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How incredible is this partnership - went a long way to winning our flag.

It was exactly how I felt at the time - firstly disbelief, then overwhelming joy, anticipation and expectation. "Can it really be true, can this really be happening to us?" I still tear up with pride and happiness when I watch the onslaught. I must say even tinged, ever so slightly, with a minuscule touch of commiseration for the Dog fans, as these sorts of events (though never ever nearly so totally devastatingly overwhelming) have been happening to us for decades.

Don’t remember Clark glassing Martin 🙄🤔

Maybe the team can sync an on field replay as the game plays out in the big screen. All they would need would be 22 red, white and blue witches hats.

Try telling that to Geelong's recruiting staff, and their coach. 😮 I was just thinking, had we been 19 points up at that stage of the GF we would have been feeling pretty comfortable, as I suspect many Dogs' fans were. It was, to me, just an incredible (in the true sense - unbelievable) turnaround in the following 8 or so minutes.

.... and in fact the first part of the third quarter in the GF ..... obviously had a few bob on the margin at that time 😮

Certainly a hard luck story: injured just that little bit too late in the year to get back into the lineup. I hope he gets back in but will be up against Bowey and Hibberd in particular.

As much as anyone plays a position these days, I reckon he was a HFF - if that is what you mean by your question, Jontee.

I didn't say he single handedly turned it around, I said "....had such an influence in turning a GF completely on its head in a matter of minutes.", and he did have an influence, a big one, in that turnaround.

I doubt if any 19 yo has ever had such an influence in turning a GF completely on its head in a matter of minutes. There were rumours that his parents were looking at real estate in Melbourne, which is promising.

Of course nobody knows what his ceiling will be, but he has given every indication that it will be very high. Lets just enjoy his excellent GF and fantasise that he will get even better.

Seems a bit of a pointless self flagellating thread to me. Personally I will just continue to enjoy the moment.

Yes re Jackson, Pendlebery Not so sure re Watts, Bradke.

As mentioned before, an absolute dogs dinner. I hadn’t appreciated that there were an even number of clubs: why then multiple byes? And 22 teams! Who dreamed this up? Should be sacked.

Still seething that we allowed those single final quarter goals to Geelong in the PF and Footscray in the GF 😮. Need to be more ruthless 🤗

KC. You clearly know a lot more about the VFL than most here. What are you thoughts on reverting to a locally based Victorian feeder competition rather that a mega unbalanced competition that travels all over the east coast? How do the average listed VFL players with “real daytime jobs” eg tradies and the like respond to whole weekends away? My thoughts have been than an even numbered local competition would serve us all far better.

I never saw him in action, but sounds like he was worthy of a try. Big tall lad but maybe underweight for the rôle, basketball experience certainly not a hindrance (Jackson, Pendlebery etc) but wasn’t to be.

Depth is essential in maintaining success, both by providing back up in case of injury but also in putting pressure on the establishment to continue to strive. Mitch Brown is a solid example of this role - great to see him stay around.

As I recall his first injury was a dislocated shoulder but haven’t the rest of his regular injuries recurring soft tissue - NB groin and hamstring? If he cannot overcome these sadly he will be unable to become a regular, or reliable, contributor.

Thanks Nev for being so determined and reliable, and such a mentor and example for all especially our younger brigade and indigenous players.

Having a second string to one’s bow, other skill sets up one’s sleeve, can only be of benefit to both the individual and to the team. IMVHO he looks a natural defender, but playing in defence can certainly also benefit the development of and understanding of forward skills.

Certainly an excitement machine ….. even though he had few possessions in the GF and didn’t share in the goal fest his pressure was enormous and contributed to the cause, and remember he also occupied a defender’s attention. A great season and a massive contribution to our success. Bought into the team first mantra.

And I hear he is eating 4 weetbix for breakfast Anyone know his actual length and weight? Georg Olver Gone?

as well as a quadruple premiership defender

In fairness, Brooooce way back in his heyday, was pretty good, but sadly became almost creepy in his final years in the job.