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11 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

They did play there in 2017 and the stink they made especially Caro its unlikely they'll be playing there again in the next few decades.

The thing is it's not just the fact they don't have to go there but by those club's not going there it means club's like us, Dogs, North and the non-Vic club's get sent down there every season. Same as Tassie.

The tigers have played there 12 times since the bombers last time there, so they’ve at least copped it every 3 year on average

We’ve played down there 20 times since the bombers last game there…

53 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

28 years!!!

Yep, round 21 - 1993. I believe Collingwood now hold the longest time since a game at Kardinia - not since round 15 - 1999. 

7 minutes ago, Pates said:

Geelong are coming REALLY good, and you'd argue they are timing it better than us. Round 22 at the cattery is looming big on the horizon, we've got a lot of footy to play until then but that will be a statement game for both clubs if things keep tracking the way they are.

Clutch goal from Rohan, I have to be honest in saying I'm not sure we have someone I would be as confidently as Rohan. TMac first pick, Petracca because of his kicking penetration and his love of clutch moments, beyond that....

Ben brown, Mitch brown, melksham, hunt, Salem, Brayshaw, viney, jones. I’d back any of those guys to kick straight when it counts. 

I didn’t watch the game but was concerned that a smaller ground would not suit our game plan, so expected it to be close. I’m comfortable writing this one off and still very content to be 11-2 heading into the bye. I also take some consolation in the fact that losing to bottom teams is actually better than top 8 teams because it not an 8 point game. But appreciate the frustrations of those who watched, especially those who made the long trek to see us live!

Do West Coast ever miss at home? 9.0 to 3.7

2 hours ago, Thehardtackler said:

Don’t know if you guys remember but a Chelsea Roffey goal line decision cost us a top 4 position and we finished fifth. It was around 2005. Guess who the match was against? Adelaide. We ended up getting a draw instead of a win, because she gave a point for a goal. It had cleared the line. The extra 2 points would have seen us finish fourth. I think we ended up at Fremantle away, in the semi finals, which we lost!

You made me curious so I had to look this up. Round 3 2006 Melbourne Vs Adelaide at Carrara (back when we sold our games interstate...). Arron Davey goal deemed touched on the line which would have levelled to scores. Instead we lost by 5 points. But a draw still would have seen us finish in 7th on percentage, thanks to the draw with Geelong in round 21. 

2 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

Trust takes time to build. We’ve been conditioned for over 50 years to expect the wheels to fall off. It takes more than 8 games in March and April to build trust again.

We should be adopting the players mantra. We start each game zero-zero, but know we have what it takes to win if we bring our best. 

It’s time to believe!
 

Otherwise we’ll forever remain like Abe Simpson...

I agree with others above that the north comparisons are unwarranted. Arguably they are the exception that proves the rule, that teams that start the season without loss go on to play deep into September. Of course injuries will happen but we’ve now got a solid system that holds up under pressure and players can see the results. 

1 hour ago, Mazer Rackham said:

If I recall, in that run they played all the (as it turned out) bottom teams, then they got some injuries. They more or less ran out of gas. Then they got a flat tire. Their jumpers didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole their car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. It wasn't their fault!

Well played sir. Nice effort to work in that classic movie reference!

45 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

The Tigers are weak. They will always be the rabble we know and love who were in the wilderness with us for 40 years. I don't care what anyone says.

I don't rate any of their three flags especially last years Covid circus flag.

I don't rate their 2017 flag either where they beat a rubbish robotic Adelaide team.

And I don't rate their 2019 flag where they beat the fake soulless GWS with all of their 11 fans cheering them on.

I don't rate Richmond.  Never have and never will.  Hardwick is the 2nd worst premiership coach ever (2nd only to Chris Scott).

Lets end their fake little dynasty and make them 'The Tigers of old' again.

I appreciate the sentiment. I was pondering this the other day when thinking about who Richmond have beaten in each of their flags and none of them seemed like hardened finals campaigners or former champions. But I supposed that’s just the way it is when you are at the top of the pile. Certainly the Dogs flag in 2016 seemed more meritorious given they had to go via Perth and beat the previous champions just to get to the prelim.   

Good alignment of values as indicated in the article. I like it. The more competition to the big 4 the better...and securing sponsorship for the Dees is a plus!

I saw the article headline and assumed Jones would be the only realistic option. Is a bit depressing that there is so little competition during that period and just goes to show how we failed to provide the right environment for players to consistently perform at their best. It seems like that is largely due to the mediocre facilities the club had for so many years (and still is yet to fully resolve). It does however reinforce how impressive the career of Jones has been even if he never reached the lofty heights of others. 

12 hours ago, FarNorthernD said:

Shades of Earl Spalding. Both tall utilities and both went to (a) Wesley. Fraser the Duke Rosman

Loved that era of footy cards!

They've basically rehashed yesterday's 2 hour road to the draft podcast in the last hour. 

This is getting ridiculous

Total surprise but very happy with this. He has his quirks for sure  but will be a nice counterpoint to Goodwin’s demeanour and brings in more experience that is critical given the downsized coaching structure. 

2 hours ago, Better days ahead said:

Good point. I don't know if restrictions are in place.

Seems very unlikely they would let the public anywhere near the players given the women’s team is being kept seperate. 

22 minutes ago, TRIGON said:

Ethan Tremblay > Daylight > Twilight > Moonlight > Tom Browne

Does that make Tom Browne an Israelite or fanny by the gaslight?

Thanks also to hosts Andy and George and regular ‘caller’ binman for bringing us the demonland postcast each week. Keep us overseas folk feeling connected, especially this year when I couldn’t even fly across the Tasman. 

well thank bob that ridiculous season is over.   

Can’t see Geelong coming back from here

31 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I’ve not read whole thread but I’ve heard rumours of a rift between Oliver and Viney.

Just hearsay but usually where there’s smoke...

I heard someone got killed in NYC and they never solved the crime, but you wouldn’t know anything about that now would you titan? 

5 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

Sam Edmund just confirmed interest from GWS on SEN.

Makes sense. They might also go after brown?