Bates Mate

Is he an upgrade or downgrade on bowey ?? No way we could have both in the team

On second thought I think this would mean effectively a anb for McAdam swap , yuk

They'll give us pick 25 , which is the pick we gave up for McAdam. . In that case you could say we got McAdam for free , which is about the right price based on this year's output

I'm keen on Lukocious as well, great kick, can play both positions still young all ticks. Obviously Hardwick isn't a fan, he was great last year and played some great games this year

Same, only reason I go to games anymore is the fact I meet up with my parents and sister and take my kids so it's a family thing. I've stopped caring as much as I used to and only frequent this forum and some demon podcasts.the while AFL machine makes me angry across so many levels

What a disappointing career for schace given his draft position and hype. He'll dominate some suburban league next year. Good luck to him

No but I saw them. Never met a supporter who just watches for mistakes

Watched him closely 20 kicks 10 where from kick ins . That he kicked high to a pack everytime. 7 rebounds from defensive 50 for 5 turnovers . I wouldn't expect any one to watch that Trainwreck again but if you did you'd see he was not good

I thought Salem was awful. Took too long to kick the ball when he had it , including on kick ins. Turned it over multiple times. Choose the wrong option majority of the time.

I hate the filth, but they do have a game plan and system that all the players know and execute well, because they are skilled and smart footy players. Yes they won't be in finals but they'll own us for years to come and be back up the ladder next year. Us not so sure . The chocco Williams kicking academy is worse than Trump University

But that preseason though, trained the house down!!

100% nailed it my thoughts exactly

Yes with limited grey matter

Adelaide have the ability to rise up the ladder next year so their future second may be not worth much more or even worse

Who do we blame if our forward line sucks next year??!!

Game over Essendon have done it again, first half season specialists. Almost fell sorry for their supporters , almost

Glorious, seeing Essendon [censored] the bed and miss finals is somewhat softening the blow of our season. Carlton and Collingwood miss out and I'm satisfied

So Houston only became aware of all these "issues" after a Tom Morris report and the subsequent SEN , AFL.com, hS page page and airtime fillers in the last 3 days.... Please

I applaud his level of bravery to get out on the field , but seems really dumb for the club to allow him to play while so banged up. I was one who got stuck into Clarry at times this year due to what he has produced on field which has been way below his standard and barely AFL standard recently. He should never have been playing with such injuries I thought we learned our lesson in 2022 by selecting the effectively the same 22 every week when we have able replacements playing good footy at Casey and not manage players after the 10-0 start ,we saw what happened in finals.

Good, will be a net positive for the final 2 rounds. He's been between serviceable and liability for much of the season and his last 3 weeks diabolical. Amw back in ,Judd more midfield please. We need to make clarry earn his spot through performance next year

Good lord one of the positives of 2024 wants out. He's given his all for the club. Him and Angus along with Max are truly heart and soul players and now 2 will be gone. This will leave a big hole

No, he's cooked and would be paying him to be On the injury list 75% of the time

Now that 2024 is officially done and dusted from a finals perspective. I thought I get a positive thread going into 2025 , because I'm sure there will be plenty of negative ones. For me some of the positives are. -judd mcvee - continual improvement and one of the best small/mid defenders in the comp elite user of the ball and ability to shut down the most dangerous small forwards. -Caleb Windsor- Skill, poise, speed and tough at it, exactly the type of player we need more of . One of the best debut seasons I've seen. What are yours?

Agree on Salem, but he was not alone in the kick around the corner in a panic without looking. Had 10-12 mates. Also our handballs hit the target less than 40%of the time. It was U/10 type footy at times

Effort was there but we have 2-3 of our 22 who have smarts and composure. Kozzie, macveigh , Melksham. I might have missed a couple but gees we just don't choose or execute the right option most of the time