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Who in the world does the AFL scheduling? Madness. 2020 on a Friday night! I certainly won't be watching and I suspect only a few diehards, plus Collingwood fanatics and Fremantle diaspora will see it through. I hope the ratings are a record low for a game involving Collingwood.

Well, now, I hope he isn't.

As I recall JVR was named in the 25 a couple of times late 2022; some were calling for him to debut but the FD wisely held him back. And he went on to have an really excellent debut year 2023.

It certainly does seem to coincide with the time of season. Maybe we should be narm in the preseason only, if at all

I must agree - Fullarton was recruited as a mature, game ready tall forward who can ruck a bit. We have desperately needed both this season but haven’t given him a look in. Buyers regret? If he doesn’t get picked when we are as desperate as we are he will be a totally wasted trade.

Ah, the joys of hindsight 🙄

Thanks DD - agree with most of that summation Verrall is a second year tall ruck - Max I don't think (yes, also injured) a go for 3 years or so and he has gone OK. Throwing him to the wolves is not necessarily a great idea (though I did think a bench role against an "easy beat" like WCE 😮 may have been worth a try)

Did they define the best kick inside 50? Was it the best kick from inside 50 or the best kick into inside 50? I would probably agree ANB into but would bank Frittata from inside 50

Kneejerk, or remove the knee? I guess they do that because they, the professionals, feel that "coming back through Casey" does not prepare them properly. defenders surely cannot just leave their opponent or position in the defensive unit, to do a bit of ruck work. So who, other than Max, in your plan, will relieve Max? You won't go to the footy because Billings is playing? Sorry WERRIDEE, but what sort of true supporter of our beloved footy club and team doesn't attend because a particular player is selected? Are you serious?

So, question. If every player carrying an injury is rested, and every player returning from injury comes via Casey, then we will need to play a 10 man side. T McD I believe has been quoted as saying he will not be played forward as his foot / ankle limitations prevents him from running on a lead or flying for a mark. Yes, if that is the case maybe he shouldn't be playing, but as above who can we play in his place? Second year in a row we have scored a succession of unrelated injuries to most of our tall forward options and many of our tall backs. Someone has to run out onto the field for us. Who?

I don't believe we get a replacement for a suspended player. Justice delayed is justice denied. Chinese swimmers of course get a very quick hearing.

NO

Which would mean that Angus’ assailant would never play again which would nearly be justice

Woey was one of few half decent players and you want to drop him 😮

Do you mean on the field, or on this thread?

OUT Lever (concussion) Billings BBB McAdam IN Tomlinson Langdon JVR Fullarton. (Woewoden into the 22) Tempting to bring in Kolt but not sure for whom

6 ANB 5 KOZZIE 4 FRITTATA 3 CP5 2 MAX 1 JV7 The last 3 were harder to find

It is t TMc who chooses the match up. Which match up would you choose given that Lever is out?

So 3x “not 15” for us then a 10 meter mark deep defence to them.

Alternatives given lack of depth?

Cripps (CFC) and Reid have special rules.

The “boos” are back with a vengeance.

Stigga - I guess according to the original poster that makes him fragile 🙄 The curse of Naarm Smith returns.

Thanks for the history lesson Eagles have done at least 4 incorrect disposals / throws not penalised. And why do the umpires try to coach? If thee is a block, penalise it and the message will get through.

One question about the two jurisdictions. IF he were to get 6 weeks would that be for 6 VFL Swans matches - given their recurring bloody byes that could well be 8 AFL matches? When Wojinski (?spelling) broke JV7’s jaw in VFL he and Geelong seemed to weasel one week or more of his suspension due to the AFL team having a bye or maybe vice versa.