Freddy Fuschia

Because of the fact that he was drafted during the pandemic with very little football behind him in his draft year and then again in his first year on the list, Rosman didn’t get enough game time to show what he’s made of and he’s still very much a work in progress. Such players deserve time and patience and I think he’ll get there.

What’s the attraction about drafting players at the wrong end of their careers?

Nah, Gold Coast will grab him with an early pick and then play him in their 2s for the next five years.

I hope someone points out to Ms Wilson that last night’s crowd for Melbourne vs Brisbane exceeded the recent Thursday night crowd of Richmond vs Port Adelaide by 16,000.

Maybe if they create a new team in Darwin, he could go there and learn how to respect our first people.

Agree that we're out of the picture for the MSD unless we have a real smoky in mind to fulfil a need. However, we're running out of time to make the move and there's no apparent vacancy.

Actually, Jack’s comments are accurate. Andrew did very little for the first three quarters and only played well in the final quarter when the heat had gone out of the game and the Cats were 100 points in front. This is a report from after the game. It certainly doesn’t look like he dominated the game, does it? https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2021/04/24/cats-too-strong-and-structured-for-afl-academy-as-daicos-furthers-his-case-for-top-selection/

There’s a young ruckman developing under our noses in Jake Bell at Casey. He’s probably not quite ready even for the mid-season draft next month but has been coming along nicely in the VFL. Worth keeping an eye on over the next 12 months.

Anything wrong with Aaron Naughton as a key forward at 195cm? Towering forward ready to show his wares in Academy hitout “IN A DRAFT pool that is dominated by midfielders, Jacob van Rooyen stands out. Then you throw in his 195cm frame, the strong marking, hard running and batch of blond hair and it is easy to see why the West Australian has caught the eye of scouts.”

Who is Mac Andrew?

My guess is Clarrie, LJ & Toby Bedford.

Suggest that you and Port take it one week at a time on this one.

Port Adelaide rising from their slumber.

Mitch is a gun midfielder. He’ll be picked up early.

Is there any value in posting the names of players in NGA’s these days? If they’re any good they’re out of your club’s reach anyway.

I wonder if the injury to Howes is enough for him to be put him on the long term injury list? There’s talk of a few young talented players emerging in the ranks who could be worth looking at in the mid season draft. We would probably have the last pick but it might be worthwhile exploring whether there’s a player out there to fit our needs eg. a genuine young ruck prospect to nurture for the day when Max retires or if Luke Jackson gets homesick.

Do you think that’s going to work against us this year?

But you’ve missed my point completely. I said that waving hands in exasperation could be something other than dissent which means that players would be penalized for expressing disappointment in themselves - not for umpire abuse or dissent.

I get what you’re saying but we all know what abuse is because it can be clearly defined. Dissent is a different kettle of fish, especially if putting out your arms is automatically an expression of abuse when the same action could easily be interpreted as an expression of disappointment or frustration at the player’s actions rather than umpire abuse. By penalizing emotion and passion the AFL is emasculating the game.

The Melbourne website has an article here which states - “Majak Daw looked to be continuing his form following a best on ground display last week, kicking two first quarter goals, both from free kicks. “But his day was cut short after quarter time, meaning the Demons had to adapt to overcome the spirited Lions”. No explanation as to why his day was “cut short”.

Jake Lever reporting that he’s okay after rolling his ankle (twice) on Saturday night. As long as he looks after it, he should be right to go next week with the 8 day break. Some concerns however, at Casey level. Blake Howes not selected and the rumour is Blake Howes (“stress fracture”?). Majak Daw kicked 2 goals before coming off the ground and failing to re-appear. This is a concern because he’s really our only proper back up ruckman in the event of injury to our two ruck talls in the ones. Commentator on the afl site also mentioned that Dunstan was off getting his leg iced late in the game. Losing Daw early just two weeks after Mitch Brown was felled behind play is a concern, especially after the manhandling of Ben Brown last week.

Oops. My bad - I must have been having a Knightmare.😀

6. Clayton Oliver 5. Angus Brayshaw 4. Sam Weideman 3. Ed Langdon 2. James Harmes 1. Steven May

Toby Bedford not used means that he can play tomorrow.

One reason why there’s less discussion is that I believe Knightmare is no longer on ESPN’s books and is keeping a low profile this year.