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Cheers for the laugh.

Let's not forget their maiden win with top-up players was against us too. I was at the 'G that day and we made them look like a top four side. It was absolutely infuriating and nauseating.

Ta, thanks mate

Might've missed it, but what was Cross' injury and where was this reported? Not doubting you, just this is the first mention of it I've seen.

2008!

Marlboro red, 25s

Agreed. He hasn't set the world on fire and his first few games have been relatively unassuming, but he is the exact type of player we've lacked for several seasons. We look far more balanced with him in and you get the sense he isn't far off turning those 'almost' moments into genuine opportunities.

Yeah it's a bit strange, I did a quick look and there's varying mentions of him over the past two weeks from various footy outlets and even across the same outlet, depending on the report some tie him to us while others don't. It would be great to actually get some clarity around this and understand the reason. Bit of a guestimate, but I'm thinking potentially we lost access with the rezoning of the Mornington Peninsula area to StK.

Yeah it was, a bunch of the old crew were there including Jordie McKenzie, Mark Jamar, Jack Trengove and a few more.

Strangely, Code have recently gone with this:

Already been posted, but: Dandenong dazzlerPowerful Dandenong Stingrays forward/midfielder Jackson Phillips has been one to pop early in 2026. His athleticism, competitiveness and skill have been on full display in both of Dandenong's wins to start the season. A 19-disposal, two-goal Round 1 outing was backed up by a game-high 27 disposals against Gippsland where his dual threat as an inside-outside mover set him apart. Meanwhile, Stingrays teammate Marcus Prasad has also had moments in the early rounds as a lively forward. Contrary to some reports, the Vic Country U16s representative is not tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy. Draft watch: Statement-makers to start talent pathway season

Easily his best game for the year, despite at times it being an 'almost' game for young fella. Had he clunked that mark in the goal square and converted truly, we'd probably be talking up his output a hell of a lot more. Still, credit to him for converting our first. One could only imagine the professionalism it would've taken to shun any negative thoughts regarding the pressure of converting our first major after 55 minutes of game time!

If anyone needs a laugh:

People still going to defend Petty’s value based on ‘that’ game against Richmond, or what?