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There was no contradiction at all. Listen to the actual interview, rather than doing a Tom Morris and creating a separate narrative based entirely on the isolated "best culture in 40 years" sound byte. From the 15 min mark onwards, having previously discussed Goodwin rumours, Smith, Oliver... etc, the "isolated behavioral issues/incidents" were specifically addressed within the overall culture discussion. It was literally said in the preceding 30 seconds before the "best in 40 years" statement that everyone has run with was made, so it was not a new admission from Goodwin whatsoever. They also specifically talk about the Oliver trade period situation from the 25 minute mark onwards and how that all played out, so that's not a new admission/contradiction either.

I'll just leave this here, again. Make of it what you will.

The way we get it up forward is our major weakness. Put our forwards infront of a capable midfield whose first option isn't to bomb it in as fast as possible and they'd be doing just fine.

Right here mate. I disagree with you, and still do. That ok?

33 frees to 14! Pretty sure the Dogs got the first 3 or 4 frees of the game too 😮

If he has no competition, who is going to come in and score the goals if we drop him? Since our premiership year he has only had 7 goalless games, including the weekend just gone. Did you go to the game? And I know people get very touchy about that question so don't ask to be disparaging... I am just curious whether your observation of his game was in person or on TV? I haven't seen the TV replay so don't know how it came across there, but I commented in joeboy's thread earlier in the week that despite not hitting the scoreboard, the other things you mention are exactly what he WAS doing. Him getting in and amongst it was quite noticeable compared to what I have come to expect from him and it was good to see. A couple of neutrals I had at the game with me observed the same.

He has been our leading goal kicker for the last five straight seasons. Think that might have something to do with it?

He turned 33 in January

Who was in charge of the "what they are saying down at......" threads last season? Pick up your game please.

We had to go with mids really, given how low our stocks were after trading away Harmes and Jordan, then losing Brayshaw. Not to mention the potential exits of both Oliver & Petracca.

I was at the G and kept a close eye on Fritsch for most of the game. Whilst he was far from his best and didn't trouble the scorers, I was encouraged by him getting a lot more involved in the sleeves up, second & third effort type stuff, rather than his more typical floating around the fringes waiting for someone to get it to him. If he isn't getting points on the board I at least want him putting heat on the opposition defenders so someone else potentially can. To my eye, he did that job pretty well.

Giants average away crowd vs all teams at all venues is just under 24,000. Average at the G vs all teams is 27,000. Average vs us in Melbourne is just 19,000. Crowd today, considering the conditions + GP starting at same time is probably more than would have been expected. Statistically anyway.

Is Turner injured, or just not picked?

An even better option would to be to flip the byes around for the OR teams. GWS had a bye in R2 along with Gold Coast. Hawthorn had a bye in R4 along with Essendon. Why not just have GWS/Hawthorn have their bye together in R2 or R4 and Gold Coast/Essendon play in the other week?

Yeah it was a good watch! As an aside, how much better is AFL 360 now that ranting buffoon Robbo is gone! 👍

Nah, he did his ACL the following season (2023) vs Richmond. Interesting fact - whilst he only has 12 games under his belt, he has never played in a win.

I'll go with completely knotted. Also, inconsequential technicality, but Darling was traded to Norf 😉

Hypothetically, If he plays this weekend and commits another reportable offence, can he be suspended again, on top of his existing suspension? Or does what happens in Community Series stay in Community Series?

Big Footy opinions...

Ground was Alexandra Park, in Mornington. Can see the new Pavilion (with name) in the background.

Didn't he go to Freo?

Collingwood haven't played down there since 1999. Carlton went three years in a row between 2018 & 2020, but not since. Prior to that they hadn't been there since 1997. Essendon, prior to recent trips in 2021 & 2023, hadn't been there since 1993. Richmond, prior to their game last season, had only been once since 2012.

Tickets went on sale about 15 mins ago for anyone wanting to make the trip. General Admission: $12 - $35 Family/Dry Area: $12 - $35 Standing Room: $11 - $30 https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/geelong-cats-v-melbourne-south-geelong-04-04-2025/event/2500624484380961

That 37,000 crowd was the last round of 2018, where we were in finals but also playing for a top 4 spot. Next highest after that was round 1, 2016 (28,500). All other games vs the Giants have been between 16,000 & 21,000 😟

Feb 22 according to this @WERRIDEE 😉 11am, and will be on Foxtel/Kayo for those who cant make it.