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To cover the play of 720 players, almost 2 " journalists" ( I use that term loosely ) for every player. Do they pay a fee to be accredited ? Is the only reason I could see for having that many.

Our coach is like the Weid IMO. 2020 is put up or shut up time. Make finals or on your bike for both.

Seriously Jackson at FF by round 2! From what I understand he has never played at FF. I also understand his marking is average. Second round 2021 is perhaps a chance but he would need to play blinders in the preseason to be in the team round 2 in 2020. I will be astounded if he plays in the senior side this side of July 2020 and he will only get a game if two things happen. - He plays way better than most expect in 2020. - He plays because existing players are injured / hopelessly out of form. He is a junior Ruckman who has much to learn about playing against the big boys.

Sadly I think another one of Jacks comments fits here. " Don't get where the ball aint"

Under Mr Taylor we have not made many mistakes unlike the previous crew. However his mate on the other end has got till June 2020. If we do not have a 50/50 win loss ratio by then I will be officially off his band wagon.

I agree Mr Leg if he makes it back it will be the greatest comeback since Lazarus. Perhaps a few games at Casey around late July.

So where is the lost income coming from?

Mr Leg I hate to be the one to tell you. They are 40 - 50 years younger than you! They are highly trained athletes not old!

Exactly, as usual it is the AFL dressing up something that will suit fans that is actually to suit the broadcasters. It is as always about the money.

Here's a novel idea to get fans in early. Play a under 18 game as a curtain raiser.

Have they spoken to the catering contractors? Seem to me they would sell substantial less in a ten break vs a twenty minute break. Are the AFL going to reduce the fees they play to compensate? Let's not kid ourselves this 100% about the TV companies and as usual the fans / players are running a bad second.

Monday 2nd as I understand it sns. I believe Brown is in good knick but I think Bennell is starting from scratch. Current wisdom seems to be that if he stays he would not play at any level till well after the start of the season. Struggle to see him making it, a Hail Mary shoot I think.

Not a bad summation there Bbo. I think to expect a big contribution from Jackson in year one maybe expecting a bit much. However we should see Pickett gives us some help down there, could he possibly give less than Spargo? The Weid, yep last year for him, it is put up or on your bike IMO. If he cannot kick 30+ goals in 2020 then I am afraid he is not an AFL level talent.

Another western Australian, I wonder if we actually watched anyone from Victoria. Looks a good pick.

For better or worse Dante I cannot get the famous Lucas out of my mind. Now there was a first round key forward selection that no amount of development would have changed. Just a crap selection from day 1.

Two days it beggars belief. I will just tune into Demonland around 10.00 tonight. That way all that excitement won't get to me.

If you look at the success rate of drafting in the first round it is amazing how often the players who are picked don't make it at senior level. You are correct the recruiters are the best ones to judge but they have a high failure rate simply IMO because you are making educated guesses. The MFC has done reasonably well in the last few years but nothing is guaranteed.

My wife was in the crowd outside the Southern Cross hotel!

Could be MR in the 70's the only reason to watch the Redlegs was a certain player called Flower. Or were they called the Fushias back then?

Funny I have clear memories of driving my Valiant 50 years back MR perhaps I am mistaken.

There are lots of things I miss ( like departed friends) but I don't want to go back.

Do you remember dc that they used to give away clothing with emblems on them as a promotion of the brand. Now you pay 3 times as much to wear someone's advertising.

Funny Kev I grew up in a not too dissimilar way. Entre fee was a bootle of cheap red or a couple of long necks, and a good natured attitude which enabled the group to discuss almost everything e.g. Should we be in Vietnam. Oh and it was compulsory to play at least one Beatles LP.

You have the similar attitudes to my father. I will say it again I regret he did not follow the Hawks.

I could handle a lot less nobility LDC.