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A big difference of course that Cam was a mature bodied experienced AFL player when we recruited him; Luker is a young inexperienced WAFL player. I hope he develops into more that a fill in role player, not downplaying in any way the value Cam gave to the club.

… and of course, Gus. Melk was mooted to return “after the bye” which is round 15. Reports have said that he was in full training over the last several weeks. After such a layoff surely he will need at least one game at VFL. Unfortunately Casey has, of course, a bye weekend 15 June so he can’t get a warm up there.

Thanks so much WCW for another great set of observations and insights. So they were in high spirits. Is that a good thing ie not dwelling over what cannot be undone, or bad that they were happy and not as angry as the supporter base? Good to hear that Luker Kentfield has hit the track. Was he welcomed by the group as a whole? Did he look, from what sounds like a limited session, grossly underdone? How was his ball handling both in the air and on the turf?

I notice that Luker Kentfield is NOT on this list but was rumored to be carrying an injury. Any inside info anyone? Has he trained?

Billings!!??😮 Kolt, or Sestan, or AMW and of course Woey for a full game on wing / HF

Wasnt JJ a free agent? The timing of Angus’ retirement really hurt us - as I recall it was after trades and after draft day. So no possible replacement.

6. Max 5. Petracca 4. McDonald 3. Tomlinson 2. Langdon 1. McVee

mid 2000 I seem to recall being absolutely flogged by Footscray and Carlton - went on th play a GF against an unbeatable team (had they started supplements by then?)

Sub had been activated by then - already struggling and now an extra man down? you forget out Brayshaw, Smith and in FullArton plus FullArton

Yes depth isn’t as good as we may have thought. However Smith cannot be replaced and Brayshaw retired after draft day and is irreplaceable anyway. Jordon is the one we would have fought harder for or offered more had we known Gus wasn’t going to play. Hibberd retired and Dunstan was ordinary

I guess after todays debacle there will be posters here calling for his immediate elevation to the seniors 🙄

… and the apparently unwanted Fullarton and AMW To each his own. I enjoy the banter. …. and (sounding like a broken record) a forward forward coach.

Of course nobody compels you to listen to the podcast.

Could Austin Wonnameri even pull this one out of the fire?

Unless and until we find a forward coach with forward experience and forward nous we will not be true contenders. Enough is enough.

Mc Adam has done about as much as Fullarton this year. 🙄 No. An arm wrestle involves two competitors.

Yet i am sure the AFL get very angry when some people suggest that they may be a corrupt boys’ club. JD - same with me. 2023 is the first time in my memory (a baby boomer who remembers the glory days) that I have not watched (since the time all have been televised) or attended any PF or GF. I usually attend a few neutral games at the G, but haven’t even watched one on TV. Occasionally look at parts of replays especially when Geelong, or either CFC get done in a close or controversial finish. They, through their smug promotion and protection of their favourites, have lost me.

Amazing win that - but seriously don't even think about stressing my heart like that again.

Geelong and Carlton seem never to get a 50 paid against for dissent, and it is often quite demonstrative and abusive.

and he hasn't been suspended yet ....

By all reports (haven’t seen a Casey game this year) AMW is starting to knock the door down. Hope he gets a gig soon - he could be a risk of itchy feet if he doesn’t. Sadly Fullarton doesn’t seem to have been a worthwhile trade - if he cannot get a game as a forward / ruck back up when we right now are in dire need of both then surely he never will.

A disgraceful bunch of money hungry hypocrites is a far more apt description IMO.

A good solid thrashing would really be better for us all.

Surely he has a hell of a lot of growth both physically and mentally now he is in an elite AFL programme. Now he may or may not make the grade but he has the body and seems to have the drive and attitude. PS is he here yet?🤗

I thought on Sunday how dispiriting it must be to play in front of a cheer squad of maybe a dozen scattered fans. I am sure WCW would give him a warm welcome.