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Late development for a ruck is not 24. Gawny in 2015 was 23 with his breakout Kardinia masterpiece and Tom is coming off a complete VFL season with no opportunity due to The Lions ruck and forward availability. He has completed his apprenticeship and should be ready made ( other than fitting into when required to our game plan ). In fact all of our 3 trade prospects are ready made with Tom ready to show his ability. Much will depend upon our selection forward and and ruck game strategies for Tom but a 200cm mobile follower/forward if successful could be a complete game changer. He could blossom under our development program and fulfill his potential. I am excited about the new players who should bring a much different attitude to scoring with out defending being put on the scrap heap. Mini (McQualter) should bring this to our benefit incorporating a faster system and added pressure on our opponents. Guess time will be the deciding factor to see if any of these changes materialise to improve our ability to win the big games we have failed in the last two seasons. Tom should be involved if this is to happen.

That only play mostly about 17/20 mins per quarter so equal pay is not in the agenda yet. Wait till the the games are longer snd17 rounds till pripe

Not sure what you are saying Dee. Because Tom played in the Lions VFL this season is my understanding. He has not played in 2023 in AFL unless you are saying you have not seen him play since that Semi at Casey in 2022 as well. Reason is he was behind Hippy and Joey up forward . Chance if him improving quickly as young tall and finding his feet might just be the event that spurs him on to being a handy recruit.

Well that’s a stupid list as of now as Harmes and JJ are home already. Our depth would be from 20 down and you could still lose Trac or Clarry to a serious injury for weeks snd where would you be even if you picked up Reid. Honestly some of the thoughts called creative by their authors are both fantasy and stupidity wrapped in one. Those six players or similar would make about 2/3 wins possibly to WC an that’s all. The beauty of them for us is they have 5/7 A graders leafing them and are based on a system that has proved reasonably successful over a period. The current WC is far behind AFL standards at present so it’s not the solution for them to gobble up six ?varying players from B to C. Yeswe get Reid but again it’s only one player. Not a great idea. Better start your thinking on a good morning rather than after a hard night’s drinking!!

Boy I hope we get something in between these two assessments if we get Caddy. I want Curtin but Caddy if not.

Riv is not a small really Judd and Bowser are.

Should be FND intending to go.

Well written we all have RDB as the lynchpin somewhere in our story. I am just very hopeful ( and confident) that we may be talking about one or two of our present elite from May Lever Trac Clarry JV and of course Maxy that we will remember them as 2/3 times premiership flag members. Just a little bit of luck and return to the 2021 spirit and ethos could fo the trick. Oh and perhaps a tweak in the game plan for more aggression. Thanks for your interesting story on RDB dpositive..

Well the combined talent of McAdam and Billing’s is a giant statement to all ( including the players ) that no longer are forwards going to be judged on tackles but goals instead. If that’s so then a general up tempo forward line and game plan may be the product of Mini (McQualter) and our existing coaches. I am hoping that Fullarton is a surprise as at 24/25 years he is right in the window to assume senior ruck support duties to Max and hopefully add to the forward line high marking and goal totals when he plays in the AFL. Three new forwards gives as some hopes as the skills of all three are adding quite a bit to the total sum of our forward line parts. Just the same as JVR will develop again this year to have more influence and impact on our results.

True to form Poita another who you question about being on our list. Tayla Harris? Not one mention of her fitness issues either. Please give a balanced view with all the facts when you act as Chief Delisting and Team Manager of our players. It’s tiresome reading of your haste in shadowing so many of our players that you assert prematurely should not be on our lists. PS Gawny says Hi So glad he survived 6 years of injury and poor health to triumph into our greatest modern Captain and undoubted Greatest Ruckman of the modern era, if not ever. Rant over again but really change the record please.

To be honest they never checked in. Coach ( Nathan Burke ) alluded to chaotic pre season and numerous injuries and poor pre season fitness issues about Round 2. To add insult there has been very little windy home games for more chaotic footy and Whitten University Oval was not ready till halfway during season. There has been very little attempt at elite level recruiting to replace Toogood who masked the frailties of the Dogs forward setup for more than a couple of seasons. Maybe money is not being spent here and it is sad that ALL other teams have surpassed the Dogs when they were an original participant in developing the game like us. Maybe Debbie Lees exit has been felt more than anticipated. I would feel that Nathan Burke will not retain the Head coaching role after the last 2 horror seasons. General fitness levels also screams out poor prep as well as multiple injuries. Actually the Club needs a major review of all their AFLW program. But make it outside as they are in a time warp what’s needed I feel.

Totally agree that that was not a legitimate disposal for the first. Got to say though I thought Campbell ruck infringement free a bit soft. If there is ONE criticism of the girls matches umpiring it is the refusal of umps to pay frees ie holding the ball ( insufficient attempt to play the ball on is rife) and some girls just resort to falling on top without any method or intention to make a play. Additionally this results in far to many ball up’s and resulting congestion. Now the skills are better it’s at least a bonus that the top teams are capable of breaking free much more and are eager on looking for scoring opportunities. Higher goals scored now has been a very important consequence.

Doesn’t help in the chief promo ( which does link up with more match day info) that the venue was not posted. Especially now we are no longer certain of playing all our home games at Casey. AFL could probably add some more details to its AFLW ads in form of a few best games highlighted or the whole draw so each team gets an even spin not just the big dogs in town. But it is nice to see our TV free to air coverage which is well deserved.

I am not even sure the AFL Premiership winner received a monetary amount then. Don’t be so precious because you have made a rather outlandish statement when sponsorship was a pipe dream. I am well aware that the Dees were during their glory years ( 1954 to 1964 ) multi winners of the McClelland Trophy when Firsts Reserves and Under19’s were included. But a cash donation or prize then really?As you know we had limited chances during our 57 year hideaway only in the1987 to 1994 or in 1998 or from 2000 to 2006 if it was still held then. Your assertion has the aura of a very salty fan that is grumpily throwing a toy or two out of your cot. Just be thankful our Club is in the box seat in 2023 for this magnificent prize money and is in the hands of our top shelf AFLW women’s team who will give it an almighty shake like they did in the GF at that venue in Season7 and come up trumps again.

Why next year we have had 7 either delisted or retired this year? Are there many out of contract at the end of 2024? Any one that is on contract now that was about 55/45 on form is already “on a list” held by Poita who demands that guys are only allowed 2 years to find their feet. Such is his over zealous nature we would never had Gawny after about 2 bad knees in!! No doubt Spargo Laurie Tmac BBB Schache and Joel Smith ( of late) are in that category and Hunter and Melky are all needing best ever or very good seasons to be considered to survive to 2025.

Don’t want 2 mids. Caleb Windsor is the outside mid who runs and runs and kicks goals he is a jet IMO and just what our mids need up bolster our run and carry plus as a goal kicking on baller. Curtin if available as a versatile tall for defence and can play up forward also. Or Caddy maybe.

Well really Rev. Caulfield would be as close as you could get to being “ central” with road rail and tram, where enough land exists. Your choice FBend is let’s face it is transport and other facilities very shy. The fact is you want a MFC to substitute for the transport. This could easily be fine for Caulfield really is not necessary. Much is needed at FB other than the Port Oval which is very crowded and may not be the size of the G. Infrastructure for FB area would be needed far more as additional facilities such as admin and huge Gym area etc. You obviously have not lived in the inner SE but Caulfield is far more vibrant and and alive than Port Melbourne. If any one is going to prepare a proposal who is going to fund this? These documents don’t appear on the backs of oily rags or newspapers. You would need to consult with the Club to check so that you are not going off half cocked and wasting your time and money reFBend as a location unless you have already done some research. I feel that we are getting closer in some respects or even being more positive that some locations could be being counted out as alternatives. Bentleigh area is supposed to be one if the SE suburbs in the SE of Melb that has a degree of Dees support but would need checking. Club hopefully can fill in some gaps for those interested on some fronts.

Plays nothing like Jake M. Really couldn’t be more different. More like Laurie/Hunter perhaps with half forward/ forward pocket role preferred. Really is probably different to all our skilled smalls which will be good.

Green or Archer probably won’t feature but I agree 2 picks are far better than one.

Stiff Arm you forgot Fullarton who is 200cm tall. Surely he is a chance to add some skill in 2024 both forward of centre and in the ruck.

Read my post on this matter I feel it had nothing to do with Clarry or Joel.

On the contrary I don’t have the confidence in Duursma as he has only seemed to play ordinary at Casey in any matches when given the opportunity. Don’t think we are blinkered or in denial like yourself. All of the “ experts “ are very keen on about 7 top choices. Others such as Curtin Caddy Wilson Windsor and the full back options are my preference for 6 and 11 to add class and ability to our needs on our list. Not having seen players live except for highlights can be unfair so I am sure JT and TL will do the job for us superbly as usual. Your assessment of North keeping pick 2 and 3 being traded to us for our package is really a very crazy long shot and crucifies our chances of getting two very good players instead of only one ie your choice Duursma. Why worry about North when there is a class of seven players ( not only Duursma) at the top plus additional needy options for a draft pick for us at 11 as well. The only up trade we should consider is for us to WC for Reid as the choice IMO. Let’s not complicate it when the solution seems a simple NO to a rather wasted and restricted choice of a poll of fantasy rather than fact. Of course we all have our favourites and it is open to opinion always where draft choices are considered.

If you read it correctly I am saying Turner should be preferred unless on the odd occasion we may need a bigger body ie Tommo for any Beasts. I fully understand Disco is not as big bodied as Tommo hence the comment covering this option. Thanks any how Rob Mac.

The club gets the money and will decide how to divide it up.

It couldn’t as the women’s comp did not have all 18 teams as participants. So the Trophy was impossible. This is only the second year it was possible. Sorry your little dig at the AFL was misguided. Sure if you look hard enough and check your stats you can find another matter to embarrass City Hall!!