Bimbo

I have no concerns about him leaving. I was watching a small portion of the greatest game in the AFL era last night (which i do in times of stress). For those like me who couldn't actually see it live, it occurred at the end of the 2021 season. On his right forearm Kozzie had inscribed the word "loyalty". I admit I hadn't previously noted it (despite watching the game more than once) but it clearly indicates he is going nowhere.

So one less continuing player who played in the greatest AFL game of the 21st century.

3 I think. Ash would have played his 100 tomorrow if not suspended

Only the fourth player of his draft after Kozzie, Serong and Anderson to play 100. It was a pretty good draft too

Actually played just over 50 but another young player

Van Rooyen.

Actually it was 6 who have played less than 50 games and 4 who have played less than 20

If you can extend your "quality kids under 23" out another 2 months we have: Pickett Rivers Turner Bowey Van Rooyen McVee Monez Wakefield Windsor and Tholstrup We also have: Woewodin Howes Jefferson Brown All of whom I have some hopes could have a reasonable AFL career. I dont think it is the worst base to build a team on

many thanks for this series. It has reopened a few wounds and brought back some moments of joy

Thompson retired as he was "sick of football" He wasnt sacked.

He was walking round the Tan last week and patted our family dog (who is now allowed to sleep on my pillow)

Not wishing to be a pedant or a smartarse, but they had 3 players with less than 50 games against our 7 and one playing his 50th. They were on average 11 months older than us and averaged about 6 games per player more. With us having 7 aged under 22 commpared to their two, i reckon they are the middle aged bombers.

What young guys. They only had 2 under 22

I regret to say that I am on record as saying the only good thing Max would ever to for the MFC was to puke on Tom Scully. That was a long time ago. Now i proudly boast that young George Gawn did swimming lessons with my granddaughter.

Only if it is a deliberate and studied understatement