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Why can't he be a forward coach? I would have thought being a class deefender would give valuable insights into forward craft and how best to beat a defence. I like the idea. Chaplin needs to stay where he is, if he wants to that is.

Wonderful speech by Angus. The cutaway to the Dee's table was great too. May,Lever, Max together. I hope the afl hierarchy and the Filth table shifted uncomfortably in their seats. Go well Angus. Our 21 flag had many contributors. But your 3rd quarter all over the ground was number one for mine.

The Swans have huge latent interest in Melb and all GF's they have been in since 2005 , whether against Vic or interstate teams have had 98K plus. One year they had 100K. It all depends where you really want to sit I guess. When the mighty Dees are in finals in 22 and 23 I queued from noon for 5.00pm opening. But that's me.

40 year MCC member here Roy11. At 7.00am the queue will be at the Pullman. DON'T DO IT, or you'll be stuck with back rows of Level 4 if your lucky (the front rows of Level 4 this year are reserved. As an experienced queuer, 4.00am will guarantee you a good choice. There are only 9000 seats available. Take a folding chair- everyone does - leave it behind against a tree when the queue movement starts usually around 7.30 to get everyone ready for opening at 8. Get your seat and your chair, along with 5000 others will still be there in Yarra PArk, then wander home. 4.00am will ensure you get Level 3 in front of Grey Smith bar - best seats IMO, and probably Level 2 balcony if you prefer. Definitely Level 1. But get your plan/strategy ready and don't prevaricate or you'll be elbowed aside in the charge. . Good luck and have a ball. Also they open Hugh Trumble cafe overnight so you can grab a coffee there or other spots to kil the time. You'll be surprised how quickly 8.00am comes around.

Fantastic post. Thanks. So which one above is the various members noted on here are Chris fagan and Old Dee?

Sorry Biff. Just saw your post too late.

The VFL started in 1897 after 8 clubs, Swans included, broke from the VFA to form AFL. The 1899 GF was settled under the old play off process used in the VFA. With the two playoff teams being South and the Roys. I wasn't referring to VFA. In any case the post was about specifically South vs Fitzroy last time they met in something approaching a GF- 1899. My data came from the AFL Tables website that has all match scores from 1897 to last week's semi finals.

Good call. I was trying to give it a modern context . Bloods up to 1933 when they adopted the swans moniker. We're at the great lakeside oval from 1873 is. Really old club.

Fitzroy vs South Melbourne 16th sept 1899 at 3.00pm (a good old afternoon game. No tele in those days. Junction oval with 4800 attendance. Roy Boys won by a point. Keeping swans to 1 goal after 1/4 time. 3 goals 9 lions to 3 goals 8 swans And the umpire was I kid you not. I . Crapp. (Ivo was first name) 148 games and 7 grand finals umpired. Could be the razor Ray of his time

And discussed as the Crows best ever on field leader

Great call on what is finals footy and flag winning. It ain't the hawks current style. Will win enough games to make the 8 but that's it

And from Schwarter too! Amazing and positive

Exactly why I've given sen and afl360 the flick. Whateley's a pseudo mouthpiece. Lost me when he ran the party line on Maynard

Chin up Old Dee. You will be around for the opening, just that your moniker on Demonland will be "Older Dee"

It will appear on our Balance Sheet and has true value, not something like treating players as assets. The whole state runs on long term crown land leases. Nothing serious in that. Think Yarra Park, or Cunningham Pier Geelong(which the late Frank Costa held a 99 year lease for, then a serious building built on the end. Frank wasn't concerned),

That's exactly whats happening. IMO. Its just a pity it cost us the flag team doctor leaving

Spot on. People forget Trac has no time to waste to prepare for 2025. he's been told its now safe to raise his heart rate. He's just being professionsla to get over the Europe quick smart. I'll drive him to the airport if needed.

Tells us the TRUE state of the northern markets. AFL can't spin this one. Gold Coast- where national sporting teams go to die. Ditto western sydney - just for AFL tough. Stranglehold by Penrith and wanderers. After 10plus years of GWS, what have we got? Nothing!

Just pointing out some corporate kpi's absolutely in Perts hidomain. The broader issues in the club have many contributors. Ever wondered why the Dee's doctor resigned during this year's pre season in November 2023.? Being brilliant in her field ( just ask Steven May) she was snapped up elsewhere. Our huge loss. Why? That's one for pert to have influence over I would have thought.

Spot on. Media don't bite the hand that feeds them

Any club that does deep due diligence on Clayton will pass on a trade. He'll be staying with us as a consequence. We have to help improve for him to be of value in 2025.

True but I think much of that is fd issues. Not like the Pies where Kelly wants to be involved in football and has now lost one of the greats in wright.

But he's on a 7 year deal. Who would take him off their hands?

Perts KPI's membership growth - tick Financial stability- tick On-field growth and performance- Flag and 3 top 4 finishes. he should go because?? He can't get out and kick the ball for the team. Look at his role objectively.

Great post. Brad should stay on Board either way, but at least be Director responsible for reporting and representing Board on footy matters.