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Agree 100% Nasher. I'm keenly awaiting the comments ahead of next years clash

Here is the article for those who haven't seen it. Grab that finals chance, Dees

I read that article this morning WJ. Really good one by Stevens in my opinion. His comment about Beamer not "laying a solid hip and shoulder" on Footy Classified when posed the question was very well said. Beamer had his chance and should have taken it. All year Stevens has been a fan of us from what I have heard, and from that he really feels we can push for 8th spot.

Herald Sun have today done Jamar's first extensive interview of his career. Long Way to the Top of Mark Jamar From everything I have seen of Jamar this year he seems a terrific bloke, really laid back and has his head in the right place. Really important to our future

A few articles about Jack on the Herald Sun website this morning. Both of them are a good read. History Drives Modest Demon Jack punches above his weight

I think you need to read the letter again mate...Definitely 200% not the new logo

On Casey form last weekend, none of Spencer, Cheney or Bennell deserve to come into the side. Cheney has been in good form in previous weeks from all reports, however I think Macdonald will come in before him. One change for mine. If another does occur I think it will be Bennell coming in for a bit of pace and dash on the AAMI spaces.

Because we are not all Freak

Agree 100%. We do look better with him hunting packs and laying tackles. Pretty big endorsement for a rookie. Competition for spots is going to be fierce one everybody is available, so hopefully he keeps up his form to mean he cant be dropped.

She is number one ticket holder for the Bulldogs.

There was talk going around at the Players Ball that Jamar has re-signed. If true, the club might be waiting on that being finalised or maybe even a couple more signings to announce them as a group.

Haha! Sorry about that mate, for some reason I read your thread as Freak saying that was his source!

Not for Petterd, thats for sure. I dont care about Ablett, isnt this thread about Ricky?

I have it on good authority that the Melbourne Football club, in fact wear red and blue.

Disposals have very little relevance in modern footy. His role was to simply shut down Shaw as a defensive forward, which he did a fantastic job at. Played a very team-orientated role and will not be dropped.

None. Pretty simple really, hey Robbie. Great move, up there with the TJ trade. To get pick 11 was a compete steal.

Pretty big call at this stage Freak, especially about the leadership comment. Unless you know something about Gys that we all dont, he may very well develop into a very good leader. I would prefer a straight laced, introverted leader over a burn out producing, bar fight causing clown style leader. Leadership is not just about on field and on the track. Lead by example. McLean is long long past his best, due to his body letting him down. He has not been at his best for many years, and I doubt we will see him at his highest level again. No pace, very poor kicking. Being cut from a Carlton outfit short of inside midfielders would suggest we made a pretty good deal.

Was it really? I very much doubt it. If we were a football club run by dropkicks, then maybe. But considering a contract extension was given at the start of the year, your hunch is rubbish Better luck next time, Mono.

Completely different players now. Very few would have played in Adelaide, and if so maybe only once or twice. Psychological damage doesnt happen over a couple of games. New coaching staff too, 2 who know the ground better than most.

The G is 171m x 146m fence to fence. From just using Google Earth's measurement tool, Gosch's Paddock is about 178m x 102m. But - I was under the impression we had the new ground next to it? If so, that one measures at about 170m x 120m

Wouldnt creating conferences be just as inequitable? Teams get lucky and get a perceived 'weaker' group, whilst some teams may be shafted with the strongest teams in the comp in their group. It will not be solved. The only way to do so is for every team to play twice, home and away. There will always be inequities in our draw. Conferences will not work to fix that.

Im all for it Haydo. Do you need Cam Schwabs email address? Let me know and I will pm you. Cheers

Thats exactly right Jack. That area has practically always been bare as it gets no tv time. And its not the AFL's decision. Its the MCC, and we all know we are great mates again!

I would actually like Bruce to move to half forward. Like Beamer said in his Best Dees line up the other day, he feels Bruce plays his best footy at half forward, and so do I. He has shown in the past he can be a damaging forward. He has the ability to slip away from his opponent and find space up there. Having him up forward would remove his biggest issues - he would not need to use as much creative handball where he lands teammates in trouble more often than not, and his kicking would have a bigger target - between the big sticks.

He is on the rookie list deeflog. Inner demon said in his next bit that he expects to see a full turnover of the rookie list. I agree with him there. McKenzie obviously elevated, but I would like to hold Spencer there for 1 more year instead of elevating him. Anybody know if thats possible or if he has reached his maximum time allowed on the rookie list? Jesse White and Rhys Stanley should be added to the list also in my opinion if we are actually after a ruckman/forward