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...and with money tight for everyone in the current environment, people who would have left re-joining until the last possible time, now won't after a 0-5 start, combined with less than enthralling prospects on field in the coming weeks.

22 minutes into the 1st quarter until Clarry got his first touch....his only touch for the 1st! Meanwhile Newcombe has 6 disposals. What an absolute waste of our talent.

Based on previous years....add about 10K to the total at the end of March and that is the end of year total. We are heading for a total around 55k, but I doubt we will make even that mark this year. The numbers have only gone up by 2K in the past month. You need early season wins to convince people to spend their money, and we certainly didn't do that this year.

It is absolutely astounding that @Frosticles & @Demon Dynasty can see and suggest such obvious flaws with Max's kicking for goal, and how they should be corrected, yet Mark Williams has been the kicking coach for ( what ) 5 years? .....and we see no improvement. I would also add, do NOT turn your back on the goal, step backward and keep focussed on where it is going eventually. Then conduct the same procedure each and every time. Do not aim for the right post, because that is where it is going, if you continue to use a faulty technique which swings left.

Don’t get too excited about Fullarton as second ruck…he was only up against Oscar McDonald.

...plus the sponsorship dollars when the sponsors realise there are 20% fewer Melbourne members to sell product to.....

I’m convinced Fullarton will never get a game until Demonland posters can spell his name correctly!

Having missed out on @WERRIDEE running around training with only a fig leaf to hide the nether regions I was hoping for some more interesting options for this week!

Down by about 7,000 to date from last year. Based on previous years ( except 2021) that will be much the same by year end.

Andy, how to access chat room for the podcast?

I have to agree. It is becoming obvious, that Hoyne's thesis is correct. "Getting it in there" means more opportunities. Even if it is turned over in the 50m, it is better than a turnover upfield where you get nothing, because at least you had a chance. Hawthorn used this tactic extensively in the Carlton game. Long kicks into the forward line almost every single time. Forget about the short possession/territory game, just put it in there and take your chances. The percentages will win it for you, if you have more chances.

More to come in terms of taxpayer dollars for the Kitties. KP Trust wants to add more concerts, etc to the venue, so they will have to move the Cats to a new training base, area.....guess where the money will be coming from with a State election due next year? https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/cats-or-concerts-there-s-a-battle-brewing-over-geelong-s-kardinia-park-home-20250312-p5lj2v.html ..."The Cats and other community sports are also lobbying the federal government to build a shared multi-purpose indoor training facility alongside GMHBA Stadium. They have already invested heavily in new rooms for their women’s team inside the stadium and upgraded their football department and gym inside the venue." Will absolutely guarantee they will get it up and running before we even dig the first sod at Caulfield

If I remember correctly Mark was given the name “Russian” by Nick Walsh an Irishman on our rookie list. Mark kept calling him “paddy”, and his response was “what would you know you great big Russian”.

And a reminder to everyone that this site isn’t free to run. Take out a subscription, make a donation …..that way @Demonland’s kids will be able to eat this week!

Gave up on that 20 years ago. No access during Grand Prix period, including the weeks/months before and after while all the infrastructure is moved.

Unfortunately we are down about 4-5,000 already from last year, and based on the trend from previous years, that will be maintained until the end of July when the count stops. People just do not "jump on board". Their commitment seems to be based solely on the performance of the club in the previous year.

Where can I get tickets? Probably already sold out to people who want to go to watch football!!!

...except when they are worth four 1st round draft picks e.g 2 this year and 2 future. Or is pick 16, 17 and 18 something that would be acceptable as first round picks? As a seller you don't tell the buyer what price you will accept until negotiations are near complete. Certainly not before any bidding has started.

Too late:

Does Green realise nearly every club has 3 first round picks to trade this year?

...Brute Bernard?

More trouble for Port with the collapse of their major sponsor GFG: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/affiliates/kayo/millionaire-sanjeev-gupta-pulls-rug-out-under-david-koch-as-port-order-new-guernseys-to-ditch-gfg-logo/news-story/1f0b3e956f759de1c9c7b19e037bc990

Only with good Grace…

For me, he has to learn to jump. Haven’t seen it last season, and still no evidence of it so far at training this year. Weid had the same problem. These days as a forward you don’t get the ball straight to your chest too often. So you need to be able to compete aerially, not with the feet on the ground. JVR is the gold standard.

The AFL will be dragged kicking and screaming to update the rules around concussion protocols. And we the fans will have to accept that our favourite players will be missing for more than the paltry 12 days at the moment. Here are the rules around boxing…..yes boxing….with a 30 day minimum for non contact after concussion. If that “sport” is doing it right now, the the AFL will be forced to catch up, through various legal action , no doubt. https://djsir.vic.gov.au/combat-sports/contestant-safety/non-fight-periods-and-return-to-fight-strategy#:~:text=Contestants with a diagnosed or,for at least 30 days.