Chook

Losing Viney is a big loss given his form over recent weeks, but with Oliver coming in and the lack of pace in our midfield that happens when all three of our big boys (Trac, Oliver, Viney) are in the side, I think it's ok balance wise for one in one out. Melksham out and JVR in has me far more worried. I can see our forward line absolutely stinking up the joint again on Saturday now we're basically back to the failed mix that saw us 0-5.

Exactly. The football media landscape's rinse cycle is as follows: 1. Journalist provokes or extracts a comment from a player/coach/associate 2. Media performer 1 comments on that reaction 3. Media performer 2 reacts to the comment 4. Media outlet broadcasts for maximum engagement: "Listen to what media performer 2 says about media performer 1's comment. Do you agree?" Rinse and repeat for 52 weeks a year. Once you see it you can't unsee it. I hate that I'm even tangentially getting caught up in the rinse cycle this time around. 1. McLure extracts "Clarry isn't happy with game time" from some unnamed associate of Clarry 2. McLure comments on that 3. Lyon reacts to McLure's comment 4. SEN broadcasts the Lyon/McLure comment/reaction. "What do you think footy fans? Isn't this fun?"

The media isn't a force of nature. It is a group of people acting according to a set of norms. The way to fix this is for the AFL to publicly chastise media outlets and ban reporters from access to clubs if they behave unethically.

I can imagine it would be fairly easy to diffuse those stop-and-chats. Just hold out your hand and say "nice to meet you, what's your name? My name is Clayton. I know you're working at the moment but would you like a cup of coffee. I have to go to training now but we can meet at [Geelong Coffee House] after and we'll get to know each other more better." Then don't show up.

I know this is a Melbourne forum, but even I'm surprised there hasn't been a post in the past 3 hours in the Non-MFC thread while the game of the year and potential finals preview is going on at the G. #Proud

Turner and Petty are currently engaged in a low-key battle to the death to see which of them will be our go-to defender-come-forward. Looks like Turner is ahead by a nose. EDIT: Auto-censor picked up a "naughty word".

He knows which side his bread is buttered, that's for sure.

lol did anyone else see Tholstrup almost tackle instead of lay a shepherd. He's an eager lad.

The cope from the commentators trying to make excuses there is so telling, after trying their best to get Melksham suspended for what was arguably a mark.

The cope from the commentators trying to make excuses there is so telling, after trying their best to get Melksham suspended for what was arguably a mark.

Love to know what the booing Eagles fans are thinking after seeing Viney cop a late roundhouse to the head.

lol we are so bad

Tholstrop criticism is a bit over the top. Just needs to keep it simple. More gametime is what he needs, not less.

Watch LJ's footwork during the miracle minute compared to his footwork now. Chalk and cheese.

That is some quality comedy.

I've had a great respect (and a bit of irrational fear) re Freo since they broke our winning streak in 2022. They've been awful tonight.

Truth, I mean even a couple of weeks ago the Roos beat the 2021 premiers (and 2023 would-be champs according to their full-back!).

2-1 in this gripping game of soccer tonight.

Gripping game of footy. I'm actually serious.

Roos have a clear clearance and the turf just gives way like spongecake.

Separated at birth.

Wasn't it! His ankle seems to have just folded underneath him.

I enjoyed watching prime Clarry. Chill out Jaded.

Petracca's game overrated, Bowey underrated. These coaches have no idea.