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Correct. I'm not sure how much time you have left, so it's hard to say. However, you don't necessarily need to build a 20K stadium initially I think PG was pushing the idea of the MCC building a boutique stadium.

I agree - that should be clear to everyone by now. Collingwood might feel that they're close enough to bring to a flag to bring in a star, but we're nowhere near it, and thus it'd be a waste.

I think you're right So basically, we see what happens next year and make a decision then I agree. Continuing on the Robbo line, he often got canned when the delivery to him was atrocious. He would have kicked many more bags in '07 if the delivery was decent - often he'd be in front and on the lead, only to have the ball kicked above his head rather than out in front. The same goes for this year, too, and it applies to all our forwards.

Agreed.

Yes, please. We won't get that, though. I'd keep Green over Bruce, too. However, you're right - it's not a one or the other choice.

The land would be a huge win for the Club. IMHO, Casey are losers in this deal, and thus Councillors are justified in their oppposition. So after that, we'll be training in summer at our home base, wherever that might be? Fair enough. The seats will be given to lucky winners of a ratepayers lottery, right?

You forgot to mention how modest you are.

If fit, all should play, with Cheney at Sandy and the rest for the MFC. No thanks. If they can't play at Sandy (or Sandy reserves), tell me again why we need to play them at AFL level to see what they've got. Meesen is contracted for next year, so he can get a run then if you need to see a player at the top level. His form doesn't warrant leap-frogging Jamar, PJ, and White. Weetra had a run in the NAB Cup and also got a couple of games, didn't do well, and has languished in the Sandy reserves for much of what's been an inconsistent season, even at that level.

If the price was right, I'd trade him. Ditto the other Johnson that's been mentioned in this thread, PJ. However, PJ's worth to us, as a tall player, is likely going to be more than what CJ's is to us, as a HBF'er. Fwiw, 25-27 is hardly 'his' gap - he's 22 (if you know that, I'm not sure why you brought it up in the first place). edit: did you mean this gap, referring to the 25-27 year olds? That'd make sense, but trading in a 27 year old isn't the way to go. It's better than the threads that suggest we can trade rubbish to get first and second round picks...

You're not wrong - he did. Hopefully we get the best man for the job. I'll feel slightly sorry for Schwab if he gets it, because even if he's the best candidate, some will feel it's not a position given on merit.

People thought we could trade McDonald? A little surprised he's staying on, but at worst will be decent depth. I still don't think he's as bad as some people are suddenly making out.

A bird in hand is no good if it's dead by the time you want to send your SOS message via carrier pidgeon. Grimes worst case scenario, he never plays a game. What have we lost, in this worst case scenario? A couple of years from TJ, which may have helped us to win a few extra games - ignoring his flaws, amongst them reported off-field behaviour - while we're nowhere near premiership contention. I can see what you mean - it'd be a disaster if we did the same sort of trade ever again.

Fwiw, CC's mentioned that there'd be around seven changes.

Haha, nice one Healy.

Front row? No thanks PS. Might want to add 'AFL Members' to the subject.

Source? The same joker that said Stynes would be on The Footy Show last week posted this on Demonology earlier today...

Indeed

I agree. It's fine to have a zone defence, but when there's a guy 10 metres away, surely you can show some initiative and man up the guy who's near your zone, instead of guarding empty space.

I agree - the way we played, the margin could have easily been at least double what it was, and no one would be talking about an 'honourable' loss. I thought it was a very disappointing performance (relative to recent performances, which have generally been disappointing when seen in isolation). I guess the Kangaroos did enough to win, but they looked pretty poor for a team that's now ranked #5, thanks to a few upsets. Same

For all his positives, I'm still not sure that he's found his niche.

Probably not even in my best 18, let alone an "important part of the side".

I don't think the age bracket in this poll is likely to be representative. I'd guess it'll be skewed to 25 and unders. edit: Just voted - over 42% of those who have voted have selected 24 and under.

Harvey called it a "typical Dunn game", revealing that he'd been getting into him about being selfish, not going to tackle when he could etc., and instead watching Harvey. I was pretty surprised to hear Harvey come out and take a crack at Dunn - players are normally fairly diplomatic. Harvey did say that there wasn't much in the incidents, and that while "silly" and deserving of a free, thought they'd get thrown out.

"Stats: 21 Possessions, 20 Kicks, 11 Handballs" As the summary text also says 31, it's clear he had 31.

You missed the most pertinent bit: "Why???" Time to acknowledge this poll wasn't one of your finest moments on these Boards