jnrmac

Kent? Seriously? He's not missed

Not my comparison. It was Goodwin's I just pointed out he was wrong.

I have one of those too....

Simon clearly doesn't know his history. University and St Kilda have had much worse periods.

I think that may be part of the issue - I don't think Jack is a spiritual leader. He's more a lead by example kind of guy. There were some rumblings about two camps with Jones and Viney and whether or not that is true, players follow guys who are natural leaders not just leaders in name. I recall when Sam Mitchell was Captain but it was clear that Hodge was the spiritual leader. I see Gawn as the guy on field that others follow. I think May and Lever could be too if they can put a body of games together...

elbow...

Maybe a proper pre-season??

So diving has now been added to the list of things to be rewarded for?

Just because you aren't Captain doesn't mean you can't lead.

Don't have any left after last year...

Had an easy draw last year and virtually no injuries. I suspect that had quite an impact on their high finish. But they did have momentum and gained a bit of belief throughout the year.

They don't actually train...just to avoid injury mind you...

Said back in Dec it wasnt looking good for the lad...sad for him we are at this juncture

History says you start 0-3 you will be highly unlikely to make finals. An added factor for us is that we have a whole new coaching panel that needs to gel and have their act together ASAP. Beat WCE and all of a sudden our season is off to a flyer. Get well beaten by WCE and the pressure will start. Given our background and recent history, an 0-3 start will likely our season is all over and Goodwin and the playing group will be under huge pressure. Its a binary outcome for the Dees it would seem.

Not even Goodwin did that...... Oh wait, that was the prelim....

But the second mouse gets the cheese.

My understanding is that a player retiring has the full contract amount in the salary cap. It would be a major change if it Richmond was allowed to circumvent that. Rort city comes to mind.

Someone has to 'pay' for the entertainment.....and salaries

I think you are making the mistake of thinking that everyone is driven by money or other incentives. It's just not the case as evidenced by Tom Boyd. Everyone is different.

My grandfather alwas said you should walk a mile in others shoes. Because when they found out, you'd be a mile away and you'd have their shoes.

Isn't it great that in a society increasingly full of whingers - with no solutions for anything just complaints - that we have someone who is contributing with positive ideas?

I counted around 8 free kicks but given its west coast it would in real life be around 14

That is BS based on Carlton's record. What a joke.

Color me shocked. This has come out of the blue. I wish the lad well to get the help he needs.

Trac has porked it on....