Robbie57

Good to see the AFL is at least in touch with 5.5% of fans.

Lack of news suggests we are thinking about it seriously.

I suspect that many here like me are making suggested changes based on our preconceptions of players . When Petty came in last time I was despairing of his first half calling his inclusion a mistake. i was wrong. His second half was a lot better and showed he was up to the task. Likewise I was completely befuddled when Baker was included but again his second half was much better and it was clear he was playing to our system and contributed. Goody at his presser clearly said Petty was ready for AFL and our coaches seem to know what they are doing. I would like to see one defensive mid included to fill for Viney. Melksham needs to be made more accountable for his howlers.

Apologies if this is covered above (cant read all 14 pages.) Viney out late a big loss, our back line thrown out early and the forwards still adapting was a lot to deal with. However our coaching has improved out of sight on game day. You can argue it came late but we put a tag on Cunnington in the 3rd and Fritta was given a role on Ziebell, Goody swallowed his words and put Tmac back and we moved Gawn out of the main ruck. Each of these moves (along with a returned intensity) changed the course of the game. What also struck me was each of the players clearly knew their role which indicates our preparation has been very good. Our kicking is vastly improved. Brown will be better next week on the G and having spent some time with the forwards. Swans will be tough but we are a real team these days.

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I assume he bumped into trac at a 7/11. In any event seems pretty obvious the club would be putting a big offer on the table and working to sign him up for the long term.

Very hard to say as the top 3 above have made a remarkable difference to the team by performing their role. We even have players in the 2nds who are playing a role by keeping those in the team on their toes. All credit to Goody and Co.

Why lead with Big max in the 7/11 when you could have said; "I heard from a bloke at the 7/11 that...." That would have sent the thread into utter meltdown.

Its seems we have numerous players other team would love to have but we can't make room for them? ..... I must be on the wrong site. Feeling a bit confused. My two cents: Spargo was epic for us on Saturday. Weed is the future and we need to keep him for the next few campaigns. Burgo, please please stay. I suspect the weather forecast will have a lot to do with selection if we play in Tassie. We must not get ahead of ourselves. Finally we don't have a real power forward. TMac got a couple of grabs because Max positioned himself incredibly well. Tmac is playing really well and deserves his spot but the question is whether the final improvement to the side is a power forward without losing our smalls pressure game. Hope the selectors aren't as confused as i am. Go Dees.

6 Salem 5 Trac 4 Oliver 3 Langdon 2 Gawn 1 Jackson

Isn't this why we have nicknames for the players, Gorny, Trak, Klarrie, Vynes, weedz and Maisy. That way you cant go wrong.

Assume most will follow Chunk's lead and get a Gawny tatt on the right cheek in the event of a GF win.

Hear hear.

6. Gawn 5. Lever 4. Salem 3. T Mac 2. Langdon 1. Oliver

Chuck Duckwood is no match for Gawn and Kossie. The umps are finally onto his antics.

6 Lever 5 Petracca 4 Gawn 3 Oliver 2 Viney 1 Langdon

6 Gawn 5 Langdon 4 Pickett 3 Hunt 2 Lever 1 Salem

6 Oliver 5 Salem 4 Petracca 3 Pickett 2 Gawn 1 Tomlinson

Just unbelievable.

6. Steven May 5.Jake Lever 4. Clayton Oliver 3. Tom McDonald 2. Charlie Spargo 1. Christian Petracca

Putting the 300 mark aside, Jones is the perfect candidate for a sub position like this. Able to play a majority of the roles likely to require a sub and not someone who is likely to benefit a game below to find form.

Who is he coaching? Reminds me of the sign outside the church in Hawthorn "What would you do if Jesus came to Hawthorn" and someone wrote "move Hudson to centre half forward"

This connects to something troubling me last night. Who in our team can overcome whatever it is that holds them back from being better than average. Gawn did it through application. Hunt could be a Langdon but what is he missing? (probably a seperate thread.) Our coach made the most of his playing career and I sense he needs to draw on that a bit more. Hardwick in the clip reminded them about their process ( a theme we hear from SG) but in the end he was talking about the man in the jumper. Goody needs to tap more of the man he was when he was wearing a jumper.

not watching but where is trac?

Always have liked Oscar and it great to see him doing well (except when he lines up against us). I hope the Blues pick him up. Best of luck.