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He mentions that Carlton were better off keeping him so they could negotiate later down the line for better compensation rather than letting him just go to another club who’d offer him a long term deal… but there’s so many presuppositions in that statement that don’t work. When we signed Tracc, he was arguably the best player in the comp and there was no evidence to suggest this wouldn’t continue at the time of signing. Walsh is nowhere near the best player in the comp, has had major back surgery and the 2 seasons following that surgery, has seen him have follow up injuries and be lesser of a player. Where things stand right now, what rival club would be coming to Sam Walsh saying ‘here’s an 8 year deal worth $1.2 million a year’? We also got 3 first rounders for Tracc, would a club right now give up 2 first rounders for Walsh for $1.2 million a year?Let alone in 2-3 years from now? I don’t understand how this is a win or a smart move for Carlton at all. They’re signing him on a massive contract, so if it doesn’t work out and they want to trade him, who’s going to give up high draft picks or take on the massive contract?

What a turbid comment.

Sam Walsh looked like he was going to be a superstar in his first 4 years, but end of 2023 he had discectomy surgery and seasons 24 and 25, a lot of commentators noted that he had become less impactful on games. So in saying that, taking into account his injuries, if he was a bonafide top 10 player right now, I could understand the rationale of this contract (albeit still risky), but as it stands, would anyone confidently say he’s even in the top 30? 35? 40 best players? On paper, he’s got 1 AA and 1 best and fairest (which he achieved both in 2021). $10 million over 8 years for a 25 year old that isn’t in the conversation as a top 10 player makes no sense.

I find this really surprising to be honest, besides Dusty, Toby Greene would have to be up there in this recent era as one of the most consistently damaging forward/mids. Whatever flaws he has as a player or person, he single handed wins games of footy. He’s kicked 233 goals in his last 103 games… If Kozzie can kick 2.2 goals a game for the next 103 games, I’d say he’s an A-grader, haha

A bit left field, but I’ve heard commentators say Brandon Starcevich is a genuine superstar, but because he plays a lockdown defender position he largely goes unnoticed. Essentially never gets beaten? (I don’t watch many Brissy games so I’m only going off what I’ve heard). No A+ rating possible if you’re a lockdown defender? A REALLY REALLY good lockdown defender?

Latrelle dodging and weaving through multiple players and then NOT just bombing it in, but waiting to find the right target and hitting said target, was very promising. He did it twice too.

Kane saying he feels vindicated paints it is though he was the only person in the media pointing out problems at our club and nobody believed him until now, haha. Pretty sure the vast vast majority of the football world knew there were issues at the club 18 months ago, when CP was launching hand grenades after his injury and it was headline news for like, 2 weeks. But Kane is right, I have Roffeys interview in my head being like ‘nah, this is all a media invention you guys, no issues at our club’.

Interesting decision considering the heat. Also good to know my sense of time isn’t stuffed. Was wondering why the quarters went for ages

I really enjoyed the game and look forward to see another one next year. The skills were awesome, when a player missed a target it really stood out. I wonder how much (if any) advantage it gives to the players that took part? They’ve essentially got one game under the belt already and they did it in the heat.

This is fun

I’m surprised at how physical the game is. Was expecting players to hold back

Sadly yeah, most of his disposals have been poor

Broken ribs and punctured lung?

The players look like they genuinely care which is good

95% kicking efficiency wowzers

Yeah that was real bad

New rule changes in play tonight. Will be interesting to see how it all works.

I don’t really mind what our win/loss ratio is this year to be honest. I’d rather us cop a bunch of losses if it means it’s in service of cementing the foundations of a winning game plan (and list) for future seasons. Mitchell was copping loads of criticism in his second of two years at hawthorn because they were getting belted, but he didn’t blink and he didn’t change what he was doing to try and mitigate losses. And now they’re back to being a strong team. Get another year into the kids, get a new midfield mix working together, get our forward line functioning, fix our forward connection and give Max Heath a full season. This isn’t all going to click in 1 season, let alone, 1 pre-season IMO.

I agree with this, but it strikes me that part of the reason he was shocked to be dropped was because other decision making processes throughout the years, perhaps lead him to think he wouldn’t be dropped, despite his from.

State of origin is just going to be 18 clubs stressfully watching and hoping more of their players don’t get injured 😅

Always love seeing Autechre out in the wild. Chiastic slide is one of my favourite albums.

How can I introduce myself I am collection of ceeeeeelllllllllsssss

About to log off Demonland for the summer, Ashes tomorrow, but bloody hell talk about post season whiplash! The changes during trade period and our draft selections. Feels like we’re going to be seeing a radically different team next year which is a bit exciting… Have a good summer ya’ll

People were freaking out about LSP jumping 3-4 positions so Jason Taylor picks Thomas Matthews 41 positions early the night after, haha Welcome to the Dees young fella

@Colm Back in business 😂