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That defensive play Petty made late in the game, bravo fella. A bit maligned but hopefully he can have a ripper year.

Better movement and wonderful kicking on the weekend. Excited to see what this season has in store for him

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/wish-i-had-done-it-a-couple-of-years-ago-oliver-on-dees-years-trade-and-the-diagnosis-that-changed-his-life-20260305-p5o7u5.html Some interesting quotes “I wish I had done it a couple of years ago as well. It would have been nice. I should have come up in 2023. It would have saved me a couple of years,” Oliver said. “I had a good eight years at Melbourne, probably the last two years weren’t great. I am happy playing footy again, happy to be in a good spot and looking forward to a good year,” he said. “They wanted to go a different way, which is fine, all the best.” “Before that 2021 season I never thought I was going to be that good anyway,” he said. “The way individuals get recognised is by being in a successful team. It is no point being a good player in a [censored] team, I am a big believer in that,” Oliver said. “Every now and again, I get a few hellos but nothing like [in] Melbourne,” Oliver said. “I love it, to walk around and be a normal person, it’s pretty underrated.

Growing up I kicked a footy with my left foot but a soccer ball with my right. Found that odd.

I share KAYO with another person, this might have to end. But also I log in at work and also at home. Wonder if that will upset the password sharing system.

First day of AFL season 2026 and I receive this email from HUBBL The password on your account has been reset due to suspected account sharing activity, which violates our terms. Wonder if anyone else got similar.

Ask his dog

Do you think this will be done by free agency, trading or the draft? Assume Geelong will be very active too as they'll likely need to replace (Danger/Stanley/Biclavs) and Stewart/Cameron not too far behind.

Maybe they wanted an extended look at Kentfield in that role so they didn't pick Heath. Wouldn't rule him out yet, think he offers more in the F50 than Grundy.

I guess we have some aging medium forwards. I hope he kicks on as McAdam/Melksham will be gone next year and Fritta turns 30 in December. So hopefully it solves a medium-long term problem. In relation to big beasts in the backline. At the end of this season we'll know a lot more about Adams - and also see Berry has any potential. TMac will retire so we'll be on the lookout for someone then. Worst case scenario Howes/Taylor can play a little tall. We'll target someone long term for this though, either free agent/trade/draft pick.

I'm still scarred from last year though with that loss against GWS. They played opening week, we didn't. They were slightly sharper and fitter and stole the win from us. Hoping that does not happen again with the Saints.

Will help the Tim Lamb thread!

Tomo was unlucky with injury and then favourtism. Grundy was worth a punt. a lot of the others were depth additions but agreed most didn't work out as well a we would have liked He'll need to weave some magic from here on in though.

Please remove all ladders/black cats/mirrors away from this fella. keen to see what he can bring to the table but has had a run of bad luck

An absolute warrior who was essential during war-time defensive grit under Goody. Hopefully his situations can be resolved so he can do a lap around the G and get some recognition from the fans. (Same goes for Harmes as well)

Replaced a cross player with a Cross player.

Glad it's nothing too sinister, will debut this season for sure. Hopefully when he's ready he takes his moment

Aside from preserving the main oval, why do Collingwood want it?

Honestly none of it is really ground breaking stuff. A lot of what he talks about draws on long-standing ideas around mindset, purpose and perspective — themes that have been around for centuries, he references and quotes things in teh book. he’s worked with elite athletes, politicians and CEOs, and has been invited to speak all over the world. I think he is good at communicating the message, which is a valuable and meaningful skill. In his book he mentions doing a free session for Loreto students (and their parents), which reportedly had a really positive impact on students struggling mentally. If someone can package ideas in a way that resonates, helps people navigate tough periods, achieve goals or even potentially saves a life, then thats great. Sometimes its more about delivery, timing and relatability.

Really grinds me gear this got brought out in the article explaining the change, yes Nasiah was the hero of the day but it's not the biggest travesty in Brownlow voting history.

The bumping of this thread last week made me get his new book on Audible. Not finished listening yet but an insightful book so far. Would love to know what he encountered at the Dees. He speaks extensively about connection and belonging — along with expectations, authenticity, storytelling, vulnerability and a range of other compelling themes/perspectives. Unfortunately, I suspect our issues with “connection” were a little broader… and may have extended to our inside 50 delivery as well.

I'd rather not imagine that

I was hoping we'd have removed the target off Chandler by now, he'll have a good season this year

Kozzie was borderline for a moment with his aggression, other teams calling him a sniper etc. But oozes to much class to be fully hated

The duality! Will be interesting to see how he goes this year. Curious how things would have transpired here if we moved May on in a trade after last year.