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Well why use that reason to negate the other poster’s opinion. In fact Goody is alleged to have deliberately not used Schache in the Semi because he was outvoted by the other MC members in naming him as Sub. . Not great work by our Coach and Footy Department together.

Is that why The AFL have to pour millions into the GC/GWS coffers? Crowds do matter when you talking about 10,000 each week at home and away venues involving these 2 Clubs. Their bottom lines would be reasonable and AFL not have to prop them up after a decade.

Seriously that was a giant error and we will never know the result. I am surprised you are defending Goody when clearly one of the biggest errors in his coaching in the Fibsls was made in not using Schache from halfway into the third quarter. It’s like playing Green or Marsh and not bowling them.

Salem has trained well enough and while I like Disco in you can’t deny Tommo hasn’t been one of our top 5/10 trainers. Reckon both them in 23 and Salo as well with Woe and Chandler out of 23. They don’t deserve not to play but it’s very competitive. Really Sparrow has had a poor but managed pre season and he won’t be left out as a mid vs other half forwards. We are in a transitional phase and our youth is getting ready for the big stage along with our recruits. Hard work by all. Clarry and Petty to add the class at later dates.

14 out of 18/19 games is a Bazball winning total. We got out of jail in Fourth Test and cheated another Lords result 2 series in row. I was at both.

The 2023 figures are helpful. What they tell us is that Maxie only had a so so year in 2023. He was not in the top 5 of most of the figures. He didn’t make the AA team and it caused some dysfunction with Brodie playing at the same time. In 2024 he is set up with backing from JVR Schache and Fullarton when he is fit. Oh and any other trainee ruck that surprises in form.

Yes 2019 draft were but Bowser debut was Round 20 vs GC and played the last 7 games inc. 3 Finals in 2021 in that magical run we will never forget.

That’s why he stood out in the film highlights weeks in advance as to his style of game and our needs. Our Guru JT didn’t muck around with Curtin ( who I still would have loved) but Caleb (The Duke) Windsor looks just fine from the recent reports. So pleased with the overall reports from yesterday by all the track representatives on his form. He is coming along fine. Which wing Warne Stand or MCC Members ? And Lingers he will make a comeback to his best. He is too good and proud not to.

And his goals his hand passes his kicks his shepherds his captaincy his care for the Club and all players Dont think we’ll miss his 5 hit outs!!!!

That may only be 2025 actually I apologise.

He is contracted till end of 2026 I believe. Would be Adelaide/ Petty all over again so I think we will look at JVR late in the year and extend again hopefully if all going well.

That’s why I am considering staying at the Airport as after game the light rail will go the other way.

Via SCG not DCH sorry.

Yes it goes from Circular Quay to Mascot Airport via DCH.

Yes certainly over 40 in 2024 Jez. I stopped short of nominating who will be the best in my post as I really don’t know. Both have a very high ceiling on their ability and if both can solve their dodgy goal kicking 125/150 seems a realistic total between them with perhaps 100 plus in 2024.

If you didn’t see the talent of JUH when he kicked 5 match winners against us at Marvel in 2022 then you are not a good judge of footballers. Not yet 22 he had 70 plus shots at goal in 2024 (35.35) and is a very hard match up due to his pace and skill at ground level. Then he takes flight and is a very good grab with an X factor marking ability. Another 2 pre seasons and his size will have him totally ready for AFL stardom and supremacy in 2026. Just the same as JVR would have only really impressed about half a dozen opponents teams this last season having some quieter days as well.

Sorry Stinga totally confused list with JJ and Grundy still listed but Harmes not and Hibbard retired but listed still. To be frank all we are focused on are the 44 that have received jumper no’s for 2024. Of course we wish some old favourites well at their new clubs and hope Hibbo enjoys his new club at the lower level.

The us vs them ( every one else) suits every now and again. Creates an edge on occasions. Think you are overreacting a little about us being a whipping boy but again can play a role in the trenches. I think we should be as aggressive as we believe we need to be and be active in our actions and not be scaredy cats at all. Get on the front foot I say.

There is no indication that only Petty is competitive. You say about if both getting up and running and no indication who is. Suggest you re read your post. You may be clear but no one else is. You are wrong in any case as JVR for his youth and skill competes as hard as any player in the team in marking duels and in the throw ins in the ruck. Only part of your post I agree with is about Schache who needs to raise his standards. Thank you greatly though for your training reports for us out of the state. We are very lucky you keep us up to date prior to the real games.

Who is the ONE competitive forward because if it’s JVR then you are labelling Petty uncompetitive. And if it’s Petty then JVR is in your opinion not competitive. Very harsh judgement in fact incorrect based on the situation as of now. We also have Fritta who is competitive and I believe McAdam will be a boost to our goal kicking, and give Kossie more support to grow his game. Others who are IMO set for a better season are Trac as well as ANB Spargo Chandler. Rotation of these riches should address some problems and add extra dimensions to enable goals a strength rather than a weakness or hindrance.

Right now both Lingers and Lachie have the wing positions but it is their’s to lose in my opinion. So how can they lose it. Naturally by injury and therefore unavailability, as well as underwhelming form especially in the match sim or community series match/es, and on the training track over the pre season period. If the latter occurs who are the genuine replacements the MC have at their disposal. At least half a dozen IMO. They are: Brayshaw, Howes, Billings, Bowey, Salem, Windsor are the top candidates. All depends upon the half back positions plus half forwards and the possibility of youth forcing their hand by Windsor grabbing the opportunity on the next month with some real stirring wingers club style footy that fits our team play in 2024. Any one of those six could well find themselves moved there anyway if they are in the 23 on Mar7. Looks as though Lachie is chasing time so I would like either Howes or Windsor for Club development excitement, Angus for absolute dependability, Bowey and Billings for new style winger and Salo because he would tear the small SCG wings with a 2021 GF Masterclass that only he could do. Who do you want to join the Wingers Club or have we got an existing member ready and waiting?

Thanks for the show of faith of one of our true champions. I understand that leadership is not always a champions highest asset but you would be hard pressed to say Trac doesn’t lead by example. I get that you are worried that Trac might worry too much about leadership and it could potentially affect his game to the detriment of team. There is always a chance of that happening but I don’t think it would ruin his game to that extent at this stage of his career. We won’t know this season but there are four other leaders as part of the leadership group who I am sure Trac is one of those but they don’t get named generally but are used when necessary by the Capt and His Vice.

Sorry thought you were giving Tommy Mac’s figures. However Trac wS very inaccurate last season his worst accuracy I suspect. I am tipping a much better set shot season in 2024 and he might even break the 40 goal barrier especially if he can play up forward more often.

Plenty of cricketers would take Strauss’s CV any day. Especially team success as well.

Presumably Kent those firgures you are quoting are Tmacs goals figures of recent years. He moved permanently forward in 2018 as far as I can remember and has had 6 years ( not eight) for about 150/160 goals 143/140 behinds He had cameos before 2018 but I am not counting them. I estimate he has played about 110/120 for those goals as he has had 3 years in 6 with more then half the games in ‘22 and ‘23 plus ‘19 with the last 6 out. His best year was 2018 with 53 goals and no fitness worries for a beat full season. To blame him for our forward woes is both unfair and incorrect as when he plays we have had good success. If Tmac had to play in lieu of either JvR or Harry P then a 40 plus goal season would be taken by most Dees fans. That’s 25 games for the season along with day JVR 35/40, Kossie 40 Fritta 50 plus Trac 30 plus McAdsm 30 and Chin or ANB or Fullarton totalling 30 plus and another 50 goals spread over mids and others we wouldn’t be worrying at all about goals, I wouldn’t think even if Petts is missing say. Any case the captaincy really is this topic although I agree that our forward line is our biggest worry but I think our mix is potentially a good one this season So Maxy and JV remain but I would prefer thst 4 more leaders be named officially to support our two good ones.