Dodos Demons

Remains staggering to think that an incident so overt and so obvious was not investigated further because of a “mistake”! Did Port even bother looking at a replay of the incident? Seeing other team doctors analysing vision of incidents on the bench shows a level of scrutiny that is both appropriate and required. Did anyone associated with Port (or the AFL) even bother to look at the incident again or were they more focussed on getting the player back on an winning the match. Oh, hang on, the doctor’s priority is the player not the match result. Will any of those in the media have the guts to grill Port and the AFL. Not holding my breath.

Couldn’t agree more. As per my earlier post, it implies a rather cavalier attitude towards the assessment of a head knock and suggests that, to Port, a decision on a head knock is low level fruit in the hierarchy of match day decisions. In their mind, just a run of the mill decision that they overlooked (lke missing a rotation/sub). It is the attempt to cover it up (and the explanations) that is bringing them undone. cannot believe the AFL need to take so long to come up with a punishment and explanations. Behind the walls AT AFL house would at be like watching an episode of Utopia!

The doctor saying it was a “mistake” is such a cop out and smacks of a pattern of prior behaviour that escaped any serious scrutiny or challenge. The contemporaneous conduct of all those around the doctor at the time supports such a conclusion. When finally pulled up (and because it is so obvious) the doctor says it was a “mistake”. Puulleeese.

Don't forget this one earlier in the season - Rozee and Hunter. Pretty sure Rozee did not even get pulled off the ground to be checked. Optics again look bad. Apologies if this has already been posted.

Not watching (or listening) for that sole reason. Are they talking about one of the player’s relatives that runs the local fish and chip shop or making references to where a player went to school and how they are related to a sister’s, cousin’s,best friend’s boy friend who saw Ferris pass out at 21 flavours last night 🙄😜

Was reported on SEN when the decision dropped.

I suspect something going on behind the scenes - they deliberated for a total of 16 minutes. That on its own speaks volumes as to the process.

Appeal it on a legal technicality. He was charged with striking and now it is being referred to as a forceful blow. Nearly every action of an AFL player in a contested situation could be a forceful blow. That is why the charge is striking. They are two different actions and the significant distinguishing factor is intent. Your honour, the defence rests!

What is the risk if the suspension is challenged? The club should realise there is a PR angle to demonstrate to supporters that the club is p’d off too. Crows did it recently with McAdam. The MFC needs to harden up.

So happy for the club and Kozzy. Exciting times ahead. Club has a Kozzy membership drive. Spread the love to friends and family and get them signed up on the back of Kozzy signing wave. https://membership.melbournefc.com.au/membership/36junior https://membership.melbournefc.com.au/membership/36adult

Oh no. My daughter will be devastated! I think only ones missing were BBB, TMac, Spargo, Petty and Kozzy (trying not to read too much into his absence as believe this was the period he was making a decision with his family 🤞).

Was Sparrow there? I was there with my daughter and she was disappointed as we did not see him during the signing procession.

Was in attendance with my kids. The players were so patient as they walked the boundary signing jumpers, footballs, mini figures, body parts (few heads and hands signed) and posing for photographs. A special mention to Fritsch who was second last to leave the field (about 20 minutes after all other players) and big Max who was out for about a further 30 minutes after Fritsch was done. He did it all with such enthusiasm and greeted every kid in a genuine way. He is a special guy and I can see why he is loved by so many. An excellent event to keep the next generation of members enthused and hopefully committed!

Cue press conference “they are a good side Essendon” instead of “we didn’t show up and and couldn’t handle the heat”.

Agree. If genuine personal reasons exist (as appears to be the case) wouldn’t they outweigh which club you are wanting to play for. If the personal reasons are strong enough for him to want to get home what does it matter which club in his home state he plays for? Cake and eat it too.

Just ordered one. Thanks again.

Thanks very much

I can’t find on the website. Could you share the link please? I am a member but no email received. Is a code required?

We should use the second rounder in the Grundy deal and get it done early and then we can say to Bell, sorry we don't have a second round to give you! From memory, Bell did similar to us when he split the Freo picks before the Hogan trade (ie he reduced what he could offer us as he no longer had it).

Tom Browne contacts Kane - “Hey mate, any truth to the rumour” Kane “what rumour. Kozzy. No mate, my own BS to create some clickbait” clubs must just shake their head at trade time. Way too many people earning a living off the AFL teat.

14 scoring shots to 4. Geelong losing this would be on par with the 2022 round 23 loss to us (if only).

A blueprint that (sadly) seemed to work well every time.

“Sources close to the Pickett trade rumours insist they are completely untrue.” so those close to the (made up) the rumours are now insisting they are completely untrue. Gold - start a rumour and a few days later insist it is untrue BS. Got to love the lead up to trade period.

Can’t argue with that.

Why does every team seem to bring their best pressure rating of the year when playing us (Bris last week, Syd, Bulldogs, Pies). Hard to watch when our best is so much better.