Bates Mate

hate the think the amount of resource wasted for this stupid concept

How did he feel at the B&F when 1600 supporters gave him a well deserved standing O Favorite 2 or 3 wins during his time Worst losses, both gut wrenching. eg the Geelong game after the siren and ones where he though I'm not sure if are on the right track here. What does he think of the plans for the new base near jolimont station, is it relistic how far away are we?

I have not been impressed with him , I have watched him 4-5 times and every time thought he looked below AFL standard. He might prove me wrong and come good but I am not that excited by the prospect of him joining us.

Poor Viney or Macca family in this scenario , I know we have host families that go above and beyond but having this loose unit in your house with a 9PM , no alcohol rule is a disaster idea.

I rate Pruess above Hickey, bigger stronger more upside. average to better than average midfielders are are dime a dozen ruckmen have more currency proven by 2nd rounder for Hickey in an open draft Pruess would get selected before Hickey so as I mentioned before a straight swap is a win for us

Looking like Tyson for Pruess straight swap. Alot will argue about the number of games played etc and that we are getting unders but I think it's good for us. Our 5-6th best mid out for the best available ruckman. If Pruess went in the draft he would go in the 20-30 range minimum which is about right for Tyson and fills a much bigger need for our list.

that would be a horrible outcome. I'd prefer we try and get a ready made player back like a George Hewett

Nearest to the pin for how many pages this thread will be when we know what the final outcome is. I've got 417 pages

so is the word narrative

It's been obvious we are more in favor of getting a good deal for him now than trying to convince him to sign up long term

Agree we are not fighting that hard at least publicly. "We want to do what is best for you", "go explore your options" line from the club is as good as saying happy enough if you go and we want to get maximum value. I don't have an issue with it but put yourself in Hogans shoes probably doesn't feel 100% wanted by our management. If we really wanted him long term we would be saying Hogan is absolutely not being traded and Hogan would have a 4 year extension on the table from us.

2nd in a club b&f shows he can consistently perform at a high level. Other failed players being mentioned on this thread were never able to do that.

I didn't see him at the event, guess he was there at some stage if he is in the clip.I was chatting to T Mac at the afterparty who said he was not there due to operation on his hip, probably left B&F early.

Add : Oscar Mcdonald . He had an operation on his Hip which is why he was not at the B&F

Got a ripping standing ovation. Was one of the nights highlights.

Just left the afterparty . BOG contenders. T Mac. Gus . Lever. And Clarry. All players in good spirits levers dance moves are Mr bean like. Hogan amongst it . Jeffy was a bit of a lonely figure. Jones getting around to every group was great to see. Very interesting to see the different Clicks amongst the playing group. Of the coaching group Jade Rawlings was a much loved figure. Plapp , Plunket and Ben Matthews also getting lots of love from the players. Max engaging with everyone. Love this club

Unlimited Johnny Walker Blue has been a definate highlight

Don't forget the pollution started with Greg " makes it up as he goes venom " Denom

Hard to find best 6 unfortunately our bottom 5-6 were some of our more senior players . Jones , Jetta ,Tyson, Lewis, Melksham, were all missing in the first half or made terrible mistakes add guys like Hannan & Spargo you can see why we got thumped. WC had 12 players who played a GF 3 years ago we are not ready but should be in 2-3 years

Our game plan is should just need to execute better this whole chaos game plan crap the media have been going on about is a load of crap

We went from Hunter to the hunted, with our two previous wins and all the sentiment wanting a Melbourne win. Didn't enter the game angry and hungry for the win the Eagles did game over

Lewis has been putrid

West coast are playing angry after the last two losses to us over there. We have not stood up at all. Struggling to find a good player. Viney tried in the second quarter Tmac stood up in the first apart from that horrible

Jkh started well. Tackling with intent and looks quick .

Love how every player in our team has the ability to be quiet then step up when required and get the job done