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LDU would be a good fit for the Dees if the price is right.

I would give him rest of the season to right the SS Demons. Its one thing to lose games and still be competitive but the Freo and Collongwood games were far from that. Has he lost some of the playing group? Yesterday, the only realy positives were Jacob van Rooyen, who may now be coming of age as a forward and ANB who did a real number on Nick Daicos, impressive effort. After Trac copped it in the ribs I knew there was very little hope the Dees could beat the Pies yesterday.

The Filth are getable with quite a few outs. The Dees just need to get back to what they know, what they are good at and what made them a feared opponent for the rest of the league in the last 3-4 years. Someone needs to dust off the old Checker Hughes quote in the pre-game address to the players to "now lift your heads and start playing like Demons! 😈

They are a mid-table side with a relatively easy draw. That was my opinion of them before last night and even more after last night. Their "edge" isn't as sharp as they thought. Probably still make the 8 but doubt they will impact on the finals. Cincotta did a number on Merrett lasy night and pitched in with a couple of goals too. Reckon Zach woke up this morning to go to the bathroom and saw Alex Cincotta standing in the doorway with his hands up barking "No' and Zach slinked off back to bed ... unrelieved ... 😁

I was at the MCG last night, Harry is Ben, just they have different names in parallel universes! Worlds are colliding!* (Gratuitous Seinfeld reference) 😁 How about those those Baggers! ... Love doing over those juiced up pretenders from Tullamarine and watching them start to leave 4 minutes into the 4th quarter 💉😁

They were sold out earlier in the week (was hoping to snag one, I went last year and the Dees won, was an enjoyable afternoon).

Max is a 6 time AA ruckman and is turning 33 later this year. If Ned can't see the opportunities that can bring to a young, green ruckman then so be it. It isn't really analogous to the Grundy situation from last year.

I would. Has no choice really. Dees have to get back to basics, what they know and what their strengths are. C'Wood with their outs are definitely gettable!

Agree with all of that! Save to add that Carlton has been working on improving accuracy into f50 and turnover strategy (and playing around with different strategies arguably cost us some losses last year and maybe this year too but will hopefully help us evolve into a more balanced side). Carlton is a team that is still evolving. Just look at Patrick Cripps, in past years his delivery into f50 usually consisted of just bombing it it. Definitely more targeted now and his goal kicking has really improved too. Players like Jordan Boyd and Elijah Hollands have also improved the Blues in this aspect as well I say. Still need Sam Walsh to improve on his kicking efficiency into f50 🤞

I would be thrilled if the Blues could lure Harrison Petty to Parc de Princes. Could get a mid 20s Premiership defender relatively cheaply whilst his stocks are lower. He is not a foward (2 good games last year notwithstanding). Goodwin should stop trying to turn him into something he is not. The Blues tried that with Weitering playing forward some time ago, it didn't work. Not every defender is a forward in the making. Petty is coming off a difficult injury, has been brought back prematurely and is now lacking confidence and conditioning. I would be getting him back into defence.

It is shaping up as an ugly pasting, so disappointing. The Dees really need some drastic changes at HT. However, if there is one team that could blow it from here, it is Freo.

Windsor is definitely in with a shot now.

Yes a tenant, a reliable long-term tenant which carries its own value for them.

Fisherman's Bend is slated for intensive high rise development, hosting training facilities there is very unlikely. Parkville is Carlton's turf, good luck with that. Caulfield is an option, a definite possibility and ticks many boxes, its why MFC are pushing for this. I can see it happening because it appears MRC want the Dees there.

Watching the Rebs last ever H&A match in Fiji on Stan Sports. The Rebels giving it a good crack with the score 19-19 against Fijian Drua. Carn the Rebs!

The Dees should most definitely trying to lure one of the King brothers. It could be like Lynch to Richmond and result in another Flag IMHO.

The devil takes on many forms 😈 I am a Carlton supporter [runs for cover ...] 😁

I bought a ticket for Melbourne Rebels v British & Irish Lions mid next year. I bought the ticket because the Rebels were playing a big name opponent at Marvel Stadium. Don't know who they intend to replace the Rebels with but am now no longer really interested in going. FU Rugby Australia 😡

A private schoolboy game in some parts of Sydney & Brisbane but Victorian Rugby is very much a game for immigrant Pacific Islanders and one of the reasons the Tahs clique at Rugby Australia are happy to cut off any chances for a Melbourne Rebels rescue bid. They hate the Rebels and want to scavenge the Rebels carcass for players to bolster the faltering Waratahs who are bottom of the SPR League this season. Melbourne Rebels member here, so quite sad to see them go and hoping they can be reincarnated in some form down the track as Super Pacific Rugby is simply not sustainable in its current set up. The Rebels are just the canary in the coal mine and the coal mine is run by cliquish and incompetent buffoons at Rugby Australia.

Carlton has a big following in both South Australia and Western Australia, so many club legends over the years hailed from these two states. The Blues will likely be aiming to draft the two Camporeale boys in the next draft (twin sons of Scott Camporeale who was in the 1995 Premiership team).

Agreed. But they are a tough opponent at home in Adelaide.

Not peaking yet. Still more injured players to come back.

Good win on the road for the Blues ... a very good win ... powerful 4th quarter. First time beating an Adelaide Club at Adelaide Oval actually.

Fuchsias is a bit out there ...

I was at Marvel Stadium yesterday and first time I watched Mac Andrew livevand he certainly stood out. He will become a star defensive footballer. Maybe he can be lured to Princes Park post 2025 ... 🤔😁 So he was part of the Dees NGA academy? Might mean he has some positive connections with MFC. The Dees should definitely work on trying to get him to MFC!