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Does anyone know where in Vic?

even if the Tribunal finds he was contesting the ball “it was not reasonable to elect to bump at any stage”. This doesn't make sence. You can't ever elect to protect your space under any circumstances, while contesting the ball? Rubbish.

He certainly looks to be a tallent. I'm fascinated to see who we take. We already have a pretty healthy list. It's also great to be able to have confidence in out draft and development departments. They've done a steller job the last few years.

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I agree with most of the positive comments but the forward line dynamic is still completely off imo. There is no leading forward coming out from the square on any occasion. Waiting in the pockets or coming up the ground and then the ball is either kicked over there heads as they are all running back or the kicker waits Untill they are all back and bombs it. The exception was a nice tmac lead out in the first qtr. I just don't get it. We've got multiple forwards that can lead and mark but are clearly being instructed not to do it.

Dominating play but hitting up leading forwards is still very poor.

Brutal day for a praccy. 33 degrees for your first hit out of the year. Who's our drinks sponsor? Will get their worth today.

It's worth considering. Teams that time their run just right to peak at finals, win finals. Is our training intensity now, or 'going too hard early' going to show at the back end of the season? Or is our intensity more of a mental hunger rather than physical?

A very welcome observation. We play best when we do this.

Didn't selwood start on the bench for most of the season? I'm not certain but had a vague idea he did.

That's very interesting. A connection like that can be the difference.

Are they mates? Does anyone have any observations of these guys in action? Or if Burgoyne is over his injury run?

FORMER Port Adelaide father-son recruit Trent Burgoyne has been invited to trial for a spot on Melbourne's rookie list via the pre-season supplemental selection period. Son of Power great, VAFA star in bid to earn Dees spot

It seems like we've had good success with players that are nearly ready to go recently. I'm thinking Jackson, kozie, bowey, rivers. I'm pretty sure all played first or early second year and had an immediate impact. It may just be my perception, but players that take several years to develope seem to have a much lower rate of making our senior list. I'm talking the last few years only. I guess that's why I was hoping we traded up and snagged someone that would play senior footy in the next two seasons. I see Jefferson as a long term project which leaves me wondering. Not sure if that's a fair assessment or not. Thoughts? 🤔

Dang.