DEE fence

I was ready to pay a kings ransom for the kick, for all that he was/is a scallywag that was an immortal kick, you could retire happy with that.

A Gen X player in a Gen Z world, love his fierceness, incredibly important player for us. Will remain a tackle machine, a human version of a big cat hunting on Animal Planet. Think back to that 1st tackle in the 21 GF. When we play finals next he will be leading the way in pressure acts. Between him and Kossie we go very well for pressure around the ball.

Pairing ANB with Tracc is not a silly move by Adelaide as ANB created a great synergy with how well he performed the support roll. I am comforted by the fact that Hawthorn survived Buddy leaving and Brisbane was a basket case when Fagan arrived. Track is not Buddy, and we are not as [censored] as Brisbane was.

Felt like he had the riot act read to him midway through the season, as he found some mojo and his half forward efforts were part of a welcome return to form. I was ready for a trade early on but now think keep.

Role player, who gave Nic Daicos a legitimate bath, demonstrating commitment to team, seeing him snaffle Nic legally a micro second after Daicos had taken possession was a Joy. Basically reinvigorated the wing role a few years as an OG and has been happy to perform whatever since. Love and Keep are two words that come to mind.

this makes me happy

Remember the prelim against us, was so salty and referenced un-named excuses, he was at least a little better against the Lions yesterday, but still felt forced. Anyway, 9 prelims for 1 GF or whatever it is, the guy can coach and gets a lot out of his players, he's a great coach lets not turn into Victa here (lawn mowers).

It never ends well does it, in other news how much do you reckon the Essendon fans are thinking they have the wrong brother and that is why the soft cap for senior coaches salary hasn't been exempted.

fair call I guess, he was early 2nd round. my point stands, young blokes have done just fine with us, it's the retreads that are the challenge. it was the career killing comment that got up my nose.

Turner, Bowey, Rivers, McVee, Petty, Bedford, Jordan were all average picks all turned out to be diamonds in the rough, our high end picks of recent times have all been strong (a watch on JVR) the only black mark would be our pick ups from others clubs post '21, has been ordinary, but Goody's career killing empire, give it a rest. Even discards like Oscar, Jayden and James get a gig, granted we have issues with the game plan, but so much else has been on point.

I hope Essendon and Carlton get into a bidding war and bankrupt their clubs of draft picks and Essendon end up with another 10 years of no finals. FWIW Smith winning would have been worse than Daicos On the other hand, Langford was robbed.

Thanks for the correction, apologies to Mr Phillips, no slight intended.

Love this post, look at higher education and health, lots more high priced managers, less doers. I've heard very positive things about how he is going about it at Caufield Grammar as Firsts coach, that would be summarized as 'Ted Lasso' style really focused on the boys welfare, finding insightful ways to communicate beyond the tired tropes and cliches. I would be very onboard with Bartel being part of the Demons.

Love this post, look at higher education and health, lots more high priced managers, less doers.

You write the book for you. I’m curious about those that can watch without emotion and see patterns in the play that the emotional supporter miss. I also am curious about the training piece, some coaches have great visions, getting the players to execute said vision is nothing short of a miracle in my mind. With a degree of self interest can I forward you to the clippings of Ivor Warne-Smith in the Argus, he has occasional gems that bring a smile, fun for comparison across the eras.

this x 1,000,000,000. N one held accountable for the most obvious grift of all time.

I know he knocked it back (and I looked over the last 5 pages but couldn’t see any comment), but I was totally impressed by Troy Chaplin. I thought he stepped up so seamlessly and had a subtle difference to SG in communication. He is senior coach material.

Went to the game yesterday only 4th game in 5 years 3 wins 1 loss. Defense did plenty, dogs much better around ball. 6 Gawn 5 Tmac 4 Petty 3 Rivers (some of his kicks stopped 6 votes) 2 Bowey 1 Turner (better than McVee/Langford/Langdon/Salem) the amount of ball going in was no wonder Aaron N got plenty. Hon Mention - Frisch, Clarry got into game 2nd half, is probably deserving of a vote but our back line was enormous yesterday considering how badly we were beaten around the center and ball No votes - Picket + Windsor, such nearly games, got plenty of ball, shocking disposals, but the future is bright. Picket also missing last qtr.

If you said mentally fit enough I might agree with you, for me it is all between the ears. Dogs started on fire every quarter, then the Dees would have the better of the later part of each quarter. Nothing wrong with fitness, confidence definitely,

Will never buy another membership if it’s Hird. Horse if he wanted it. Simmo is cooked after WCE, although I think he is a decent guy. Buckley had same in game issues as Goodwin had. Personally I think Chocco, needs to go as well as Alan, not convinced Nathan has done enough either. I don’t have any insight into the untested but would love to know who has been doing the window shopping. I have no confidence the club had a plan.

Who ever leaked this is a selfish dog, utterly classless and a profound embarrassment to the club. There are numerous other adjectives required. Simon you are a stand up guy, thank you forever.

I’m not watching , is this true/sarcasm/blue moon.

I had given up when I saw he was doing the defense. I follow quite closely his musings and just don’t think he has the skill set for these tribunals.

Kolt was looking like a kid early on, the Perth game he was too excited for sure, but I have seen something worth persisting with. He is brave and has a heart, I am perfectly happy for him to settle. All these critiques could have been about ANB 10 years ago.