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Because Tomlinson didn’t lose a 1 on 1 defensive contest in any 2021 game he played - that’s why. Petty & Tomlinson both gun defenders, but think Petty more potential as a fwd. your point is correct though. Don’t need to even think about this, until Tomlinson bangs down the door again.

Agree with you Dee. assuming Tomlinson gets back to full fitness, definitely think Petty could be left field competition for Brown/TMac/Weid

Even though Nev has gone and worked for the pies, I would be highly surprised if he would spread mis-truths on the topic. When he says "we could have lost Koz, if it wasn't handled delicately" (ie if he was forced to come back to training early), then I take his word for it.

Nev, just explained that the club wasn’t keen on having Koz interstate for 1 month + at a critical time in the pre-season. But, Nev, Whelan and Maysie explained to the club the importance of the grieving time, and the need to support and trust Kozzie while he was interstate, and away from the main group.

Sorry if already been discussed, but just slow-mo’d Trac first goal :- definitely not a mark, hence the smart decision to play on quickly

Sorry Darkhouse, but I will choose to believe N.Jetta's views over yours. Listen to his 18 mins interview on SEN if you haven't already.

"We could have lost him" but now we got him for life. Thankyou M.Whelan, Jetts and Maysie

Every time after we play Geel the next few years, win/loss or draw, we should leak out that the players had gastro a couple of days after :- to just take the [censored] out of them

Let’s hope minor elements of the grand final, such as “who ran past for a handball receive for Melb at the 13 minute mark of the 3rd quarter, on the right half forward flank?” come up in trivia nights we are at :- otherwise I am starting to judge/doubt myself re the amount of times I have watched the replay. Am not done yet either. It’s still not boring.

Don’t stress bing. increasing media stories of anti-vaxxer deaths, will over-power this young ladies attention seeking efforts.

Thurs night vs the dogs Touch the dogs up again & let Rich/Carlton know we are the new big dog on the block

Nup, but had half time outside by myself - basically preparation time for a “how to handle a loss” third qtr I actually felt confident we were one lucky break away from turning the tide!

Best merch have seen! I will order 100x

I was expecting Dan to mention a date for when Dee's fans can celebrate with the cup at his presser this morning :)

Rogue River Blue or Jersey blue cheese with a wine, post a demons win?

Give it a spell Dee. richmond / Hawthorn or anyone else hasn’t produced a GF or finals series as good as we just did, in the last 20/30 years.

What a great watch! JT “he rates through the roof in team-first football” does he ever. Just instinctively passes off to the first option, even when 20-30m out from goal.

There is the benchmark for other clubs:- rather than have players moving back home, be in that good a shape, that players families move to you!

A great touch wasn’t it. Mind you, I be disappointed if he didn’t:- a lot of other role players, and self-less games allowed him to play so well. ie Clarry manning Bont in 3rd qtr

Jacko if he wants it

It’s a bit counter-intuitive, but I also love how fair he is......you never see him try any Selwood type cheap shots, or wrestling etc, despite being ferocious at the ball.

Petracca - “incredible development since being drafted” does that mean the source was at the club when he was drafted? if not I would guess Lever

It’s a good comparison. goodesy first year he didn’t play a game. His second year, he averaged a goal, 12.8 disposals, and 9 hit-outs. won his Brownlow’s in his 6th and 9th year’s

sure he was speculative when we drafted him, but that is not the current situation....shown more in 2 seasons than even Jason Taylor could have imagined:- and all this before his body has even developed. On “trac” to be our best player in a few years:- as a club we can’t afford to do anything other than pay him the respect he deserves.

Garbo, every year we don’t sign him for now, will just result in $1m+ a year when it comes to the next contract. can absolutely guarantee you Tim Lamb and team, will be attempting to sign him for as long as possible.