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Most had us missing the finals in 2021.

I reckon we should change the name of the thread. Title suggestions "the Schache Delusion" of perhaps "the Schache myth"

MCG was rocking for those 2 finals. Great nights. Probably the best nights I've had as a Dees supporter. I made my way to Optus for the prelim. Traumatising experience but 2021 has banished those memories. Optus is now hallowed turf!

I didn’t realise Schache was such an important player for us.

reckon our goal kicking was a much bigger factor in costing us a tilt at the flag.

Windsor looked great. Getting excited.

I would prefer if trac focussed on his own game. I’m just not sure the extra responsibility of captain would suit him.

I thought it was going to be a thread about north Melbourne

If aint broken don't fix it. Both outstanding leaders and ambassadors for the club.

Ravens [censored] the bed big time.

I like watching Thursday night footy on the TV. Don't like attending though. gotta work the following morning.

I’d rather see the back of pep guardiola.

Good work WCW Do you know why there was no traditional family day this year? It was a great event last year i thought. I would definitely have brought the kids along this year again.

We need a specialist crystal ball gazer to offer their skills to the football department when negotiating contracts. Make sure we offer just the right length of contract to every player. A real bonus would be if they could foresee when injuries are going to happen. We took a risk with BB. HIs knees were a potential issue, but he cost us little trade wise and was a big part of delivering a flag. I'll take that. His contract was worth it imv. Would prefer if his knees were in better shape but life isn't perfect unfortunately. To those whining [censored], would we have won a flag without him? If we had insisted on a 3-year contract and he went elsewhere, would you have been happy with that? Yes, footy is a business. We took a calculated business risk and guess what we have a flag.

Ravens 7-12. reckon their D will make more stops than the chiefs. But Mahomes is a genius, so you never know. Niners 1-6. It'll be close but 49ers to just get over the line.

JVR, Petty and Fritsch will have to bear the goal scoring load this year. Any contribution we get from BB this year will be a bonus. Whatever's happens, we'll always have 2021. BB was fantastic in the finals series.

Great reports. Thanks all. By the sounds of it we’re certs for the flag this year.

One thing we know about the lions, they won’t die wondering. It’ll be aggressive play calling all the way. I expect it’ll either be close and a tight win for either or a blowout win for the 49ers. its Jackson v Mahomes in Baltimore. As good as Jackson has been If it comes down to a back and forth between those 2 I back mahomes. going to be 2 great games. Looking forward to them.

Bills miss the FG and the chiefs win it. Mahomes is an unbelievable player. I won't be surprised if he rolls the ravens next week.

This is another bills chiefs classic. great game.

This game is nicely poised. Going to be a great second half.

Mayfield has surprised me today. Another great drive when it was badly needed.

The Lions are rolling now. Looking like winners

Superb Bucs drive to tie things up just before halftime. Game on.