Clintosaurus

He has always hated us, but kissed our [censored] last year. Back to hating us again. He is a Norf supporter which says a lot.

Or this one: https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-whispers-2019-essendon-keen-on-jack-martin-again-ed-langdon-to-join-melbourne/news-story/a6aad64e2c67706e6aea1317ded75575

The salary cap floor does not help - having to spend 95% or more, and last year would have meant a number of out of contract players got PAID based on a very good season.

EAD Hawthorn - the salt coming from their supporters could flavour hot chips for the next 5 years. Fair bit from Carlton fans too.

It all comes down to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ in most cases. Papley is a very good player, but not worth $750k if that is what North or Carlton might be prepared to offer. I have no info on what the offer might be.

If last year was the aberration, then what were the 10 and 12 win seasons prior to that?

There's some real mythology around Gary this year and the standard of his season. All built around the narrative of a Cats flag of course.

Clarry should be there. A player who totally deserves their selection is Hugh McCluggage - has had a brilliant year. Probably won't make the 22 but not out of place in this company.

Would definitely be interested in Darcy Fogarty if the reports out of the Crows are true.

$$$$$$$$$

Have always rated him. Yes please.

Well done Jeremy Cameron. EAD Ben Brown.

Has to be Maxy

Yep at the game. Not during the game. Will post other observations in the post game thread. Have a few.

Umpiring is an abomination.

Free kick Norf.

Flopper Brown

Still haven't decided if I am going to the game.

Sadly they do not know each other, despite Hobart being a 'small place' in many minds.

Have heard from another mate he spotted the big fella in the Lounge so must have got on.

A mate is on the same flight as the players and said he could not see Maxy. His word was surprisingly given how easy he should be to spot.

Surely the #1 aim of every player is to win a flag. The average AFL career is around 4 years I think so it's not like there are unlimited opportunities. I would be doing absolutely everything I could to give myself and club the best opportunity.

Saints desperation might actually get them someone? On massive overs like Hannebery.

Definite no to Ross at MFC in any capacity.

Dane Swan said he was the best assistant coach he ever had at Collingwood.