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It's a fair summation, IMO. For mine the biggest noticeable drop-off has been the impact around the defensive contest. I wouldn't say it's for a lack of trying, but as you pointed it seems more to do with a lack of strength and power, with reference to his historical ability around contests. Obviously, this would also link into the drop-off in a kicks penetration. I still think he has value to us as a club, but he's likely to be of nominal value to another club.

Houston is actually contracted until the end of 2028, not 2027 as readily reported. Melbourne (the only named suitor), would be required to depart with a minimum of one first round draft pick to obtain Houston services and two insiders have confirmed Melbourne is monitoring the situation. There is increasing belief he will request a trade at seasons end and Port Adelaide will likely consider in an effort to increase their draft hand.

Well said.

Generally speaking, I personally doubt whether someone's child romanticism and support for a club lends itself to making a professional decision about their employment, at least to the degree that supporters sometimes expect (or hope). Naturally you have the added impetus of Jeff's career and legacy at the Dees, but from the outside looking in I think there's also a strong pull to him staying on the GC. Time will tell, but FWIW I will be shattered if he's not playing in a Dees jumper.

https://www.3aw.com.au/sam-mcclure-questions-adelaide-crows-ceo-on-the-clubs-interest-in-clayton-oliver/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1rRkq-8ZUmlqwmbU4x9i9WeOkOoJjc7E4DbcRNIbPPxJn8tdiO6qn5i2o_aem_4pq0ESNZ_E58b3sIB2Wy4Q

That sure is a lot of words to say very little.

I personally don't mind him, I think he's far more engaging than a lot of other AFL media personalities out there. He clearly has strong opinions and he generates a lot of attention and discussion. He's fairly similar to KB IMO, although not exactly as rambunctious as KB when he used to be on with Patrick Smith. On the subject matter, I don't necessarily think it's that inflammatory either. If I was an opposition club I'd absolutely be seeing if I can get Oliver out of Melbourne (and as has been pointed out, Morris hasn't implied or explicitly stated that is the MFC's intention at all).

It's absolutely beautiful watching Cornes et al. make adult fanboys have an absolute meltdown.

I could be wrong on this, but I recall reading that replays are compressed and aren't displayed in true HD.

I have the same issues with the F1. Strangely, I only ever seem to have issues with the stream when it's the F1 - including poor syncing of audio to stream or heavily jittery frames.

‘Genius’? Wow.

Dear Straight Set Simon, I look forward to only having to lose one final this year.

Can I also have a bowl of that moral outrage?

If Petty isn't a forward, he's even less of a ruckman.

Is that you, Steven?

I agree, but Goodwin won't go while he's protected by Roffey et al. The fish rots at the head and there are issues from the boardroom down, all the way down to the playing group. Arguably there's been issues since at least 2021, but the Premiership plastered over a lot of cracks.

As a Dees supporter I’d love Windsor to win it, but theres no way he’ll displace Wardlaw or Owens - and fair enough too.

If Port are a fake Top Four side, Melbourne are a fake Top Eight side.

The ol' good bloke discount?

I'm just looking forward to us playing a forward who actually holds overhead marks!

Gold Coast (with no certainty) Sydney Pies GWS Freo Brisbane Essendon Port (could see an upset with Hawks winning) Dees Agree with you on results, but personally think that tonight is the only true toss of the coin game in the first five IMO.

Could we see a return to the TMac pinch-hitting strategy for this week?

There was some commentary on SEN this morning regarding Dusty and some callers suggestions he'd suit North. I tend to agree with the Sam Edmund and Josh Jenkins (I know, I know) take that he wouldn't suit North as he is seemingly not in the mould of the Hodge, Lewis, Cross category of a 'vocal' leader. Sure, leadership can come in many forms and I do acknowledge that, but Martin seems to be extremely reserved and insular. You might get some cash injection from a marketing perspective, but given his output over the last two seasons, and his apparent on-field disposition, I don't think I'd be chasing him and hope to get the Luke Hodge educator/general role. From a Dees perspective, it's also a categoric 'no' in my opinion. Even if he came cheaply, I think we have far greater needs with our current list and I don't necessarily see him filling a role in a meaningful capacity, as it stands.

Thrilled to see McAdam in the side. I wouldn't be surprised if Kolt is one of the inclusions for this round either.