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I was just thinking this morning how fast the world has moved on from the GF and this article popped into my feed. https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/10/01/relentless-thirst-for-trade-gossip-robbed-demons-and-fans-chance-to-drink-in-legendary-gf-triumph/ Describes my thoughts exactly. Trade talk has taken over and our victory is old news already. There are so many great stories to tell (the writer is right about Ron Barassi – would love to see and hear his response to our win). I wish someone told these stories Anyways, I would have liked the focus to stay on us a while longer yet. Can’t wait to Rd1 next year to see the flag unfurled.

I agree with you on this one. The club should do as much as it can to ensure players meet the members. And especially meet the kids. They are the next generation of members so we should do everything we can to cement the bond that the GF win creates. The club have been very well run this year so I reckon the Covid restrictions have a lot to do with the lack of interaction and that can’t be helped Next time pull your boy from school if it means he gets to an open training session. One day out of school is nothing compared to the experience of meeting the players

unsurprisingly they look drained and hungover.

I agree with this. If he slides into the second round then happy days. Snap him up. But the talk is he'll go top 10-15. I think thats too rich and i wouldn't be in favor of trading back into the first round to secure him. Having said that if JT thought it was worthwhile trading into the first round then fair enough. JT is God.

If we already have the best ruck combo in the league why do we need to use our top pick on a project player? Surely we have more immediate needs.

Some here over rating Carlton’s list. Remember they can’t defend for toffee. Makes a welcome change from the “Carlton have overtaken us” posts though

No tears flowed but plenty of beer did. Took me 2 days to recover from the hangover

Our form last season was excellent. We were stitched up with the fixture playing more of the top teams than any other team while Adelaide played easy beats and racked up percentage which got them home advantage in finals We have 2 absolute champions in Daisy and Paxman. Zanker, Hanks, Bannon and McNarama will be a year older. Lauren Pearce, Goldrick and Hore are excellent players. We've added boom recruit Tayla Harris to kick the goals and Olivia Purcell, a Geelong B&F winner and high draft. We have the list to do it and will be favorites. I'm really looking forward to the AFLW season. Can;t wait for it to start

Looking forward to pumping Carlton next year Close thread

I agree with everything that has already been said but in terms of role players Nibbler for mine was most improved I was not a massive fan of Maxy as captain. Wasn't sure if he had the presence and authority but he took his leadership to another level this year. Led by example and in his own style. He was immense throughout the season

Cam Mooney was pilloried after last year saying we were ready to win the premiership. He was only out by 1 year in his prediction. Kudos to him The old hawthorn brigade of Dunstall and Dermie were the worst offenders in my opinion. They didn't try to hid their contempt for us. Ross Lyon has gone down a lot in my estimation as well as he too has an obvious gripe with us for some reason

Tough as nails, never took a backward step. Great hands. I’d love to see him retained in some capacity perhaps in a role working with / developing the Indigenous boys

Why is this news. I would have thought any team that wins the premiership will have a tight cap

With Nev and Lockhart departing we need a small defender

Glen Bartlett did plenty of good work for the club but it was time for a change. Kate has been impressive whenever I’ve heard her speak and she certainly has the CV for the job But I’m going to reserve judgment on her performance until our new home base is secured. That is ultimately why she is on the board and will ultimately be the KPI she is measured on. Now that the premiership is in the bag let’s get that home base sorted Kate. Over to you

Let's hope she never gets near a commentator microphone

does anyone really care?

Not trying to put a damper on things but there's been a lot of talk of dynasties which i think is premature and presumptuous. Not saying we can’t win more than one, far from it, but there are plenty of reasons why we might not We won’t have the same luck with injuries Other teams will be stronger. The doggies aren’t far off, Richmond have one more crack left in the tank, even GWS if they can get their players on the park will be a threat We will be the hunted next year And most importantly, will these players be prepared to put in the hard yards again of will they be satisfied with just the one pennant. Will the hunger and desire still be there when they return for preseason? There is one big motivator that can really spur this group on next year and that is winning one in front of the faithful. It’s been great for our Perth brethren, I couldn’t be happier for them, but I’ve felt a little removed, distant from this win. I would love to experience a grand final win and belt out A Grand Old Flag at the ‘G

Hunted and harried the Dogs defenders all night. Never gave them a second's peace. He didn't have much joy with ball in hand but his defensive work was A-Grade. He's going to be better than Cyril Rioli

Fitness and conditioning is such an important factor in team success. I have no doubt that the health of our list and supreme fitness levels were near the top of the list of reasons why we won the flag this year Contrast this year with the debacle that was 2019 and it’s easy to see why we shelled out top dollar to secure Burgo. He was worth every cent. I wish him the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the phenomenal job he did with us

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=908761 about half way through

Not sure whether anyone else picked up on it but Gary Lyon made a very interesting comment in response to a question from a caller this morning. Luke Jackson's parents told Gary that Luke is very happy in Melbourne and has no intention of going back to Perth. In fact his parents said they would like to move to Melbourne! If true (and I’ve no reason to think Gary would fib about something like that) I think its fantastic news. I’m so hoping his parents make the move.

What a way to bury the curse. Shock and awe is the only way to describe the most devastating burst of goals ever seen in a grand final. This team have been magnificent. So dominant through finals. Could not be more proud It’s been an unreal season. For me, the lockdowns were manageable because the team were doing so well and provided an outlet from the tedium and monotony. Not sure how I’ll go now that season 2021 is done but the replays and afterglow should get me through to the end of lockdown. Looking forward to Rd 1 2022. It’ll be some day at the G as Flag No 13 is unfurled

No idea. First i heard of it was reading through their thread

Lachie Hunter is worse. Always trying to milk free kicks