be labelling, as a whole, our non-renewing members as "weak as [censored]".

Easy Dee, I'm not trying to pull him apart. Just because, IMO, he isn't a great on field leader, doesn't detract from him being a football great, as I've stated. I have no knowledge of off-field issues, so haven't gone there at all. And during those 3 years you refer to, when we, at that time, had the best 3 midfielders in the AFL in your team, you'd expect to dominate the midfield tussles.

That's not the emoji you sent me when i sent you mine GW!

I agree with this. I see Max as the consummate athlete, a great ruckman, but I have never seen him act as the director on the field, like a Selwood or a Hodge - he seems to worry more about his own game and not that of his teammates. This to me doesn't smell like the traits of a good captain. He also seems to panic under pressure - when the good captains thrive, he often lets himself, and the team down - ie goal kicking at crucial moments; trying for a torp across goal in the last line of defense in the dying seconds (leading to the May rebuke); no centre square leadership in the St Kilda game. As a media front man he is great; as a footballer he is a great; but his on-field leadership appears to be sadly lacking imo - and we are now in need of better than Max in this department. But who?

all changes will have implications - some intended and some not; some minor, some not. I liken these changes to the importing of the cane toad into Australia to control the sugar cane beetle. What changes do we need now to control the cane toad? - and on she goes.

Just reading the conversations between you @Gorgoroth and @roy11 re heavy metal variations. I've never been into HM but was fascinated by the term Depressive Suicidal Black Metal, as I've never heard it before. I wanted to see if my AI helper had knowledge of this style, so I uploaded a set of my lyrics and entered DSBM into the "style" box and it spat out the attached song. Does this approach the DSBM style you are referring to? The second version is my preferred blues version.Cry for Freedom (2).mp3Cry for freedom (blues).mp3

I think you have too much time on your hands Werridee. haha I like shorter lists. How about your top 10 best groups; top 10 best songs and top 10 best albums - can you do this please?

Question: would we even be mentioning Latrelle as a potential pick if his last name didn't include the word "Pickett"?

I may be wrong, but if the Dec announcement is positive and is the start point, then I'd suggest that Detailed Design will take at about 6 months; approvals at least another 6 months if lucky; project Tendering min 2 months and then construction commencement. So i'd suggest 14-15 months after the go announcement before construction starts. So Construction to start March 2027. If 2 years construction period, I'd suggest we might be able to move in just prior to 2029 season - if we are lucky.

His middle name wasn't Holden was it?

I’ve always had belief that he could make it, and would hope that we re-rookie him. Failing that, that another afl club sees the potential in him. Good luck and best wishes, Sesto.

The difference this year is that (unluckily) the F&S picks and the Academy picks are all very good players (relatively). In other years they may have been further spread through 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks - thus obtainable selections are further pushed out this year. It is what it is.

Yep - Clarries head has just rolled. The pres, CEO and the coach's heads have also been rolled. Who else can we spread the blame to?

Dees now lodging a separate trade deal for BH. 4 first round picks.

Though I'd pay my own homage by making (changing) spotteddick pudding

Having any site problems @Demonland ? - 'cause I am.

What, you want to sleep with Trac?

No sweat GW, he’s just showing me the respect I deserve. I am a champion. I single handedly won the ‘64 grand final for the Dees. He’ll probably call me “hero” next.

Yes Luci, that would have confused poor Tom.

Hold your horses! Another first poster with inside info. (what are we doing wrong?)

bad for us, but good on Cammeron for holding firm on a very promising talent. Hopefully our team can be just as firm on not trading Tracc.

I'm lost Andy. Are we now banning @Demon Forever , or are we still waiting?