Bates Mate

mcKercher was my wish and wont happen, if somehow curtain happens I'll be over the moon. O Sullivan my next best

This umpiring is a joke. Free kick Brisbane

Wtf was that shot at goal 15 out missed everything by 20m

I only selectively listen to podcasts. The radio station is unlistenable due to ads amongst other things

First thing I thought of was that hideous CFC. The colour is right I'd like us to have a Melbourne red and blue banner to cover it up for the day should we make it and give us more of a home game feel. 

14 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Where will the home Grand Final be played should we go all the way? If it is Casey, you lose any chance of getting more than 5k there! 

Surley icon park 

14 hours ago, Jeremy said:

Caddy is listed at 193cm at the moment but he’s still growing from reports. JVR around 194 so there’s not much difference there 

I haven't seen said reports. What is his projected height ?

1 hour ago, ElDiablo14 said:

This homesickness thing is very unique of the AFL. More likely than not ,in professional sports around the world, athletes prefer to go/stay in bigger markets or successful organisations. 

That doesn't seem to be prevalent in the AFL.

Not just homesickness but a special type that requires you to only be traded to a specific club within that state

Players pre and post being traded to Melbourne needs another thread.

I'm pro billings coming in for nothing which is what it looks like being.  still young enough with talent and skill no brainer

13 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

I just watched the interview on 7News Adelaide and I have to say, without having read the pages before this one, I am annoyed by his tone and believe we should have cashed in. He is gone at the end of next year I believe. He spoke about ‘Melbourne’ the club, as if it was some 3rd party organisation he associates with occasionally. No use of inclusive language. I thought it was really poor. My concern is he spends the year distracted by contract talk, much like Jackson in 2022, and his value falls. I think it’s a foregone conclusion that he leaves. It was as if it was a chore that he had to play for us next year. That’s my take 

Playing golf with Adelaide players a day before trade period ends when you've been talked about as being a trade target by Adelaide all trade period is just a bad look and more than ill timed.

3 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

Is Petty’s head going to be in the game next year? Or will we be looking at a similar season to Luke Jackson’s in 2022? Judging by the 9news Adelaide interview that’s just come out, this guy is really keen to be back home. Not encouraging at all

Yeah really seemed excited for the next 2 years at the Dee's . 🤦. 

I believe his words where. The decision was made by Melbourne ( I took from it he may have been open to the trade) I'm happy to be on an AFL list, love MFC. Got 2 year contract. Open to being back  in Adelaide at some stage 😱

33 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Certainly as a kicking coach.

1 hour ago, Ugottobekidding said:

Jack Watts as forward coach😆😂🤣

Swimming coach 😅🏊‍♂️

52 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Tracc and Max were the main offenders. 
I have Faith they can both improve with hard work over the off season 

I don't, it's a technique thing and they are way to add in their careers to be able to change kicking technique

4 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

Didn’t LJ request a trade to Freeo, not WA/WC? 

Yes

Would be interesting to see what Collingwood think he is worth.

Yes he comes across as an A grade DH but has talent can find the goals and was quite good up the field towards the end of this year. Him and kozzie in the fwd 50 or rotating with stints in the midfield would be exciting and equally as frustrating , he is young I'm not against it.

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Good.

60.28 since 2021 (2023 was injury and suspension riddled) could/should result in some much needed reliability in front of goal.

A pre season in Choco's kicking academy will fix that right up 

9 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

It was a future first... which is actually a fair amount to give up 

My bad, one of the feeds on twitter had it as 2 2nd roundres.

pick 34 + future first is quite high a price but I rate him and wouldn't be upset if we paid that. Mcadam still only worth 2nd rounder

Collingwood just got Schulze for a second round + future second.

Absolute steal IMHO. By that yardstick McAdam for second round pick is more than fair

21 hours ago, Beetle said:

Club did everything they possibly could to try and get Tom Lynch this trade period and Richmond wouldn’t bite.

Good. Isn't the answer he's been injury prone and looked past it whenever on they park

Is he the next Boomer Harvey , Lewis Taylor or Shane Harvey 😱

1 minute ago, Yarra Valley Demon said:

I'd be keen, would add a different dimension to the forward line, some hardness and precision and experience, 2 years ala jordan lewis style, not huge money and a late pick, for the right price there's upside there

Best thing he would bring is smart forward leading patterns which either result in our midfield hitting him or  opening up the forward line.

Turning 32 on Monday so if we get him for nothing on A 1 year deal why not

14 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Let’s hope that Foot heals up for next Season 

 

That's my biggest concern for next season with him, not this crows BS. 

13 minutes ago, Damo said:

I am a bit disillusioned with no-one really wanting to join us. 

Apart from Lachie Shultz who I can understand wanting to go to Collingwood over anyone, premiership team playing to a packed G every week. There is no one else I'd be wanting

8 minutes ago, loges said:

Why would we consider trading him when we're short on forwards and he has 2 years left on his contract. Next year at the earliest,

Also why does the AFL tolerate clubs trying to entice players to break contracts. Ramshackle organisation.

Agree, it's called (draft) tampering in the NBA massive fines. I loathe the AFL as an organisation just so compromised in every facet of the game 

1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

I love Petty but he is not worth 800k a year, we can’t be held to ransom 

In a world where Ben McKay is getting that on  5 year deal . Petty is worth at least that