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Do people really imagine Mark Williams drops a name and we simply drop everything and pick this kid up? I’m sure the recruiting team would then be heavily involved and due process followed. He may be one of a number of state level players in view, and perhaps seen as a Neita replacement opportunity? Expect Williams has a fairly good insight, but the club acted professionally. Invitation to train for one week has zero risk.

I hope he does well wherever he goes. Looked like a shoot out with poor pressure across the ground. Be interesting to see how either of these teams will use such tactics when 4 points is on the line. Oscar had a number of small cameos that suited such an event. Pressure was not his friend. With all the casualties at Ikon park it may be enough to get him an insurance type role.

I honestly can’t say that as a rusted on member my life has been enhanced by MFC’s digital presence. If I look at numbers of new members, it is not a positive metric either. I would hope a shift in personnel offers opportunities to really take this from ‘digital y2k’ to modern omni channel marketing and communication.

Is two goals from 5 disposals enough to get him a gig? They have been well beaten, so how do we judge the performance?

Agree. 3 points most often goes to the pre-eminent midfielder of the winning side. If Trac wins the Charlie, it means we have probably won more games. Most likely is finals if he scoops it

There is a lot in play to make such a move. As our home game, at the G, for the first time in 500 days there is a lot to give up if we shift. If they want to change it, then it must come with benefits to us. I have a schedule clash so would be happy to see it moved so I can attend, but understand the fear of being bent over again by the AFL as a bombers lackey because they want it. In the end, Ess and Haw might be bottom 4 sides. This could be an appalling spectacle. Neither have earned the right to demand anything - so what are they going to give up to get this to happen?

One of the better callers early, but got sucked into the modern commentator’s curse of trying to inject themselves into the call. Bruce was always great 3rd person commentating. Ch 7 lineup is a pox on proper descriptive commentary. The moments of our practice game when they were calling the game were far better than the blokey, self serving, nickname ridden dross served up by BT and others. A servant of the game, thanks Bruce. It was good until it got ‘speehhhshaaaallll’

It looks like Richmond are seeking a soccer style with regrouping across half back, shifting it then advancing the attack from there. We tried to take riskier options on the 45 and this got us unstuck early. Lever in particular turned it over on exit far too easily early, but cleaned it up later. Q2 the Richmond system got us and we didn’t execute. After half time, we ramped up our contests and managed to connect the run better. Think if we can get confidence, the game style can work with the pieces that we have. Jones showed class. Bit worried about Baker and Harmes based upon that performance. Would like to have seen what Weid and Sideshow would have added out there.

Dropped a sitter. Good work junior!

First off Hawks vs Doggies. ‘rebuild’ versus ‘contenders’ (apparently, according to AFL.com.au report). Hawks win in a last quarter comeback. Hartigan and Phillips as imports to Hawks said to go OK, and Stef Martin did OK teaming with Johnnie English. One 50m for manning the mark infringement (Bont).

I reckon this is brilliant and would buy a men’s xl if it was available? dees versions so much better than other clubs, in both AFL and AFLW

That’s why Browne reported a hammy!

Then Majak gets 11 and Deakyn gets 7

Don’t give them a number until they sign on. Numbers are for Melbourne players and continue lines of tradition. When the have earned the right, then they have earned the number. Should also apply to Farmer imho.

We will need to understand how long this will hold him up. I think he and Hibbard might be more backups this year, and other young players might be ready to step up. He will certainly add value to the squad and will be missed if its long term.

Agree. Teams will need 6-8 genuine ‘around the contest’ type players. Ones that can rest forward and be dangerous will be highly prized. Also may need additional players who can support the running backs and wings. The new man on the mark rule May see a lot more running through these zones. training reports had Kozzi running through from half back, as an example. Given our list and plan, this could put us in good shape. A broader balance of inside and outside players that run for longer might be better than 2 superstars looking for their pension and a group of nuffies. this may impact guys like Melksham and Hibbard (even Jones) getting games as well.

Hop on an aeroplane and make the best pilot into the cabin crew because you are short there?? Max is the best ruck in the league. Lets not lose that. Short stints to rest - ok. Max is #1 ruck, lets not have him serving peanuts. Even with sideshow and Sam out for a bit, this would be a death knell for the club in 2021.

I believe the protected zone goes in all directions around the player. This idea might be useful at a kick for goal, but having essentially 2 on the mark leaves an opponent unmanned somewhere in front of the ball.

Does invitation to train offer us first dibs? Is there anything stopping someone offering them a contract, or us offering other club’s train on players one?

My condolences to the young man at this terrible time. Richo’s response was a great example of how to do it (Eddie, take note). Something along the lines of ‘we dont know, but we have Matty Whelan who can help us get it right’ in terms of the cultural needs at this time. Listening with respect is the first step. Well done Dees. I look forward to Kozzie getting back and really taking his game to the next level when it is right for him to do so.

I think it is also about matchups. How do you take opposition structures and processes and find ways to leverage advantage? Teams worked the demons out (corral the aggressive cattle dogs) by outnumbering outside the contest. Geelong played keepings off from half back and opened us up like an aging porn star. Each team will have its core way to play, and as we have seen, Richmond’s fierce pressure game was enough to beat most sides on most days. Once we develop a more robust and flexible game concept with the team we have compiled, it then needs to be shaped to take advantage of the opposition. Unfortunately, we have struggled to get ‘plan A’ going week to week (quarter to quarter) so it is hard to lift to the mighty heights of EPL until we get that figured out first.

MD may not even make ‘demon colors’. He has to impress to gain even a rookie spot. HB - broke all his agreements and cost himself a contract. Bubble and family issues not ideal for someone in his situation, but it was his spot to lose. OMAC - please, please, lets not go there again. How many pages of threads have there been on this poor bloke? He is not in the frame to be a Demon next year, so let it go...

Gets a chance to show he is worth a spot at little cost to the Dees. A good SPP choice.

I feel violated. And I still learn nothing of Kozzie...

Thanks. Picket. Awesome report. Thanks to you and the other track watchers who have made the effort to get down to Casey and give us some insights and opinions.