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Thats because he really has no genuine case to ask for a clearance with the reasons so far. Yes not everything was smooth medically but the initial diagnosis couldn’t be obtained on field or even in the change rooms. He should have in hindsight not gone back on but he was part of the Fagan that did want to try to return. Perhaps not enough patient/ doctor communication assistance artist stage hampered things. From there it was downhill as the Club and players MAY have not kept communication channels open enough. Alternatively I have no doubt it was an extremely challenging for his family also and very draining on all concerned. Trac’s health is still not returned so he can only do basic tasks towards a restart to health and training. Nothing to say of the mental side of this still ever present. It is really too early for decisions/reactions IMO and the elephant in the room is Trac is clearly prioritising his off field practises in his “big Club” talk. Very disappointing. After a decade of great times and super development for both him and our Club. Hopefully there is enough time for a breath overwork and a middle ground can please everyone. Also that his health is still the main priority. Get Well Trac. And all the best. Bonkers you have made some very salient observations and are crucial with my points also.

What a hotchpotch of amazing events you have cobbled together accusing the Club of not having multiple PlanB’s for all these instances. Yes Brody wasn’t our finest selection, but your replacement answer for Angus is breathtaking. Angus had not had a concussion since 2017 when he was crudely and once in a life time happening cruelly perpetrated by a thug. Sorry we don’t have Bont or Cripps running around at Casey waiting for the same time injury or fitness halts both our champs. Riv has proved a good substitute andbperhsps Kossie could be given more time on the ball. Our senior Coaches are selected before the Casey job and that mix is normal for an AFL club. You are completely misguided about Perty and Kate. Both jobs are vastly different and. CRO is the most vital administrator of all. The president to my knowledge is an honourable position and not paid. Trac has already indicated that Simon is not an issue and your 6 yo comment about changing Clubs if we lose Trac is a kindergarten or primary school approach, Grow up and support the Club after 5/6 years of success.

Gets the ball and disposes generally neatly. Yes a fighter and gains meterage. It’s a YES from me. .

Unfortunately there won’t be any fans watching if we play the same bland defensive and slow game plan. 8 goals doesn’t win any ( many) games of footy in 2025. We need a positive leader and offensive attitude to attract fans who will get excited by the date and speed of our footy. If we don’t change Coaches and attitudes the Clib will go backwards.

They might be finding it worse at WC or North or Tigers.!!!

About as poor form as your reason for not attending the Pies game last Friday night. Blaming Nibbler for putting his family ahead of his career is wrong also. Then for you to conjure up it as a reason for you to not go is even worse. Pathetic in fact. 10 years of loyal service a premiership hero not sure we need fans with this memory or sort of appreciation.

No the worst mistake was not using Schacky from about 5 mins. Before 3/4 time instead of Tmac. The use of the Sub rule even in the GF in 2021 was sad ( like Heppell’s goodbyes at Marvel) and Simon has not improved in 3 years further. In fact it needs a Royal Commission!!!

Are you serious. Players don’t determine trades as the Club has a short list for its trade and draft selections at each seasons end. Leaving it up to leaving players who couldn’t care who is traded in would be a disaster. Please don’t entertain any thoughts of joining our footy dept any time soon or in fact NEVER.

Here here KDF.

You are making a comparison with a pert developed AFL player of ONE season. Caddy is physically more ready but still needs another pre season and will reap the rewards in 2025 and onwards. Despite his Junior record Jeffo is at least another season needing physical growth and probably a great start in the VFL next season. He may come back ready for AFL but his pre season is crucial and his different style of play he will be known for. He has come ahead this season more than most anticipated and could still be cherry ripe for a debut in early 2025 depending upon our forward setup and his performances in practice and pre season games. He has got a forwards skill in him and like Fritta feel he will at some stage make his mark in the AFL. Hopefully 2025 may be the year.

It’s nearly 12 mths from Angus drama and other events have not been all of our making, However both our onfield and off field standards have suffered setbacks thst have together put us on the defensive as a Club and we will need ACC very good off and pre season to regain our standards and improve our football back to 2021 levels. The Club will have to pull all in the one direction to regain this status in thr AFL. Its started well with Greg Stafford leaving to give us a chance of our forward and ruck divisions prospering with a new and dynamic approach. Much else remains that can be done for 2025 to be a return to success that we aimed for since 2021.

Agree partly Gawny ( not so great) but on the contrary Jeffo will be a very good player and Kent ( who has as much understanding of young key position players as his namesake Dean did in playing footy ) is also bereft of the draft and its player developments.

Really we had 7 bad games. Lions, Pies twice, Dogs, and Freo twice plus WCoast. Swans ok and 4 losses under a goal and 11 wins. Better Team Management you mean Coaching which should include our Forward and Mids inc. ruck plus of course our Sub ( no 23) management.

You judged my post right WCW. All losses provide info or reactions but like the Club need to be assessed and plans formed to solve problems etc. Until it’s mathematically possible I generally don’t write off season or a game during quarter as it’s always possible like Round 23 vs Cats in 2021. In for the long haul !

Ten years of everything you could ask a player to do. Alex has been a wonderful Clubman even above his playing role which has shown genuine improvement virtually every year. And it is after ten years. A wonderful contribution all ways round. Alex and his family deserve our best wishes at the same time negotiate strongly to replace him.

The fact remains is that all that was offered was far too soon for Gus. Perhaps it should have concluded at the time with the. Moment let us know if you are ready or change your mind. No hurry or pressure. And that’s not bring critical to any one as we all know and handle grief completely differently. That’s why an open answer covered all bases. Be interesting to see if Gus accepts the AFL invite to the motorcade of retirees at the Finals?

Different sort of player actually. More complete and no doubt an upgrade on Lachie and Jack

Many layers not players sorry

Who will we get as a replacement? Think through the many players in this move. Jack has already indicated NO according to advice. Anymmore suspicions? Maybe that the sun will come up tomorrow morning?

Yes CF never let a good story etc. What about his injuries his fitness his season prep etc. All major reasons why Clarry is not at his top but you never mentioned ONE. Shame on you. Consistent with some of your posts which are generally unbalanced and quite hurtful on occasions.

Sue you might never make a change if you always wanted someone better. You have to take a chance in selection and can’t make changes in life. Where there is will or a way. Kynan needs games give him a chance. Good for experience or get Jeffo in and make a positional change or two.

With fans thinking like that is it any wonder they drop off. By 10,000 plus once we lose badly. I was at that game and really we ran out of puff after 3/4 time plus it was revealed Maxy played under duress, Spargo was never fit and Billing’s got no kicks as the Sub. If you rationalise that form and Sydney’s following wins in a row then it was not such a bad performance. Thstswhy I would never give up for the 4,or 8 as a result like that. Teams lose and reasons can explain that in more depth thought and a lot more faith for your team.

“The no one better “ argument never stands up as long as you have a player available. Again very iffy saying just for his health IMO.

Good points which clarify why Club not there. On that point should not be an issue for anyone. thanks Ollie. PS. I have been OS in USA/Canada and not completely over all the very recent Trac stuff due to time/limits of info I have looked up on phone on trip.

I disagreed with your baking of Clarry for being unprofessional about his fitness this year. That was clear and obvious. I outlined how his efforts IMO do not represent him in that light. Thsts the issue. But let’s hope it is all for the better of Clarry now and for a bumper return next year when we again see him at his top winning games again for us.