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Coached his brother for a period one of the best talents I have seen, but off field issues and lack of professional application saw that he never made it at state level, let alone to the AFL. Dallas McAdam could have been anything but he’s just another in a long list of boys from the communities who haven’t reached their potential

He’s shown enough to persevere with and TBH tough gig especially with our fwd entries, Doesn’t have to be a breakout year just continued improvement, consistency and heading in the right direction

Going on the last 2 years we didn’t lose 2 of our best 3 players. They were both part of the cultural problems and only 1 was near his best on field. Gawn and Viney need to remain in their roles and Chandler and Rivers can be part of the leadership group

You’ll find one in the 2027 Draft if not taken by Tassie this year asa 17 year old concession this year. Bookmark Axel Walsh

Worthy of SSP spot and getting a good 12 months conditioning into him?

Thanks Harmesy for your efforts in Red and Blue, Premiership Demon in 21 and a great servant during your tenure with us. All the best to you in life after footy.

I wasn’t we looked tired in the last quarter against the Hawks in the qualifying final. I thought we were also coming off 2 emotional highs. I predicted a 10 goal loss, the surprise for me was the way it occurred, I expected we’d put up a fight early but get over run as we tired.

When picket says anything player related especially to do with movement, structure or without ball in hand, absolutely disregard it

I actually struggle with these posts and not directed specifically at you but can’t get my head around posters who won’t get their hopes up until official medical report is released … Yet have no issue assuming the worst case scenario until the official medical report is released

That didn’t seem to be an issue when you were replacing Howes with Latrelle Pickett

Was at the game and even though we were 3 goals down we were actually playing well just rushing our inside 50s a little failing to nail our entries with goals and not taking on some inside kicks that were presenting themselves. At that point I turned to my son and said we aren’t playing badly we just need a goal for our possession. Literally the next stoppage Harmesy broke from stoppage and took on the kick that presented itself and hit Fritsch on the lead. The CBDs after that was us getting first hands on the footy taking the game on and the Dogs actually failing to protect the back of the stoppage which was a really poor coaching decision by them to just not stop momentum late in the 3rd. From there our tails were up, we took on kicks and destroyed them in the contest Fabulous night I will never forget

Yes. I left Willmot out for a reason he is a talented evolving into a very good player right in front of us. Very underrated in how important he is in moving the footy in transition from D50 also reads the play very well and anticipates the opposition exits in their transition and sets up really well

Lester, Gardiner, Payne, Answerth are hardly world beating defenders they just play the system, Bowey and a 2024 Mcvee would have slotted in that defence as would Turner. Charle Cameron of last season was well below his best and Kossie is streets ahead of him as Gawn is over Fort, Connor Mckenna is also just another player. Whilst every player wants to be one the most overrated title in footy is Premiership player, just look at these groups of players Stuart Anderson, Shaun Renouf, Brett Jones, Matthew Stokes, Stephen Gilham, Brad Pearce, Gary Moorcroft, Billy Frampton, Mike Pyke, Jacob Townsend, James Jordan Then you have Robert Harvey, Neiter, Robbie Flower, Gary Ablett Snr, Matthew Pavlich, Buddha Hocking, Brad Johnson, Paul Kelly, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes. As I said in another topic Stars win you big games and good defensive structure has you in most games. When Harris Andrew’s was taken away from playing the game on his terms that Brisbane side especially their defence came back to the pack. It’s your role players and bottom 6 who make the difference, if you’re loaded with half a dozen big money stars and you fall away dramatically in your last 6-10 in your 23 and don’t have a sound system you’ll be found out in September if not beforehand- just look at these groups Dogs

And that’s why it’s an interesting watch for the entire season, I’d be surprised if it clicks consistently early

Stars help you win big games and flags. If you can defend you will always be in games If you have a squad who buy in and understand the game plan enough to implement it over 4 quarters and you are are going to be a reasonable side, if a few of your players take the next step and you move to being a good side 23 players working for each other with more of a WE over ME philosophy like we had in 21 and no matter who the 23 are picked once they are on the same page and honest players 8-10 games is possible. The ball movement desired if it works without being burned on turn over and having mids prepared to hold structure, avoid all getting drawn into the honeypot, commit to the 1%ers and have a desire to run hard both ways will see a side who is pushing for a spot in the wildcard Going to be an interesting watch

Petty, Turner and May (yes 1 year left on contract, given a rev up and a point to prove) still to come into the back 6

Thanks to all the track watchers

Good luck to Jai, he’s putting the work in to leave no stone unturned in getting the best out of himself. Midfield is a tough gig, lots of craft to learn and when you develop and become a midfielder of note opposition mids coaches will do what they can to counter your influence and you have to evolve and adapt again. If he becomes a regular mid who does a job with some impact it’s a step forward, not all mids who impact have big possession stats nor are they all A graders. He’s a long way from it and not suggesting he will ever get there but Josh Dunkley didn’t become a midfielder who influenced games overnight

I have zero interest IAH, like the Indigenous Allstars vs Freo last year no accountability just an exhibition game which allows players to shine yet doesn’t expose weaknesses many have. I loved the concept in the past when those games meant everything to the players involved. I’m all for each state selecting a Best 23 at the end of the season and presenting a jumper AA style but this concept not for me

Walk out the front and tell that to the front wall, the response and ability to comprehend the sanity behind what you have correctly outlined will be similar

Yes I have concerns re his desire to compete, he has plenty of tools and shows some good signs. It’s not quite there yet, may never come but just not quite prepared to put a line through him yet. I have plenty of faith in Luker and know he won’t die wondering

If Kentfield and Jefferson have breakout years that will be a massive step in the right direction

Fox Footy currently has the 2008 GF on. Hawks forward line has Buddy, Mark Williams, Cyril Rioli playing forward and Chance Bateman rotating through

Carlton had Garlett, Yarran and Betts at one stage. It wouldn’t surprise me if Freo under Neesham had 3 at some stage

If we move the ball quickly and he applies himself with the running required for the HHF role as he did after being dropped Frittata could have a big year as will Chandler, while Windsor and Lindsay could have big years and be very influential in our transition