Deelectable

No Demon media vision announcing Jefferson's debut as yet. Seems unlikely. Disappointing. Seems ridiculous to follow the JVR model. We were in the finals battle and the not the right time time for him. We are out of contention now.

Is this an AFL thread?

I would rather go to the draft and get the best midfielder.

Why not see what he's got? Imagine if he explodes onto the scene and kicks a bag in 3 games!! Wouldn't that then change our recruitment strategy/ thoughts? eg Jake Waterman. Agreed, small sample size but we have unearthed another key forward it could be a game changer.

Perfect time to play him. May out. Petty down back. No Casey game. Have a feeling it won't happen. Hope I'm wrong.

Yes,too many talls. Back up ruck is a must but we need midfielders, midfielders, midfielders!!

The last time we missed finals was 2020. Early finish to the season, early restart to pre season. We all know what happened in 2021. Same scenario this year. Same outcome next year.👌

It would be great to see Jack not play again this season!

Really hope you're right about the compo the Saints will receive for Josh Battle. He's certainly out the door after that performance. Don't want to be shunted back a spot in the draft.

Everything needs to go well for most teams in the comp to make the top 4. 2024 has been our 'Annus Horribillus'. Not much more could have gone wrong. You need luck in this topsy turvy comp. October trade and draft period is crucial. Get it right with a longer break, earlier pre season and good fortune with injury and I'm bullish. Heard Hodge and Del Santo completely writing us off for 2025. Not me!

Is it Retro Round or Clash Strip Round? Seriously! Firstly our game, then last night and now this. Virtually impossible to differentiate. AFL just about the only sporting organisation in the world that would allow this to happen. Unfathomable.

Very sound reasoning. Rest them all. Unlikely I know but why not? Results matter little. Don't want blow-outs I guess but so be it. The benefits of an extended break, draft pick, fixture etc far outweigh anything that will happen in the next few weeks. Out- Gawn, May, Oliver, Viney. In : Jefferson, Verrall, Laurie and Hunter for his 200th.

Assuming no long term I'll affects May's injury is a blessing. Some were happy to go to at least week one of the finals. His body is battered and rising 33. He now gets a minimum extra 5 weeks break. Surely Viney gets a break also. Makes no sense to play him with a bung shoulder. Send him for surgery if required. Same with Clarry and his hand. Rest all veterans.

Pies won't make the finals.

Interesting. If the Dee's were playing like the Swans tonight and recent weeks there would be calls for Longmire's head. Only missing Papley and Rampe. Nowhere near the problems we've had but are playing really poorly. Sure, they're on top but have had an absolute dream run. We have had completely the opposite. That's how close it is. If we get it right in the off season in all aspects we're right in it in 2025.

McAdam looks a bust but I haven't given up on him completely. Had no pre season. In the unlikely event he stays injury free he does have talent. Same can't be said for Fullarton and Billings.

Fullarton is on a 2 year contract.🙄So is Billings.🙄

Good to hear. With the exception of Ashcroft to the Lions and possibly Lombard to the Suns we're looking at a top 8 selection at least. Plethora of quality mids available is exciting. Most interesting off season ahead with seemingly a mass exodus of our players. Brown, Schache, Hunter, Tomlinson, Melksham, TMac, Sestan , Brayshaw and Smith all likely off the list. Unfortunately we're saddled with Billings and Fullarton. Very interesting October ahead.

Oh,of course. Thank you. So it's just Josh Battle to be concerned about unless of course we finish lower than StKilda.

Just wondering. With the apparent mass exodus of Richmond players it would appear that Baker and Bolton would garner Band one compensation. If Richmond lose today and likely finish last does this mean that they will secure picks 1, 2 & 3 in the draft? (exempting Ashcroft). I sincerely hope not!

Love to know how the statistician came up with 25 taps for Fullarton. I must have been watching another game.

Agree that it is highly unlikely they'll let him go but that contract I'd do in a heartbeat. Exactly what we need and in time with the CBA that won't be a huge number. If we can I'd offer more.

Needs another turnover of assistant coaches and other back room staff. Think it will happen. Probably time to move on from Williams and Stafford for starters.

We kicked accurately for goal.😃

Snap!