Great Sage

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.

I thought Bedford was a free agent. Something to do with no of years on rookie list. We offered him a 3 year deal but he liked the vision GBW painted for him after not getting much game time with us.

My take is that external review and some player discontent combined with doubts whether Clarry will get back to his best and/or be value for money, means that we are open to option of moving him on. Stumbling block is that we cannot afford to give him away for nothing. Our current stance with Cats is to come back with a deal that is mutually beneficial and that we can sell (to members and public) or there will be no trade. Clarry is my all time favourite player, but there is little doubt that his behaviour and how the club has dealt with it has been a contributor to our lack of a second premiership. You need most things going right to win a premiership and this has definitely been going wrong. FWIW I think that Clarry will be all Australian again, but whether it's in 2 years or 4 years I'm not sure. He needs to grow up and the jolt of a new club may help. Hogan is a great example of this. We need him based on current form, but he would not have been any help for the previous 4 years.

I too called for changes to game plan after last year, but trust that the coaches are in a better position than me to make a decision. One analogy to consider is those who look to improve their golf handicap by changing their swing. Generally at first you hit the odd better shot but are more inconsistent and therefore your handicap struggles. The strong temptation is to revert to what you know. Golf coach will always say stick with the change as those that do, more often than not, end up a better player with a better handicap. Different sport I know, but I think many are talking about reverting to the old way before we have actually nailed the changes given at no stage has Goodwin said we are playing the way we want to.