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First task for clarko is to get JHF back on board. North have treated the kid shabbily. He's a gun Then get a proper recruitment team together

Maxy gets belted from pillar to post every game. I don't how he doesn't lose his temper. Serious self control

Feels like we've been playing finals since the Dogs game at Marvel

Essendon. Lol They've totally undermined their current coach. Is it possibly a case of constructive dismissal if Rutten wants to leave given his treatment without him taking a financial hit? 6,557 days and counting

Right choice for him. He'll have full control at North

Feeling very confident about this game Our away record is exemplary, the manner of the Carlton win will give the boys real belief and we have champions players who will rise to the occasion Snuff out the threat from Neale and Cameron and we're half way there I reckon Kossie will light up the Gabba tonight Dees by 25 points

Tough on JJ but has been obviously hampered by his knee recently. Hopefully can recover full fitness for finals. Sparrow's spot is vulnerable so every chance he can get back into the side

would be nice to hit some leading targets every now and then

Oldest football club in the world. The original and best

Eddie is a relic. In the same category as Sammy Newman. Time to retire to the golf course

Swans have been beaten twice this year at Marvel against the Dogs and bombers (both poor performances). Weren't very convincing in their one win which was against North. Not a happy hunting ground for them. If Max King can find his shooting boots the Saints are a good chance

It's been big games one after the other and more to come I'm very bullish about this one The manner of the Carlton win will energise us and the Lions just can't get it done when the chips are done. We'll finish 3rd and head to Sydney for the QF. And I'll be confident about that game as well These are great times to be a Dees supporter

6,555 The number of days since Essendon last won a final

I agree

People have strong views on this topic which I understand. Fair enough. But I don’t believe players should be suspended for not completing a test in time or sending in yesterdays rats in error. We’ve all had to endure restrictions of different kinds. I think we’ve had our fill of covid so lets not continue hammering people, suspending and inflicting more sanctions just because we were inconvenienced in the past. When does this end?

So it was meant to be a wobbly kick that got a lucky bounce? And even if it is a set play. so what Great player Rick. I'm delighted he plays with us but come on. He pointed in one direction and kicked it in a different direction. I'm all for doling out the praise when warranted but I think we've gone over the top here And anyways, the reason we won that game is Jake Melksham. If anyone deserves his own thread its him.

Do you want players suspended for not doing the test in time or sending in yesterday's rat test?

The club didn't show too much appreciation when they bundled him out the door. Loyalty cuts both ways

No where near! staying in doors for a week if you test positive is hardly nowhere near. If you've covid you're probably sick and most likely not heading out anyways We have vaccines, no more lock downs, we're free to move around, go to games, travel internationally etc. etc. We've come along way from where we were

can't be sure of anything. If a club decides to cover something up then requires a lot of digging to uncover - see Essendon drugs scandal however they take the covid tests every day. not difficult to send in the previous days in error. Plus covid shows up on rats tests for a number of days so would require a major cover-up as i've said. And needlessly exposes the rest of the list to covid. btw the accuracy of rats tests is pretty sketchy. I've heard of plenty of people you passed the rats but failed the PCR. but thats another story

"The AFL says penalties were given for breaches including not undertaking a rapid antigen test (RAT) within specified time periods, and uploading an image taken of a previous RAT undertaken by that person or someone else" no suggestion that failed tests were covered up, quarantine rules breaches or anything that results in players playing that should not have played. Why would anyone be suggesting suspensions in these circumstances? The world is now living with Covid. Let's just move on shall we.

Rick is a great player and leader. Injury has hampered him this year but no question he is a potential future captain But I'm sorry. Showering him with praise because he executed a wobbly kick into the corridor when we need to score with seconds remaining is hardly next level out of the box thinking. It was exactly what he should have done. The only reason we are commenting on it is because we are usually so predictable this simple play seems so extraordinary. I don't think it was that special at all.

Not sure how amical the parting was with the Dees but Lynden Dunn is a good sort. I'm sure he barracks for the Dees

I believe it was Reece Bobby, Ricky's dad, that said this first

he got them into the 8 last year, a definite set back this year but he may still be the right coach. After 2 years i think they are better off putting better assistant coaches around him to see how he goes. otherwise you might be throwing away 2 years of investment.