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In: Smith, Sparrow, Hibberd (Sub). Out: Tomlinson, Jordon. On the edge: Woey.

Gus effectively took what could have been Dunstan's spot in the middle. I've said it before but it must be deflating knowing that no matter how well you perform at VFL level, it will only be an injury or in this case 2 or 3, that would see you promoted. I still see major issues with the selection process and integrity. Petty should be made to prove his worth at VFL level.

Yes to Dunstan. Particularly against Brisbane, who don't have the quickest mids. With regards to Grundy, a week ago he was Champion Data's All Australia starting ruck, so it isn't all that bad. You need to take a few different looks before the finals. I don't think it's a clear-cut omission.

Brenton Sanderson MKII. Too close to the players. A mate first, coach second.

Trac will start as a forward, JJ will start in the midfield and Smith will be our Sub.

Just been told Taj Woewodin will debut this week. Unbelievable moment for the club and his family. Our first father son since Billy Stretch IIRC? And our first son of a Melbourne Brownlow medallist to play for the club.

Rivers is a decent shout but actual centre square craft takes a long time to learn. Personally I'd be more comfortable with Harmes, Dunstan (in a week or two) and Jordon covering the gap.

I think Salem will play AFL

Correct - Facility link to high performance is a myth. Brisbane Lions won the threepeat out of dilapidated facilities in Brisbane. Waverley Park was hardly elite in Hawthorns threepeat era. The Melbourne Storm have won several rugby league titles out of AAMI Park, as have Melbourne Victory.

We'd probably still have Mission if Cameron Schwab was a capable CEO.

4-6 for Dunstan with a medial

New Balance pay us around 75k less per year under their commercial teams. IG have ended up paying around 150k more. It was the Gold Coast Suns who pioneered these commercial terms with NB.

Gutted for Dunstan if that is any more than short-term. 😌

Has re-signed for 3 more.

Nibbler has re-signed for 3 more.

Does having 48 & 2 for Casey, on the back of a month of solid form, tell you that regardless of form, you won't be picked in this side unless its a genuine like-for-like change? I don't like what it represents. Goody is brilliant but this has been a flaw of his before. Selection integrity is vital.

Bill.

I believe the club is very interested in Sam Sturt of Fremantle. He has been watched live in the WAFL by the club twice in recent weeks. I'm still none the wiser on the actual situation with Jacko but believe Sturt would form part of any deal.

Absolutely love this mentality. It's the same way I feel about May in particular. I think it would have been far more powerful to see him stay with the GCFC and go down in history as their first flag winning skipper.

Viney Lever Oliver Jordon Jackson Brayshaw

He remains close with Trent, his parents are happy with his welfare at the club, he wants to repay the draft faith and the decision to give him an extended break in Perth pre-season, the offer is as flexible as he needs it to be, he wants to continue learning from Max and he generally isn't motivated by money or stardom.

I'm hearing positive things about Dogga staying for a couple of years

Trading Pick 2 to secure a player who is probably going to be better than the player they could draft, especially a gun KPF/Ruck/Utility Mid - would hardly compromise a rebuild. Having said that, on the proviso that Lachie Weller was traded for Pick 2, we should be asking for 2 First rounders and an early Second..

WCE are a far greater concern in this situation than Freo.

Oliver Brayshaw Viney Jordon Salem Spargo. Don't really see it with Hibbo. Always kicks to packs.