Moonshadow

Let's leave that up to the police and courts, eh. None of us know the full details, so too early to assume anything.

Possibly, but can the players focus on footy, especially Adelaide players? Let's remember that Walsh worked at a lot of AFL clubs, so this is devastating for so many players and coaches.

At the moment Grimes is best 22 IMO. He's played some good games this year and will continue to improve in the back half of the season. He also adds leadership to a team that lacks leaders. Salem is very young and I think will push onto the midfield next year or in 2017.

A family shattered, a man dead. Terrible news. Puts our own small problems into perspective. RIP Phil Walsh.

The Emma Quale take on Harley Bennell's situation http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/understanding-is-the-key-in-dealing-with-harley-bennell-20150702-gi3xw6.html

BT: "Teddy Richards is on the sidelines looking pretty normal for a guy that just got knocked out" Worst commentator by far. And how bloody big is that Nankervis guy that debuted tonight for the Swans. He's a very big unit.

Disagree. Martin will only kick on his left as a last resort. Check-side on the right is his preference, even in play. Agree he is an exceptional player though.Just as a slight aside KDA, how does a player tackle to either side? Is tackling 'sided'? Don't players just tackle where ever the opponent is? Or are you refering to leading into the tackle with your preferred shoulder?

Nothing bully boy in what I said soidee, nor did I run off at the mouth, another assumption you make. Just because someone labels your view as hyperbole, you start name calling and getting agro. What you posted is what I quoted, so yes, I did read what you said. You claimed society is in the gutter because of a drug culture (your words) and that players should be sacked for taking drugs. No one denies that speed is illegal or that players that take illegal drugs are not subject to the law. But to make broad, sweeping statements such as your's ignores that the issue of drugs in society is complex and varied and completely negates reasonable player welfare concerns, possibly breaching unfair dismissal laws. It's not the black and white issue that you make it out to be.

Your case rests on absurd assumptions that "society is in the gutter" because of a "drug culture"? And that players caught should be thrown out of the AFL? Glad your not my lawyer, or the AFL's advisor on drugs...... [censored]

And yes folks, we have the winner of today's 'post with the most hyperbole' award. FMD...

Yeah, then Bennell could be snorting lines in Tassie instead of.... oh wait...

I get it. You weren't putting words into my mouth, but you assumed something I thought which I didn't. Rightio.....

Live chickens actually. Is that too close to home for you chook fowler?

Yeah, but I'm not the one moaning about having a lack of time whilst bickering with Prodee. One day you'll understand the concept of humour stu.

Agree with much of what you say Tony. We are much improved in the midfield. But can you honestly say we have 10-12 mids of AFL standard like the better teams do? Not Bail or MJones. Vince has 2 and Cross 0 years left imo. Trenners is not likely unfortunately. Petracca, ANB and Stretch we are still yet to secure a 22 spot, maybe Vanders too. Many on here want Toump and Watts traded. That leaves NJones, Tyson, Brayshaw, Viney and perhaps Salem as certain good AFL mids. Thin, is the word I'd use to describe our midfield.

As opposed to posting 7000 times on an Internet forum?

I'd only trade up the draft order if the target we were after was an 18 yr old gun mid, not for a KP type. We still need more mids, particularly mids of high quality. That's been the priority for years (or should have been). Personally I'd be happy if the club traded it's first and second round picks if it meant we got a gun mid aged around 23, eg. Prestia, Treloar. Go get 'em Taylor!

I thought Dom signed with us for 4? Not sure though.

Where did I say I expected a serious game with fast ball movement? Try not putting words into other's mouths mc. Good cause, yes. Fun to watch, no. Cringeworthy, definitely. Trust you to bring smut into the thread. Have a look at your own avatar before casting nasturtiums.

Would be better if they all dressed in clown suits and ran around throwing cream pies and pulling each other's pants down. Terrible match, embarrassing. Just needs canned laughter to complete the cringeworthness. Sorry to rain on your parade Dazz.

Could very well be stating the obvious partyboy. Goodwin will be coach in 2016.... September 2016, by which point Roos will take a back seat and finish his contract in transitionary mentor mode. Seems fairly obvious from the point Goodwin was appointed.

Maybe Roos wants a crack at the Blues job. As if coaching Melbourne wasn't enough of a blow to his legacy.

I'm surprised we have more than 500 members after the last decade.