Rob Mac......

Thanks Adam. I played for Scotch against Melb Grammars leading goal-kicker who asked whether I had a footy scholarship because his parents paid nothing for fees, uniforms, books or anything just due to his footy. I said Scotch had no sport scholarships at all. I've lived O/S since and your 1st post made me wonder whether you had specific intel that all the APS schools had since become in lock step about this? (must crash, 12.40am over here) Cheers, Rob

Scotch College gave no sports scholarships in the 1960s, though Melb Grammar did. Are you sure ALL APS schools do now?

I noticed that God but think we should try to change his mind. Firstly Chaplin doesn't seem very egotistical, worshiping his wonderful "game plan" like Neeld did, and to some degree Goodwin. It's great to have a good game plan but football is largely an improvisational art; players need freedom to choose the best on field option in each unique situation. Too often, the past 4 years, players missed good opportunities to opt for the predictable "game plan" option. I think Chaplin will strike the best balance between preparing the boys to play, educating them on strategy, while still giving them freedom to do the best thing in the moment.

I've a very good feeling about Chaplin coaching us. Love how he carries himself and seems to effect others. He had our backline humming; moved to coaching forward line and forwards seemed to get a bit better while backline got worse (plenty of reasons why, ...but still). Also bad usually happens when we get someone from Collingwood. I'm much more comfortable choosing Chaplin over Buckley

I'm apprehensive about very long performing contracts. The player/performer/artists life often changes when they know money's rolling in for years and they often loose incentive to perform as brilliantly and risk all to be incredible.

Freo vs Suns; Corey Wagner is one of Freos best so far!?!?! Couldn't believe it. Didn't he play for us years and years ago?

Our energy was so great, I'm very reluctant to change anything. I guess Sharp out for Viney.

Fritta even laid several tackles. Came on like a steamtrain.

Wow, such spirit! Never saw the song sung with such gusto. If we can keep this vibe going we can go anywhere.

That quarter was almost like a game of footy broke out.

2.44am here in Los Angeles stayed up to watch game and WatchAFL says "no content available" 👺🤬

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Interesting post. I just thought my iphone battery lasted longer when its screen was less bright. ?

I find dark background more relaxing on the eyes and probably improves battery life a bit

It wasn't clear after the '21 Premiership.