Deefiant

Wasn't Moniz-Wakefield from our NT zone?

Just to add to how much he cares. Does anyone remember after our 2021 win he hid his norm smith. Proudly displayed his premiership medal.

I don't think anyone should be questioning Trac's committment to the club. Watching him spill his frustration about how poorly we were playing in the last couple of games shows how much he cares about the club. He decided to continue to play on with broken ribs and heavy internal injuries. I think Trac's frustrations is that he does not see the club being able to compete at the top level with his expectations. I can't say I disagree with him watching us this year. Hopefully this boldens us. Gets us to reflect on our mistakes and back into contention next year. I can see trac been real fired up to show everyone we have a point to prove. I can see him pushing himself to be the top player in the comp instead of thereabouts. Of course it could also go the other way. Was hoping we would see a different clarry this year after last season but that didnt pan out.

Not sure we should be throwing stones when they technically had a better season than us.

It was part 2 for me. The optimist in me was hoping thay part 1 was a bad patch of form but part 2 showed teams had worked us out comprehensively.

Feel like theres a bit of hindsight analysis going on here. Brown we were hopeful his knee would come good. Melksham was a high draft pick who hadn't really established a position on essendons line up. Garlett was one of lesser effective small forwards in carltons line up that we hoped would shine as a sole small forward. He also came with question marks about his attitude. All trades usually come with some sort of question unless you pay top dollar for them e.g. may and lever. The other players you listed clearly fill a needs based approach although haven't really worked out.

Something something about throwing stones from glass houses?

Isn't Brad Green on the board. How many years out of retirement is he?

What's your end game? The whole team to get concussion so we forfeit rather than playing King's Birthday? https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/christian-salem-opens-up-on-bizarre-concussion-suffered-during-melbourne-training-camp/news-story/0cdca9c446baf9e25372016b6c426ded

In terms of the unfairness of the competition I feel like this is one of the lessor things we should care about considering the vicbias benefits we enjoy.

But have you thought about T.Mac? He may be injured but I think we're on to a winner here. Trust me.

Thanks for the update. Just on face value, those stats don't really indicate how we pulled up in finals scenarios. Feels like we again, ran out of gas in the finals. And if players are carrying an injury but still play it skews the stats a little.

Taking this comment on face value. Do you think it's affected our performance late in the season?

Didnt we also want Georgides and Holmes.

Just want to say thank you for calling this out. Some real old age thinking that unfortunately still exists. I would like to think that you're in the majority of views. Women needing to talk about women? Why is it up to the women to promote women's sport? Not that it should matter (but apparently it does) but as a man, I'm loving watching the women play this year. They seem to have a great team spirit and a lot more cohesive as a team than the men's team. It's a joy to watch as a supporter.