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Fat Tony Nor Viney a rest. Is running on top of the ground never been fitter and playing his best most confident and cleanest footy ever. When on a roll stick to it. Also if without Harmes why would you rest another mid who is similar ?

Something about the p..s in front of the week comes to mind also.

In 2020 they did not have to win 4 Finals to get Flag but after losing the Qual Final at the Gabba to Lions they then won next 3 at Metricon Adelaide Oval and then the flag at the Gabba.

And to rub salt into the wound look at that thug Lynch backhand his elbow in play and it's judged as reasonable under the circumstances. 1. AFL and MRO are not serious about stray elbows in or after play until one will injure the player in the cheekbone or the eye and two/three weeks results in the outcome. It is far too selective in not adding the potential for damage clause when only relatively minor injury or concussion occurs. 2. Ryan and Lynch are not novices at all with their errant elbows snd it seems that the younger more inexperienced players are fair game the first time they transgress 3. And further to have Hardwick say that it was a normal action in play shows how he regards the head of his opponents especially with Lynch in the area. Seems obsessed that Lynch's size and height are used as a reason for everyone to singles him out. 4. Would Dees have Any chance of reducing Kades 2 match down to one under the action ( ie tackle) being normal in and not unreasonable in general play? In other words just a very strong tackle with the result as part of the inconsistency. 5. The duty of care or lack thereof is in all cases IMO usable but MRO is so selective again but should be emphasised in appeals more I believe. Lets face it elbows thrown randomly shows no care at all but an enthusiastic strong tackle like Kades along with his attempt at care in completing it once he has realised any danger is a different case again.

I was pointing out the futility of debating the question just like it was when D/Lers wanted to trade Clarry and Trac. That was the mentality of the post really. A waste of time fir the reasons I gave OD. I make a habit of supporting my opinions not just making motherhood or sweeping statements without evidence.

Ridiculous question not even worth debating. It's an overrated call not a real smart call at all. Just the same as during 2019 and 2020 some D/Lers we're championing at some stages to trade either Clarry ( we won't miss him !!!) or Trac ( He is not performing as the sort of player he should be !!). Two years on and a drought breaking flag and 35 and a half wins and only 7 losses from Round 8, 2020 our last 43 games and retaining our Coach (with extra support) shows you don't give up any thing that you don't need to in this brutal competition. That's over 80% win ratio and challenging our all conquering glory days teams between 1954 and 1964. So much so we are on the track and cusp of starting to challenge the feats of Smithy's Invincibles. Star quality is oozing out of every inch if Doggas DNA and fora 20 YO is playing a role far in excess of his years. Your comparison with him and Weid is exactly the reason for retaining Jacko because he is value in so many ways to our team. While I believe Sam is a much improving player still with potential and is the ideal replacement for LJ or BBB or T Mac this only goes to show how freaky drafting is in this competition. Patience and a cool head and good development in coaching are necessary qualities which we are now benefiting from not throwing our potential babies out with the bath water, because we can't sort out our payments to all our stars. Some of those D/Lers don't even post now through embarrassment and on the subject of water accused many on our list of drinking too much of our own bath water after 2018. Our success is very grounded humble and respectful and appears as sustainable as our form has over the last 2 years snd into the future. No need to panic Werridee Dogga will be and should be one of the first selected in our team for years irrespective of your "best" teams which are like mine and everyone else's only on paper up for debate.

Sorry but the ladder mostly and generally about right each year. Whether 10th 15 th or 18 th you are graded for the fixture the following year on a designed program formula as much as can be incorporated with local Derby's Q clashes and showdowns as well as marquee and blockbuster games. The Finsls then sorts out the best as you can't hide any more behind you home advantage like The Cats tend to do. With the higher sides bring the home teams that rewards excellence as a rule. I don't agree that the ladder is not a true reflection. It's W and L that count and we suffered in 2019 because we didn't win enough games. There are no asterisks attached to ladders or Flag winners so the runners are grinnetd and Rups and also tans c an please themselves.

Well that is fact is it? We just get rid of Chandler Weid and Brsyshaw. First of all both Weid and Kade I believe are not out of contract till end id 2023. We know Angus'situation. Melky Baker and may be Hibbo to a rookie ( and a one year agsin but on a lower salary ) would be possible but surely we would retain Angus and Jacko with the coin from the difference in salary between the delisted players and new young draftees. This is terribly basic snd I am sure that the Club is well aware if it's situation. My point is how would we find money to pay for Amon for example but our Bean Counters/Footy Dept. are or seem to be on the job of recent times. We are in a good spot with our list due realistic contracts for our 6/8 stars or AA players so far however winning flags and the AFL policy and BPA will effect our Club differently no doubt in this potentially very successful era.

Non members fo not get first option on tickets to Finals ( first 3 finals games not GFinal) but the usual ration of tickets up to 8 or 10 for Members I think allows tickets to be bought for non members ( Correct me if I am wrong there as I never have bought other than for members. Non members have to purchase when GAdmission tickets are on sale generally the next day. GF tickets are dominated by our GFG and then a ballot I think of members without the GFG, for the remaining allocation. The previous paragraph then is played out if any are remaining. Seems to me it would be easy to monitor the usage of Members tickets to keep a record for priority by the club for allocation in order.

And we win!!!

They didn't have the season that WC have and % wasn't in the low 50;s so the chitchat is entirely different.

You have omitted our NT games and if you added then we would be about even. The AFL maybe taking that into account? Also if ladder positions are not reliable maybe percentage could be used or do you have another solution. Lucky Dip maybe?

RPFC Have you actually have heard Angus say he prefers to play midfield and say since the premiership if he doesn't get his way he will leave and play elsewhere? I have not heard him say that and in fact more than ever he said it last week again after the Saints win that he is playing his role and that is what he is concentrating on. I have not heard ONCE yet that he has said he will leave. It is the minds of supporters (maybe very limited from the Press) that have have tried to put 2 and 2 together and are ending up with 5 perhaps. Same as others are indicating he wants more money and will leave also. I reckon he took a little convincing early last season that the wing was his position but once he was convinced he started calling it the Wingers Club. He now calls defense the Men's Club!!! I think we are blessed with Angus who goes under the radar and his footy is at the top of his game at the moment. Yes money and sometimes the grass is greener are motives but Angus has a much more rounded lifestyle and care about people more than anything I believe. He looks like a keeper to me but I might be reading the tea leaves wrong!!! PS I hope he doesn't leave as the any of the Brayshaws are top people and value Clubs and all values and things that make them great.

Viney / Sparrow more alike

Laurie can play in other tiles I think on ball firward pocket and wing and may even do a Bowser and end up a small back man to stop opposition smalls getting goals.

No more of a willow the wisp type. But best is AFL standard no doubt.

Agree

I was in Perth fir the GF and there was a very wide representation of Dees in the crowd with scarves etc. Bearing in mind that the Club made some excellent Adopt a Dee offer and all the Army had their gear handled by the Freo army behind the goals I believe. But I sat in an area of all Dees fans on the non members wing at ground level and most seemed rusted on or as locals going or got seats via our members for the game and had up to date scarves etc. I estimate at the GF at Optus that about 17/18,000 were in Dees colours and about 10/12,000 in Dogs.gear but the roar was definitely for us all day. ( except in the first half of that memorable third quarter) Hope some real Dees fans are there on Sunday. PS I live in Brisbane and had to spend 14 days in SA to gain entry over the border which I did on the Friday night beforehand. My fabulous cousins gave me a roderful time on SA centred in Adelaide most of the time. Was the most wonderful 3 weeks substitute for any overseas trip that I might have gone on that Covid of course. Prevented.

At the G there would have to be some GA tickets left over for on the day or the opposition. We would need some Cotorie groups to attend more regularly so others are not restricted if the seats are not used. Say 10,000 for opposition for presale and 3,000 on the day. And any unsold from opposition by the Friday lunchtime go straight to GA tickets on that day or at the ground on the match day. At the Gabba Trust it's a walk up first in best dressed for members on match day or you can for $15 reserve your seat snd come whenever you like on the day. Seems to work well. A Limited number of Guest tickets (2 per member or group) can also be pre purchased by Trust members also for the day so you can have friends sit with you. Licensed or Non-licensed sections give members options of where to sit.

That less time on ground could be still because of Riv's previous injury which he still is bandaging for support or confidence. it's a curly one and whoever or however it's solved will make us stronger at half back and wing or half forward. Not so sure Riv will just be discarded if he is not at half back some tweaking and experimentation may go on. Just shows how strong a group of players we have developed as all of these would walk into other sides quite easily I would bet.

Sorry Stinga but you are not up to scratch with the situation. While Majak has been doing a fine job as first ruck at Casey every time Sam has played with him he has shared the tick duties snd did some in the AFL as well. He does do round the ground and all we ask is for a break even situation. Sam is quite ok marking behind the play and going up the ground also and it gets him into the game and not minded by the same defender all day. Majak would be fine also as he has trained For the ruck role for a season and half at least. Both contrary to your comment have the necessary fitness to cover the territory and you will get a support cameo from Tmac up forward as usual. Needless to say I reckon BBB might even attend a throwing or two just to mix things up. We will be fine.

Would think that we could fashion a Salem/ Daniel Rich role from half back or wing or even centre. With our superior development and coaching. Or would he be more damaging as a half forward?

Shows how far our development and coaching programme has come Players are given time and confidence to attain their potential and of course the team is the winner. Not very many players can be like Clarry on the go from his first AFL game.

We haven't had a MothersDsy game for at least 5/6 seasons I don't think. You can't assume trains run on weekends and there was parking at the ground I assume today, which you could have used.

They would be lucky to get 25,000 in Aami Park nowhere near 35,000.