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And in another article, another reference to the 2nd highest rated player on the ground (Viney) getting 3 votes. If one game summed up the absurdity of the Brownlow Medal it was this. If one game alone can finally instigate a change to this award, it should be this.

I know theyre chasing a flag, might need to sacrifice something to try entice CP5 or a Curnow but surely it wouldnt be BH

Here is hoping he hasnt walked under any ladders or jinxed himself at all, a proper pre-season and who knows where 2026 will take him.

Don't they want Liam Ryan too? Marshall out, Wilkie to follow?

There's an article on FoxSports at the moment Lists 4 Games where Rowell gets Brownlow Votes and No Coaches Votes Lists 4 games where Anderson gets Coaches votes and no Brownlow Votes But then says It’s worth reminding ourselves through all of this that the Brownlow’s imperfections are what makes it so interesting. The umpires are a unique set of observers. And if the results just played out exactly as we expected, as if Champion Data was handing out the votes, it’d be pretty damn boring. It’s still worth noting that Rowell in this circumstance is a strange winner - he was fifth-favourite to win the medal, and had it clinched with three games left. That’s really weird! Not as weird as Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera not polling the three votes for the game he single-handedly won against Melbourne, though. That was the worst decision in Brownlow history and if you’re gonna review the voting system, THAT decision is why.

Have definitely noticed an improvement since King was appointed, not only just in output but in terms of the content. Seemingly going down the GWS/Hawthorn route of a little jokey. And social media is all about reactions/shares/comments and the like, so the less dry at times the better.

Its easier to perform in a good team too. Think the Bison will have a great career, same for anyone in that top 5 though. Was Archie Roberts still not to make the 5? Either way enjoyed the Essendon tears

Agreed NWM deserved the 3 votes but some of the comments ive seen online make it seem like this was the most egregious moment of the night, at the end of the day the 2nd highest rated player that game got the 3 votes. There were games where Rowell/N Daicos polled when they had no right to, for me that's a lot worse than someone getting 2 votes when they deserved 3

Some of the criticism aimed at him above was similar to Chuck Spargo had - eg - average and not elite - not super quick

Yes that's what the media do, but I'm not sure why it's so unrealistic to think a player who wanted to leave for various reasons (not disclosed publicly), may still want to leave. The way it played out last year was a debacle for all involved and IF nothing has changed then i'm sure all parties would want to ensure that it's not played out that public again. Only Christian himself can tell us if he wants to leave, and he won't do that - so we're left with a schrodinger's cat-like situation. No use beating ourselves up over it, just wait and see what eventuates.

Success in the MCC Ballot sees me attending. Hoping for a close game but think Cats just that level above.

Getting a little bit bullish on Kentfield, hoping he has an impressive pre-season. I'm in favour of adding Brody to the list for various reasons but hopefully the powers to be are looking at tall and small options for the forward line

241241249- The amount of times @picket fence will advocate Jeffo's selection

I was having a look at some of CPs stats, it's hard to gauge some of them, he obviously dominates inside 50 kicks, and accuracy aside, he's been 1st or 2nd in goal assists every season since 2017. Can that easily be replaced? Random Tidbit - What I also found is Dean Kent was the leading goal assister in 2016.

What about if a top team picks up a free agent it loses draft pick/s. Sort of weigh up the now vs future element.

With Spargs going it makes some sense, low cost depth signing - probably plays less games in 2026 but solid enough option. Him and Laurie will be in last chance saloon in 2026, hopefully it lights a fire under them

(Aside from not live-streaming and having a roaming mic at the presser) - is it just me or has our social media game lifted a little the last week or so?

Agreed Salary cap should be made public. But in terms of equalisation, afraid the Toothpaste is out of the tube on that one.

What would that do for his’ brand’ tho, smaller crowds than us in a Rugby state.

Think the boot was equally stuck into chuck, but also not sure you can call out others whilst simultaneously referring to a player as a plodder

Only 2 games to report on from weekend, no MRO issues, only 2 games this week. Need something to talk about it, they're basically Buckley-ed out at this stage.

Will his family be re-locating or staying on the GC?

Would have had a slight interest if it was against SA for nostalgic reasons.