Neil Crompton

don't think so. They both stay imo.

Their surnames are featured in Stven King novels?

I would hope we got what we wanted - not the AFL. Great choice.

OMG these goals are fantastic!! I'm now ready for the '26 season. You should watch them D.

I'm sorry for Sestan. Perhaps we should re-hire him as our kicking coach.

I prefer Adam the unhinged god.

Haha @Ghostwriter . You and @Adam The God are both like my wife. She can also hold a grudge for 20 years no problem.

Seaton, TC. Been pushing for him all year, and just when in serious contention he got injured.

I’ve never backed favourites, and I have a solid dislike for most things Collingwood - but they are not good enough reasons to not select Buckley. However, I’m leaning towards James Kelly as our next coach. His record impresses me. Three time premiership player - so a winner. 300 odd games played - so had longevity. Been part of the successful Cats coaching team - including a premiership in ‘22. A renowned people person, and last but definitely not least, a Jim Stynes medal winner. Buckley cannot match any of these traits/ achievements - so I’m backing Kelly for our role.

T, I actually think there are two - the other one hasn’t played seniors but should have if not for injury.

what happened to Verrell?

I would of thought that the only link Bevo would ever have with the MFC was his hatred of Tom Morris.

My thinking was twofold PSD. Firstly, I saw Jackson as Max’s ultimate replacement - he actually is better as the primary ruckman. Secondly, if we had the opportunity to get Jackson, surely we’d need all our draft picks to get it done. Hence my comment.

You'd think if Jackson was heading our way we probably wouldn't be chasing Max Heath would we?

As an aside, I just heard this: What do Collingwood supporters and sperm have in common? Both have a one in 3 million chance of becoming a human being.

Kent, I wonder if the indecision is in fact caused because no one up field has led for him? I cannot tell from watching my tv, perhaps someone at the game could comment on this. PS - thanks @joeboy - another great season - it’s much appreciated.

If he can get on the park and show some form, Shane McAdam may well take Jake’s place next season - similar mercurial player, same height, but 3 or 4 years younger and quicker and has a better leap.

I’m not angry at this loss - as so many on here are - (we were expected to lose comfortably) I’m just disappointed that we got so close and couldn’t put them away. It’s too easy to list all the things we did wrong - particularly our backline mistakes, our forward bombing and our woeful disposal - but with so much wrong, why / how did we get within 6 points? I’m going to give Chaplin much of the credit for us getting so close. We saw a free flowing game style (despite the skill errors) that we haven’t seen before - and one (minus the turnovers) that could well take us to the finals next season. It’s a shame Troy isn’t applying for the coaching role. So, disappointed yes, but so excited for next year.

so impressed with the level of skill improvement with the women's game since the earlier days. Congratulations to the coaches and the ladies themselves for working so hard to improve their skill levels. Perhaps the men could poach their skills coach for the preseason.

Bub, I had that same thought back on May 7 2023 - and said so:- “I’d like to try using May as our key forward for a few games. His attack, strength and accurate kicking is surely worth a good look. He’s not the reliable key back he was - for whatever reason - and after listening to his interview, I think he really would like the opportunity up forward”. As you can see, Healy is well behind in his (DL) research.

Why not do both @Bitter but optimistic ? (3.5hrs apart - should be long enough, no?)

Yes. I believe the decision to sack Goody was not based on what a new coach might achieve, it’s based on what our old coach didn’t. It’s like others have said ( @Lucifers Hero ) they are independent decisions.

No, Armadale Primary School.

He was/ is a very good judge of cricket talent

Haha Yes