KoltTheRam

Apparently more change in the coaching department is coming, so I assume Richardson is next, maybe followed by the fitness coach and Choco

I have a feeling we already have someone on the hook, and think an announcement may be imminent if we sacked Goodwin now.

Hayden Skipworth is highly regarded at the Pies?

Appreciate the premiership and the memories Goody. But this is the right call to make.

Has always seemed destined to Geelong. Time to go really hard after Flanders

That’s good news, even if it’s from [censored] Morris. Young Tall stocks are looking pretty bright with JVR, Kentfield, AJ, Derksen, Disco, White and possibly Heath from the saints.

There is talk about Geelong (shock surprise) But I think he ends up staying at the Saints who want him to stay.

Has had a lot of Hamstring injuries throughout his time at Brisbane and Us, which while he hasn't shown up to his potential, has still impacted him nonetheless.

We still have 16 players unsigned from this year, will be interesting to see how it plays out. These players are Moniz-Wakefield, Spargo, Sharp, Billings, Henderson, Culley, Melksham, McVee, Brown, Hore, Sestan, Woewodin, Campbell, Fullarton, McDonald, Verrall. Moniz-Wakefield should get another year, showed some attributes last year and was unlucky to do his ACL in preseason. Spargo is a tougher one, but I think we need to be a bit ruthless here. Has been given chances this year and hasn't shown me any reason to deserve another contract. Apparently has played in 10 games this year somehow. Sharp gets another contract. I would like to see him play a game on the wing this weekend, given Lindsay is out. With his run could be a weapon, still has a way to go though. Billings is probably more likely to retire. Has been a good VFL player but hasn't translated to the AFL for us unfortunately. Henderson is a 50/50 for me. He's a depth option but didn't get near in it in a few AFL games. If we need to make space for additions I think he gets cut. Culley should get another contract. Gets a chance to show his worth this week and has earned it with 2 huge VFL games in the last few weeks. Melksham should get another year if he wants it. Is a fantastic mentor for JVR and Jeffo and can kick important bags. McVee has one foot out the door in my opinion. Is a non-free agent so we should get a trade return from that perspective. However, is dissapointing as he has shown a lot in the last few years. Brown is another tough one. I would lean towards giving him a one year contract, get another preseason under his belt and see how he goes. Hore is 99% to be delisted. Has been cruelled by injury and seems like a great guy so this one hurts a little. Sestan is another interesting one. If not for injuries I would say he would've had a debut by now. I feel like he probably gets another contract considering there is apparent interest around the league in him according to Fox Footy a few months back. Woewodin is another difficult one. I think he has stalled in his development this year, and being kept out of the team and even the emergencies in a year of poor performance from the team is very telling. Probably ends up getting delisted, may get picked up in WA. Campbell is also interesting. Is a great person and team player, who has seemingly pushed Verrall out of the number 1 ruck spot in the VFL. I feel he may get another year if he wants it unless he retires. Fullarton is 99% to be delisted. Has also been cruelled by injury, had 2 games this year and did struggle to make any impact. A relevant example of our poor trading since 2021. TMac. What a servant he has been for this team. Him playing next year is a two part thing. 1. It depends on whether he wants to continue playing. 2. It may also depend on what trades/moves we make. If we keep both May + Lever and add Derksen, he may not return. However if for example we trade Lever to North, I would be giving TMac a contract to get him to 250 games. He deserves it. Verrall is another tricky one to gauge. I would be leaning towards a one year contract, however if our interest in Max Heath from the saints comes into fruition, they may lean towards cutting him lose. So a little summary: Retire: Billings, TMac? Delisted: Fullarton, Hore Leaning towards Delisted: Woewodin, Verrall, Henderson, Spargo Leaning towards new contract: Brown, Campbell, Sestan, Keep: Moniz-Wakefield, Melksham, Culley, Sharp Trade: McVee (if needed)

According to Footywire is a Non-Free Agent. Essentially means it will have to be a trade. A fourth rounder should get it done you would imagine.

I'm switching to an AFL Reserve membership next year. It's basically the same amount of money as a Dees membership, and I'll get additional games to be able to watch more exciting teams and games, while still watching us.

Rosas Jnr is the type of player we MUST strongly target. If we are to keep giving Kozzy more midfield time (which we definitely should) then we need a dangerous player in the forward line with speed, and goal sense. No brainer to get him in, stuck behind multiple players at the Suns and is unlucky to be in their side.

I haven't watched much of Heath, but his VFL performances have been stated as good, and seems well liked and regarded at the saints. Would be worth a shout if we decide not to continue with Verrall and the saints add TDK. Would any VFL watchers know if he has any Forward Ability?

I believe that's the one flaw to this deal. He is very injury prone. If he gets a good run at it for once, he is a top 5 forward in the league in my eyes. If we made this deal, and got 4-6 years of 20 games a year out of him I call that a win

This is strictly a hypothetical, but if Hawthorn came to us and offered Mitch Lewis and a late first/ early second for Petracca, should we be taking this deal? He is 27 next year, and unsigned beyond 2026. However is a huge injury risk, but would be a huge forward line improvement.

And the punches in the gut keep on coming…

If he doesn’t get off, games gone

Feedback is an interesting way of putting it. I would prefer the term ‘expletive driven abuse’ Gotta feel for the media/membership team today

The FD needs an arguably bigger overhaul than the playing list, which is why this off-season is likely to be an absolute clusterf--k. There is a huge lack of leadership at board level and at the club, players probably want to leave, opposition players probably don't want to come here (poorly run club, culture problems, Casey, smaller club, possibly bottom 4 team, etc) We have a vast amount of our salary cap tied up in Trac, Clarry, Gawn, May, Lever, Kozzy and for the most part the onfield performances have been putrid. Issues such as the forward line, ball use, i50's have been ignored and patched over for years, the same thing as putting a poster or picture over a hole in a wall. I am absolutely terrified for how badly these next few weeks and the off-season could go.

Unfortunately tonight's meeting will not result in any changes. No CEO or president to make those changes, and no spine or gut to make the needed hard calls. Goodwin will walk away with "full-backing of the board" and the mismanagement will continue.

I took my mate too his first afl game last week against Carlton. That went well too 😊

And our Dees Girls in a few weeks!

I respect that, especially for people who have paid for memberships and tickets.

I have been a member since I was 5. I was genuinely going to go next week, as the game doesn’t fall during my work hours for once. I’m not knocking on anyone that does go, I just don’t want my team to bottom out and become a basket case again for years.

This is exactly what I meant by my boycott. It’s not a temper tantrum I’m giving up on my team, I’m rusted on to the Dees. I’m boycotting because I care about my team, to make necessary changes that should have already been made.