Dr. Gonzo

Yep thanks Macca, a bit of fun that makes the season that much more enjoyable. Can't believe the season is done already, feels like it flies by. Hoping the Lions can win the SB but would be fine with anyone except Buffalo, KC and Pittsburgh.

Maybe but I didn't think they were great today. They have Pittsburgh every opportunity to take the game but Wilson/Steelers kept choking their opportunities. Pittsburgh have collapsed the last month or so, typical of their recent seasons.

Enjoy, I think I got this from someone on the old Demonology site

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I always thought Adrian Anderson was the heir apparent but he let our tanking fiasco blow up when Demetriou was overseas instead of shutting it down and it led to his demise (on the AFL executive gravy train).

Clear as day. The VFL/AFL has always been run by special interests, the Commission/Executive was meant to remove club influence but if people think it's not still there they have rocks in their head.

Maybe in the old days you could say "D needs to hold up" but the game/rules are so heavily skewed to the offense these days it's unfair not to allow a team a possession.

Cost me $$$ on a multi too 🤬

Colts what a joke - handed Pats the #1 pick too 🙄

Casey, Tullamarine, Diamond Creek, Mernda to name a few

The AFL were determined that Maynard was not going to miss finals.

The Rams have been pretty poor the last few weeks since beating Buffalo but just seem to keep finding ways to win in low scoring games. 13-9 vs Arizona, 19-9 vs Jets and 12-6 vs the 9ers, with Cupp, Nakua and Higbee plus Kyren Williams at RB they should be putting up bigger scores against these types of teams. Stafford seems to have hit a wall.

I can't imagine the Giants throwing away the top pick but Richardson is out and Colts starting Flacco. Although Flacco is probably auditioning for a contract next year so has something to play for I guess.

Exactly, making a Prelim was a par the last 3 seasons and we failed to reach those expectations.

It's the Geelong model although we've gone through the draft more than trading in players. Building underneath while still relying on your ageing stars to be the match winners. I see no reason why we can't rebound and challenge again but I'm hopeful more than I am optimistic.

Also Pies and Cats have a history of rebounding after poor seasons while we have a history of being in the wilderness for years (decades!) at a time.

Plus a bomb from 50 against the Lions during H&A in 2021.

I hate every team when they play against us. "2nd team" is a bit of a misnomer as I don't really like any team other than the MFC but removing the emotion from it there are teams that I wouldn't mind seeing some success (Suns, Giants, Saints, Dogs, Roos) especially if it's at the expense of some of the other clubs (Pies, Blues, Bombers, Hawks, Eagles, Swans). And there are teams I enjoy watching as a lover of the sport overall, I have no doubt if any of those teams had some sustained success they would quickly go from loveable losers to hated foes (see Cats, Tigers in recent times, Lions before them).

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True, this conversation started in the context of our poor disposal across the board. I pointed out a few of our mids who are less than elite kicks, Sparrow amongst them. But you're correct, Sparrow needs to get more of the footy or his career will peter out which would be a shame considering the place he holds in our hearts as the 2nd bang in Bang! Bang! Bang!!

I enjoy watching us when we win.

Especially considering an "effective kick" is one that goes to a 50/50 contest or better. So bombing it long to a 50/50 is an effective kick regardless of the outcome.

Yes exactly, none of them are elite ball users especially by foot.

It's both. Our midfields primary strength is contested ball winning. They are not a highly skilled group of mids, Viney, Oliver, ANB (2024), Langdon, Sparrow et al not known for their elite disposal.