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Nicks is a coll board.

5 minutes ago, BC_1718_DC said:

No one likes seeing a turnover but the positive of that is the emphasis on defence from the oppo in those situations. Ferocity/pressure and giving it all to cause/create turnovers is what will make our game style quicker (which is what most of us want) 

Yes, more risks lead to turnovers. More pressure the same.

3 minutes ago, Bay Riffin said:

 

Thing is Tmac had a pretty good year, but cant see them playing May, Lever, Tmac and Petty down back in the same team. So im not sure on the logic. Maybe to get Pettys confidence back?. I really do think he was not moving well in a lot of games last year, clearly hampered by injury. 

The logic is TMac is nearly done, May spent time injured last year and will be 32, and Lever is literally injured now.

Petty has to be back.

Wow. Exciting talent.

I didn’t vote. Pert gone, Roffey gone, Smith a shoe in, disastrous board challenge averted.

Why would I vote?

For any election; I wouldn’t read too much into the numbers - what they reveal is never so clear.

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

It's worth reminding ourselves that none of these players (or their managers on their behalf) held a gun to the head of their respective club's list managers. That the players are getting the pay rates that they are is a decision of the club that contracts with them. Some clubs just happen to make better decisions than others.

Yes, I wouldn’t blame Ben for the contract he was given… No offence, but that’s a bit boiler plate - we are painfully aware that the genesis of bad decision making are footy departments not players.

Yes, we have been blessed with Max the last 7 years. Simply club changing contribution.

I only single out Ben M because at least with the others you can argue about some form of past contribution demanding that investment. Can’t say that for McKay.

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

He did indeed test fans’ patience but for anyone who already wasn’t a fan it was more than a test of patience, it was off with his head! 😜

My track-watching DA buddy and I warmly greeted him on his first day back this preseason. We admit we weren’t sincere but we did it for what you said above “he’s so important to us achieving anything next season” and if that meant showing him we’re on his side, so be it. A small matter, but it was important to us.

Turns out he was super nervous about returning since he didn’t know how he would be received by his teammates. He also wanted to show supporters that regardless of all that’s happened he’s determined to give his absolute all next season and is more driven than he’s ever been.

 I was naturally a little sceptical but since that day we had the long talk, he’s remained awesome and if any of his teammates had an issue with him (which I believe was the case at those first couple of sessions) I reckon they no longer do because it’s like old times when everyone’s on the same page.

I have never gone wrong assuming the best (if misguided) intentions of people. Even when I was wrong that was on that person - not on me. 

Perhaps Mr Fence, who I have on ignore but not many others don’t, can keep that in mind when he lambasts people for their empathy.

50 minutes ago, 58er said:

A soccer or rugby one 

You can’t have a rectangular oval.

Ben McKay…

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

You jest, but in terms of availability, as things stand now, we’ll be spoilt for choice. Even the players in “rehab” - and I use that term for want of a better one - no one’s walking around on one leg.

Training this off-season is very different. Sunday is the only full day they are free from any type of training. The conditioning program is different and there’s a more conservative approach to deeming when a player is fully ready to go. There’s also a lot more programming for the individual. It’s not one size fits all.

Yesterday I was told by the admin. of a certain (wonderful) Dees fan forum 😉 that I say this every year. And I guess I do. But this year stands out. So many procedures etc. have changed, new personnel, a new mindset, a newfound sense of pride and unity and a hunger not seen for years; the transformation is astounding.

Have faith and get excited y’all. ❤️💙

I do jest, and there is never a happier time than in pre-season where most are healthy. 

I am forever faithful, I just know there are going to be a disappointed few. Especially if we start well.

We are going to have 27 play Round 1 at this rate.

Big chance to win with 5 extra players…

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

The bloke sounds like a loose cannon 

You can take the supporter out of Collingwood, but you can’t take the Collingwood out of the supporter.

14 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Yes that is a possibility, but I can only judge them based on what is known, not what is supposed.

Ummmm

18 hours ago, red and blue forever said:

if you have no Loyalty, you can bugger off somewhere else

"The four-time All-Australian forward has an offer to stay at the Demons on a new contract, but could also delist herself and nominate for Monday's draft in an effort to find a new home.

If she stays, Great and good,  !

if the delisting option is taken, then we have dodged a bullet.  we don't need players like that

Mate, we might have been happy to shop her for a first round pick…

”you don’t need clubs like that,  !”

This is a business and Tayla is a great human being, a Demon flag hero, an excellent athlete and footy player, and I am glad she will be a demon a little while longer.

14 hours ago, kev martin said:

I think Howes and Adam are on the edge of experiencing the blues. Expectations, uncertainty, knowledge of what it takes, living up to that, and the associated anxiety.

Adams (though hasn't had a game at AFL level) looks great at times, powerful and confident, expressing leadership qualities and then he has drops in confidence.

Howes has regularly been having errors of handling and disposal in sims and drills. He is moving very smoothly and getting opportunities with the ball. I wonder, what is going on?

Hope, as you say the coaches get around them and are clear in explaining roles and what they need to work on.

They aren’t really candidates because they haven’t had good first years. Shame they are still struggling.
 

Caleb is different and was immense on the wing but will have a lot of attention paid to him and getting ahead of a possible form drop might be what the FD is thinking about putting him behind the footy.

It is interesting having Windsor move behind the ball. I can see both sides of the issue; should be great experience to learn to defend versus the wing being such a natural spot to use his speed and skill.

One wrinkle I have been thinking about is the ‘second year blues’ - which are really just coaches putting the time in and figuring out how to diminish these effective kids in roles. One way to get around that is to displace them and make their role less about what they do and more about what they stop the opposition do, and of course in a new position - harder to game out a plan to diminish him.

5 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

How long did their feasibility study and business case take?

About as long as the cheque took to clear

1 hour ago, jnrmac said:

For a side with our record in 21-23, bringing in essentially 4 top 10 picks is great work.

The list management and drafting team are terrific at identifying picks they want and dealing to get the draft capital they need. Its very hard to do when you have 17 other teams trying to do the same thing 

We are also somewhat lucky that our nadir years 2019 and 2024 have coincided with years we haven’t traded our top draft pick the year before.

1 hour ago, Craig T said:

So we get picks #2 and #20 for Lil, picks 10#, #28 and #46.

#2 is great, but then only #20 till #64?  It's supposed to be a strong draft with lots of talent, hope we aren't going to miss out.  Unless there is still some trading to be done.......

I think we are paying for getting overs for Mithen there. Turning 10 into 2 is amazing.

Lily Johnson’s management refer to her contract with us as for the ‘24 and 25 seasons’ - so not on the delist bubble at all.

On 20/11/2024 at 16:16, red and blue forever said:

Fixed attachment issue :)

Updated to reflect D'Arcy, Lin and Casey dropping off the list as top-ups

 

 

Also Lily Johnson’s management have on their website she is signed on for 2025. 

Tayla has more to offer the game. I can see us wanting to move on to Gall and Campbell. And trying to get her to a competitor for the flag. 

But if we don’t get value for her and she is happy to stay - Georgia’s - beat Tayla into the side. Footy and internal competition is not a dirty word - Tayla brings hardness and selflessness and drive. Be better than her at those things and you will play footy.

As for Lily - no brainer for ND2. She is a demon through and through but she has not kicked on and that deal is not something you pass up.
 

My favourite Dee. If they ever trade her I will go full on Tigers fan on the place.

3 hours ago, Mister Ed said:

News of McAdam’s retirement was a bit like the news that Uncle Roy is Cat B eligible or that Mark Twain had died when he had not - all greatly exaggerated!

Mark Twains not dead?!