Pennant St Dee

I coach a team of boys who every year I show Danners speach and I ask them what do you take from that. First year was you're just showing us that because he's Melbourne but they were only 10 years of age at the time. Every year after BF#1 they have taken the true meaning of his speech. He's an inspiration to many and created a legacy for many generations. His speech whilst about his grandson Cooper was very much directed towards our playing group and bouncing back from the disappointment of 2019, when we've faced many hurdles. When you're down, don't play the blame game forget woe is me( many posters on here should take heed of that) in hard times show courage, act accordingly and look for opportunity and you will transcend. I hope they took it on board

I get inspired by players backing into packs, sprinting to make a spoil to prevent an easy mark or score against, crashing a pack and putting their body on the line to bring a ball to ground for a teammate, I get inspired by chase down tackles or a player continuing to chase down an opponent when all is lost to apply enough pressure to cause a skill error. Those attributes are what makes successful teams and regular 4 points will inspire me along with being regular finals contenders. That's how I roll Mel, very much meat and potatoes. Liam Ryan's mark over Max was great, but his 70m run to get there impressed me more

You get 6 points for one dead in front and 6 points for flashy goals. Jeff Garlett continues trying to kick flashy highlight goals as he has done since coming back into the side when he could a) run further and invite contact and handball to a teammate free who the opponent has just run off b) run further and kick a simple goal as opposed to trying to dribble a goal from 25m+ out or on some ridiculous angle c) play the %'s and feed it off to a teammate in a much better position as opposed to trying to dribble a goal from 25m+ out or on some ridiculous angle Those examples above have happened on numerous occasions which along for his lack of forward pressure and constant avoidance of physical contact are why he's not a team player

because he lacks class and will go to his grave saying we got it wrong

I agree Lyon should be in but the biggest problem with the HOF is the desire to put players more recently retired in over others who graced the game in years gone by. Hunter and Barker should have been in well before now Should there be more inductees each year IMO yes, I don't feel it would diminish the inductees. There's also the issue of spreading the inductees across the states and territories. Several HOF members Tredrea, Matthew Lloyd, Gavin Brown, Brad Johnson, Matthew Scarlett, Michael O'Loughlin IMO are all behind Garry and outside of Johnson does winning a flag hold more weight, it shouldn't but seems to. In terms of Brad Hardie whether you're to young to have seen him play, he was an absolute gun of a footballer with great skills. He played well over 100 games in the WAFL when it was at its absolute peak before crossing to Footscray. When Hardie played in the WAFL sides like South Fremantle, Swan Districts and Claremont would have matched any in the country. Hardie broke into the South side at 16 and was unlucky not to play in their side which lost the grand final that season. He was a regular the following year kicking 3 in the Premiership win. He was always a big game player winning 2 Simpson medals for BOG performances in State of Origin sides and also won 2 Tassie medals as the best WA player over the 2 state games in 2 seperate seasons. To win those medals he beat the likes of Glendining, Maurice Rioli, the Krakouer brothers, Brian Peake, Ken Hunter, Robert Wiley(who should also be in), Stephen Michael, Peter Bosustow, Wayne Blackwell, Leon Baker, Gary Buckenara, Mark Bairstow among others. No mean feet and well deserved inductee. Sadly there are plenty of other Brad Hardies out there who aren't in and likely will be overlooked for more recent retirees

Been a good player for the club, played a role in setting standards and expectations. On field was a leader and helped get us over the line in games we previously lost. Haters going to hate and never admit they might be wrong. Showing there lack of class to the end I expected he'd spend the second half of his 3rd year at Casey but thought it would be under a different set of circumstances. Cheers Lewy and all the best to you and your family in whatever path you choose

Hunter, Hardie and Barker all good inductees Quite ironic Hardie and Malthouse being inducted in the same night. Hardie still holds a grudge

Pruess becomes first ruck option if Gawn is injured Pruess does not have the mobility to play as a permanent forward whilst giving Gawn a chop out nor is he that good a mark to play that role Pruess does not have the tank to run out an AFL game as first ruck option Forget the SCG it isn't big enough a ground to expose his weaknesses You will see a trimmer Pruess next season and beyond

and several assists and hitting targets on the chest in traffic in a down season this year. As I said in another thread he'll be fine especially when he builds a tank

B. Hore May Hibberd HB. Tmac Frost Salem C. Stretch Oliver Fritsch HF. Trac Smith Jones F. Hunt Weid Hannan R. Gawn, Brayshaw, Harmes I/C. Viney, Spargo, JKH, Baker Ins. Salem, Hore, May Outs. Omac ( just no up to it), Garlett (avoids contact he's a delist), Wagner(depth player and just give TMac a job or stick him on a wing)

6. Gawn 5.Brayshaw 4.Oliver 3. Harmes 2.Frost 1.Fritsch

Hawthorn played possession footy with good ball use by foot. We can't play that game style so it's like comparing apples and oranges. For us to win we have to play on at all costs, quick ball movement and limited turnovers

My youngest got to play halftime little league last week Eagles vs Dees and luckily we drew the red and the blue, he's got a bit of Sam Blease/Clarrie look about him in those colours

Certainly not you old dee, whilst I have a go at you sometimes for your negativity I appreciate your a footy lover with some footy knowledge, just maybe a bit battle weary after years of disappointment following our beloved Demons

Hurn was good in the first quarter, didn't think Mcgovern's game was anything special till Smith went down

not to be underestimated dazzle quicker ball movement inside 50 and quicker players at ground level changes the dynamics and options

6. Gawn 5.Harmes 4.Hunt 3.Clarrie 2.Hore 1.Omac/Frost

Ffs this thread

Yep can't wait my youngest pulled a gig in halftime of the little league, so once he gets through school unscathed tomorrow will be great

That's the key element and IMO unless he gets the late call up probably why Pruess may be out. Need to be winning the ground balls inside 50, Big Pruess lacks mobility and could be a very dewy night in Perth if tonight is any indication

Doing what Port did, going mobile and ugly inside 50

Any chance Garlett came over earlier and is visiting family in regional WA

List building is a continuing process and our needs specifically with the outside run won't be turned around with one mid season draft pick. Some wheeling and dealing at trade time is going to have to occur. Omac - gone backwards needs to build confidence, may need a move and fresh start Petty - not sure he'll be big enough but has time, lacks speed Keilty - now playing as a forward but after 3 years do we have to make the call Frost - ok but limited, could end up being trade bait Lever - great but need him to get an injury free run May - as above Eastland- shows the athleticism to play multiple roles. As i said it's a look ahead not the now. On what Ive seen he'll have a few chasing him in the draft come November.

Oliver Eastland could be worth a punt but more long term than quick fix Seen a bit to make me think he may develop into decent tall defender

Think Gawn will spend more time floating across the backline which is where they will hurt us. Pruess will do the ruckwork forward of centre