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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? ;)

Yes he did. I suppose when you’re hanging for the season to start it can seem like an eternity at the time! Few weeks, a month, … ,…, yet wasn’t it you that said “enough with the in fighting over such trivial things” ?

What, the team missing Georgiades, Soldo, Powell-Pepper, McKenzie and Jeremy Finlayson? Is that the team you’re talking about?

Spargo, Smith and Bowey is a stretch. Bowey being your best argument for best 23. But he hasn’t exactly been stellar in ‘24. And we knew well before the season started that Smith and Gus were no longer.. If you’re happy that last night was indeed a “severely undermanned” fielded team, good for you - I certainly wouldn’t.

…. Or player.

Well it won’t be Melbourne. MCG is our home ground. Every other team are just tenants. I was there last night and it was disappointing and fwiw the 17,800 - odd crowd attendance figure included the 6,500 seagulls!

Jaded. It’s noted. Whilst they are key players - it’s still not “severely undermanned” I have seen May make blunders like TMac did last night. Howlers. And I’ve seen him make mistakes like Lever did last night too. How many times have you seen the defenders apologize to one another for their f-ups this season? TMac is the clubhouse leader! And well done for noting well before I did that our poor skills and decision making were very costly. Would you like a medal? 🏅

It’s still not severely undermanned 🤣

3 players is not severely undermanned is my point.

Severely undermanned? We’re missing Trac and Leb. Good effort. The teams skills are below average and some of the decision making is absolutely mind boggling. (ref: TMac and Billings)

Lever.

Sorry, but Max was not “great” He may have had 51 hit outs - but a large chunk of percentage of these were either straight to or sharked by a Lions player. There was more movement and positive signs from him in the last quarter. But the game was over at 3/4 time. And Lions has already put the cue in the rack.