Damo

Was today the 2nd time Jai Culley was in #13?

..And Langford again in #4.

Kev said sparrow was in top one or two just before I arrived. Certainly looks fit. Him CJ and Jai look the goods.

I dont know if what you posted is deliberate and I normally like your input but you have said I wrote what you quoted. I did not write that and you should check your copy if this is a mistake. If it is not a mistake then it is just BS what you have done. It is easy to check my post.

I am hoping for a good result either way but: 1) plenty of players play 150 games and dont make a big difference, Tom Sparrow is nearing 100. 2)I really tried to understand Axis' X and Y but Im not Sharp enough.

My understanding is next years draft crop is going to be deeper and of a higher standard than 2025. Then in 2027 Tasmania comes in with 5(?) of the 1st 13 picks. We currently have our own F1 and Suns F1 for next year. There is growing anticipation of this years draft. At 7+8 it seems to me, all if not most, of the very best will be gone. If WC and NM (and Maybe Ess) are as keen as Ive heard rumours, to have more picks this year it would seem a good idea to swap our 7+8 (and possibly GC F1) for their 1st pick 2026. I realise many here would like to eat their cake this year. But a few A+ players including Humphrey, Butters and King may be in the mix as well as some gun youngsters next year. We can do swaps Draft night and I believe this would be the best result for Dees.

I came across Jake and Max training by themselves a week or so back at Harry Trott oval while I was walking the dog. They had been at it for a while it seemed. They kept doing repeat 200m. sprints until almost collapse by the look. They had just enough energy to give me a thumbs up. Both in top form.

Dont think Jeffo was out there. I heard someone say today marks 15th year anniversary of Tmac' pre-season training. He was out there, didnt need to be. Go Plugger!

The Daisys

Steven King's Stand By Me

FIGJAM... around Grand Final Day

So they sacked Goody without a definite yes from Buckley

Bucks has left us standing at the [censored] altar

Whateleys Take: Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley was considered a front runner for the gig but Whateley explained that the timing had not married up. "Nathan Buckley's presence was a curiosity all along as Bucks was interviewing Melbourne as much as they were interviewing him," he said. "Right at the end, he couldn't answer the question if they offered him the job would he take it and I know Tasmania plays a role in that somewhere. "With Tasmania probably furthering their cause to nail down Buckley as the inaugural coach, I think that clouded the timing. Melbourne wanted to bring it to conclusion today and that didn't marry up with Buckley's discussions with Tasmania."

Im stunned. I hope Nathan Buckley didnt pull out and King won it.

I'll be interested at the end how many free kicks inside 50, each team gets. Hawks well up already

Ricky Jackson

Thilthorpes nickname is filthy. I bet Caro doesn't call him that.

The chalice from the palace has the brew that is true

Frankston next week I believe

I'm happy Buckley is in the mix. I would prefer him but if someone is perceived to be better than him, that will be fine.

I dont know who of our veterans have been playing with injuries and are not at their best. Viney, Salem, Tracc, May and Lever could all have been struggling with injuries. Until that puzzle is unlocked I think it is difficult to make a call. If many of them have been playing with injury, then next season things might get rosy again.

I hope we get a 1st rounder then. ANB went for a second rounder and it was criminally unders. I can see McVee will not be recognised as well.

86 the poster. Since Day One this bloke has given me the tom t!ts. I changed my name from Franky almost immeditaly to dodge flack. CF Never had a good thing to say.

I shared my IT office with Ricoh(sic) for 4 months, 25 years ago while he ran an upgrade of 8 story building including all trades and planning of both personnel and offices that meant our business never suffered downtime. I was very impressed. Alan Richardson is no light weight. Deep thinker, consultitive and generous in his dealings with others. Some may find that this is his major failing. Before jumping to uninformed conclusions and looking for scapegoats, try to do some research. For a little insight, watch the the ABC's "I was actually there that day" about Nicky Winmar when the Saints got up at Vic Park amongst immense racism as Winmar ran riot. No one from the Pies wanted to speak about it except for a fan or 2. Richo played on Nicky and came on the show to recollect the day although he was comprehensively beaten and he never uttered a word against him. Not a light weight.