Leopold Bloom

So 100 years ago, the Hawks were road kill. I think they stole our thunder from the late 1960s after which they became a regular power and we were meh for so long.

We were favourites against Norf.

I’ll have a crack: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

A very tactful comment from Bucks.

Good health Dees

You can take out Johnson and Jefferson. Billings is available.

From a match report “James Jordon impressed with 26 disposals and a fourth-quarter goal playing on-ball. He could prove an important player in Sydney’s midfield mix if Gulden is forced to miss a chunk of time.”

Has there been any announcement about Shane McAdam’s status on the list?

Followed by the conversion …

Doesn’t really matter because the link is fairly tenuous and there’s no tie unless the player in question is an NGA or in the father/son category or the family comes from Samoa.

First squad members announced and Kozzy is in!

Kanga the clown at the MRC is making himself look stupid with his ill-conceived comments about dog walkers at the racecourse. The vast majority of residents want this redevelopment to happen and happen sooner rather than later.

The pair who trialled at Melbourne and some other clubs in October were Eoin McEvoy (County Derry) and Davy Colbert (County Dublin). Bith tested well at the combines and are elite Gaelic footballers while McEvoy is a top line young rugby player. Both tested well at the draft combine but as yet, have not signed on to play AFL in 2025. You are thinking of two other Irish players. Geelong signed Cillian Burke of Kerry as a Category B rookie in late October while St Kilda similarly signed young Gaelic prodigy Eamonn Armstrong from County Meath last week.

Up and about in Mansfield.

Is there no insurance cover for a situation like Brayshaw’s?