TheWiz

You genuinely can’t make this stuff up. I did have a chuckle - the moving van, the first thing that came to mind and too honest pot shot, then the backtrack “it’s all business” as the van was reversing away.

Collingwood paid $1.3m for players playing against them… they won a premiership 2 years later. Clarry is an unbelievable player, and a new start might be what he needs in footy and life. I have a massive soft spot for him, but maybe this is the best for both him and the club. Change isn’t easy.

“And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country” These are our highest paid players. We have a new president, CEO, and coach. About time we put the pressure back on them.

I once went to a B&F and I was desperate to get a photo with Barassi - my dad grabbed me and instead I got a photo with Robbie. I didn’t appreciate it until I went home and watched some videos of him… he was pure class. My dad said he would just go to the footy to watch him. One video was of him on a footy show hand balling - did as well on his left as his right. I loved how he floated across the packs for marks, and his ability to run and split the middle. Ps, I managed to get a photo with both!

Remember; correlation does not imply causation.

I think there might be some logic behind that. Could be mistaken but ads or media with club gear comes out of club salary cap, but in casual is earnings agreed with the AFL outside of salary cap?

I’ve had colonoscopies that felt better than that. Absolute s**t

On my way in with the father in law who is a mad saints supporter in the Halos Lounge. Going to have to be well behaved! 🔴🔵

So much to be said about Jim, Don and all Dees supporters in the early 2010s. I wholeheartedly agree with comments in the article; the AFL was a different time back then and I’m sure they were hoping we would fold to make us one of the expansion clubs. Sure we didn’t get the coaching right (and that was extremely painful), but to wipe out $5m of debt post GFC, survive two expansion clubs / compromised drafts, and finally the introduction of free agency… makes you feel very proud. Go Dees

More recently; Gary Ablett Jnr

What publication was this?

Also one to note that in the 4th quarter it looked like Reid pushed Viney dangerously into a contest and the best the commentators said was “looks like the umpires are giving Reid a warning”. Didn’t mention what for, didn’t show a replay.

Maxy had no right calling that ball, charging through and hitting Turner lace out for a goal. So good

What’s interesting about Xerri is that last year he became a tackling machine, averaging 7.5 per game. For context, Gawn averaged 2.5. Last week against Carlton he was game high with 11. To your point, if the skills aren’t great then you have to be providing some other intensity around the ball like tackling.

I loved that effort and it could have easily have been a triple - he was on the outside free but Gawn went Petracca inside. Awesome