Demon Dynasty

Bar selling the farm in another 'Lever' type deal i'm happy to disagree on that one Macca. Under a different regime with a recognised respected coach after a few years of playing finals (and success in at least one of those appearances)...sure. At this stage we need to replace about eight to twelve on the current list over the next few years and there's no way we will be able to replace with imported A graders. Even clubs at the top would struggle doing so with that sort of clean out. Need to be realistic and build a camp first, then top up later with the odd A graders where posible. Alot more likely if we can work our way up the ladder and become a half decent destination club. No rediculous sell out required on the trades either.

Macca and yourself have covered this nicely to some extent below. Agree with the first part but Roos is no longer here. We wont be getting A graders (multiple or probably even one under Goodwin). This is the answer but the likes of those five need to come into the team plus two to three more over the period of a few seasons and play 'together' for at least the next 5 or so to make a difference and change the culture permanently. Roos was on the right track. He just never got them all in at once or enough of them, to make a permanent change to the culture. Import B+ graders (wont get better under Goodwin) from clubs with ongoing success based culture until we get to base camp. Base camp = successive and successful finals appearances (two or three) aka Geelong/Hawks/Tigers/Pies/Eagles. Only recruit mature age players still in their prime (24ish to 27ish) B plus from known success based clubs where you know the disciplines/ structures / professionalism and work ethic is already built in. Provided they bring what we need, including AFL level kicking standards as a base minimum and are filling a required role. Once you hit base camp, with present coach or other (i suspect we will need other eg; Lyon or similar respected coach with runs on the board), you then top up with occasional A grader and fill the bottom rungs with clever drafting / strong development to take us to the summit with a mix of A / B plus graders and a few talented rookies. Two of those A graders should be internal IF still there ie; Big M & Clarry (with some adjustments and being well over his two shoulder opps from last season).

The Hawks rarely trade away a loss 39. Whatever they are offering it will more than likely end up being a less than satisfactory tainted morsel past it's use by or a known (but unbeknown to the MFC) NQR option. It won't we Gunston and i doubt they will compensate effectively with picks either. Zero sum loss all the way. Just get him signed and locked away on decent but but not rediculous coin on say a 2 plus 1 (trigger).

Thank goodness O-Mac is locked away!

Imagine this team with no Frosty. About the only player we have with a bit of X factor about him and who i look forward to watching now. Heart in mouth stuff but at least he makes it interesting.

Combo of a 2019 shocker & the Steven May effect?...

This link works for me... https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tomlinson-poised-to-be-a-demon-20190909-p52pln.html

So far the club has gone with two 'feel good' puff pieces to one departure (Jennings & Rawlings). Following this KK coverage we have now had two feel good puff pieces since Rawlings went. Merely coincidence? ?

So far the club has gone with two 'feel good' puff pieces to one departure (Jennings & Rawlings). We have now had two feel good puff pieces since Rawlings went ?

That's enough to fill the Titanic on it's maiden voyage TK...no more please!

I'm almost certain you left out the "e" in between the "c" and the "o" there Praha.

Absolutely tragic. Condolences and regards to Chip & family. Was a great character on radio and him and the boys on MMM footy were a crazy listen for a few years. Him & Dunstall also including 350+ episodes of the Bounce on fox. Pretty sure he was solid mates with plugger as well. Hopefully gone to join his Saintly kin & brothers somewhere better. Way too soon. R.I.P. Spud.

Viney won't be going while Josh is still in the house. Both are very good mates. It will either be both or neither and i can't see both going. If they go they would probably be going with Goody also. Pert & Co. likely to see that option as too much unrest in a short space of time anyway even if it had or has been mooted (Josh + Viney...not Goody)

You've never seen us go down the wrong rabbit hole before Dr.?

Haha touche' MR. Possibly an old recording of the Sheedy family & friends with Vlad as back up?

Serious? Thankfully i haven"t run into that one. Was never a big regular but SEN pretty much lost me once Hutchy took the reigns. Station's become a mouthpiece for Gil & Co.

Nice banana technique by Christianson there

Even worse are the weekly Bucks sessions. The filth promo hour

Spiflication

If we are zero chance of even snagging half decent looking prospects like Bolton and they are going to instead head to super strong clubs playing finals then we have zero chance of ever catching any of the top 5 or 6 clubs. AFL ....where only the elite prosper and grow stronger by the season. Even competition you say Gil?

Hey don't knock the $80 pm deal i am about to get here with a massive 42mbps vs the 100mbps i was getting for $85 pm previously. I'm going to love watching the buffer circle whirl endlessly around on Kayo during peak times knowing we paid $50 bil + for the privilege!

They can if you don't put (or have) decent run with options on them as Scott decided to do for the first half last night. Speaking of which, what the hec was Scott thinking with a starting set up that had a wet rookie 9 gamer in Narkle starting in the middle against such a solid mid field opponent? Crazy $hiiit!

The Tigers are a notch above the Lions with ball use & movement once the ball gets outside. Pressure around the pill is also a tad more intense. They structure up around the ball quicker and more effectively also. If there is no clear chance of winning possession they bunt, wack, slap or kick the ball off the ground and keep it alive but always attempting to move it forward to gain ground and put opponent under further pressure. Will take a major effort to beat in the GF. They will be there me thinks.

Are we ANY chance of getting Bolton now??

You don't rate the Pies?