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Needs bigger axe ...

Ahhh.. New Bloke ...

I have no doubt Jnr there's a difference. We sit outside reading the book whilst they are the words we read. Characters and plots come and go. I think even for them there are differences. Some are possibly more inlooking and mercenary. There will be those though that understand while they are transient through the Football Landscape they are the pageantry. Some might imbue a sense of occasion, a poignancy about the moment. As actors might understand their achievements and loss as a play reaches its final curtain does then it be as so with players . You may be right, I might be crazy.... Id like to think it does to some carry an honour to wear our jumper. Even that aside as being parochial there is no doubt in my mind that the type of camaraderie as galvanised during both success and failure , and possibly greater still as Premiers might linger if not momentarily but afterwards at times such as a 'last game' . I'll watch to see who stays that moment extra, to see who possibly scans the stadium . Some will move on, some move away and some will end as they cross the boundary and stride the race. Some will know it, some may not.

Irrespective of anything else I suspect many of the lads taking the field tomorrow night would do well to understand this may well be the last time a lot of those who were once the illustrious 21 GF team will ever play together again. Somewhat melancholy I grant you but once that final siren goes and players gather in the change rooms that will be it for some as Melbourne Players. Possibly it, as an AFL players altogether. There does indeed come a time. To those that made 21 possible I say thankyou. To those at more the start of careers than the end I wish you well and continued success. To those that have hard decisions awaiting or decisions alrrady made on their behalf I hope you take full advantage of whatever awaits. There is so much more than football but tomorrow, for those few hours when you don the Red and Blue be proud to do so and combat valiantly. The pages of a chapter close tomorrow. Another one will start regardless. Go Dees

Gday Chook... where are your thoughts going regarding all of this ?

Thanks Choco.. Good luck in the future. Thanks for your hand in 21 👍

I don't actually mind this... Bit of very left field thinking that if not "work" might certainly provide something to play with... Healy: How Melbourne can avoid the demise of a key DemonCould the Dees have a look at this?

You only ever need ask one question: Who benefits ?? All reasoning emanates from that core 😉

Mabo it is, mabo it isn't...

Sticks and Stones may break your bones.. But names will get you 5 weeks !!

Sure... you're pushing the boat out . Im past caring... actually looking forward.. ( not backwards ) Just for the record... Simon's left the building.. ah-haa Thanks for tge rabbits and everything. Meanwhile there's a greater interest in what's coming. I'll see ya there 😉

I would say for the most part those wanting to move on.... have done just that.

Calling someone names .. quell horeur... Same Company hires who for entertainment !! 🤔🤔🤔🤔

Would be nice to knock off these "precious" bastards !! Us against the maggots and the ...

What ?

Not sure how far back but I suggested he was waiting ( now ) on the end if the season as it is imo the only logical reason. For why ? 🤷‍♂️ could be who's coaching, but that wasn't an if when he first baulked unless his crystal ball is better than most. Because he's fielding offers ?. Again seems a reasonable supposition that a WA boy ( building games) might attract attention/interest. I can only think his manager has spoken to him suggesting he just wait. Perhaps senses the imminent change about to befall the club and wants to see how that looks. If me this would be... well... me. I'd hit pause, for no other reason than to see what does happen. Not only is he entitled to do so he owes it to himself. I'm bloody curious to watch and take in what happens. He wouldn't be/couldn't be the only one. A lot will pivot on this off season. He is both participant and spectator. Good luck to us all.

Well... He's definitely the White guy.....

You dirty rotten scoundrel .... Well played 👏 Box of chocolates stuff kinda. Never know what's around the corner.

Exactly how it works Quid pro quid so to speak 😆

If Eddie says OK Im having second thoughts .....

I think that just becomes convenient narrative when you're not exuding success. If we were nailing it on the field all if that noise would fade to little. When times are bad... apologists look around. Would we be a better club with better facilities? An entirely plausible stance. Do our current facilities stop anyone developing, stop any coach from coaching ?? No What goes on between ears.... is still between ears.

To be blunt... nothing

Definitely. Is very overated. That's not to say the list is devoid of ability and talent it's just where they sit in the life cycle of footy that i sense many are getting it wrong. We need to be a bit more Aldi, a lot less NQR and a visit to a Farmer's market or two as well as a decent wholesaler wouldn't go amiss. Need to trade in and update too.. Did I hear Kevin Dennis mentioned 🤔 🤣🤣🤣

Hope so... is our only real chance at reinvention and success. Failure to totally reconfigure our Football Brains Department will result in a failure of our Team. The Rosebush needs serious pruning and attending. It's salvageable. Not overnight.... but with prudent guidance.