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And ... gives us an easier fixture next year. 2 x North, 2 x Richmond, 2 x West Coast, here we come.

Wouldn't disagree, but the upside is that they're nearly all still young. We had a lot of players out there who are only just getting into double figures, and then even the slightly more experienced younger brigade playing in unfamiliar positions.

So many positive attacks breaking down across half forward through turnovers. Tholstrup the worse offender, OK he's a kid, but plenty of others not much better, Billings for one. No idea how to fix it or where the improvement is going to come from, at least in the short term. Windsor back would help, but otherwise?

Adam Tomlinson, thanks for your services and we wish you well.

Experience vs a bunch of kids.

Yes, just when our forward line starts showing a bit of coherence and effectiveness let's pull it apart and bring in the kid who some weeks can hardly get a kick in the VFL.

Not sure what options they had to cover a mid?

Can't see us winning this, too undermanned. Also Collingwood have been playing well of late, this isn't going to be like GCS. if they turn up and give it a crack it'll be enough for me. Hopefully see the 3 Musketeers up forward continue to build cohesion and effectiveness.

Leb?

As someone who's neurodivergent myself, I'd be careful about making too many assumptions along these lines, though I understand both what you're saying and that you mean well. The vast majority of neurodivergent kids have a horrendous time growing up and are bullied from pillar to post with long-term consequences, some of which can be insurmountable. Similar comments on being "childlike". A wonderful quality to have - but one that exposes you to manipulation and abuse. Understandable and wonderful to hear that Clarrie is profoundly appreciative of the support and understanding he has received. Anyway, great win yesterday on the back of some strong leadership onfield and off.

Leadership.

The whole backline goes up a notch with May as the anchor and driving standards.

I can't imagine Viney going to North. He spent years and years playing in a rubbish side where the season was over before it had begun, I can't imagine that's how he would want to spend the twilight of his career.

Selectors' decision to stick with Petty & Turner forward rather than bringing in Jefferson is starting to bear fruit. Starts to give us a glimpse of what next year could look like. Big Turner fan.

May for Tomlinson? Can't see Jefferson getting a cameo, much as it will pain some here.

Nibbler is going to be a big loss ... especially after losing Brayshaw. Heart and soul players and onfield leaders both. Even if both Clarry and Trac get back to their best, some big shoes to fill.

Also now losing ANB. Will be a bigger loss than people realise. Agree re Melksham, not so sure re Tom McD in terms of leadership. But I'd give him another year anyway, he's not exactly disgracing himself out there. As for leaking and Trac, we don't know where it came from, and it could well have come from outside the club.

Childish nya nya nya post. The change is pretty obvious if you think it through.

Bowey doesn't replace Oliver. But he does move into the backline and allow both Judd and Rivers midfield time.

What timing? It's effectively the end of the season, when was he supposed to ask?

Just wondering: have you ever given a press interview?

Remarkable result given that, which is what many of us suspected.

Another who was perhaps unwell, or was suffering the effects of? He certainly looked pretty rough on the bench.

I suspect that there are concerns as to what happened last off-season, and that it's better for his mental health and well-being to stay in the gameday program. Could be wrong. Sad to see him like this at the moment though.

Who will undertake it? Equally, isn't this or something like it standard at the end of every year?