Salems Lot

13 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Just watched Fox Footy interview with Darcy Moore. Very good speaker, high footy IQ and good tv appeal. If he doesn't coach after his career, he'll make a killing in the media

I reckon he was a high 90s atar student too making for a high I.q. and a high footy I.q. to boot!

What a great report, from the writing to the content.  Thanks as ever Kev

20 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

A kid asked Oliver if he was playing this week. He was taken aback by it. As if he had no idea why he’d be asked the question. So, I assume we can lock him in.

Excellent!!

If it is like last time, the team will be staying at the Playford

A few I would like to see

Jed Adams - Don (get smart actor)

Caleb Windsor - 5 Star as in 5 star Windsor Hotel

Charlie Spargo - I actually thought his nickname was Paul (source Gus and Gawny podcat)

Marty Hore - Lazarus

Only 19!

Interesting to see what happens to the forward structure once McAdam and Petty are both ready for selection.

16 hours ago, demon3165 said:

Forgot to say it was good to see Max moving around for the ball ups and jumping instead of being crashed into made a difference. 

They awarded him a blocking free early doors which seemed to send a message to the opposition

4 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

What a name... 

Feel like this function is right up my ally.

Organised by Don McLardy.  A really nice vibe with a fully stocked bar and plenty of food.  Some old faces were there including Balls Grinter and Jimmy Magner.  DM me if you want the information

Attended a Mental Demons fuction last night.  Richo said that he will most likely go to Heeney

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Nothing, we were the ones that signed him on a long term deal knowing he could be done at any moment.

Medical retirement should mean Gus is taken care of by the league and not salary cap.

The only other thing we should’ve got / should get is access to a replacement player by the SSP.

It’s crazy to have the deadline last week and Gus announced now. Provision should be made for medical retirements before the first bounce of the season proper.

I presume it opens us up for mid season selections - most likely for #10 and #29

5 hours ago, JJR said:

21 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

Behind every great man.......

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You, my friend need to listen to the podcast. His partner has clearly been the making of him.

Behind every great man.......

14 hours ago, monoccular said:

Yessss. One has to wonder though, with the likes of Parke and Hardeman up forward why we had such a long drought. 

Agree though Oliver and Pickett are hard to beat. 

Kolt and Knot could be a bit too confusing …. and for many especially in the last decade or so when wearing a tie has become less common some may wonder what is the significance of Windsor and knot.

Would recommend reading Between the Flags, Mono. It makes for insiteful reading regarding our woes over that period. 

Moves like Jayden Hunt (one of my favourites) but hopefully delivers into the forward 50 a bit better than JH.  

9 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

With all the delistings and re-signings, I've decided to do my best 21. I'll do a best 21 after the draft too.

B: Heath, Gillard

HB: Goldrick, Colvin, Lampard

C: McNamara, Purcell, B. Mackin

HF: Hore, Harris, A. Mackin

F: Bannan, Zanker

FOLL: Pearce, Paxman, Hanks

IC: Mithen, Campbell, Chaplin, Fitzsimon, Rigoni

Disappointing lack of capitals W

Trac being a leader, good to see

the last pick in the draft!

On 14/11/2023 at 16:20, Mach5 said:

I thought we were past the days of drafting saviours?

Yes, yes, I know it’s not what you said, but I wouldn’t view it a fail if a pick 6 isn’t a lock for the 22 of a perennial finals side in his first year.

Depends on the draftee of course.  A #6 KPP is less likely to play than a ready made Mid. 

Moore before Gus I reckon

40 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

So that's our list sorted then? 2 first round picks, Kynan Brown last pick and Hore rookie or sup list.

This is the perfect opportunity to do a best 44.

B: McVee, May, Lever

HB: Rivers, Tomlinson, Bowey

C: Langdon, Oliver, Hunter

HF: Petracca, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

F: Fritsch, Petty, Pickett

FOLL: Gawn, Brayshaw, Viney

IC: Salem, Sparrow, McAdam, Billings

SUB: Chandler

 

Casey

B: Hore, D.Turner, Adams

HB: Howes, Schache, Leake (possible pick 11)

C: Woewodin, Laurie, Chandler

HF: Spargo, McDonald, Melksham

F: Smith, B. Brown, Jefferson

FOLL: Fullerton, Sanders (possible pick 6), K.Brown

IC: Verrall, Farris-White, Moniz-Wakefield, Sestan 

Sincerely hope our #6 pick is in our best 22.

My Bro was diagnosed at 43! unfortunately he went to liver cancer, a secondary of bowel cancer 6 months later.  A terrible way for me to learn to keep on top of your Men's Health guys.

7 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

How does it affect the soft cap? I thought the soft cap related to expenditure, not revenue. Do you mean that depending on where we spend it, it could affect the soft cap? If so, surely there are ways to make use of it without the soft cap being affected?

The original article I read said that it did affect the soft cap but the article today is on the afl.com.au side said that it is exempt from it.  Huzzah!

250k divided equally between 44 AFLM players = $5,681.00 ea

250k divided equally between 31 AFLW players = $8,064.00 ea

500k to the club but effects the soft-cap.

A good breakdown I reckon

2 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Grundy done for 46 and future Sydney 2nd rnd pick

Never as exciting as one hopes for...Thanks for your service though Brodie