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That's the official Practice game not the second one that 2 Clubs are nominated to get together and sort out Tomes anDates. We play Carlton at Marvel in our Official Clash the date has been publicised by the AFL previously.

Boy talk about this news !!! It's as old as six years ago fish and chip wrappings. A photo of Clarrie when drafted will show him with plenty of weight loss from about 3 months prior to this time say August. Clarrie moved out of home for a period to Mooroopna and his mum ( who I met at the Premiership celebration Day snd is a super lovely typical Vic. Country Mum) used to come down and try and ensure Clarrie had some sort of a diet. He did miss out on the Vic Country team that year not chosen early that year, He was also a late fast bloomer for the Top 10 in the draft and we had to overlook our original choice ( and the popular public favourite Darcy Parish). Credit to Darcy he is now a gun but Clarrie is worth 2 GUNS AND MORE!!

Height is not the only factor in marking FT. Judgement. Leaping ability ( refer to Robby, Bailey Fritsch ) Refer my post on JVR welcome I think. PS This kid looks something special with his marking elite as part of his game.

People forget we kicked 1.9 in that Prelim it was our horrible marking and kicking up forward along with some abominable connectivity with the runners that ruined our chances. Crows only had 9 scoring chances !! Someone ( everyone) have got to be more physical down back also. It's a challenge but we need to make a statement to this mob over there in case we have to play there later in the year, BTW Freo looked amazing last night at Vic Park and Lions weren't too shabby vs Blues on Tuesday. They are far more in the flag race than Pies who are caught up in mediocrity except for their defence.

Yes he is our Aaron Naughton I have thought that. It just shows you what a footballer needs is ONE BIG ASSET or TRICK to hang your hat on to be elite . Of course as we all know you have to kick the goals after a mark. BBB says Hi!!! Tmac says Hi!!! JVR will say Hi also!!! Where or what team did Sam play in? You have got to implant yourself in the play as best how you can and be noticed. AMW and DSmith did at training apparently .

Before I even scrolled down when I saw Clarry in this photo my mind flashed back to the RDB photo above and thought how close they were. It was always my favourite action photo of Barass when It was published after the 1961 Prelim Final we lost to the Dogs that year. Now I think this is also a great photo of Clarry BUT no doubt we will and he deserves it be totally crazy over his one finger salute photo after his vital goal in the Bang Bang Bang trio just before 3/4 time in the GF. A great photo still excites us just as much these days even with other avenues of memorabilia.

That shouldn't stop Dogga getting a just reward for his ability at his craft irrespective of age. I am sure the extensions over the last year or two were appropriate and fair. The 100% resigning would seem to indicate this. Of course our Premiership makes our players even more valuable but there are ways teams of players can be rewarded bonuses along the way. If Dynasties like Hawks Cats Tigers can handle this I have no doubt the Dees are well equipped to reward our players the right way and to maintain longevity of success in the process.

Dunstan and Pickett also.

It's a well known fact that Tigers are not the same team without Dusty Look at the 2018 Prelim vs Pies he played injured I presume you mean Carl Ditterich no one can dispute we were a poor side when he played and Also coached us Really had no relevance on the Tigers situation They are much poorer a team without Dusty who is entitled to an off year snd injury after all he has gone for them.

Well I wasn't aware of that but still don't like the way he left. Tmac and ANB say (Hi We've got our premiership medal !!!!)

Realise that WAL but the figures of changers change their looks a lot when total possessions is included in the equation.

Do you really think Jeremy Howe was out going in his move to the Pies. From my recollection he didn't say a word until near the end of trade period and suddenly said he had discussions with Nathan Buckley in the Bali Jungle (sorry ) ie around the pool who promised him with his manager (Anthony McDonald I think) a spot in the forward line even suggesting he had the tank to play on a wing !!! No discussion at all with the Club it seemed oh and the fact that he barracked for C'wood all his life !!! Hardly a model way to leave a Club!! Also Roosy had him as a HB flanker before he left us so it was not Buckley who should get the credit for his HB role. He allegedly took a pay cut to move (which they tried to make it look more genuine Than it was) ie no sincerity at all.

Rubbish yes it would be good but really !!! BTW The Bont has an average of 4.69 over his 26 games in 2021. Trac averaged 5 and Clarry 5.1 something.in their 25 games. That's out of 30 possessions which is a 82% disposal average for Trac and Clarry is about 80%. Not too shabby. Bont would be about 84% M aybe clangers are bad disposal I would think.

PD I also tend to share your view that Tommo is a better KP defender and footballer than Harry Petty at this stage. BUT it'at least 7 years between their ages snd I don't think Harry deserves to be dropped on his form in 2021. Tommo might be better coming back through Casey so he can get used to playing agsin and gradually hit form in the Magoos !! Spots will be hard fought no doubt which is good for the Club.

It's now on Ch 7 also.

Agree absolutely PF. Has changed his game now gives first upturn off doesn't take on opponents in a show of strength.His close in work is brilliant and his disposal is now good/very good. I had thought he may get a spot in the Top 20 as I can't recall WJ including him in the 100 so far. Please correct me because JV is a big occasion player and he is now in his sweet spot at Melbourne. What about JV mark2.0 Tom Sparrow !!

Neiter not ......

Neuter no 5 then Gaz Swarta might have been the best if all if not injured !!

Would you seriously consider the Pies jumper in the same category as Ours? Very underwhelming on the front makes a joke of the Effort IMO.

Although vs Crows will be a big indicator about our forward line structure and goal scoring options under greater pressure it's already apparent that Tayla is playing her part by marking., or bringing the ball to ground and just throwing her body into every contest. similar to Tmac at times in the aFL Tayla clears space for smalls and crumbing forwards. Reckon it's a master stroke to get her don't worry what she is getting paid it's all worth it and the result is a quarter like our 2nd vs Tigers or our 4th vs Saints where the flood gates open with Daisy and others cashing in. When the game is tight also Taylah can use her elite marking to advantage as well. Tayla is like Tmac or BBB and TeganC was like the Weid in presence etc. on our forward lines.

Also the Clubs "At Last" photo album and description is great also. Should be available from the Demon Shop.

Read Maxy's book it's that type of book.

After all your fluffing around about form selection merit and now a more youthful team you are really only trying to get HUNTY and TOMMO included for HIBBO and TMAC. Trying to justify that by moving SALEM from defence ( prob 3rd best in GF side) to centre. (Or is that Panama Papers maybe). Salo is like Bowey fast and great disposal and links up well.from defence. It's not a better team yours or Panama Papers. with Tommo in as another tall that makes the backline too slow and tall. Hibbo ( or Hunt) are good size for medium/small types to mind Hibbo can play a bit taller in fact so can if fit Joel Smith. Rivers spot is not up for grabs he has a good record snd is strong courageous and is a great team man with good hand and foot disposal. Forward line without Tmac ( no his form after injury was not great but still better than Weids.) Different types of players Tmac has to have a strong defender on him and brings the ball to ground after a marking contest ( if he doesn't mark) for our smalls Kossie Spargs and ANB. and Weid is lucky to get his hands on the ball so our forward line lacks competitiveness. This also enables Fritta to get the 4 th defender. Jacko is agile and so is Gawny to rest in the forward pocket or roam at Will on the forward line. Our 7 and 9 goal bursts were when the opposition was worried about Maxy on the ball or Jacko, Tmac BBB as well as Fritta which tested them. It's all about team balance with our 3 smalls and Trac Clarry Sparrow and Harmsey plus Viney getting the hard ball out to our runners a fair portion of the time. There are the occasions we may need to go taller in defence Tmac can do that and Petty can go forward also to change things up. All bases are covered in other words. Tommo and Hunty will play in 2022 no doubt as I expect Hibbo could be playing his last season. But if things aren't broken don't fix them yet plenty of time for that as the season gets underway if needed.

Very good reason I left out Paul Prymke I didn't see him play many games than and IMO he was not around a long time. Not sure of Paul's games total but I don't think played many and he was not that good. Did WJ have him in his top100? Don't think so. Please enlighten me with facts if you have them on Paul Prymke.

Good debate Dee17.