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Well said. You don’t have to be a member of the Cheer Squad to be a die hard loyal supporter, nor a prolific poster on Demonland. Go Dees

I’d like to see Oliver out in some space. Playing him on a wing gives him more space plus might take some pressure off him. In addition, in a one on one in space, even in his current form, he would win most contests, resulting in building his confidence. He could be a real weapon for us in that situation. Rivers into the guts to replace him.

Sparrow Hasn’t come on Petty Thoughts of Adelaide Chandler Love an Upgrade Salem Dynamic he’s not MFC Soul searching required

What about Viney to stand next to him all game as a defensive forward ?

We need someone to go with / run with / tag, call it what you like, Nick Daicos. Very few on the list have the defensive mindset plus the speed to do it. Judd McVee is one who can.

The DNA of today’s performance goes back pre season 2022. The elephant’s been in the room since then. This team, IMO, fell for the tap of thinking they could turn the tap on ( resulting in quick succession of goals) when whenever the felt like it. Whilst it made for spectacular viewing it had a underlining arrogance to it. Supporting that mindset was Goodwin’s and the FD’s Blind faith in the Game plan, the players abilities and the overall quality of the list. It was clear to see due to the sameness and lack of innovation, the reluctance to change during games and even in list management. Strangely, we all have something to look forward too, a line in the sand moment. That is the Players and FD response, not just for next week v Collingwood, but ever game for the rest of the season until there is no more. Lack of an appropriate response should demand very serious changes off season. On the other hand a Flag may still result. Over to you Simon Goodwin and the 23 that run out each week.

Don’t worry, some will try.

That’s the word, Arrogance. Like an Elephant the room since post 2021. One very small positive is, the ‘True Believers’ might now consider taking their One Eyed Blinker off.

Highly dubious 50 metre penalty v Rivers Umpire No 32 Jacob Mollison

Umpire No. 10 Robert O’Gorman

Jackson marks 20 metres in the clear, top of the square. ZONE Defence working well today , /s Any chance of Man on Man ?

Whilst not blaming this pathetic performance on the Umpires, aren’t people allowed to comment on poor decisions ?

Umpire No.10 Robert O’Gorman They should be named. The AFL won’t like it though.

100% Blind Faith bordering on stubborness 0% Creativity / innovation If there’s ever a time to break your stereotype, it’s right now.

Yes, perhaps that’s a by-product of valuing Effort (contested possession) over every other facet.

And those games, and no doubt some others as well, MFC have played “a Man short”.

Mate, I totally agree with you about the ultimate Match result. Fullarton wasn’t going to win the game for us. My concern is that the ‘ Non Selection’ was a sign of a deep seated attitude within the Match commitee. And whilst I’m very disappointed with the result, I’m not frustated. I’m much more concerned with the implications for the rest of the year. At the very least it shows the just how beatable we are. That said, I still think we are good enough to win the flag, but a change of attitude, both on and off the field, will be required.

Very selective of you. Did you read the rest for context ? When you do, I’ll read your counter.

It wasn’t just about tonight, this has been brewing since October 2021. To answer your question, Fullarton. But the fact we are almost bereft of talent at Casey must be an indictment on the Club as well.

No, Fullarton wasn’t going to be the difference. It goes deeper than what happened just on the field though. It so shows that the ‘Brains Trust’ are lacking creativity and innovation in Selection and are too staid in their thinking. At worst one could suspect that they will stick to their ‘favourites’ exclusively. Hardly good for the morale of some, for others, perhaps boasting their already healthy egos. Same attitude applies with the Game plan, despite somewhat of a tweak this season it has remained the same for many years. This steadfastness, IMO, bordering on ‘pigheadedness’ ,has ,again IMO, cost the Club a Premiership in 2022 or 2023, or perhaps both years. After tonight the Alarms bells are ringing loudly for 2024 as well.

The selection of Brown was ridiculous. With Van Rooyen out, they were down not only a Key Forward but also their relieve ruck. Clearly Brown was not going to fill both roles. They had the chance to try Fullarton in the role they brought him to the club for, but opted not to. Arrogant or incompetent or weak decision.

I’m confused, you say “CLEARLY can’t trust Fullarton” Based on what ? He hasn’t been given a chance yet. This was the game to try him. Instead they opted for Brown. ”IMHO” that was incompetency from the Selectors.

I’m curious, and I’m also not being facetious, do you believe that every comment which expresses the author’s opinion should be prefaced by “in my opinion” ?

6. May 5. Lever 4. Petty 3. Langdon ……. 2. Gawn 1. McDonald

Jeff Gleeson KC AFL Tribunal Chair FWIW A brief browse of the internet shows 1. Senior counsel for Racing Victoria during the Cobalt positive saga. Racing Victoria was widely criticised for it’s handling of the long running matter. 2. Independent Commissioner for the ‘Melbourne Response’. A scheme set up by the Catholic archdiocese to compensate victims of sexual abuse. The Melbourne Response was “criticised by the Royal Commission” Oh, and allegedly he is a Collingwood supporter.