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100%. The man is a legend and arguably the greatest ruckman in the game ever. That’s right, EVER. He will don his 7th AA jacket this year. Just wish CP5 - Mr Petracca would like several of the recent mfc (GC game) and Gawny’s post - he’s obviously keeping a wide berth on the socials lately for unknown reasons. Unlike him really for someone who has been continually active on his insta.

Viney Langdon Turner Salem Rivers Howes

Turner 4 goals, Van Rooyen and Petty both 3 goals each. Not a bad return from our key forwards!

Judd McVee - first AFL goal. Well done Juddster!

It’s a BIG up yours to North by Jack Viney! And a BIG pull up your socks, show some fight rather than bicker, leak and whinge to all in sundry within the MFC.

He lost me at....liquor licence.

Very surprised it's just the one change. Bowey for Oliver. If true, there must be no niggles what-so-ever. No one with the exception of Oliver to be heading into surgery post season for any correction procedures. A clean bill of health for this Sundays starting 23 I take it! No Brown, No Jefferson, No Fullarton, No Sestan, No Kentfield - no games for any of these players in a dead rubber game that could provide the player valuable experience before a full on pre-season where they could be motivated to get back to seniors in 2025 having had a taste. Hmmm. I'm not into "gifting" players games either, but I'd prefer the option to play one or 2 with 2 dead rubber games remaining.

T. Morris uses “long story short” a lot.

He doesn't have a leaker at those clubs.

Height off the half-back is a BIG issue (Daniel) and he's kicking is far from sublime. Houston would be the ideal target if it hasn't already been ruined by the negative press.

Why do you think Lukosius is on the outer at GC? Why do you think Dimma is so frustrated in him? We already have Fritsch.

Gee, you read like something Tom Morris would write. Many players play with niggles including sore ribs, a bung hand/finger and PCL's. Including blue chip footballers.

This we agree on. It's incumbent upon the coaches to have a team playing to our strengths. To play competitive watchable games that we more often than not, win. To produce healthy crowds to prevent any "moving" of games to Marvel. Because I'm telling you, you will not get a healthy crowd to a Melb v interstate team (Free, GWS, Port, WC, GC, Adel) in at Marvel and it will be a disaster.

Ken Hinkley on a call to Corndog: - "Thanks Kane. Good idea. Keep up the the good work mate. Power!"

I love the club and I love the MCG. Our club plays at the MCG. It is our home ground. The MCC are a big part of that. I want to see them play at the G. If you had these games at Marvel - you'd be lucky to get 13,000. And a massive financial loss.

Max was our best player against the Dogs and equally best in a stellar game against Port along side Kozzie and I noted his kicking power was back against Power. He is a proud man and wants to finish strong and lead. Let him do that. And let him fit into a 7th AA blazer FFS.

I don't think he will be pigeon holed to one position. He possesses flexibility and I think would swing forward/ruck. I wanted to see him up forward but QLD had good options up forward. Side note: The Vic M v QLD and NSW/ACT v Vic Country games - both NSW/ACT and QLD both won relatively comfortably. Looking at their personnel during and after games leaving there were quite a few players from Sydney Swans and GWS academies. Same for the Queensland boys (GC/Bris Ac.). Their academies were heavily represented. They have quality players to choose from. All four AFL teams would be frothing at their mouths at these prospects. Healthy lists in future years I have no doubt.

That still hurts.

I was there, it was more a full back role to be honest. Lining up on Vic M key forward. Moves like his old man, possesses a big leap. Reminded me of Darcy Moore. Spoiled a few contests, got lost a bit once or twice by his opponent. Was on and off the ground every quarter.

When Trac came off Kings Birthday.

Mate, you need to check your notes better. Port beat the Swans by 112 points. And if you think Soldo and Finlayson aren't in their best 22 you also need to brush up on your footy. You did say arguably, which I do disagree. If you're asking me about the game, yes I thought we were a realistic chance of winning the game, we did ok in patches, and not in others. Overall, we didn't do well, with some of our players output and skills disappointing me. Kozzie was a shining light and nearly went a long way to winning the game. He and Max were huge. It was a dire struggle littered with howler errors - some from pressure, others poor skill execution and poor decisions. So they performed below my expectations. As for the Swans - they were well off in all areas (unusual for them) as Longmire admitted and rightly got pantsed. Back to your first question. You weren't sure of my point on my last post. 🤔 The point is both teams were missing "arguably" 3 - maybe 4 starting players. Every team at this time of year are missing some players (for whatever reason). You rate SSP as one of their top 6 players - I'd rate Georgiades up in their top 6 most important. How could you not, he is that important for them up forward. So take your rose coloured glasses off somewhat and understand that both teams didn't field their best 22/23. And both whilst a little undermanned - weren't severely undermanned.

🥇There you go. PS. Cheer up. I had read your comment at the start of the thread, hence your reward. And thanks for pointing out May and attempting to lighten the mood, that was an oversight. Blinded by my frustration. Do better on your jokes, huh? ;)

Trac would want what is best for the club. Rattling the cage might be the best solution, puts everyone on notice. He is the ultimate professional as an AFL footballer and would want everyone on the same page. Thanks, Tom. The 3:40pm time slot no doubt. Would prefer the 1:10pm. Looks as though he has been door stopped, I'll cut him some slack.