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Trac to Richmond could instantly see them back contending for 9th and a wildcard spot.

Personally I'd prefer that we don't see how the next 12 months play out and revisit his request then. The way his head seems to be at the moment he could just go through the motions (as some thought Dogga did) buying time for the likes of Collingwood to find the draft capital.

Can’t believe he’s joined the media pile on about our crowd sizes. He’ll no doubt get a hot reception from our red & blue legion the first time he plays at the G in opposition colours. For his sake he better hope it’s on a cold Thursday school night with replacement rail buses running.

The more I read about what he's allegedly said the more he comes across as bit of a tøsser to be honest. Wants to leave because we don't pull in the crowds? Tell Toby Greene that.

If today is Mad Monday would there still be any player exit interviews?

I agree, but Geelong traded in the likes of Jeremy Cameron, Stengle, Olly Henry, Jack Bowes and Bruhn to be able to do that. We on the other hand picked up Grundy (for a season), Schache, Hunter and McAdam.

Could it be that the 'direction of the club' that he's allegedly not happy about has more to do with a decision to go with youth rather than chasing quality free agents whilst he's in his own premiership window? It may not be culture related at all?

Good idea but I think it might still be an amateur competition. No $$ for Trac or us.

It's a pity we can't sell him to an AFL equivalent of the Saudi Pro League for big $$$. At least he couldn't come back to bite us on the field.

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I wonder if Dan Houston is having second thoughts about his second thoughts 🤔

Poor Carlton. Imagine having to sit through an entire Fremantle v Port game for any reason.

LOL. You [censored] beauty!!!

He'll be in good company then.

I were Trac I'd be worried about the direction Carlton's heading in.

Just turned on the footy. Good result all up. Carlton either don't play finals or have to go to Brisbane in a knock-out game.

Goody seemed pretty emphatic that he'd be in the red & blue for the next five years, not just in 2025. Sidestepped the question about whether CP5 had stated that to him though. My read from that is that he's definitely asked the question and we've shut it down, perhaps with a view to look at the situation again in 12 months.

Suns had to leave the ground early to catch a flight home for the open top bus parade celebrating their 11 win season.

Should have the wooden spoon they've just won on show with the three cups.

Last night looked a bit like the Bulldogs game where we could've lost by a lot more if the opposition had finished better in front of goal. Our midfield was non-existent (somewhat understandably) and that's been the big issue for much of the year. With Brayshaw, Oliver, Petracca and Viney in the side the other coach ends up playing whack-a-mole but it's a different story with only Vines (being tagged?) in there. It wasn't just that though as Collingwood mostly owned us on the outside and in the air as well. It's difficult to gauge where we are as a side right now with key players missing and Windsor and McVee aside, not really knowing how much upside the rest of the young group has yet. Looking back it seems like we spent the whole season trying to play Harry Petty into form in the senior team for a measly 9 goal return.

I thought the same. Nibbler was in and out of the side until we were able to find the right role for him and it clicked. Same with Nev Jetta. Let's hope for a similar outcome here.

LOL. Just saw this thread pop up and thought we’d just re-signed Bill for ANOTHER 2 years. 😂

Who cares. It’s a popularity contest.

I'm glad it's our home game so I don't have sit anywhere near the puddle drinkers. If only I didn't have to breathe the same air as them for three hours.

Long before BBB we had Big Bad Billy Bennett. I think it was Brad Sparks that started calling him Billy. Once upon a time all we had were the occasional days out like this one to to give us hope that one day our fortunes would maybe change.