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Except, the AFL in their infinite and unquestionable wisdom, have enabled Cameron, yet again, to escape sanction. What an absolute rabble.

re *1 - two going for a mark, head clash, one concussed (maybe after medical review), the other not concusses according to protocol but off for 10 minutes due to gash on head - no way should either be suspended. That is a genuine footy act and accident, unlike setting up someone who has long disposed of the ball and is wide open. Agree 100% re points 3 and 4 Seriously unable to explain that anomaly??!! 😮😡 Was she also asked to explain how she can remain in office if she can't explain that?? Should have been. I must say I haven't followed her career in any way at all until this post, but she appears to have been a completely Incompetent appointment. Was it DEI??

Woke up on a cold windy morning to the sad news 🤣🤣🤣 that the Bombers choked in the dying moments Couldn't have scripted it better. Have they actually beaten a team at the time in the top 8?

“Billings - Skills poor. Goalkicking poor. Tackling non existent.” Sure, but apart from those limitations, …. ????

If they insist on the “pre finals bye” (which I hate) then maybe 9-18 could play some sort of 9v10, 11v12 etc to fine tune draft positions - with the winners of each pair getting a better pick. see above. On the other hand, it would make top 4 a priority, but 5 and 6 far better than 7 and 8 which could give added incentives. But imagine “we hope to get into the 10” in an 18 (or 😡 19) team competition. Surely falling below the middle of the ladder usually means NQR.

.... and he has never been suspended 🙄 Cameron drove his opponent into the turf: Bedford did not. 3 weeks for Bedford, nothing (once again) for Cameron. Who knows - clearly the AFL, and their lackey (of very limited intelligence) MC does not. I am over the AFL - will watch my beloved MFC but won't watch anything else of their rubbish.

I just looked at his junior highlight reel Is he just a big huge fish in a small pond? I guess one can only play against those who are there. I would be interested in JT's opinions.

Chuckling, or chucking, BBO? If he really is a 203 cm tall marking forward who can ruck, why hasn't he played yet? Maybe he is NQR, apart from his name https://www.easynamechange.com/au/legal-name-change/how-do-i-legally-change-names/#:~:text=Any Australian citizen or permanent,or removing your spouse's name.

Christian is an absolute dud.

Agree 100% re Stringer. Wade Derkson… who knows. Stringer seems to fit the profile you paint.

Sure. Until it isn't. Dogs get their man, Suns get Dee's man, Bombers get their man. The AFL are a disgraceful organisation.

Question: does Harry Boyd have any forward craft at all? We are unlikely to run two rucks every week. … and if that was a reason to offer him for trade, who would want him? Yes and no. TMc surely has only one more year in him at most, despite his Lazarus like year.

Wal - the pose is more like what I would expect from Hemingway - I must say I haven't noticed any of his postings recently. Tholstrup, with his aggression and energy looks pretty safe for at least a few games. He, with Melk, has invigorated the HF area. Dingo - just what do they get right 99% of the time is the big question? Sunrise and sunset times usually pretty close. But up until the last week they have called a lot of rain that failed to deliver. Wind they tend to get close. Temperatures usually within 5 or so.

Wasn't it the pre preseason learning running with his grandad at Geraldton that he attributes to his sudden development? He certainly became an immediate lock in selection - great pick up, and great self dedication to his craft. I would an agree a high quality half back who can think his way through and deliver with precision is absolutely essential. Unless AMV (smaller) or Blake Howes cements that spot, or Bowey returns to his best, I would leave him to become a backline leader especially as May and Lever inevitably slow down and move on over the next half decade. I realise he will not replace them as positional players, but he oozes leadership.

Depends on how one actually defines ego. I am sure every successful AFL player has enormous self belief and thinks that they are the or among the best in their rôle. In some it transfers to arrogance which does not appear to be the case in Max. Self esteem vs self importance.

Fullarton and McAdam, and Billings.

What a precious little twerp - don’t like him and he doesn’t like us, clearly. I asked about the pressure acts in the podcast thread, as I thought that Petty was playing a rôle. Ethan. Brilliant stuff. Thanks. Made my day reading that Beautiful to see - though of course some of the negative Nellies would say that Clarry was sucking up to the coach and that is the only reason he gats a game 🙄🙄🙄😧 The Kozzie 50 was ostensibly after a 5 meter kick was paid a mark, whistle not heard, and not called to stand. Poor umpiring that whole episode.

I presume he is playing a role - binman, do you have access to his pressure ratings? Is that what he is doing? Not every player is going to need 30 disposals and a few goals.

^^ It may depend on how Jefferson develops, maybe Adams or other movements such as Petty moving on, TMc re-signing etc. IMVHO he would be good in defence or attack, or a swingman depending on needs. (Would prefer he were a forward) I will join your rant, titan. Let him stay at 42. BBB kept 50 and went ok when he was physically up to it: on the other hand Liam Jurrah was only half the player when he moved from 48 to 24.

Why in the world would AMW need a “rest”? He ain’t Joe Biden 😴 Thanks Mel. These pressure acts are mostly unseen by the fans at the ground - many of whom still want “kick it long” - but are incredibly important in the structure of the team. Looking forward to binman’s stats analysis tonight.

Not a lot of integrity in dragging a case like this on for nearly a year, while the player misses a year and is a year older IF he is found not to have a case to answer. Has it in fact been prejudged?? ...allegedly. Why should it take so long? What an absolute joke of an article - as pointed out by another, the standard of journalism in general and sports journalism in this case is just so poor.

We are extremely lucky to have won a game officiated by Pretty Boy Williamson AND #22

Sounds like a bad trade then. Such is life. Who? Depends of the role assigned to Sparrow I guess.

Those who suggest he is being rested as a prelude to a debut next week - are you serious? A week away and needs another showing of his wares. So what does he have, other than a contract? Not all ruck-work is tapping - around the ground possessions and contests are just as important.

An appalling decision by the umpire. A 10 meter kick was paid a mark but did the whistle blow? He wasn’t called back on the mark as is the usual custom.