Superunknown

Lever get time into Jj and rivers as leaders

No need for apology. You are of course right. Let's not forget why there's a rush to get vaccinated - lot of vested interests want the borders open (perhaps not the RBA, as they wish to see wages growth which now looks to be occuring. Shock horror! Training locals!).

Well, not quite. AZ continues to be administered at scale. If you mean into the future, perhaps. There is Novavax and now the BCG TB vaccination depending on the trials currently underway. BCG a live TB virus, Novavax (protein) so there will be options. AU has 50 million Novavax on the way (presumably once approved).

Residential Aged Care Facilities: Pfizer is still (or should still be) the vaccine being administered to RACF residents (and I think workers). Link.

Most RACF will be on Pfizer.

Yes there is one, I think fed from hospital and other data plus consumer surveillance conducted via SMS follow up post innoculation. TGA: link, about the system To your second point, it might be because these aren't effective? AZ is apparently making very little of this vaccine c.f. Pfizer and Moderna, but someone can double check that.

Be good to have a year or two NOT at Kardinia or that blasted Optus

I wonder how much success will drive uplift in memberships (including GFGs) and therefore improve the bottom line next year. Keep winning games and the rest will take care of itself: sponsorship, Friday Night Lights blockbuster Boy Gee Wow games and more home games at the G against the big dogs - RFC, CFC, Cats, Bombers.

Novavax The BCG TB vaccination shows promise and it's a 100 year old vaccination: Link I think I read an Australian research group had tested it in rodents and were after funding for human trials. EDIT: The Brace trial already underway - link. Fancy that, a 100 year TB vaccine....cheap to make anywhere and no super cold chain needed. There are reports now that the mRNA vaccines are causing heart inflammation in younger males. Link. [source CDC via VAERS surveillance] Are you sure people who've already been vaccinated with what are effective vaccines are going to go get another, given the apparent issues (albeit at very low rates).

Of course, it is probably not sensible to test the counterfactual, is it? Sweden didn't go so well....

Crafty Mitch Brown, a worthy and willing "pull in case of emergency"

Squiggle and Matter of Stats have a probabilistic methodology with different models (MoS) which might paint a picture. You are right, it's still W-L, but it's interesting to ponder the probabilities for some confidence. I think Ess - L GWS - W Port - L Suns - W Hawks - W Dogs - L WC - L Crows - W Cats - L 4-5 Happy to be wrong though, very happy. It's quite possible for us to win Ess, Port, Dogs and go 7-2 though. That would be shocking.

I would agree with you had I said “and a quality backline and replacement ruck utility and pocket and wingman” - but i didn’t say that. None of what you have said invalidates Sue’s original point. Don’t be offended if I don’t respond further - I have limited bandwidth

That is not what I said at all - that is a misrepresentation. if you would like to change this into a general conversation about recruitment wins then you’ll brook no argument from me. ????‍?️??☠️ For the pedants - what type of logical fallacy is this please?

I should have been clearer - I didnt mean replacing with these players. I meant someone of their aptitude.

That's a shame, it's going to be a marathon.

Good perspective. We are fumbling around trying to find a FF. A good way to think about this, along your lines is: if we added a Kennedy, Hawkins, Walker, Cameron (etc) type FF to our forward line would we be better or worse.* * Rhetorical question. This could have some mileage - this could turn into a Saty-like "Gaff is an accumulator" thread with just the right dash of trolling.

Snip. I unboxed my panic detector and it was flat out doing 0. I put my panic detector away realising there was no panic. Instead I pulled out my Observo-Matic 2000 out and it was pinging off the dial like a Chernobyl geiger counter detecting observations ahoy hoy.

Age Real Footy Podcast questioning Melbourne’s goal kicking firepower compared to other flag chances especially Geelong and Lions (and I think the Eagles)

This is the worrying aspect. With our start this is our best chance in ages to lock a top 2 in. We came off a longish break. We just can’t do this. Thank goodness it didn’t cost us %. I’ve made this point before but we can’t ignore percentage.

The squiggle auto predict has us 3rd with Dogs 1, Cats 2. Dees Cats Qualifying. Yikes.

I wouldn't be surprised with a Cats v Dees/Tiges/Dogs GF. Maybe even the Eagles. The Cats look scary.

Someone mentioned BBB is going through a 6 week pre season to improve some fitness/strength aspects. I’d love to know how far along this is. I think about 5-6 weeks now? He might be close ….

I don’t think so - which points to hubris. Others can call it something else and in any case i don’t think it can continue

Stats are useful and all but I want my FF taking marks and kicking goals. Sam isn’t doing that. I’ve got more confidence BB will do so.