Bitter but optimistic

Forget predictions - the truth will be out there by round 6.

As I said 'mania - I paraphrased !

Yeah .. well ... love the plan but how about we win a few games and play finals again!!!

Still angling for that elusive knighthood Earl ?

Hope they are correct in saying Kossie plays like Eddie Betts!!!!! Drafting coup of the century !!!!!!!!

I have a concern about Weid’s ability to read the play. To paraphrase Captain Blood - He’s not where the ball’s at

You can argue about poor delivery but the fact is we got plenty of ball inside 50 last year but were unable to convert it into scores. With Hogan gone and Garlett injured or lacking form we hoped for a 2018 repeat from Tmac and improvement from Weid. Neither eventuated. Petracca was a plus. So where do we improve? Further development from Petracca and again, hopefully a fit Tmac can do the business. Hopefully Melksham is also injury free and can reproduce that raking and accurate kicking. Petty maybe a forward. Fritsch and Hannan have shown a bit so hopefully some consistency and an injury free run. Jackson ? Big wraps on him but he's only a kid so it's a bonus if he shows much in first year. Pickett? A kid and small but potentially just what we need - crumber, tackler and x factor. Weid ? [censored] if I know what to expect but he can't survive on potential much longer. So there we go - hope, potential and maybees !!! Go Dees!!

No doubt "Uncle" picket fence will be an inspiring role model for young Kozzy !!!!

Well, we've followed the script - hope it's the right one.

FMD !! That's a real man's drink !!!

Hope he doesn't decide to join Jesse in a couple of years.

Get yourself a heavy duty coathanger Ethan.

I'm thinking HP barbecue Chook ! Anyway, if you drink an appropriate quantity of shiraz - it doesn't really matter.

I'm not going to watch the telecast - boredom 101 I suspect. However, about what time can we expect a pick to be made ? I'll check into Demonland's "welcome" thread.

Agreed dc !! It is an annoyingly shitfull word.

To be fair, I’m probably reacting more to the sanctimonious outrage by some posters when another poster dares post an opinion which is critical of the MFC

If organisations can’t cop criticism ( even it’s unreasonable) then said organisations are [censored]

Thanks to all those who reported on the evening Terrific reading!!!!!

I believe they now have sniffer dogs on permanent patrol That will [censored] you up - for a number of reasons

Good thread. I really like Petracca and I reckon he has what it takes to be a superstar. He had a slow start and he has been inconsistent but not many players start their careers as stars - they learn and work to that goal. Petracca has shown bursts of brilliance and is becoming more consistent and reliable. There are some question marks about his kicking but reports so far suggest he is making a serious effort toward overall improvement in all aspects of his game. He's that explosive type of player that can change a game. Let's hope he shows it in 2020.

Just ordered the Hall/Gallen fight. I've never liked knuckleheaded Baz, so tonight I'm hoping to see him get his head knuckled

I like his pace in the forward line

I wonder if the bastards would do 8 for 14, 17 and 24?

Looks leaner allright. Improved endurance will be a big factor in getting him more games.

@kev martin noted that Petty was absent. Anything going on there? I'm interested to watch this bloke's development.