Dr. Gonzo

Yep hasn't got much recognition this year but should be in AA discussion I think.

Peter Vardy on fire that day 🔥

They killed us with speed but also contested marking earlier in the season. Hopefully we took some lessons from that.

You don't rest players a month out from finals in a must win game. If you meant dropped then I could see the argument for Spargo though I wouldn't do it but no way does ANB get dropped. He would have to be our number 1 pressure forward surely? The amount of run down tackles he gets is obscene.

I can't believe this guy is still only 22 years old. He has absolutely dominated since midway through last year and has probably been our best key defender this year which is no mean feat co sidering the quality down back. It only occurred to me when viewing the contract thread that he is tied up til 2025 and will only be 25 at end of contract! Massive upside for this young star has the potential to go forward at some stage and could be captain material down the road. Loving his game this year.

Reputations aren't always positive 😉

I assume he's just a huge fan of 80s metal but it would be good to hear it form the horses mouth 🤣

Actually it started at half time in that game

I know this is a joke but I don't get the punchline?

That was part of the reason I found it so hard to reconcile the fact he might leave. So happy he has signed on and committed to the club long term. Outrageous that we have basically all our core players locked in for 5+ years, astounding list management from the club. Onya Gussy!

I don't think that's how it works but happy to be proven wrong

Whats with the devil horns?

If he does get the job I assume he will exit immediately which means we lose him for finals

Bang bang bang

And no TMac

Yeah it's not so much being upset it's just hard to reconcile. He would be the last one I would've thought would be holding out but there you go.

I find it difficult to think the Brayshaw that gave this interview with Garry Lyon after the Grand Final is holding out for money or looking elsewhere to play midfield minutes (particularly at 2mins in). It's our club Gus.

We are paying $1.005 on Sportsbet to make the finals FWIW

I disagree - not everyone holds out for more money and if the extra dollars spent on Brayshaw means we can't hold on to someone like Kozzie or Petty when they are up for renewal then it is putting himself before the club which is a recipe for failure.

That's disappointing especially considering the investment the club made in him for little return while he battled his concussion issues. Oliver and Petracca seem to have taken unders to keep the list together, if another player then holds out for more money it can upset the applecart as they'd be thinking "I should've just taken more." Edit - and as much as I love him and his role in the team, no, he is not on the same level as Oliver and Petracca even if he were playing in the middle.

If that was us you'd say its only 2.

Careful or you'll be labelled a Pollyanna 😉