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You haven’t read or if so misunderstood his CV. He has been 2nd ruck for about 10 years genuinely.

Not just last year but in 2023 !!

31 years or no 31? (Harris Andrew’s is no 31 for Lions) btw.

That won’t change I don’t think he will only play if we think a back up is necessary against a certain Club possibly say Freo or Saints. I disagree about JVR as I believe he will IMO still be our forward/ruck relief for about 80% of game time and kick 40/45 per season as he develops still. I think he will still mature quicker having this back up role and playing kick behind play also at times. The other forwards Disco Harry Jeffo Fritta and the smalls can move around to cause some confusion for the opposition.

Agree why don’t we use BBB or looking at Tom in our pressers at times? They sound so logical and smart it would possibly intimidate the Maclures and Barrett’s of the world for a while.?

How do we know the two new recent members views on all things Melbourne? I imagine like most of us that the proposed new Caulfield base can be implemented as along with the stage/s outlined recently by the CEO that are to be approved. That’s because they haven’t had to declare anything when you are co-opted to the Board. Just like Councilors Pollies at times and Cttee/Board members being co-opted should not happen as an automatic decision without a “bye election”.

Thanks OD yes I understand but it is sarcasm and some of it does not amuse me when it reflects IMO unfairly or negatively on the Club. Good on those boys and Jake also. Not doing his claims for next Captain any harm at all.

Well smart a..e it is a bit further than Casey or Goschs and costs a bit more also. PS Have you ever seen the setup inside at Casey Fields? Or just marvelled at the extraordinary grass surface on the oval? Never forget that’s where our AFL VFL and AFLW premiership heroes trained for their flags. Used as the main ground.

Another negative comment. Don’t you believe our President?

You seem to obsessed with history of JT in a not so bountiful draft. The difference here is that there are about 6/7 standout mids worthy of top 5/6/7 category. I believe if we can get another top10 by trading then we should not up grade and get not only a top mid but either Tauru or Armstrong asa KPF although I believe that Jefferson plus the trio of JVR Harry and Disco will develop their games to another level in 2025 due to fitness and better forward coaching. Plus with both Disco Harry and Kentfield ( if he improves) could always be used in defence if needed permanently or as cameo roles during games as required. Of course our choices would be even better if we can get Derkson over the line from GWS. Naturally Kossie Fritta Chandler Pup Brown The Kolt and Harry Sharp will be needed to play as goalkickers around these taller targets. surely this is an opportunity to get our scoring and aggression in our game plan to match our defensive talent and also to allow for an improved midfield as well.

Clarry will not be a problem if he can get fit and his famous determination will always be a feature of his play. That is also up to the club to have him cherry ripe to return to his best on ball football. Once the footy starts Clarry will have plenty to do and all or most of the claptrap subsides he can and will concentrate accordingly. If only these boring and smart a..e journalists looked at Essendon and Pies issues as critically as ours they would not have to keep inventing statements every third day to keep these alleged bushfires burning.

It’s AMW please. Beaver sorry Deever!!!

You and OD should meet and see who is the most negative. Get a glass out and see if you can get anywhere near quarter full.

Windsor will never play half back. Will go straight into the centre to direct our connectivity to our forward line. Sharp Bowey could play wing even Pup Brown possibly though I think he could end up as an on baller or half forward.

Why do some people sound so good and sensible when they speak. That’s BBB fo you. Others can say the same thing and why do we not believe them? Not saying all will happen easily but we are not 14 th on the ladder for talent. Many things in 2025 could occur with just tweaks and luck plus no injuries to key personnel. Any if the teams from third to 15 th could win across next year. However it will be harder next year as Lions will improve now they know how to and BELIEVE.

OD you are not listening. You can’t produce a forward line in 5 minutes! 2024 was an exploratory year and not the finished product by a long shot. You say you are not impressed yes 2024 was not great but another year on could be completely different and others with vision believe there is a good possibility that all being young and Harry not fit properly plus Jeffo Kossie Fritta Chandler maybe McAdam gets properly fit that it will be a big improvement next season. Too many Dees fans inc. D/Lers have no patience or vision. Each season is different and pre seasons etc. man e difference. You always have a glass empty I prefer to look at a half glass full and believe that that may be the outcome. U have a felling that 2024 will turn out to be like 2020 most Dees fans thought it was a waste. We put our bricks on our defence that year. I believe we will have our mids and forwards much more organised and the game plan with 2 new Assistants will be a positive. That’s why I expect us to bounce back wit much improved unity culture team spirit and game plans plus more advanced mids and forwards with their true ability to shine at this stage in their careers.

Because we don’t need Houston and he doesn’t want play with us ! You have read this I am sure.

Petty helped get us a Drought breaking premiership/s AFL VFL and AFLW. You can be as negative as normal OD but you can’t disprove that Perty didn’t help us win our 3 Flags. !!! End of story!!

Completely agree Starti . Macca as in all things it takes 2 to tango. Heard of that? It’s not completely their fault and if both parties had agreed to full and frank discussions at least with empathy from the Club how both were coming from it might have circumvented much of the outside media picnic. The media needs to know that its decisions have been made ( and Trac and Clarry’s also ) hold ONE presser with Greeny Simon and Max plus the two and end the matter with questions to finalise the whole thing and any other matters of concern. End of story the Club or players will not be available to discuss these matters they are finished and we are not available to anyone who wishes to keep pushing their barrow for cheap and over exaggerated wishes to put the Club down. BTW what if any role did the leadership group play in this ? Surely some of this could be handled by them. I don’t like it that we refuse to really nominate a specific group of players and only Gawny and Jack are put forward. Time to change this fiasco and make it serious and in public. Wouldn’t hurt to have both at some stage be on the leadership group to see how 40 plus players need allies like them at some stage. Enough said Macca put your pen down please!!!

Agree SS I am wondering if MJ could part play on a flank with his skill and speed? As a roaming forward who could slip into a forward pocket providing a challenge for opponents probably a third or fourth defender. Fritta might get the third although I imagine a taller defender might still take on Matty. This is only to see if he can play a slightly different not KFP and attract a smaller or lighter backman. Of course I can’t wait to see how much more he has built up and he may be perfectly able to start using his IMO very able forward’s skills to win the ball. I hope he can play AFL this year because I believe JVR Disco and Harry will be an entirely different proposition at some stages in 2025. Good luck Jeffo like JVR you have done your apprenticeship and now to show the world on the big stage.

Well this style is based on about 3 years ago before we won our flag. With not excessive handball thank goodness. Changed after the Essendon flogging. Very courageous and skilful to do that and it suits our smaller running on style.

Better than being 50 points behind at half time . What do you want? Don’t know if the surface is dewy. Commenting hasn’t said about any dew.

You are right in absolute footy sense but I disagree because having JVR rucking gives us an X factor to enable Maxy to rest or go forward or move our other talls and Fritta around the forward line. Add Kossie and hopefully a Derksen or Pick 5 mid would be a good start also. My biggest ? Is we need more goals and McAdam may surprise with a fitness level for AFL why not try Bowey at HF and Chandler despite his tackling and competitiveness is goal shy. I hope we place The Duke in the centre to direct yes direct our forward connectivity. He is the best in the team and given a strong preseason deserves the opportunity to refocus our team from there. Talk about Daicos and Ashcroft we have a similar jet let’s use him more. Spargo returning might be a surprise but again we need a high half forward to replace Nibbler. Will Kolt be the man? Our forward line should be better with Turner and Petty having greatly more influence on our play and goal kicking. 100 + goals between JVR Turner and Petty would be a great start to build on. Not entirely impossible only doubling what happened this year!!! And remember we may still pick up an Owies or I would like Daniel’s and play him forward. He uses the ball so well goal would result. Plenty of upside with Jeffo Taj and Campbell in the wings.

Once again your extraordinary choice of opinion is like your D/L name just like the half forward it represents no substance all fluff and can’t kick right foot and always injured. Oh and played about 5 decent games not even decent role playing when fit. FYI is wrong for one reason. Brand PETRACCA cannot afford to be unsuccessful at footy. Everything is class and style so no implosion. If Christian can regain full health physical and mental for the AFL he will be in our top3 without a doubt in 2025. Stop trying to take the Club backwards like the press and move on or move away.

Well said KD but that never gets reported!!!