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They ( Suns) had a lot of injuries last season esp. in defence so it makes sense to give Mac a go at AFL in the last 4 games. After all it was really a learning curve fit Mac in 2022. Best thing is to use Clarry as an example snd hie he moved on. Can't believe the Suns have strung out Mac's penalties to early season Rounds 1 and 2. Far too long as well as practice matches for this as he will get a licence Penalty plus financial fine which every day will remind him of his decision making. Hope he comes out if this and matures quickly and his footy develops greatly in 2023. Also Charlie Curnow was caught on same charge around his draft month and seemed to have been a model since. Part of young men especially growing up and learning ( unfortunately Sydney Stack has not been able to show the same development ) Tyson Stengel has with a lot of Eddie Betts family TLC in 2022. Eddie has left Cats so wonder how TS will be in 2023.

Thanks KM. Bailey was not assessed as in Top 10 Forward by HUN recently but Lipinsky of Cwood was a top 10 in mids of the AFL! Please how ridiculous. Bailey is an A grader now with 55 goals each in 2021/2 and of course his fabulous best in the GF Flag win. With JVR learning now plus MJ as a new player this year that's potentially 3 medium/ talls with fantastic skills in forward craft. Might not be this year but when they are mixed with say Tmac/BBB and our other smalls/mids I cannot see how our forward line will not be our strength in the very near future. Those 3 stars have each got a forwards brain and skills eg goal kicking and snapping goals plus a hint of ball skills to sniff out goals others only dream of. Add Kossie and the straight kicking of BBB and T Mac I wonder whether our wasted shots are a thing if the past? Even Howes and Chandler are a real chance to join this bunch very soon!! Very exciting times ahead forward of centre if our players play to a game plan and at a high speed.

Really depends upon how our new look forward line with JVR goes I reckon. Also BBB and Tmac plus I think from training that Chandler is doing every thing right to earn a spot. Plenty of options really.

Yep one year is one tooo loooong!!!

I am going on the track watchers Foopy about Tmac. Looks set for a good season on his training so far! Basically we both agree about his need to be at CHF. He is a beast really in man on man and pack situations and gives off so much to the other forwards.

Agree absolutely BBP.

Agree

What are you talking about? Half a season !!! He has been training since Day 1 before Cmas. Like before 2021 he is doing extra to try to ensure he is as fit as can be. The track watchers have already indicated he is looking and performing back pretty well and he is doing the running part really well. You have chosen to recall his poor recovery in 2020 after his leg issues in 2019. And completely forgotten his excellent contribution especially the first two thirds of the season to our Flag in 2021. Also last year his form up till he was injured was again very good. As most smart Demon fans have realised our forward line missed Tmac's marking, competing and Body work which enabled our smaller forwards ( and Fritta) to capitalise on his presence. No doubt we would have gone further had Tommy been playing all year. He will be special for JVR as he starts his career this season and assist his development no end as well as star himself again.

Go Dees in 2023 BJ

And??? So strange that Tmac is AGAIN like prior to 2021 doing everything he can to be his best in 2023 to help win another flag!! Really strange this??? Amazing Well done Tmac!

Agree DZ I always felt that was a hit in the head between our eyes he did only a ONE year extension. No problems then with Riv Kossie and of course JVR who looks totally embraced by his time at the Dees. I can't wait till hopefully Round1 to see JVR Brodie Lachie and if Schache makes the team it will be some opening. Dogs have similar new recruits in Robb Jones and Sauce Baker who I hope plays but don't think he will.! So it's a big test for both teams with Sean Darcy to continue his career in the backline most likely. This' continued rivalry keeps on giving so 50,000 plus at the G is the minimum that night!! Bring it on !!!

Please explain your "coach to leave" comment DD. I have no way of understanding your comment as truthful sensible or smart.

" Big adoring one eyed crowds" you say what about the figures of crowds in 2022? We were fifth for the season much more than Port! Ports away crowds are pitiful so they are not good for him as you say. we will do every thing possible to keep Kossie as we are nearer a glad than Port also. Kossie has played in front of 50,000 about 12/15 times.with us Port hasn't got that crowd unless a showdown.

Correct DD but ANB Spargo and Sparrow are all in this together. The trio should have been dropped to Casey at some stage/s and will all have to contend with Chandler Laurie Howes Bowey JJ AMW and Seston surely in 2023. I'll be surprised if one or two of the new breed are not at the end of year in the team in the Finals competing after breakout years. I reckon Chandler and Seston and ANB will be the players in the 23 and giving us a whole new look forward line with JVR and a resurgent BBB and Tmac. Laurie is the other one to watch the new slimmer faster forward dynamo.

Schache is not a HB flanker maybe you are thinking Back Pocket? He may need to just train hard and fit in a team way to get selected in any position. Let's hope he can become a real surprise packet any where for us. No doubt has ability like Weid but needs to produce !!

Sounds like you are the one who wants to go to SA Forkem!! In fact if you don't like the following why stay here and barrack for the Dees?? 1. Premiership 'player in 21 and still closer than Port for flag starting in 2023. 2. Love MFC, Coaches and all the guys here are great teammates on and off the field. 3. Get to play in blockbusters at the G In at least 6/8 games per year. 4. Am making a very good living at MFC. Tell me Kossie doesn't like the above. 4 points.

Agree but not picking 2023 teams on 2022 or 2021 form. Just pick on 2023 form and replace and watch the team do a 2021 version again.

I believe Maysie has invited Lachie to an introductory dinner at Entrecôte !!!

Happy 31st Birthday Gawny

Jacko Will only be remembered a Freo star as long as he plays like one and is in their inaugural premiership. OTHER wise his cameo at the Dees and GF relevance will be part of our folklore and his career.

I feel JVR must start in Seniors early ( in Melksham's place) and give us a difference on the forward line. one of ANB Sparrow or Spargo might have to make way for Chandler or another half forward running type Turner /Tommo might play important role in defence if Petty (in desperation or in cameo roles) goes forward. Depth is greater so pressure on all players on the list to make the best 23.

Great points D4Life, Some extras mow( bonuses), Also Salo Rick Trac and BBB plus Tmac back and all will have better less interrupted and much greater fitness ALL season especially at the pointy end of the campaign Coach and Selectors will be more flexible and choose players on form not sentiment. ONE of Chandler AMW Laurie Schache or the recruits Jeffer Adams Seston or Verrill will play and make the Seniors grade probably as a 23 selection. No last half fade outs as players are all fitter and not played "nearly fit ". So much upside for a team that finished 2nd on ladder and similar % to 2021 with very hard Draw. Bring 2023 on!!!

Agree but Gawny to go back a kick behind the play like he used to. Changes in game plan plus forward line and no injured players selected by Goody

Just reread like you did the Fixture and take it all in!! No comment necessary as you will surely pick something more mundane and irrelevant in your response!

JVR does not need to go back IMO with Turner Jed Adams developing Tommo available and fitter this year after his first year following ACL And Tmac could extend his career by going back IMO. Also Schache might grab the spot.