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Back down to earth with a bang. We had more than enough opportunities to win. Inaccuracy did for us. It happens. Bitterly disappointing to cough it up like that but we just have to regroup and go again. We weren’t outclassed or outfought and I wouldn’t be too worried about facing the doggies again. Paxman outstanding as per usual. No lack of effort but not much inspiration from anyone else around her other than perhaps Shelley Scott. Cunningham worries me. She’s just not a reliable kick. Delivery was poor but our forwards were so static. There was no separation at all. And no crumbing other than Scott’s goal. We now know the importance of Hore to this team. Defensively it was panic stations every time the ball went in there. Goldrick will be welcomed back with open arms next week. Next week against the Pies is now a critical game. Lose and we're back in the pack with very little margin for error left.

It's not. Whenever a politician describes something as gold standard you should be worried.

Valid points LH. The mysteriousness of the draw and Covid uncertainly could all work against us yet. The conference system was a joke last year and Carlton fluked their way to the final. It won't happen again this year because they are very average imv. Prespakis and Harris is all they've got. They made Richmond look decent yesterday! I wouldn’t discount the travel factor though. We were very sluggish out of the gate v gold coast and tired badly in the last quarter. A better team would have run over the top of us. Granted we travelled up and back same day which other teams probably won't do. Anyways I have to get myself organised and head to Footscray. Go Dees!

Form lines still hard to read but I’m glad North have dropped the 2 games. They’re still a danger team and may well take points from the other contenders. It is an 8-pointer today. A 2 game advantage is big in a 9-game home and away season even this early. One advantage we have as well is we’re the only Victorian team to have played an inter-state game thus far. 1 less trip for us could be a factor later on as teams tire through the season.

North were terrible. Flat as a tack. No goals for the game! The pies have 4 wins on the board but hard to get a read of their form. I reckon we have their measure. We won’t give their defence such any easy ride like the Roos did this evening.

@old dee @WERRIDEE If they're good enough, they're old enough.

concussion protocols. she copped a head knock late in the game against north so has to sit out this game.

State premiers are enjoying the increased profile and power Covid has afforded them. Border closures are a winner politically and perhaps Gutwein thinks demanding respect and assurances from the AFL will be a vote getter as well. Sticking it to the arrogant mainlanders and all that. Plus the whole arrangement was a means to an end for the Tasmanians and if that end isn’t forthcoming then why continue with the arrangement? There’s no love for North or the Hawks (pay no heed to what Jeff says) down there either so he won’t get much flack for ending the deal. I reckon he’ll follow through because I don’t think he has a lot to lose. If Gil calls his bluff he gets no team, under the status quo he gets no team. But play hardball and the AFL might just give the assurance and agree to the timeline for a tassy team.

I hope you're right but the state premiers might have other ideas 58. McGowan and Anastasia in particular love to close their borders.

Brown Knee, Hore ACL and Weid hip are unconnected injuries. This is the first soft tissue injury we’ve had for a while now (that I can recall) which suggests training methods, approach, load etc. are on point. If a pattern of soft tissue injuries emerges that’s when you need to worry. Burgess is the best in the business. He’ll manage injuries properly and have this team cherry ripe for Round 1.

It’s a busy job keeping your team updated Werridee. Hopefully no more injuries! Pickett won’t be ready for Round 1 either I fear. He’ll have missed 5-6 weeks (possibly longer) which is a big chunk to catch-up on. Vandenberg to take his place in the 22 with ANB or possibly Harmes to take the HF spot.

Give it chance and see how it goes. By the law of averages one of these rule changes will eventually have a positive impact and it may well be this one. Just instruct the umps to show some leniency while players adjust so as not to turn any game into a farce. As ever, well coached teams will adjust better than poorly coached teams. Hoping Yze can demonstrate his strategic acumen in this area.

I agree its unlikely anything will be announced at this AGM. I don’t think the government are giving the money just to help out a silver tail club OD. They want to pump money into construction and infrastructure and this is a good way to do it. However, government imperatives can change on a whim. If we don’t get this project off the ground soon we could miss out. The board will be held accountable for lack of headway on the home base if there’s no progress in the next 12 months. My impressions of Bartlett are positive in the main. He stays out of the limelight, as presidents should. When he did speak this year it was to give the footy dept a spray after the Port capitulation. I think his tone was on the money. Most Dees fans agreed 100% with his sentiments. He has stuck his head out regarding having definitive plans for the home base in the near future. If he tries to row back and make excuses should progress not be made this year that’s when I’ll withdraw support.

I have Kayo. Delighted with it. Good selection, repeats, fast forward through ads. Can’t believe I used to pay $60 a month (I think it was) for a Foxtel sub

Yep. Definitely right up there. Iirc Pederson played a big role in that win as well.

All valid points Deevotee Ultimately our success as a club depends upon the footy dept sorting the team out and delivering consistently in finals. Success on the field drives memberships and attracts sponsors. Without sustained on-field success we are never too far from financial difficulties. It’s a fair point regarding burning through the cash from the Leighoak sale. The continued lack of progress on the home base front is what this board will ultimately be judged on. As I said previously, time is running out for them. The next AGM will be interesting if he board don’t have concrete plans in place to start building the base.

i think you responded to the wrong post 58

Finals aside the Jack Watts Queens birthday game is a big highlight. In terms of turning a corner (it seemed at the time) the Gold Coast game Round 1 2015 was a real lift. We beat up a fancied Suns team and played some really good footy. And I remember we scored our first coast to coast in I don’t know how long. I was in disbelief when Dom Tyson slotted it. The first really enjoyable Saturday afternoon I had spent at the G in ages.

Have you tried ringing the club recently '58? Perhaps an email to Richo or Pert might work but if the executives of the club need to be asked to do basic things like advise of training times it makes you wonder how they're going running the rest of the business! It doesn't instill confidence.

Sorry to hear you wasted your morning. I know we're living in the time of Covid and our expectations have to be tempered but surely the club can advise of training times. Its not too much to ask

Cripps and Oliver comparable AA selection wise but as i said Cripps has taken a lot of punishment over his career. I wouldn;t be surprised if he's bandaged up like a war casuality at pre season Carlton training. Trac hands down over Walsh (but Walsh is young so may improve). Viney/Brayshaw over Williams for mine.

Nah. Cripps is very good but battered and beaten-up, Walsh's disposal is very suspect and Williams barely played midfield. Clarry, Trac and Viney have their measure i reckon.

Gawn contract talks have begun. No talks yet with Oliver. Name checked Carlton (no other) as a potential suitor. No mention of Petracca's contract. "Melbourne has kicked off contract discussions with free agent Max Gawn but is yet to make any progress on a bumper deal for star midfielder Clayton Oliver. For the sake of everyone at Melbourne, including coach Simon Goodwin, a quick start to the year will smooth tensions and ensure the job of locking away stars like Oliver is much easier. Clubs like Carlton still have significant salary cap space and the desire to bring in strong midfielders in the mould of Zach Merrett or Oliver to help Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh."

Welcome Deevotee and excellent first post The Bentleigh valuation should have been performed by a qualified valuer who also must be independent of the board i.e can’t be one of the board’s mates. EY as auditor would have to satisfy themselves on this point. I think the financial investment has been converted to cash to cover costs and repay some debt. If you look at the cash flow statement it gives a sense of how monies have been applied during the year. I’d be interested to know what the leading financial indicators are looking like such as: · 2021 membership retention rates · Sponsors locked in · Cash-burn which wasn’t too bad to end of October but I note significant job-keeper receipts of $3.4m during the last FY. That tap will soon be turned off leaving a big hole to fill. I don’t want to end up in a situation where we have to tap the AFL for funds. Most importantly for me I want to know where we are at with the home base project. Getting agreement from all stakeholder for an MGC precinct site (Goosh’s I reckon) will be difficult. Bartlett and the board have hitched their wagon to the MGC site and if there isn’t movement soon then questions need to asked. The state government are throwing money around like confetti at the moment and here we are still looking for a site. No confirmed sod turning plans in the next 6-12 months and Bartlett and his board will be in trouble. Having said all that I’m not too concerned about the stage managed election process. It happens all the time. My view is it’s best to let this board finish what they started however time is running out. And as for Peter my advice is if at first you don’t succeed try again. Put together a ticket, start getting his message out there and be ready for another tilt next year.

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