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I disagree. If Laurie or his management weren’t sure of his position or were considering options, they wouldn’t have signed the new deal. They would just wait and have an easier way to leave without being in contract.

Melbourne re-signed him on a 2 year contract extension literally 4 weeks ago. They wouldn’t do that if they wanted to trade him in 4-5 months.

Swung forward in the VFL last week in the second half and provided a hard contest and kicked a really nice goal. Competitive as anything. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get a crack forward. Although I would’ve liked Fullarton to get a go. Anyway, it’s clear the chances rate Disco very highly.

Thanks mate. Hunter Casey as well?

Did Hore train with the main squad or Casey squad?

Verrall has a very bright future.

Inaccuracy hurts. Although the end we are kicking to with the breeze/swirl from the bay is a shocker.

Agree with all of this except….. small. He is far from small and my god will he crash in and use his size to his advantage. Proper power athlete. Will be a clone to Trac in body size/strength in a few years. Another gem 🕶️

Get a big cheer did he?

Yes, no suggestion at all he’s leaving. Just that that contract was signed after the premiership. So he’ll be in for a renewal soon. it has to be an open cheque book because if we don’t give him that, 17 other clubs would!

I believe it’s either out at the end of this season or next.

Unless Melbourne rule May out for 6+ weeks, playing him this week over any other poses no more risk than the next. Keeping him out of the Adelaide match then playing him against Brisbane makes absolutely 0 difference to his recovery.

Well they have their VFL squads currently so I’m sure those players would just “transfer” over. I think the AFL’s lists will stay the same size, it won’t be a fully senior listed 2’s side. It’ll just be the VFL sides ‘fill ins’ playing the seconds comp with the fringe AFL players.

VFL bye because of the VFL v SANFL game which is linked to gather round. I’m led to believe there is a VFL practice match, unsure of the opponent though. As for the VFL/reserves comp debate, I totally agree it needs to come in and believe it will sooner rather than later. Both Adelaide clubs are now pushing to leave the SANFL and either join the VFL or push the case of a reserves competition. (Which in my opinion would be the right call). The WAFL and SANFL aren’t adequate leagues any longer unfortunately. Especially when there’s already 14 teams in the VFL comp.

Dont believe it’s rushing. If he wasn’t right, he wouldn’t play. If he wants to play and the club tick the relevant boxes keeping him out won’t make a difference in my opinion. He is at no more risk playing this week than next.

Further to this, Viney will train individually later today.

No Jack Viney because of illness. Club expect him to play.

Did you see the goals?

No. Petty can go forward as May will come in and if he doesn’t Tomo can come in to let Petty forward. As for Chandler, Koltyn could replace him or Woewodin could taking Billings wing/half forward role and push Billings further into the F50.

Perfect time to rest BB sure, not for Schache though😂

Didnt fly to Adelaide with Schache, McAdam and Kolt so I wouldn’t have thought. has also been playing off half back in the 2’s so don’t really see that role being needed. koltyn would be the perfect replacement for chin in the pressure aspect.

That was my first thought until I realised Casey play Saturday so those players who didn’t play will have flown back by then to suit up against the Borough! 😂

Surely not. Tmac has been awesome down back, don’t ruin the rhythm.

Bendigo_Demon did say he was there. Page 1. seems as though it may have been lost in translation but the post says no sign of Chandler, then Schache, McAdam and Kolt here too. I interpreted it as Schache is there with McAdam and Koltyn. Can see how others interpreted as him not being there though.

Schache is in Adelaide and did fly up with Kolt as per the training gallery and posters on this thread😂