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Surprising comment. Not so much for its meaning but because I would have expected something more coach-speak and meaningless such as "he's in the mix", "he hasn't missed a session" or "he's done everything we've asked to put himself in the best position".

Am I the only who has no idea what this means? At the time of writing, two people have "Liked" the comment, so it must mean something to someone.

No room for Auberon Waugh? (That's not in any way a clue. At least, it's not intended to be one. I have no idea of the connection.)

I'm a bit disappointed that so many people have a view based solely on the number of extra Premierships that would be added to our record. A dispassionate view should be taken and the merits of the argument should be the same whether we get zero or ten. I lean towards the Carter view, but do not know enough about the history to go all-in and support him.

I've looked at the Petracca goal kicking vid a few times now. I don't know whether his ball drop is different or not. But what does seem different to me is the kicking action. Somehow it looks smoother and more effortless. It's as if previously he was always trying to kick the ball out of the ground with tremendous force. Of course, I could just be remembering him attempting shots from 50m+ out in which case the extra effort might have been necessary to ensure he made the distance.

Is there a possibility that the players' collective bargaining agreement includes a clause that states players are to have a rostered day off once every so often? In that context, "managed" would mean managing the requirements of the CBA.

Does having a sparrow help?

What seems to be the ranking of our mids after Oliver, Petracca, Viney and Brayshaw? In other words, what is the preferred order for our trackwatchers of Sparrow, Harmes, Jordon and Dunstan (and anyone else)? I'm assuming for this discussion that if Pickett and ANB play as mids, it's just in cameo roles.

Good to know. During last year's break he decided to put some serious ink there. I prefer the more recent addition.

Handed over ownership of his home in return for a list spot?

Clubs have had success and failures with both types. We've chosen players who (apparently) had great disposal skills but never got the ball (Maric, Strauss, Blease and to some extent, Jack Watts). Others were athletes who became great players, such as Jim Stynes. If they were your only choices, who would you have selected - the skillful players or the athlete?

The other side of the coin is what happens at the end of the season to players who have been on the list for two full years without a senior appearance? If any of Laurie, Howes, van Rooyen, Woewodin, McVee, Moniz-Wakefield (any others?) don't play, will that be it for them at Melbourne?

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It's not a question of multitasking. I expect he's already doing that. Unless Williams' time was not being used properly, he must have to give up doing something else to take on this role. I just hope that whatever he gives up has either become superfluous to needs or has been taken on by another assistant coach who can do it to a similar standard.

In principle, I see nothing wrong with Williams coaching goalkicking. But if it's a new duty for him, it means he must have given up something else. I hope we don't lose more than we gain through that change.

Shtarker! This is KAOS! We don't do loading here!

I look forward to the media reporting on the 6 "quarters" of football. to be fair, "sixths" just doesn't sound right.

I think it was on tissue paper that then got caught in the rain.

I note that Demonland has got a bit hyperbolic and changed the title to "SEN: Dees the Best Side on Paper" when, in fact, SEN only said that we're "one of the best sides".

Including accidental use of apostrophes.

I think it's been said elsewhere that the players have today off. Or, Picket Fence went to Casey to watch and has been taken to hospital with hypothermia before he could report.

Perhaps I am wrong about the mandate. If I am, that does validate the question about why we are using Telstra. I'm not sure whether the content can be blamed on Telstra, though. Having said that, I am consistently gobsmacked about how bad the members' portal on the website is. I don't wish to add fuel to Hawk the Demons fire, but finding information about the Board and the election process is far too complicated. Whether that's a Telstra or MFC problem (or someone else's) it should be fixed and made far simpler to navigate.

Is Telstra still the 'tel' in Foxtel? If so, is the $270m Telstra's contribution to Foxtel for broadcast, streaming and other digital rights? Or a separate payment? Your point is correct, thought. The AFL mandates that every club's website is Telstra managed (for want of a better technical term).

I thought I read somewhere that Dodoro was asking for a future first round social media influencer to be added to the trade.

What about Fitzroy and University? Neither exist (as AFL clubs) any more.