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That is only opinion like 150,000 odd others but at the glass no water end! It may well be but Round 1 might be ok although if Pendlebury comes down with it Eddie will sacrifice heaven and earth plus more to endure no footy gies ahead!

What Q and A ?

Agree Lucifer

Maybe that had something to do with 2 injured players off the ground in the last half And about 4 ACL injuries this season !

Mickey at least 3 times per year every year fir 4 years in a row!! We are too dependent upon forwards marking as skill to kick goals on run us almost impossible for us !

Again our old nemesis our forward line conversion and skill For the umpteenth time has enough chances but lack skill in finishing Please Melb recruit footballers not other players from other codes that MAY be good sports but don't have the footballers instincts. Desperately need a skilled forward who gets 6 touches and 3 goals Cunningham lucky to be on team as no other big forward Give her a run around Th r ground yo get into the game please Mivk Stinnear must surely be coaching fir his job in the last 2 games as he has had 4 years of non success to make finals Injuries have not hrlped ageing today but same old story of lost chances.

What did they do during the Second World War? Some Clubs missed out due to ground unavailability and personnel. Has any one ever questioned the 1941-45 flags as not authentic? Quite frankly the 2006 ( and possibly the 92 and 94 flags ) of the Eagles might be challenged due to drug issues and even the Cats 07 and 09 with Dank around. This is a real life experience and to try and equalise etc. is being too precious.Treat the Covid-19 as an injury and Clubs accept the consequences. Points would be awarded for lack of a team Numbers availability. Play on and the Bombers survived in 2016 and with AFL financial help The 18 teams can be resumed in 2021 when the Pandemic has disappeared. in the meantime if we win the flag I would not care one iota if no Pies Eagles Tigers Dons or Hawks we're not involved or compromised due to the circumstances.

Reckon the AFL would own up or ever admit culpability?

Well at least the AFL are not $7 mill owing staff due to underpayment!

A much better summary of my post on Hore recently Thoroughly agree and believe Lockhart and Rivers will be In our defence of the next decade By the end of the season.

Iggest problem he is neither good enough for the tall position (third) or quick enough fir the small position minding either. is intercept and Lever is that alone. Marty is depth but Rivers IMO should be given an opportunity to commence his career at HBF for us, especially if his Casey form is good. Just the same Locky should be in our 22 as his playing style gives us run and carry and disposal. By end of season I will be surprised if both these players are locked in our best 22 and our defence is one of the best in the AFL.

ThT seems as though you have no answer now Fem !

Skuit you really are a half glass person (supporter)

Yes that's prob a bigger doubt now WWSW

Prob because they are negative !

It's hard to predict But at least we have some quality and flexibility. Whatever makes you think that Salem has Covid-19? Thst is irresponsible IMO to even put that in your post. Have you any evidence or would you like one of your family in a public media even alluding a possibility of contraction if this disease at this crucial time. I am surprised Demonland allowed this in your post!

Like father like ..... could so easily be my response. But following a team is non negotiable and as you said the Geelong win trumps all. Appesrs you didn't go to the QB games in 2016, 17 where the Dees outnumbered the Pies and 2018 where it was about 50:50. You have solved your own point though that if you miss going (and 25% of Dees fans don't go like you) then we will be less vocal. In fact since 2016-2018 the ratio at homes games has been more Dees. I don't accept that point as every game vs interstate teams is 95% Dees. Last year after Round 7 our crowds dropped off but 2016/18 we were in the top half dozen in crowds and win a majority of games at the G Seems as though you have not been lately. Sniut the jumper wearing again it's your pick and choose example that makes them feel uncomfortable. Nit bring proud of their team no matter what is not negotiable and again losing and winning are great character traits yo be taught. A membership ticket is bought and no guarantees are given about success. But a half empty approach will no doubt be negative and have an effect on attitudes in the learning years. I am a 50 plus consecutive ticket holder despite living interstate fir the last 27 years! And have attended up to 7/8 games in seasons recently since Roosy took over, and 2/3 prior each year. PS My father was not a sportsman or real fan and gave up during the shocking run during the late 60's and 70's. I didn't nor my mother so here I am like you craving success but with a different attitude.!

Read the full article while a risk it has been assessed as a minor risk to the people that were in Sect 42 level2 on Sunday. Providing they follow the washing hands and medical procedure if any symptoms. Was on the same level But in the Long Room For most of the game. (That wind was so cold On Sunday the Virus would have done well to survive !!!!)That is not a medical diagnosis but an off handed comment on Melbourne's weather in early March.

One wouldn't trust Clarko fir a fair attempt to assist the game would one? Now that the Hawks are more than 2 players short of a flag chance dnd are slower in real pace ( hence he sees their pace as important in lieu of kicking accuracy ) losing wings will give him a chance. Leave as is and it will evolve in the way footy always does OR go back to the original rules before the last rush to increase scoring was hastened in by Gill and Co with shallow evidence and even shallower thought processes.

So F what do you do ? Come to the first rounds At the G and see the games then buy? Or explain to your kids that you only go to sport if you win? Losing is not fir your development of character. Di your kids play sport and if they lose you don't follow them? I wonder how many years you have bought a seasons ticket? Last year following 2018 or the preceding years as we increased our wins linearly? Bestnif luck as you wrestle with all these Dilemmas!! Hopefully we have only a small % in this category. PS I believe the Club has already committed enough in changes Dialogue and improvements to indicate a real attempt to rejoin our progress before last years setbacks.

With over $6 mill loss each year what's smother mill the AFL will cover this leaking Clubp

While at the moment prior to 2020 we appear to be short of at least 3 top players or superstars To add to Gawny dnd Clsrry. We need Trac to elevate as he appears ready to do. In addition we need May and Lever to have near season best form. Our forward line needs greater reliability with the advantage of multiple goal kickers. Also Tommy Mac to be a consistent 50 plus goal kicker as in 2018 and two of Petty Fritsch Milkshake Brown or Weideman to be 30 plus. Have enough confidence in a number of small forwards to get between 35 and 30 goals. in addition I believe Petracca will elevate his game even if playing in the midfield to approx 30 goals as our midfield needs to contribute. Many if our 23 to 18 year olds in addition are in the big improve category and 24 to 28 as the best footy career stage. Luck and few injuries are the final stage and with the easy draw this year a top4 position is totally possible and opens up the doors that have not been a reality since 2000 or our glory years.

Similar situations are always going to be dealt differently according to ability and potential or "upside". I totally agree AVB is more important to us than Kenty and IMO has considerable upside if both are compared fully fit: But both have been dreadful on the fitness front. I dare say if Paul Burgess had been here for the last 3 years all of AVB Kent Viney Hogan Joel and Tim Smith and Tommy MAC and Stephan May may have been very different.

Yes but it's monetary support that keeps the Club alive and strong!

I knew you would interpret my post wrongly Redleg. I am saying In my opinion Locky's form last year AS A FORWARD in ONE GAME ONLY was better than ANB Kossie or Spargo this Marsh series and therefore he does not deserve to be selected In Round1. However he has shown excellent Defender's traits and deserves his opportunity as a result of this form, as he offers the aggressive approach we need from the backline. in fact I am so bullish about JL that I believe he could have a 7/10 year career as a small defender for the Dees. I also believe that the role of at least one of the small forward that we need is specifically a Kossie, Bedford Or more Spargo style of crumbing type. Many if our resting mids and Vanders are able to perform the other role on the other flank or pocket, Better than Locky at this stage. Lets see how our Selectors choose the team which will be at least 25 % better than in 2019 at this stage even more so later in the year with development and all players bar one or two available putting pressure on each position. Go Dees