Moonshadow

Would be nice dc, but can't see him leaving the Boos

Or Caracella might get a senior job

It's not the first time that's happened to us or we've done it to others in the last few years. Talk is soooo cheap in football

Really? Never heard of a player only missing 2 weeks with a broken leg. Miraculous.

Sam Mitchell. Leaving Eagles at end of year to come back to Victoria

Sure you can. Include different mixes to the situation each week, eg. Near the boundary, or from kick out, or goal needed from centre bounce with 30 sec left, or flooding the backline. Then the coaches give feedback on the spot. Use countdown clock with hooter siren

So, why the f... don't they practice these scenarios at training? I said this on another thread. I've been to training a number of times over the last 12 mths and this is clearly not practiced. Defenders on forwards at the end of training (exhaustion) with 2 points up or down and heap the pressure on them with a real countdown clock. It's easy to talk about what went wrong, but they also need to practice. It's not like we haven't been in these situations in real games ?

So could Zac Jones as a Swan. Think they'd rather keep him than trade for Turnover Tyson

Yes OD, youth is wasted on the young.

I quite like blueberries too Mr OD.

Yes, the reality is we are in the 8 and a real chance at playing finals this year. That's a fact, not a shadow, a false gospel or getting all "moist". Some on here conveniently don't want to accept that we are as much a chance of finals as we are not. But if you wish to keep wallowing in your MFCSS then as you say, knock yourself out. I too have been around the block, have seen many false dawns, but no premiership. I'm realistic enough to see this list is in a good shape moving forward with a coach that is learning and growing with the team. I think we can probably agree to disagree. I'll leave it at that for fear of going off banana topic. Go Dees!

I really wonder if you and WYL would actually enjoy sharing that beer Bub. Truly. Some on Land are fixated with the failures rather than the advancements we've made. That's the prevalent MFCSS. We are all disappointed at the losses, especially Sat night, but on the whole we still are a real chance at finals this year and certainly next year. Add Gaff or similar to a healthy list and there is much to look forward to. I am always optimistic about what we can do next week, next year. I hope. IMO what holds us back as a supporter base is the culture of negativity and the fall back into failure and blame. It's what I hear over and over from other footy following mates. You can choose to not expect much, or you can look forward to next week and be positive about what lies ahead. Let's enjoy the journey together, through the ups and the downs (nothing is perfect), but i honestly believe there will be more ups over the next 5 years. Rant over.

Blake Caracella. Out of contract at end of this year.

Surprisingly, I'm with you Daisy. And I'm still confident about finals this year, despite the company that loves misery here

Except then his kick was terrible and he then didn't man up sufficiently on Hawkins to deny the easy mark at chf with 10 sec we to go, resulting in final goal. Frost is not the answer. But well done Gus. Great signing. Will get better and better over the next 3-4 years

Rationing bananas???

All upgrades, but not sure we have the leverage to get them all, or even most of them

You really don't watch much football involving WCE, do you. The guy hits up targets regularly, including longer kicks. Previously an outside player, Gaff has taken his game to another level this year with improved inside work as well as 1%ers. If I was a betting person I'd be putting money on the double of him winning another B&F and finishing top 3 in the Brownlow. He's exactly what we need.

C'mon WYL, next your going to tell us Donald Trump is the new messiah. Spirits, ghosts and curses are ok, but a big NO to religions? Hahaha! The king of all inconsistencies!

WC upping the years and dollars would ensure they get best compo when they lose him to free agency. Imagine the SC pressure if Gaff were to accept and stay, especially after signing on McGovern to big money. They'd be releasing contracted B and C graders during trade week quicker than a plane dumping fuel in an emergency!

He'll never be good enough to win a B&F with West Coast. Mark my words

His curse or ghost is not. I agree with the cloud fairy part, but curses or influence beyond the grave are equally ridiculous

Anyone notice how much space Lewis gave Menzel on the wing with 30 sec to go? Would it [censored] hurt to man up defensively in the dying seconds and not give the guy 30m space to receive and set up a training drill goal? For all that Lewis does well (and he does do many things very well) his turn overs, fall overs and lack of accountability at critical times costs us dearly every week. Lewis in circle on the left, Menzel on right next to umpire:

Jeezus, doesn't misery love company? WYL, are you the poster who uses the term 'cloud fairies' for religions? Can't quite remember, might be Bub. So how exactly does the ghost of NS still hangs over us? Get over these silly superstitions. They are irrelevant to today.

Restricted FA. Should WCE match what he is offered elsewhere, a trade must be done, or he goes into draft for Carlton to snaffle up. Most clubs would trade beforehand IMO, like Cats/Danger