Kick_It_To_Pickett

So what are we getting? According to the paywalled HUN article? Any mention of that? Seems to be left out every time they discuss the trade

I do not think we were proactive enough with the list at the end of last year, and probably rightly so at the time. It all looked set. A few players in our bottom six just didn’t step up this year, and we didn’t quite have the talent below them to push us to the same level. The decision now is do we need to target players and tinker the game plan. We smashed Geelong last year and they’ve bounced back emphatically through smart list management and adjustments to the way they play. It can be a quick turnaround

Steven May cannot kick a torp to save his life.

If Yze was to leave, would Nathan Jones be a good replacement as midfield coach?

Just did the same. It will make me happy forever. We just want more of that feeling.

Just finished watching last year’s Grand Final. God it made me smile. What a superb team they are. What a win it was. The joy it brought was curtailed by the fact we couldn’t be in the stands to see it. That is why so many of us wanted to see back to back. However, winning them is bloody hard. Really hard. A lot simply has to go right. We need to be like Geelong (🤮) and look very carefully at our game plan over the off season. We will be around the mark for a while yet, but we have to address our deficiencies from 2022 to climb the mountain again. There are plenty of areas to work on. Are ball use has to be more brave. We took it through the corridor much more last year. If we are kicking to packs, we simply have to have front and centre representation. It was a really big difference this year to last. We had numbers at the contest. We need a functioning forward line. This is probably the biggest issue, but one that can be easily fixed. Brayshaw should be back on a wing. That may mean targeting another mid to replace him, or giving Dunstan a full preseason shot at making it in the Seniors. We could have easily won both finals this year, but looked tired and beaten up. As many of pointed out in hindsight, we ran our race too early. The Rd23 game against Brisbane was reminder of how good we can be. We are close, just not close enough this year. Rethink a lot, become the hunters again. Onwards and upwards. Finally, I hope Sydney [censored] it in tomorrow. Geelong are smug and think it’s in the bag. I’d love to see Scott melting down. I’m saying that, if Papley was to be KO’d before the final siren, it’d bring me much joy.

How is it undermining our position? Really interested .. he has announced he is leaving and requesting a trade to WA. How would thanking the supporters impact the trade?

I’m all honesty though, how hard would it have been to put our something on his social media simply saying “Thanks to the MFC for drafting me and giving me the opportunity to become a premiership player. I loved my time in red and blue and thanks to the fans for your support. It’s time for me to go home and be with family” - basic decency. He is dumb, no doubt about it, and has been managed poorly by his player agent.

I know he isn’t exactly Einstein, but I reckon his exit has been handled poorly, contrary to his mother’s opinion. He hasn’t explained exactly why he is leaving, no statement thanking the MFC and supporters. He can get stuffed. Dopey muppet

We need to make more than a couple changes. There are obvious gaps in our list, and if not addressed we will just be making up the numbers again. Too many players stalled in their development this year, and may have, in fact, reached their ceilings. It’s not enough to simply bring in 2-3 kids, plus Grundy. Grundy simply replaces Jackson. Yeah, we have a few to work with in the VFL, but we need to bring in 1-2 more experienced players. Look at what Geelong did! They targeted their weaknesses and get players in. We need to be active in that regard.

On Footy Classified, will be held in NSW. Lots of money been thrown at it. Aimed at families and kids, as it will take place in the school holidays. Season to start a week earlier. I don’t see the problem

Few more to come you’d think. Got a sneaky feeling Goody’s mate Melksham May get another year

Players there: May, Lever, Viney, Nibbler, Hibbo, Bowey, Jordon, Gawn, Harmes, Hunt, Ben Brown, Spargo, Sparrow, Salem, TMAC Coaches: Yze, Goody, Chocco, Richardson Past Players: Robbo, Greeny, Woey, Jake Spencer (May have been others) No culture issues. Move on

Selwood with the Jim Stynes award 🤮

Adam Tomlinson is finished Lord Nev. I don’t know what Casey games you’ve been watching, but he is very far off the pace

Had a great day at Ikon park cheering on the boys today. Sat in the pavilion amongst the MFC players and coaches. Was terrific to see so many senior boys there. Despite inclement weather, and playing an interstate team in a state based competition 🤨, there was a good turnout. JVR didn’t hit the scoreboard and it’s a terrible day for a KPF, but man can that kid hit a pack, leap, and back up at ground level. Loved what I saw in-person. Kade Chandler (Chin) was absolutely superb. I was actually surprised he didn’t win the Goss medal. Loved the goal from Taj Woewodin. Was some of the cleanest play all day. Disco Turner looks ready to play in our backline next year. There was a lot of love for Sauce Baker from the MFC boys, but I thought he continued to fail to execute with his disposal. Jimmy Munro is a complete nut! Tough as nails and is so uncompromising. I wish an AFL club would give him a shot. Melksham was very good. Glad for him to finish his career on a high. Maybe he will get a lifeline at a bottom AFL club. Thought Joel Smith was very good in defence too. Particularly in the second half.

All duck no dinner

That image of Jeremy Howe with the crowd at his back, head in hands is so satisfying

I think we can say it - Brisbane played their Grand Final last week

Kane Cornes and Rucci started the rumour. Typical South Aussie rubbish by the sounds

If you needed further evidence of what really has been going on with the kid and his family, look no further than the post his mother made on Facebook. A lot can be read into that

“The Lions called on evidence from AFL great Luke Hodge and a neurosurgeon as part of their defence of Berry.” Luke Hodge in for some impartial evidence. I mean he mounted the defence for Berry immediately in the media. What a conflict of interest. I hate Brisbane, the grubby wannabe tough guys. We need to dominate them next year. I hope the cats murder them this weekend

Where was the ‘player’s code’ when Buddy faked being hit in the back to milk a free which turned the momentum in the grand final? That guy is seriously untouchable. His antics should have drawn much more attention. Oliver is hated and admired at the same time

I guess a few posters owe @Grand New Flag an apology