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Suspect this all is part of a phased build to the club. We have come from being complete rabble only a couple of seasons ago. We had so much to fix, and there was only so many of the list we could realistically turn over (including available talent to bring in relative to what we needed). Last year we traded in experience and leadership, and added some talent in a few key spots. We were so lacking in defence that had to be fixed first. We were crap around the contest, and this has been addressed. We were light on on-field leadership and that was addressed. Next is 4 quarter effort, midfield to forward connections and clean ball movement. I feel we are now at the point of setting the ‘not negotiables’ for team culture, and filling the holes we have in the list. Lever will definitely enhance our backline, and may help free up other resources up the field. We are developing outside runners, but may need to bring some in. We are light on with small forwards, and may have to do something there. It seems that the FD have a clear idea of what is not acceptable, and these are being moved out. We cant do it all at once, and need to make choices that include both the list, and the TEAM. Interesting, if Jack wants to stay, I imagine he will be clear on what will be required or he will be Caseys Best and Fairest next year. The focus has therefore shifted from ‘players we need’ to ‘the club we need’. Quietly, I am very happy with this. No one player is bigger than the club. I find it interesting that BenKen was only cut now - is this because they were holding onto him subject on knowing they had something better lined up? With the ‘pizz-up’ 4 now gone/going and JW under the pump, who is next??

We should not play copy cat. Hopefully Goodwin has a gameplan that can win the big dance, and the players can develop enough capability and skill to deliver it. We can learn that doing what the bulldogs did (throw and run fast) was OK for one flag. Richmond did well, and The son of a kiwi crim had an unbelievable season - lets see if they can do it again next year. The big lesson is that you need to make the finals, and then have a gameplan that works under the pressure of that environment. A champion team beats a team of champions. You need to have great days, with your best players available. The other lesson is that you want to be the 'fairytale' team with protected superstars. This gives you free reign to 'dont argue' to the face, throw like libba, duck like selwood or do 5 360 degree turns in a tackle and not get pinged like Buddy. You also need Waleed Ali and Malcolm Turnbull to provide references any time you punch someone in the head because you are such an outstanding fella. Other lessons - If Tigers and Dogs can do it, we can, too.

Wow! Where to? (Please don’t say Geelong...)

I feel really phizzed off right now. [censored] tigers. Demons must Find some players who want to win a freaking flag. I’m sick of being a Demons supporter more now than I have been in ages. WHen is our [censored] turn? I’m sick of waiting for a fricking ‘window’ and finding solace in nearly good enough. its not. [censored] step up Melbourne. Make your own success.

What [censored] is that? Martin with the Norm Smith? [censored] off. It is a popularity contest now, not a competition. Has been the worst season on record. Howe robbed of the mark of the year. An average goal of the year. Dangerfield gett No no votes in the last round so Dusty wins clear. Poor one sided umpairing all year, and now the Norm Smith??

Last year it was speed, this year pressure. I wonder what next year will be the clarion call?

Now that’s over, can we get on with the silly season?

Hunt went in favourite. Never going to win it from there...

A sticking puddle

Insipid. Gone.

And what it looks like to be a painful sook.

Pretty good standard for first 1/4 of a granny. how does Martin get through untackled so often? our Jake doing well.

Is Watts our Tyrone Vickery? Shed the player, spuds it up elsewhere, take a big step forward?

Just the winning bit....

I wish it was 1964 from a football perspective....

Congratulations to Jack. Has provided leadership and stability to Casey, and got lots of possessions. Good luck to Bayley F getting onto an AFL list

I think it is smart in all directions. Seeing Plapp in the huddles on the telly suggests he has clear, strong messaging skills, has worked with most of the guys in the backline (if he gets that gig) and has shown a real emphasis on defensive pressure and getting to the contest. I remember watching when Casey beat Willi, and he really looked the goods as coach with his simple reminders of what needed to be done and clear directions to the team. A good move for Jade’s CV, and we keep the strong connection in game style and approach across the alignment. good fortune to both gentlemen in 2018!

That is a bit cancerous...

Nearest to the pin? Demons involved in deals on day 2 (Tuesday) Day 5 (Friday) and Day 10 (Thursday, deadline looming)

If I order my membership now, and get a customized card with Watts on it...and he goes..... how will I cope???? #firstwordproblems. (I’d probably get daisy, anyway!)

Media are reporting he met with Port? Was he sighted? It would strike me as a big move for a Melbourne boy with his board shorts biz and everything else set up here. I wonder how the exit interview went? Maybe a few home truths about his prep and commitment - step up or step off sort of stuff? Maybe not up for the challenge? Anyway, contracted with 2 years to go, former number 1 draft pick. Gotta get some things of value back for that (a first rounder for lever deal would work nicely, plus a player for good measure). I would ask for Ollie Wines.

How is this place going to go off when we don't land him? (no info, but I reckon this website would melt quicker than Godzilla's underpants!)

No info, no crystal balls. I think Watts adds more value to us than in a trade. I see that as the list improves, it will lift Watts. Watts will not be one of the 'lifters', but he will make the team even better. It is like a multiplier. I would not trade him for this reason. WTF with Hogan?? That sounds like horse-shyte. The WA clubs can ask after him (Conversation: "Is he available?" - "No" - "OK"). We would not look to trade him unless the truck backed up overflowing with goodies. This sounds like complete carp. The club, the players and their managers are all silent on the issue and it is only tossers in the media trying to drum up interest in bottom-feeding shows like Bartlett's swill that drive this. Can we have an overview of [censored] commentator and their 'success' in leaking or breaking a story? Suggest that they are all actually batting well below chance. May as well consult the horoscope. This thread is about trade rumors, not 'trade guesses pulled out of a greased and overused anus' that these idiots are proposing. More rumors, (even from Juddy's Grandma!) please!

I hope they do enjoy themselves, avoid the eruption (of the volcano at least). They are young men. If they are smart and look after each other, I hope they have a brilliant time and come back refreshed and ready to go when the bell rings on the pre-season soon enough.