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Touch wood and I don’t really believe that Clarry has a hammy issue any more. That has not been the case since July/ August 2023. He is doing everything right so far in his desire and effort to make a success of 2024, You can see it the way he looks so determined. I wish him all the success he deserves.

Pies take a look at 2023 not 2024.

I think some will agree others won’t on your half glass empty prediction. SPort by nature is not necessarily linear and because in ‘23 we lost close Finals games does not mean the same result in 2024. In 2022 Cwood lost 2 Gindls like us by points only and look at 2024. Take a look at the 2021 last quarter and bit vs Cats courtesy 6six6 and the will to win in that game. Do you know what I don’t think it’s any more or less than our last quarter vs Pies I. The QF. We had the shots and ball in the last quarter to win but just didn’t haven’t magic finishing touch. Put 2/3 class finishing players and that result would be overturned. Players maybe like Billing’s or McAdam maybe Bowser up forward. That’s why we are in the flag race up to our bootstraps and with some dare and tweaking it’s entirely possible. Attitude and class are there but it doesn’t always surface. What I do know is if Gawn Viney Trac Clarry Maysie and Lever all stray their best they bring the others along. We have enough ability and will to be a top team and 2024 is a perfect opportunity to show it.

Just having watched the last quarter and bit ( from 44 pts down ) and gaining our Minor Premiership in 2021 I could just see the Duke running on all pistons and being involved in a comeback like that, He has the skill momentum and attitude to be a major player in his career. His bold football and possessions will be impactful. Whether we see a lot of it in 2024 I don’t know but I look forward to hostile in our next few years on the wing, And his partner in crime Kolt will be a 15 possession game changer who will do in do the tough acts and play keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Again every touch worth its weight in gold. Again how much this season don’t know but looking forward to whatever he does as it will be vital and impactful. And I know it’s even a longer straw but I very much have the feeling that Kynan Brown will also be a major player in our future. Why? Because the kid bleeds footy and the red and blue and he’s already exceeding our expectations. His will is like Clarry’s indomitable and you need players like this in a champion team. Dont underestimate what these 3 draftees will bring whether in ‘24 but if not ‘25 and after. We need a lift from some newbies and others are also in with that opportunity to put the dare back in our play like in 2021. Do that and the will like vs Cats in 2021 and again vs Lions in 23 can make us great again when th going gets tough.

Forgot Kynan Brown.

Surely it’s MJ’s marking and kicking skills that set him apart. Possibly leading a big asset also.

You know what JVR is thinking Cycl really or you presume by looking at him?

Not on his training today WDee.

Thanks all 16 of you who agree about the FD decision and I say Coaches also. I know you have agreed as you thought perhaps Brody should have played but the whole decision on selection etc and who players an d who didn’t or was allowed or not on the ground has been my point all along. Some terrible team and coach selections and decisions which ever way you look at it. And please Macca don’t come up with reasons that’s and so couldn’t go off or come on because …. Match day rules are meant to be flexible or workable and are what you make of them. It was ours to do something with and we didn’t just sat on the pine or in the box and let Rome burn while Nero fiddled.

Sorry WSW mentioned all availables and listed injiries but not McAdam.

We were only pts off last year add those 3 who will only play if fully fit and in form What a difference to our attack? And don’t you think any of our recruits or draftees or our young players will improve us? You are a half glass empty fan Rooster. Had our bad luck last year

Mono what are you saying clean slate? We have multiple injuries but no one ready to come back in probably. Kossie is right for Round 1.

Kent Thsts a crazy comment, Trac had 29.34 last year with say 7 OOB. Sharpen up and say 40.30. It’s still a lot to ask unles he spends time up forward as a forward. But he is a likely goal kicker at any time.

McAdam not mentioned.

Yes I would give Clarry a go up forward so he doesn’t have to run all day and of course Trac as well if needed. He finds goals when forward of the centre like kids find Easter eggs on a hunt. I hope McAdam can get into the team with his fitness. Billing’s prob a sure cert now In final 23.

Yes it’s Schache time. JVR and he might just click!

Finally over his injuries etc.

At last some sense SWYL . Where are all the vultures criticising me now. All I wanted is a move during the game to help us. ie Tmac off in 3rd quarter and Schache on. This is a variation of starting with Josh instead and the whole Gawn issue ( non issue IMO) has just been ignored now. And to think we had closed this book about 2 days ago. The Grundy issue was unfortunately a fail and there were no winners in 2023 but now in 2024 let’s see how things play out. Also to worry about Dermott Brereton tips of Pies and GWS in top 4 he has always favoured GWS as was an Assistant Coach there for 3/4 years in earlier days and also played a cameo year or two at Pies. He had never liked us sat all. We simply have to stand up and again start with injuries up forward incredibly so P- Man who would have you got on the off season other than Fullarton to bolster our attack and ruck to also help Gawny. Like you P-Man I will be there in Sydney on Zero Round still believing that Billingsand McAdams will help and JVR and Fritta who is flying can get us over the line. I think our system will be better this year also. Let’s hope Petts BBB and Tmac and Fullarton can all get back and give us some depth for our attack in 2024. We deserve some luck after last years Finals but it’s up to us to rectify. Go Dees

And you don’t win them by not being brave and making moves.

Too many what if’s Macca thinking if the worst, courage and free thinking are needed to win. What ifs and afraid of losing are symptomatic with lack of success. We have a choice and give me the first any day of the week.

Gawn coming off would be for a rest ( or he would have had to stay out there at FF. If not very fit) If he has had this broken toe for a month or similar this Was the first time any Sub cover was provided!! But to not use our 23 players IMO was much more positive than being caught with only 22 or 21 eligible players for a quarter or less say. Goody himself at the forum for supporters said all we needed is another goal in many games. Well Goody you had a chance to try and manufacture one but didn’t have the bravado to try by using your sub. So Macca you won’t convince me any way about this.And I have the result to back it up. You only have Negative and complicated suggestions of not trying to win with no action attempted to make a change because you are afraid of losing. We always had 23 players and never had any less than 21 for any of the last 40 mins of the game if a risk was made which could have been a game changer.

Gee Macca you have just about shot yourself in the foot now. Tmac I have never suggested at half time but in the third quarter say 15 mins in. Whatever happens from then is the unknown but a positive move to get some forward scores and give Gawny a rest is made. Or Max rests in the Forward pocket and Schache rucksxand changes forward also. Remember Ted Hopkins bit different but Barass never would die wondering. That’s my point no bravado Goody seems to afraid of losing and the team can play like that often. Macca you want or like something real well I’ve offered my real solution, better the non solution offered by our Match Cttee and Coach. Let’s please leave it there and move on to now. We might have the same situation in a months time if we keep getting injuries.

Absolute rubbish Jack.

We use Schache. That’s what he was lined up to do. Ruck and forward.