Robbie57

Don't get me started..... ok you got me started. Why a knee into the back/ribs/stomach of another player including going for a mark (who often doesn't know its coming) is acceptable when it clearly has the potential for serious damage leaves me bewildered. That action should become a free kick in the way the head is protected.

Waiting to come on he looked like a deer in the headlights but what really struck was the vision of him jogging when he should have been trying flat out to put some pressure on. I really hope someone in the leadership group points that out to him. That said he was on a hiding to nothing when brought into the game late.

6. Gawn 5. Lever 4. Trac 3. TMac 2. Salo. 1. Lindsay

Ok my nerves are rested.... Unfortunately we were better than Freo for most of the game which may cause the coaches not to rethink a few things before round 1. When Freo went wide in the 2nd we were caught out (especially on the traditional Lingers wing) which exposed that playing him out of position has a large defensive cost to us. He covers so much ground and quickly that his presence or perceived presence would have closed out that option for Freo. Windsor had numerous missed tackles some of whihc ended up in scores. He is not the answer at half back. Simply put Langdon and Windsor are out of position which is damaging to our defence. Poor kicking for goal may also be used as an excuse along with the conditions but the reality is we had no forward presence in the air or on the ground. Whilst he was not the answer at least AJ tried and put in defensively as well. Fritta was casual at best.

Apart from the team at the club who rightfully deserve the accolades, I wonder if Hamish's profile with the club helped on this? Will Max be featuring on Legomasters this year? Btw: A big shout out to Hamish who has done a lot work with some sick kids in a very low key way. Top effort.

https://www.afr.com/technology/deepseek-backs-the-pies-chatgpt-the-dees-and-other-ai-disputes-20250128-p5l7qu OpenAI backs the Dees....

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Have to agree about JVR, he needs to be allowed to play his position. He can ruck when its deep in the forward line if need be but his job is to contest and kick goals....simples.

I cant do the math but if North want Houston is there any acceptable deal that gets us pick 2 with a workable second pick?

they weren't.

I think Uber professional is an apt description and was probably the source of the friction. One thing is obvious the whole club needs to be as uber professional which will require everyone to work as hard as Trac this off season to get our house in order.

I'd say we are not finished at 9, 9 + 5 may become a higher first and a selection of other picks. Who knows we have to wait for the music to stop....

The GF gave me some hope. First I like Brody, seems a class person. His game in the GF was not stellar nor is he ever going to win a GF for them. What Sydney lacked was a class (or fit) tall forward and their mids couldn't run both ways and defend. I agree the ground size exposed them. The lessons for us are simple we need our mids back in form or some fresh blood there that can run all day like Lachie Neil and crew. And we need a dangerous tall forward. Over time we need a refresh on half back. Address the first two issues and we are in the hunt.

McAdam is going to have a breakout soon. Kossie loves having him in the side and hopefully the coaches will develop that in a positive manner. At the moment our forwards need some choreography, we looked better in the game where Petty was higher up the field. I suspect Fritta is getting a bit cramped.

6 Lever 5 May 4 Gawn 3 Tmac 2 Petty 1 Windsor 1 Lingers 1 Oliver 1 I could go on....

ANB Max Trac BBB Lingers Lever special mentions Rivers Viney Windsor and Tmac

Thank you Gus for your outstanding contribution to the club. You retire with the admiration of all Dees supporters and no doubt the whole AFL community. Almost won the Brownlow (you were robbed), won a premiership and made a stellar contribution on that day and every day you were at the club. You always put the club first and now its time to put yourself first. Great BBQ Onion tips btw. Whilst we are sad, we are very proud of all you have done in your career and know that you will continue to succeed in whatever comes next because despite the hurdles life has put in your way you have shown a unique ability to jump right over them. All the best to you and your family.

Is that even possible?

Wont see a post like that on the Collingwood forum.....

Is it a WA plot to ensure he falls to where ever they can get him? Clarko building him up a ruse to have a go at pick 1?

Actually do we have any picks in the opening round (round zero) of the draft? Surely we get one for playing in the opening round?

Just looking at the graphic really reinforces two things: NM absolutely snowed the AFL and WC need more high picks; 1, 23, 37 wont cut it for a rebuild. They must be dirty on NM and will have the hand out next year. A very bad precedent reminiscent of GC (who through the academy are getting yet another leg up.) Also Adelaide must be well placed to move up the order.

I doubt it is a smokescreen as it was an offer that could have been accepted and as yet hasn't been rejected and Taylor when asked who he would pick at 6 said Reid indicating the obvious that anyone who could select him would unless they had bigger issues (go home and need for multiple quality picks)

I think we will get Reid. Nth think they are no chance, JT has been to Esperance sending the clear message we will take the best WA talent if it falls at our picks. West Coast take the flight risk with Read and missing out on multiple high end picks. There is something going on.

I think Freemantle has a lot of one way streets which may be causing him some confusion.....