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Certainly a strange GM/Owner in the way he deals with players. Yet he does have a record of talking loads of bullocks and then paying the guy. I'm not sure this will end up that way though. My guess is he'll be a Bill or Packer

It's interesting but also not. They probably tossed a coin.

Just a shame Doggies fans had to trust Essendon. I know they've had injuries galore but they've been getting way too much of a pass for mine.

Definitely a tough call, his son is around 17? Hope it all works out for them.

Happy trails Jayden. A true fan favourite, at a time when we badly needed one too. There aren't many true good blokes in the game but he is one.

I would bank it that he'll be working for one of those clubs in the near future.

Reasonable news. We need them.

Bartel's experience is pretty good. He was on the GWS board from 2018 - 2024 and was actively involved in list decisions and re-structuring of their FD, he also played a part in getting Kingsley the coaching job. Before that he'd been a part-time list management consultant at Brisbane. He knows what he's doing and has a lot of experience in building lists and developing footy clubs. If there was half a chance I would be all in.

It sounds like it should be called the Chief Football Operations role.

I'd like to know what our time in deficit and average per game was. Not that it's a like for like comparison due to the differing game styles but in our flag year I'd be pretty sure the time in front figure was high.

You should still be able to speak your mind, especially with family. The older generation's thinking might be different but not always tone deaf. Conversations help us all grow.

When did he win flags at Collingwood?

Great post Gonzo.

I'm good with all 3. They can easily turn into quality performers. Good job guys

Gee he must really love the Dees.

If you love footy, you just love watchig this guy. He's gonna be the ultimate metres gained player.

I'll take the new ball. What does 'forgetting how to win' even mean? These guys train from Summer untill now but it's all moot? We can talk about how the game style has started to take shape (Which I agree with) but psychologically the problems have been exactly the same all season reverting back to old habits when the pressure gets dialed up. Perhaps change is going to be a welcome thing.

Good job Joeboy. Time for a much earned rest.

Pass

Don't do it to yourselves guys...

Collingwood could have been 7 losses in a row coming into this and I still wouldn't have had an ounce of confidence.

Scum will do things like that

While people might not get the anger, I dont get the instant relief. We had a real chance to fix up this mob and simply stopped running. This wasn't like any other fall away loss for me, this could have easily been like the Brisbane game again. We failed to capitalise and reverted to long hack shots that did nothing for the scoreboard. I'm far less bullish than some about our chances in 26. Even wooden spoon teams occasionally put up performances like these. The age old "If we play footy like that every week you'll see more wins" jargon doesn't wash for one tenth of a second. This team has talent but there are literally holes on every line now. Cant clunk a forward 50 mark, struggle to kick into 50 and our full back would rather be at the beach. We are a long way off finals, we are not good enough. We've forgotten how to win, whatever that means. New coach has serious work cut out for him. If the football department isn't changing much then I'm not expecting much.

We've been their little bunny rabbits since 2023 and long before that to be honest. No amount of hating the filth or 'that thug Maynard' will change that. Let's just accept the losers that we are and that if nothing changes, nothing changes.

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