Nascent

Brown and McDonald in the same forward line worries me. Smith would have to go back or be sub as well. Edit: quoted the wrong person

Sounds like Carlton are just trying to get Martin's strike downgraded from 2 weeks to 1 so will definitely miss our game.

God I hope we play these feral [censored] again in the grand final and destroy them

He's been cleared

I would presume not given the handle

I'm confused, did afl close their final submissions in less than 5minutes and Pies going for an hour? Or do afl still have a rebuttal?

They've already closed their submissions no?

Frisbee... More like a 90kg missile. So he was careless in turning himself into a projectile with little control of his body.

Maynard says he was not expecting Brayshaw to move in the way he did after kicking the ball, which was towards Maynard. Can't let this bs slide. He literally planted one foot after kicking the ball before maynard cleaned him up. Didn't change direction and maynard only had eyes fixated on brayshaw.

What time does the tribunal kick off? 5.30 or so?

I think spargo comes in for either Laurie or Chandler. Going by Wheelos ratings, Chandler only provided approx 1/5 of his normal defensive pressure acts. Hopefully a one off but with the high stakes of finals he cannot afford to have another game like that.

Is that Corey, who was on our list for a couple years?

Interesting. Footy classified played a brief grab from him but didn't include this part. Didn't make it past the editing floor I guess.

Caro mentioned it was Gawn and Petracca at Brayshaws house when Maynard turned up.

Now watch Martin's suspension get downgraded.

I wouldn't be surprised to see JvR in that role from maybe 2025. He was more impressive there in his junior footy than forward from what I saw. Has fantastic aggression and competiveness. Perhaps @Pennant St Dee could chime in with some thoughts on JvRs prospects as a key defender. I can see a world where it's Petty and Jefferson forward. Lever, JvR and Turner/Adams back. Assuming Jefferson kicks-on or another key forward is found to pair with Petty.

We've accepted JvRs ban.

I like the look of Moyle but think he's contracted and Suns probably unlikely to give him up.

This info is wrong. Sydney 100% have hawks 2nd round pick #22 which hawks used to move up for Weddle. Their own is 30.

Abandoned friends and family and got myself a ticket this time round. 100% worth it.

Any word if we're challenging or accepting JvRs ban?

Will he still want a trade after being a member of our premiership team? *I'm not high, you're a towel

There must be a dozen plus smother attempts a game and I've never seen a player knocked out in this manner. I have to concur with most people here that have made excellent points. Maynard plays on the edge and likes to impact with physical contact at any possible moment. I have no doubt in my mind that this was less a bracing action and more a classic shirt front that went wrong. He probably intended to flush him in the chest. He was careless and it caused severe head high contact. Has to go. Given he would presumably train as he plays with 100% intensity, would he ever run through a teammate like this at training. Of course not. But the pr machine is in full swing and while he will probably get a suspension he'll get off on appeal.

Watson has starred anywhere he plays when I've watched him. Seen him moved back for a quarter/half and seen him carve up opposition and rack up disposals at will. I wonder what the long term plan is for Howes. Think he played more wing/forward role at Sandy but obviously serving an apprenticeship down back with us largely as a loose 3rd defender. Was close to getting a game in his first season allegedly then I don't think has been an emergency at all this year despite racking up high numbers. Clearly the club want him to work on something. As for Noah, didn't really get going this year on the limited times I've seen him. But has another year in the talent pathway and you never know where he might end up with some development.