Nasher

It took me moving out of IT before I realised how obtuse and unhelpful our IT department were. Don’t discount the possibility that you might be the problem. Have a lovely day ?

The main thing keeping my MFCSS settled a bit is how terrible North are. They haven’t had a sustained 4 quarter effort yet and their morale would be in the toilet. Even if we’re off today, I still can’t see them beating us. I hope. Anyway, sitting out in the sun enjoying my morning coffee. It’s already got a hint of warmth, and there’s not a cloud in the sky nor the slightest breath of wind. Weather is going to be perfect. Can’t wait to head over the river in a couple of hours!

That’s what I was thinking too. This is surely an everyone-wins scenario. Amazing how some uncertainty can force us to think outside the way we’ve always done things. Hopefully this fixturing is here to stay.

2018 and Jesse flying doesn’t feel like that long ago, but he’s hit some pretty low lows since then. He’s still only 26 and has time to reach his potential if he has the will and the luck. I hope he’s able to. He’s certainly off to a good start at GWS.

I was wondering why Preuss wasn’t getting a game at GWS. I tuned out completely over the PS and didn’t realise he’d had a shoulder reconstruction. First time he’s had a real shot at a #1 ruck spot. Unlucky!

We’re flogging a dead horse here mate. Let’s move on.

Is he in the 23? The pic in the OP just has him listed as one of the four emergencies (along with Jones, Baker and Petty). We don’t know the 23rd player yet.

It might have looked that way because everyone kept pouncing on me, but what I actually said was this: “Jones, Melksham and Spargo are our clear bottom 3 at present. I think a case can be made for any of those threeto go - but only one of them. I’d pick Brown ahead of Weid.”

Nope, never said Spargo should be dropped.

Do people honestly think Melksham would continue to be selected if the greater match committee (not just Goodwin) didn’t think it was in the team’s best interest to do so? The “Goodwin plays favourites” argument just makes no logical sense.

I don’t care about the optics, it was obvious we were shepherding Jones through, and any club who reckons they wouldn’t do the same are full of it.

Sure, but how does he get in the side?

*goodwindees

Exactly. If 31 year old Trac is battered and bruised and just limping through in his last couple of seasons, so what? It’ll still be money well spent. I’d love to see him sign a long deal. Not because I’m worried about him leaving, because honestly why would he? Just because I love the willingness to commit. Hope this turns out to be true.

Yep. Casey have just set the par score differential as far as I’m concerned.

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Zac. Casey listed player. Played 2 games for Sydney.

What’s with all the Harmes bagging? Clearly been in the best couple.

Dal’s insights regarding Weideman: “It’s not just the goals, it’s the marks”. Seriously, how much do these blokes get paid?

North get a goal. Game ruined.

Enjoying seeing how the game style resembles the senior team. Obviously this team lacks the polished players that the seniors which is reflected in the quality of the play, but we’re obviously well drilled right across the list. Hopefully Weideman keeps it up. What a luxury. TMac will be well aware of what’s waiting if he drops off. Bring on a repeat on Sunday.

Haha, I was all ready to tag you in my question and deleted it at the last minute. I thought you may have the answer. I wasn’t disappointed!

The floating fixture (is it really a fixture if it’s floating?) is great. Love seeing us getting rewarded with prime time slots. That match with the Bulldogs will be a ripper.

Hard not to have a soft spot for Mitch after that moment in Geelong final in ‘18. Still gives me goosebumps when I watch the clip. Good luck Mitch!

Based on that it will only be the one change: Brown for Chandler, with someone from the team to be the medical sub.