Very Jaded

They never recovered after actively throwing a tantrum over Covid, as if it was some sort of plot against them personally and not a world wide issue.

Oh ffs Foot and Williamson. What a combo.

Why did we retain Schache as well? Verrell aside, the other two aren’t in development mode. If they can’t fill a role when it’s clearly required, they should be delisted and make room for others who can. This is of course not on the players themselves, but on our list management. I understand the gamble on Fullarton, but the Schache retention as well makes no sense. Especially when we had Tomlinson stay on.

No chance Tmac is having a great season in defense and Essendon have a lot of talls we need to cover.

I have to question why Fullarton is on our list.

Because after spending a whole day with your kids, the last thing you want to do, is spend the whole evening with them too.

There is a reason we pay for reserved seats in a dry zone. I cannot stand sitting amongst fans who constantly obscure your view as they get up to buy endless supply of half strength beer. Not to mention I don't want to sit amongst drunks. If you go to the footy to get drunk, and spend most of the game getting up to go to the bar, just stay home and drink for half the price.

Can confirm this is correct. As when you tap you get charged as a “credit card” transaction. Whereas when you insert and select “savings” and insert a pin it’s a debit transaction.

I never buy food at the footy. It's never good and the prices are wild. Very very rarely get scolding hot jam donuts outside the ground, and immediately regret them when I burn the roof of my mouth and cover myself in jam.

That’s a different story and I didn’t know he had a bad knee. Everything I know about West Coast is against my will, so it’s news to me. Definitely a brilliant player when fit.

I would cut out my own spleen if Trac played again this year. It won’t happen even if we make the Grand Final.

Why is Trac “indefinite” and not “season”?

This thread needs less #notadoctor and more @Webber

Davey was very different to Cyril but you’re right, he invented the pressure small forward role Cyril was able to impact the play in the middle as well as up forward, just like Kosi. But IMO Kosi has more weapons to his game because he’s a far more physical player. If he wasn’t so damn good inside 50, I reckon he could be an A grade inside midfielder. His evasive skills while also being incredibly powerful, is what makes him so unique. Generally small pressure forwards are slight in frame and they tackle well but they aren’t hungry for the contested footy. Kosi is able to win the contested footy at speed and he doesn’t need any time or space to do something special. He is an amazing player and we are so lucky to have him!

He’s a gun. I was watching him on Sunday and told my husband how much I’d love him at Melbourne next to Roo. He’s really bloody good!

#hashedoneitagain?

All of the above. Also Cyril was sort of the first of his type, which helped that overall hype. There is no doubt that Kosi will retire a better player statistically, and hopefully just as decorated in terms of premiership medals.

Pound for pound the most skilful player on our list. Some of the stuff he does is beyond ridiculous. His consistency is remarkable, not just for a player of his age, but considering how hard that small forward role can be, especially in our sometimes dysfunctional forwardline. He will be one of our all time greats, both as a forward and as a midfielder. There is not another small forward in the game I would trade him for, not even close. Love the pure joy and aggression he plays with. Long may it continue.

Honestly would be shocked if Allan was to leave. But I would also pay an arm and a leg for him. Allan and Roo up forward is a premiership combo right there, with Kosi and Fritta. Yes please x 100.

I am sure he is trying to get back for Saturday night too. The man is unhinged. Doubt they'll risk him.

Kosi’s is definitely the best, but Chin gets my votes for taking one over that cocky little kid 😂

Nobody has a 100% strike rate. For some of his earlier misses, he’s gotten absolute gems with later picks. He was also spot on with upgrading our draft position in critical years (eg 2019 when we managed to get Kosi by trading a future 1st). Weideman is the only top 10 pick that I think he stuffed up given McKay and Curnow were both available. But even watching a glimpse of Windsor this year, which many didn’t rate so highly, I can tell it’s another master stroke. A speedy wingman with endurance who wins contested ball? Unicorn stuff!

Amazing. Not like we play two top 4 teams in the next two weeks who happen to have really good ruck combos. 2024 is not it.

Don’t think Verral has the tank to play a full game in the ruck against two super experienced big bodies rucks. Why oh why did we recruit Fullerton if we don’t play him when Gawn is injured? He’s not on our list for any other reason.

Who takes the ruck?