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Imho.... thats exactly what's called for.... a handy follower around the ground. Not winning the centre bounce isn't EOW stuff... currently we still don't win a lot of centre clearances ( demonstrably ).... Playing a more dedicated role player ( aka a ruck ) would then not necisitate other players removing themselves from roles they are better at. Still find the whole thing odd.

It's a curiosity. We're down a ruck but we don't pick one. Some suggest too important a game to risk. I don't concur. It's a game.. they're all important. Some suggest he's underwhelmed and so not picked.... yet he's named as an emergency, and not the first time ; so he's good enough if you 'need to break glass' but not if his exact position is vacant ??? Not picking Fullarton is either,as suggested above...a ruse or it's illogical. He's not picked because he may not win the contests ( neither does Max and often sharked ) but we'll have possibly 3 non-rucks competing and probably losing. Yep, makes zero sense there. Max's value around the ground i think is actually irreplaceable but we'll try with Petty ?? I truly find all of this fascinating. We'll know Sat night. Hope it works.

But not a real first gamer....just with us. Quite a difference for mine Sir.... just sayin'

Problem with that is you can bet Essendin will protect the bounce,/throw in. Its a free hit if they do. Tbh im just as cautious about Heppel coming back and having a blinder. Not liking this game Sam, not liking it I am.

Same bloke who pinch hits now possibly. But you wouldnt have him all game. Perhaps Petty pinch hits for the pinch hitter ? Perhaps more by 'area'.. maybe Roo takes the rucks forward of middle... Tmac aft of centre.. or.. i really don't know tbh ( cue the comments...lol ) Someone has to compete or you might as well just get the umps to hand ball to nearest Bomber tall !!! There's no obvious all day ruck nominated so it has to be a group of fill-ins. Any which way I'm not filled with enthusiam let alone confidence.

Who says hes rucking ?

Or... Roo to play more in the Ruck...and Petty a supposed focus up forward. We'll know come Sat night i guess

This, this.....and........THIS.. most likely Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Fascinating or Foolish as others observe. A wet night and park... But perhaps there's a part to this that only becomes apparent on the night. Im going with that.... or it's good night Irene

Going with B for Both ;)

I wanted a giant shepherds hook to wrench some very annoying fwits outta the way.. always...they just lob at top of stairs.. totally ignorant they're blocking the view of others..They're ok... they saw the goals....

Yes... condoned larceny. Since the demise of so many atm's which all but guarantees a lot less folding stuff the daylight robbery for which "fees" are...abounds. I don't mind a frothy or a red.... but the prices. Seldom get "turped" these days . Often I just take something..... but my tradition of a small bag of hot jam donuts for the walk to Richmond remains. A thermos can be handy for a little Barossa soup.....

You can keep Allan Very interested in Allen though ;) Silly season's started early :)

Ill give you the benefit ...

You highlight a subtle difference.. Need to attend every bounce , throw in.. Handing ANYTHING on a plate is football suicide. Contesting 'properly' may not be needed per se... but need to contain the contest..... or just dont bother turning up....same result.

Thought his 'cool' head saved us more than a few times. Having a good season... would like to think ( as may he lol ) to go around in '5

Selection this week will directly underline where EOY reports will be heading. Will be interesting to say the least.

This ^^^ Sadly there is only one Max. We might pinch hit in the rucking but we'll be down considerably around the ground. Those dependable mits will be sorely missed.

Oh look who popped up.... the feebie landlord. Change your story all you like mate. Whatever makes you feel good. Throw in the gardening.... cheers.

Would we be possibly burning the candle both ends having Tommy run around that much ? Im still inclined to continue playing Tmac as a defender.

Of course it's realism. Thankyou But you're not allowed to speak about 'reality' here according to some. Realism is seeing something for what it is. Anything else is sentiment. Absolute travisty . Playing 3 teams who will benefit enormously from Max's abscence. Speedy recovery big fella. No need for heroics Max, just a good rehab. The reset is for 25 .

Careful.... that's pessimism

Lol...don't go there... the painful past can do you no favour. We're just a little bit in the doo doo :(

Kicks classicly like a backman.....amazing...

He's got that 'something'......and big hair lol

A particular instance occurred not far from me so got to see the dynamics fairly clearly. Attempting to chip overva weagle to ( can't remember lol ) Ball a little to flat and not enough oomph.. weagle got hand to it. A shame.. He is far from alone in this. Just puts a lot of work to waste By any measure these won't always come off but if you're going to kick cute.... learn how. Again... a big improver. Only first year. But that doesn't mean we can't teach better. Footy is a 1000 little things... this is one.