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BBP If LJ was that poor why was he in the first ruck for a lot of games in the last half of the season.? Because Gawny was injured from QB on. LJ was not poor but his round the ground work rate and failure to mark first grab was crucial to those performances. But to say he played us is unfair as he also had some issues with his calf till the end of the season.

HD = he

One difference LJ was a positive Naughton a negative as he didn't ever threaten to score goals ( too far away from FF) like HD did early doors in replay at G in Round1. Stevie May got him agsin with Tmacs help.

Wrong wrong wrong RJ Gary has one if the sharpest brains in footy and IMO should be an extra member of our " coaches" and Selectors who we can consult or he approach us as and when required. Like Roos did at North but better option with greater cattle to deal with!!

Now only Howes but Gus is still there if we choose him on a wing!!!

Can't believe you haven't bought a GF game copy for purpatuity.

Here here magic memories for a lifetime!!!

Exactly watched the incomparable 2021 Granny triumph on Sunday night and only 2 players different vs Lions in defeat on the Semi. Too many lucky to be selected really on form and fitness.! One error was that Bowey should have been selected and Tmac was only nearly ready for return. But too many underwhelming mainly role players played that night and did not get us across the line. Many had relatively poor seasons compared to 2021 and were not dropped and challenged to find form when our selection position snd Casey's form provided an opportunity. Lessons to be learnt by the Club.

Quite right Durango too much loyalty afforded some of our 2021 heroes and although not public there is no doubt that our fitness levels prevented an all out assault to defend our premiership. Too many players carrying injuries others prematurely rushed back to Senior footy and our Casey side players not used deservedly nor strategically to assist our cause. Also BING 181 has completely missed the wisdom of Norm Smiths comments about new players each year. Dunstan as a sole recruit was never going to be enough and our improving players at Casey were largely overlooked when the injuries and hastened return proved critical in our run home. We now need SIX AFL standard recruits from draft trade and existing stocks of some young talent at Casey to launch a strong and purposeful assault on the 2023 Premiership. It is entirely achievable if the Coaches FD and players respond in the right manner. I believe we have all teams except Geelong covered if we do that and they may be like us and have one of those seasons that not quite right!

Thanks Andy Not heard that as not up to date today with much footy news. Time after dinner to get into it. Cheers snd thanks for all your hard work snd assistance in 2022.

Sorry there was info around about the Bulldogs being involved and thought it was what Jay Clark would be mentioning. BTW I hope Port aren't doing this to try and sweeten us about Kossie to go to them. Never know do we!!

Bulldogs possibly through Freo trades and if Tommo ends up going to Dogs that is tied in to possible deals.

This topic should be joined with "Welcome to Melbourne JVR" shouldn't it?

Agree FT also as a winger for variation

Not a good year also for Jake L he kept getting "ankle issues in the play early in the first quarter" but stayed on the ground snd after the bye always was still selected! Form did suffer IMHO.

The off season still is important for recruiting Drafting players and delisting plus injury surgeries and rehabilitation. It doesn't mean we should be deprived of information or updates on any matters. we thrive on this info and it makes us look forward to next season do much more!!

It's a spelling error PD

What players gradings ( draft pick no's) are are what the Clubs and gurus think. In reality I am saying over a period of time thats not what the order plays out. Down the track judgements change due to performance. I don't know the current draftees well enough to grade them sorry.

Surely that is Tommo????

Whose their?

About the top tier of players to no 5 and 6 picks running out. You are entitled to your view but I don't agree and believe history is not that clear cut.

Coaches = Lachesis

Part of JJ is that he is not forceful enough about moving the ball and Spargs leads are probs oh so quiet he doesn't give enough sound or direction to the kicker. The Lachesis should be over all this and change it instantly.

*Cadman also was handy rucking up forward esp in last term when others were getting tired. Tske Ashcroft out of the Metro and Country could have won this by 2/4 goals in my opinion. Their goalkicking was not as sharp as Metro also.

Thought we hung in last week bravely without Tayla especially but vs Saints and North after 1/4 time we bungled our shots at goal as you said. Let's see if we straighten up and our forward line can become a real strength in the next 2.3 weeks. I still believe the loss of Krystal Petrevski hurts us both in 2022 and this season 7. We need a small buzzing busy forward with goal sense to complete our forward line.