The Lobster Effect

Hopefully gets another contract (from us)

What's Bassett's role at the club/which players does he look after?

13 minutes ago, Jjrogan said:

I really hate to single out a pkayer but JVR is a big problem for our midfield. He refuses or is unable to get separation and lead flat out at the ball carrier (and hsi ball read and bodywork is sub par). He's just not quick enough and his only strength is his pack crashing ability which the game has moved away from. He's taken 6 marks in 5 weeks. He needs to play back or be dropped. At this point its not about confidence, you have to make tough calls and realise he isnt the right piece for this puzzle.

Wow, only 6 marks all season for JVR!?

Why isn't JVR making any progress?

Seems to have trouble with clunking marks.

Surely the expectations would have been finals? I know we had a shocker last year but we still won 11 matches and were getting Trac back, plus a fit Oliver and 2 high draft picks.

40 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

also, again, i think it's worth reiterating that if gc17 make finals they are only entitled to pick 2 out of 4 (if you include white) academy selections available in 2025

Ok so bring on the Suns 25 finals campaign. Opposite of the Freo deathride...

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

It will be interesting to see how Roy goes at Casey, as we may have a spot at msd time and he appears to be at the head of the line atm.

Do we only have a list spot at the MSD if someone gets moved to the long term injury list or retires?

12 hours ago, Demonstone said:

What will we do if Hird recommends Peter Bell?  

What about if he recommends Bell as CEO, Sayers as President, Dodoro as recruiting manager, himself as Coach and Dusty as Mad Monday Facilitator?

He would be hard to replace in the forward line, that's for sure

3 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Nahhh he is Forward/Ruck and has played back up ruck on many occasions in his career.

Hopefully you can still grow at 24 as 193cm is a pretty small ruck. Josh Smillie as a midfielder is taller

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

These things are cyclical, two of the highest rated kids for the next drafts are either indigenous or exploring indigenous heritage.

Who are they out of curiosity?

Any interest in Tauru or is a gun midfielder much more of a priority?

(Our interest might be irrelevant anyway with North maybe doing a trade with the Crows to slide down to pick 4 to get him)

Google the company Epoch Systems

3 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

He's got buckley's chance of getting a game in 2025 for BWS with the key backs and forwards in their arsenal.

Beer Wine Spirits?

Dees come off as looking very indecisive the last few days...

5 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

The Age says that on his current contract Oliver would be easily the highest-paid player at Geelong. So that’s ahead of Jeremy Cameron and Patrick Dangerfield.  It says Geelong has rarely overpaid for even the top-end players they have had. Seems like they’re far better money and player managers than we are.

But they're also helped by the fact that houses cost less in Geelong/surf coast so the players are ok will bring paid slightly less. Let alone the under the table deals...

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I’m confused. Who’s actually selling the farm here? Us or Geelong? 

Rhys Stanley's farm?

35 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Didn’t realise Fagan was with our organisation for as long as he was.

1998 - 2007.

Yeah the media doesn't mention it, we can claim him!

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

GWS also went bluddy close to defeating both recently...

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

Hey, the oracle that is @Demonland

Has a team ever got to a GF after being 0-5?

Brisbane is the Fourth team in VFL/AFL history to start 0-3 and make the Grand final

Carlton (1945)

North Melbourne (1976)

North Melbourne (1977)

Brisbane Lions (2024)

1 minute ago, ElDiablo14 said:

2030 at the earliest? To see the whole thing built.

Yeah that sounds about right:

2025 - funding sorted

2026-27 - design and engagement

2030 - built!!!??

16 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Daniel from GWS won’t be sleeping well for a while. Undisciplined and selfish.

Yeah it was dumb of him to take the advantage when Hogan would have had a shot from the goal square. But I have seen umpires call it back if it doesn't turn into an advantage?

Kicked 30.9 from 19 games this year. It's a yes from me, can't think of a negative*

* Except for some lousy tatts

1 hour ago, BDA said:

All the Hawks fans are up and about again after a long interval.

It's sickening to see.

I hope the doggies smash em

I'm with you, hate the Hawks. Arrogant supporters.