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17 rounds is clearly fairest. I could live with 18 with a double up on "rivalries", WA and SA really want that and n the long run it should be good in Sydney and Queensland. That leaves a 4 week media void. I don't like an extended "play-off" with say 9th and 10th involved but it could be fairer than the current fixture inequities. I'm not a fan but perhaps AFLW can grow to fill a 3-4 week void?

That creates far too much difference between 6th and 7th, and 12th and 13th. The current system for all its faults is a more equitable version of that.

I expect that the fixture would have been provided to official media outlets under embargo ahead of the original Wednesday noon release so they could prepare their content to coincide with its release. Now it has been delayed for a day because "some clubs were unhappy" any changes should be known to the media. It will be interesting to hear what they are.

That "angry" kangaroo in their new logo is so lame.

They got rid of the high mark on that bag over Robbo - I think when one guy landed on his head. Now they have the "high ball" from the machine. Could still be Haymes Harmes High-ball

Finished 4th in the 2018 B&F in a great year for the club. Clearly the FD still rate him. Explain that to me? One injury to the starting midfield of Oliver, Viney, Brayshaw, Harmes and he's straight in there. He has challenges ahead to adapt to a new role on the wing and probably half-forward but he's too good not to be in the 22. He's be in any club's best 22. The FD will find a way to use his talents and he'll need to rise to the challenge of adapting to his new role. If he can adapt to a new role there's no reason he can't play 2-3 more years - he has been incredibly durable.

HTF do Port get that as an away game? Something to do with needing a game every week at AO so they need the home game?

He's like Joel Smith, the FD are looking at what he can do. not what he can't do, They might be competing for a similar role in the fwd 50.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-27/academy-rules-tweaked-to-give-overlooked-talent-another-chance

Not another pseudonym! And here I thought we had another quality poster.

Don't unlock the asylum. ?

Nathan Jones has some challenges in front of him in his final career phase adapting to a new role outside the primary centre square set but there's every reason to believe he will meet them He's too good not to be best 22. As you say, his media work is first class now and that's a real asset. It takes time and effort and I think it's better all around for the team if he continues to take this load.

Has your glass got a hole in it? Freo must be wondering what's wrong with Hogan too because according to you we let him go too cheaply.

Told you under "cone of silence" or fine to have it on the public record? We all appreciate inside information but one needs to be careful that one's sources do not dry up from being aired too much.

why do I give @Queanbeyan Demon post more credit than your's?

surprised he didn't go to Sydney

Great guy - your loss.

I had a bit of a soft spot for Freo, fellow travellers in adversity and all that. I don't wish Jesse any ill will personally but Freo have lost me. I don’t like North and Freo are up there with them now, unlikeable but unremarkable.

Dion Johnstone was delisted.

Almost "Obviously I do want to play in finals and flags, but at this stage it was more important to get back around my family and friends, and have a fresh start.”

Wow that is good to hear!

May vs Hogan at Optus Stadium next season, bookmark it.

Quite frankly that looks completely normal to me and seems like it was forever to be so.

Max had average game time of 85% in 2018: https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-melbourne-demons--max-gawn?advv=Y If Preuss and Max both play then Max could drop that to say 75% gametime to help his longevity. Preuss would need to play at least 65% gametime so we don't lose out on rotations. That means they'd be on the field together (minimum) 40% of the time - assuming they are never both off together.

It's worth re-iterating that Steven May chose MFC over offers from Collingwood and Hawthorn who also made finals this year - really who would've thought that even 2 years ago? And he cited the key reason was "the guy" Simon Goodwin, that means he preferred Goodwin over Clarkson and the reborn new age Buckley! Wake me up, I must be dreaming!