Great Sage

I wonder if some of the noise from Tom Morris is the club flushing out our obvious leaks? He has had some howlers recently; Tracs inspirational speech that didn't happen. Kozzie to request a trade. Lever unhappy and gettable. Now Juddy looking to leave,

I enjoy their content and the passion. I certainly don't agree with everything said, but then again they often have conflicting opinions themselves which is as it should be. In a year when I have consumed less commercial content than at any other stage of my adult life, the Debrief boys and this site are my only staples other than the actual games. I certainly appreciate the effort Adrian and the team put in to provide a range of content including a summary of every Casey game.

Umpiring has been poor all year. I do not believe that they are deliberately biased - just poor standard and some teams can end up getting the rub of the green. I have never seen so many games influenced by umpiring errors. I doubt that making them full time will significantly improve decisions as I believe the following cause decision making to be incredibly difficult. Players staging & exaggerating contact. Pace of the games makes it hard to make some decisions in real time. Staging can be impossible to identify in real time and needs to be removed from the game culturally. It causes umpires to second guess decisions therefore adding complexity. Let's get the entire competition involved in working out a strategy to remove this and then 100% commit to agreed actions. My starting idea would be a 3 strike policy. Have each game reviewed my match review and implement a 3 strike policy for any players deemed to have staged. Strike 1 = $1,000 fine Strike 2 = $5,000 fine Strike 3 = 1 match suspension. I would have no time limit on strikes (i.e they never lapse) and allow no appeals (as you would have to do it three times to miss a match). I feel that this combined with name and shaming would significantly reduce staging. For the pace of game issue I would allow an umpire watching the game on screen to be miked up with on field umpires. Let them overrule howler decisions in real time (i.e. When Melksham was pushed by Moore simply have decision reversed). In may slow down the game a little but nothing to the extent of a score review that sometimes happens after play has recommenced. This would be my starting position and then continue to assess impact and enhancements.

I wonder if he is texting any of our players? 😜

I'd like to see Jeffo get a run of games. Only problem is that it would have to be instead of Turner otherwise JVR needs to ruck. The question is how much better will we be with JVR as a permanent forward and does the risk of back spasms increase in the ruck? For me that is why AJ plays. If Trac plays 60% forward, we immediately become more dangerous with a genuine A graders in each section of the ground Trac/Kossie - Clarry/Max - May/Lever. We could then continue with Riv as predominantly midfield. Trac could always go onball if supply is an issue.

No disrespect intended. I see Fritta as a medium rather than a KPF and would definitely have him starting on field. I admit that I don't see him as an A grader though.

I am genuinely bullish about the Dee's for next year. I too would love for Trac to play predominantly forward. It gives our forward line a certified A grader (& Kozzie) which I think would trouble opposition clubs. The question would be how Trac feels about this and whether this is factored in given the off season turmoil. I also think JVR & Turner are first picked key position forwards. If Jeffo plays - JVR rucks, if Johnson plays - JVR does not ruck. A revitalized Clarry & a combination of Rivers, McVee, Kolt & Langdon help refresh our midfield.

Put it all on the Dee's to make finals next year. We will triple our money😜.

I made it to 37 mins. Quite embarrassing.

I've also attended some of his workshops via my employer. In my opinion, he makes any organization better. In addition to the success he has had mentoring high performance athletes, he has also worked with industry CEO's. I love the thought of Clarry & Trac having access to Ben all season.

Good call - This is exactly what we have done.

Last day of annual leave so made it down for the entire session. Just a couple of impressions Clarry - Engaged and connected. Very playful with teammates, knocking ball out of Roo's hands & laughing, Volunteered to act as key forward, chat and a hug with Goody. Any thought of him not wanting to be here was put to rest in my mind. Roo - Looked a class above in contested situations. Great use of body. Good hands and found space. AMW - Clean skills and a touch of class. In 1:1 drill with Chin, beat him 5 times in a row. Disposal good all session. Jeffo - Looked smooth. Led well, made good position and was dangerous in contested situations. Also a couple of great shots at goal including one in general play from about 60 meters out. On todays session I would have Roo, Disco & Jeffo as my key three forwards. Petty also had great body positioning playing in defence (as previously mentioned). He came to the fore in 1:1 contents. Kentfield - Was very impressed with his general play, leading and kicking. Looks a great size and has talent. Struggled a bit when the running started. A good prospect. Verrall - More skilled than I had previously thought. Showed some ability forward and as a link in play. Bowey - Lethal by foot, kicking darts.

I would have thought it a no brainer to at least allow sub on whilst any concussion protocol is in progress. It encourages completion of the SCAT test as a team will not be a man down (several clubs have used on ground assessments this season and then cited delayed concussion. If player passes the concussion protocol, then the sub can come back off. A simple positive OHS play.

Is Mackie the new Adrian Dodoro, promising the world to the player but only offering unders for the trade?

Just looked it up. You are correct.