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Now I'm conflicted Redleg. Watching Chris respond to a Curnow reprieve is probably worth the sacrifice in facing stronger opposition.

He just engineered his second six-month paid holiday in the space of five years. The man is a strategic mastermind.

I understand cocaine is out of the system within 24 hours. Maybe they suspect that Clarry's complexion is actually more of a Mediterranean hue, but instead of liniment he coats himself in charlie before the match?

Hey @Demonland - recently your centre-line has been represented by an amused emoticon for some reason. At first I thought it was me, but I think now it's you.

No matter how many times I hear Tomald speak I still don't expect that voice to come out of him. Clarry stuck in Qld because he couldn't fill a post-match cup? Ridiculous.

I thought this was going to be an ill-timed thread about Jordan Lewis.

You've racked up nearly twice the dot-points than Weid's disposals Binman. But I like the structure you're bringing to the argument as a developing key poster analyst, allowing our other experts to flourish by halving the disputes - and even though you haven't nailed all the points just yet, I think you have all the tools (Telstra subscription) to really be a top-line defender of Weid like we've seen with Oscar.

And I half agree with this. But developing Weid in the seniors and the reason why is one thing, whereas those arguing his contribution and that it benefits the current team is another. His inclusion is an investment, and as such, one where you weigh up the potential losses and gains. I'm personally concerned that we're not in a position to be investing just at the moment - in the way that many people/businesses do when the economy or figures look rosy due to short-term factors - i.e. playing shite teams for several weeks in a row.

See - I think this was the point that jnrmac was making in the post-match thread rather than simply raining on everyone's parade like a curmudgeon. We beat the lowly teams in front of us, which is great, but I'm not sure it means that our structures are working just fine. There have also been inclusions over this period following omissions subsequent to our poor losses against stronger teams - which makes it difficult to assess best combinations and genuine output/form-lines. E.g. - Garlett was dropped after a 45 i-50 game against the top team, whereas Spargo has had the fortune to play in a 83 i-50 flogging - and done reasonably - against some pretty spent opposition. The same with Weideman - posters are lauding what he brings structurally, and how he allows Tmac and Hogan to score - but (despite your feelings on him), Pedo wasn't given the opportunity to play with Tmac in the team in Weid's current role. It could well be a far more potent combination. I get that you're saying what you believe the footy dept will do at selection this week, but I remain concerned that they'll be complacent or boxed in by our easier wins and that some of efficiency and personnel issues have been papered over.

This is just out and out nonsense.

Weideman is not only taking up space at present but quite often gets in the way. He also lacks confidence in himself around goals - or at least the necessary desire to kick them. He may have a handful of assists (5 for the year) but for most of them should have taken the shot himself. The last players who I recall being continually excused for their limited input due to their 'role' hitting packs and bringing the ball to ground were Dawes and before him Howe. We may need to get games into Sam, but if his role is just to smash into a contest then he can learn that at Casey or in the park. Also - Pedo is/would be better at that role regardless, and even takes pack marks on occasion. The other issue we have - Garlett has never performed at Casey so won't make it back in the team on form - such that the coaching dept will have to live with the hypocrisy to bring him back in. Now is the time. He has way too much finishing class to be left out. With Viney back, I think Trac should spend some more minutes finding his mojo again as a forward target. Out: Weid Spargo In: Viney Garlett

That's some impressive laziness. Are you going to be able to manage the remote?

I pay 65% of my salary for 60sqm in Amsterdam.

pinacolada dee! The Central was my host venue for our triumphant 2000 prelim vs the Roos - watching on a 30 inch TV screen, barefoot and topless in a cloud of cigarette smoke - though I couldn't face being in public for the GF, so watched the misery from my $200 p/w house on top of the hill overlooking the whole of Four Mile and beyond. Things have changed rather somewhat since our last sniff of success. Though I would bet Helen is still at the Central.

Pedo in first ruck role is better than Pedo in a KPF role, hit-outs excluded - which is fine if we plan for the tap-loss. He likes to move toward the goals and has pretty sharp inside-50 delivery - perfect if Max wants to take a rest game in the goal-square and Tmac is leading toward the ball. Then we have a back-up if things go pear-shaped. I know that playing full-forward isn't exactly a rest, and we lose some of the defensive pressure, but the opposition will need to commit to a dedicated defender and perhaps Hogan can take a rest himself under this scenario. Or Tmac can make a cameo down back. TLDR: Malthouse is a goon.

I still think he has depth-perception issues. Maybe we can shift one on the o's on Ooscar's $50,000 contract offer and he won't pick it up?

@DeeSpencer makes don't make me angry angry. Skuit smiles.

I initially read quarter final vs WCE last year and was disappointed all over again.

Can we ask the AFL for a replacement, on the condition that we promise to accept their bundles of cash in conjunction with their recommended CEO?

The Gold Coast Kent Kingsleys.

Report post “Their kicking skills were absolutely deplorable,” Lyon told SEN Breakfast. “Like, deplorable to the point we all watch footy on Sunday at 3pm and we’re all experts in our loungeroom, your phone just starts pinging and all your mates are watching the same thing and wondering whether you’re watching AFL footy. “The players in that Melbourne side last year that we thought were going to become something, where’s Alex Neal-Bullen, where’s Jayden Hunt, James Harmes seems to have just stagnated, Dom Tyson's best footy is behind him, Petracca hasn’t lit one up for a long time and these were the sorts of blokes we thought were going to carry them. “Clayton Oliver is their best player and doesn't kick very often, still.”

I still back us in on the trade to bring him in - because he showed he was on the up when he first joined us and by previous exposure was good in many of the areas he is now critisised for. But something has happened since - he's lost penetration, accuracy and breakaway speed from the pack - whether through injuries I'm not sure. The one upside; he's still young - but I'm not so confident he'll suddenly start to improve again, although I agree we currently need his experience in the middle.

I don't think any team should be given grief for backing up after three and a half days. The victory over Essendon remains shallow in my mind - not because it was meaningless or I thought we were particularly poor, but that it was an especially unfair playing field when considered in terms of recovery ratios. I complained about our fixture last year, so it's only fair to acknowledge when it works to our considerable advantage. Ditto, Collingwood's reasonable effort against Richmond.

There's not many among our newer crop of forwards you'd pick on appearance for a fight behind the school sheds.

I have to pull you up on this jnr as it's been mentioned a few times. It may have made a difference but I'm not sure it's fair to cite when from my recollections Essesdon kicked three first-half posters as well. Game could have also been almost beyond reach at half time with the Bombers' tails up. We also got quite a number of cheap goals - including at least three from nonsense frees - over the course of the day.