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We had an extra day on Brisbane. An 8 day break. We weren’t shagged. We were fresh if anything at all. The pathetic excuses being rolled out by many are intolerable, insipid just like the display last night in perfect conditions.

Disappointing is an understatement.

Oliver: not sure which one:- • party time again • couldn’t attempt spoil • pulled up short • very average game • team carried him • hand troubling him

You’re wrong.

Agree would be a significant gesture and recognition of a great team the women have who could go back-to-back. A nice little bonus. You don’t have to be Einstein to work out there are indeed culture issues off field. Which is why they are rightly or wrongly questioning it. Good list. Where is the club at with our home base? Training base at Casey. Occasionally train at Goschs. Offices in AAMI. Demon Shop at the G. How much work is being done here? And how much progress. A home base with everyone together would strengthen the club. #strongertogether

And they’re the envy of every club … going into this years Draft with the envious pick of 73…

No, not really. I’m trying to analyze what Lamb stated - that we could look to improve picks a little. And part of that is helping clubs what they might want. 4,5 & 6 not a lot of difference, still going to get a quality player. But these clubs have a massive drop off for their next pick. Would they consider moving up several spots for their next pick and fall back one on their first?

Dogs and Hawks - Not sure where they sit on their draft choices but wondering if they’d be interested in improving their 2nd picks. we could offer 6,42 to improve to pick 4 (Hawks) or pick 5 (Dogs). Dogs might be interested - by improving their 2nd pick 6 places (pick 48). Hawks probably won’t want to budge with their 2nd (44). But they also have 47,49. They could be interested in an upgrade to 42. 4 & 11 or 5 & 11 could be seen as more attractive (with F1) to West Coast and could ensure Curtin for them in exchange for pick 1.

The Dutch knocking off South Africa opens the door. New Zealand always seem to start off tournaments on a flyer. Only to wilt near the death (end). Australia meet Pakistan 🇵🇰 tomorrow night and that should be a massive match. Lose and Australia will be on the ropes. Win and they’re very much alive.

Watching Tim Lamb handle a couple of pressers, his demeanor, his no nonsense attitude and air of confidence - he has left an impression on me. I think we have the perfect bloke in charge of wheeling and dealing at this point and if we are looking to move our picks up the board further to entice West Coast to do a double take (encourage interest) on splitting pick one - we have the right bloke IMO. Mr.Lamb “let’s make a splash.”

Lamb stoked with the addition of Billings. McAdam and Fullarton, all in all a real focus on addressing needs forward of centre. Now the draft.

I like this type of thinking. North and us I think are the main options for the Eagles. Perhaps North will take a look at this ^ with much interest. Hawks have 4, Dogs have 5. Either could easily offer their pick and a Future. Which is why I believe the above strategy with North would checkmate Nth Dogs and Hawks possible bids.

Fingers crossed the Crows beat the Lions this week to give Dees some wriggle room.

Decision has been made, he won’t be traded, he’ll stay as he said in the 7 interview. And if West Coast play it smart they’ll split their pick one. I just hope it’s with us.

%#£€ ! Planets just had to align, game of golf, nine news there. How convenient. Crows trying to squeeze much!? Evident he wants to return to Adelaide. As he stated, the decision has been made (tow the company line), Happy to play at Melbourne next year. Definitely will get tongues wagging again tomorrow before deadline. But I expect nothing to change tomorrow. Because… “the decision has been made” It won’t stop the Crows from a last ditch bid.

Wonder if we can upgrade one of our picks to help them get the trade done. Ie. From 6 to pick 4.

Starc comes on …. Wide. FMD. All over the place Starc. Needs to reset his radar.

Wicket Maiden. Unbelievable. Didn’t see that one coming.

Cummins 2 wickets Zampa 2 wickets Better signs and the run rate has slowed a little now.

Make that 4/166

There’s a pulse. Now 3/166 off 28. They wasted a review on the first ball of the match. The bowling has been wayward and they’ve looked flat. Starc inconsistent, Zampa hasn’t been getting his line right. Struggling the Aussies. If it wasn’t for Warner’s outfield catching the Aussies would be in a world of pain.

I’d consider North to keep making offers, so I’m thinking we could broker deals with west coast with teams that would want to split pick(s) or possibly with a view to next years draft (Giants?). Example:- Hawks have 4,33,44,54,63 Dees have 6,11,42 Eagles have 1,23,37,58. GWS have 7,16,43,59,77,79 • Eagles receive 4,7,16 • Hawks receive 6,11 • GWS receive F1 (Dees), F1 (Hawks),33 • Dees receive 1

With the long term contract signed by Naughton at the Dogs, where would that leave natural KF Ugle Hagan in their forward set-up? They already have Bruce, Darcy, Lobb .. they have surplus. I know we have Jefferson in the wings, but if we’re seeking a young KF who has many strings to their bow, Ugle Hagan would be ideal to prise away at a cost. But the benefits would be huge.

Turner has given us a small sample size, when playing along side May & Lever. Particularly the Sydney game.

Love the Eskimo Pie. Two must haves with the EP:- • Right Temp C - 18C • Non-damaged wrapper Otherwise it can literally be a handful and get messy real quick.