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Depending on who you talk to, Apparently not…!!! I'm also certain Ginnivan wasn’t trying to get a higher sporting performance, just a high…. From afar, Ginnivan ain’t smart and he stopped at a high. But PF, if you suffer from trauma and anxiety, I’m your man to assess and refer you to a government/health/multinational controlled psychotropic hallucinogenic program. Damn, if only Ginnivan spoke to me first. He may have had it all and had an explanation for his drug use. Maybe he was self administering micro dosing drugs himself….

Don’t take drugs is a lesson we hear and learn as a child from family, friends, teachers, govt’s, employers, charities, church etc etc. All role models in our lives. Go to the Magistrate Court and see what a wet lettuce is. Or, is it just how we as a society work and reality? The AFL have a drug policy. This is how the AFL will go. Not from value driven supporters who equate their values according to their distaste of a player and/or opposition club

I’m confused on what drugs are legal and what drugs are illicit. Govt’s and multinationals hand out the same drugs they punish others for, then dictate a moral value/compass on society. Our Govt is now handing out hallucinogens, opioids, cannabis, Ketamine etc etc. I don’t have a problem with drug use as long as it is not harmful to the person or others around them. I’m more offended Ginnivan plays for the Filth. As for being a role model, each and everyone of us is a role model to some degree. Responsible and harmless drug use is role modelling and I include prescription drugs, alcohol and all other drug use. Until we actually have a narrative and understanding to this situation, leave the kid alone. What he has done is part of mainstream society

Thanks Lucifer for the info. On the extension and I am assuming May was not a flight risk, is the extension at a considerably lower amount?, and is the club trying to free up funds for a Kosi resigning. I’m assuming the club will need to pay up for Kosi.

The article talks about an extension and a fresh new deal. It’s a little confusing but probs an extension. Even so, the club will be looking forward to give Kosi the best possible deal they can without robbing list management. Get important deals done early as they have previously with Trac and Oliver, and see what they can manufacture with others. The club will need to come forth with a great deal to keep Kosi.

A renegotiated contract possibly means freeing up cap space for other signings (Kosi or others). It’s good policy to extend great players at the end of their contact, who demanded big contracts in their prime for less, to hand off those dollars to first 5 year players coming into their prime. Like it. Win/win list management

Live in the moment Cranky.

Benny Brown is all class. Well done Demon Army.

Fritta is all class and poise!! Just had a look his goal assists stats in 2022 and he is up there with the league bests. Does not get the recognition he deserves. I know we all love him on here, but is he underrated within the old faithful too?? All this talk of forward line woes yet we have two of the best in Kosi and Fritta.

In 2022 our forward line was decimated. TMac and BBB were less than half themselves. Weid was Weid, so no loss there and Max (who ain’t a forward) was injured and had less than usual input. Jackson is an athlete and will never be a KPF. Trac could not kick a consistent goal, ANB and Spargo are plodders who complement structure. Only Kickett and Fritta can hold their heads up. That’s 2 out of 6/8 players who contributed in a forward line. The forward line is our big improvement area. As a collective, and when it functions it’s a problem for opposition teams. JVR, Chandler and Schache add another element for improvement too.

Agree, I think this applies to a lessor part with Jackson as a forward as well. TMac was a big loss for his body work and creation of play for BB and Jako. He does not have this protection at Freeo on any level, except maybe with Fyfe. To maximise his athleticism he needs space.

PTSD is a very different mental health concern than anxiety, depression etc. therapeutic solutions actually encourage victims not to talk and re traumatise individuals. There are new medication trials and different therapies to assist with trauma, talking therapies have not traditionally been beneficial for ex servicemen. apples and oranges

The pecking order is kinda mute. It’s about team balance. Role players compliment the top end talent. Form gorilla minding backs, to intercepting backs and small/medium types who attack and/or defend. Tagging mids to inside beasts/ball winners, outside runners etc. Outside runners is an improvement area for our midfield. The forwards are out of whack IMO. Physical forwards, to leading types , to small/medium goal kickers and defensive forwards. Although I don’t rate one on one defensive forward in general, But a one on one forward who can counteract an attacking back is important playing some teams. This is why I think Harmes is important tagging a midfielder like Lachie Neal, to a Daicos/HBF type. He also has the smarts to attack in both areas of the field and contribute whilst nullifying his opponent.

Spargo has been a wing option when required, and Yep, as a scoring option he is poor too.

The same Sparrow who beat JJ by a measly 2 points and had more games. Semantics for sake of……

The reports from my doggy friends, Hunter is an endurance beast but his kicking can be loopy and his decision making is slow. But he has the runs on the board and should be an upgrade on the opposite wing than JJ.

Spargo is one who will struggle to keep his spot. Yep, he kicks nice 30 meter kicks, Has ok AFL intelligence with ball in hand, but has weaknesses. He was exposed like many in the forward line this year and beaten defensively too easily. AFL intelligence also includes the ability to find the ball and kick goals.

All forwards are there to kick, create and/or assist goals, if your in the 50 mtr area and you are at best advantage to goal, go for it. Fritta is a master of this with his sublime skills and a cool head.He is also there for setting up others, leading out of areas to suit others, tackle, chase etc. Under rated at this too The media pulled 2 or 3 shocking decisions by Fritta and made a story for click bait, and others fell for it. He is a gun who needs to learn, develop further and fall not into the media circus as he did afterwards trying to play too unselfish. The best medium forward in the game!!

Another question. With oppositions using leg speed, outside run and shorter ball movement to combat our defence, has the club worked out a way to combat this through game style and off the season draft and trades?

Incredibly proud of the boys. True Aussie grit, determination and heart all tournament.

6 goals from Schache from 6 Hunter goal assists. 💥

Speak to Doggy fans about that one Picket.

Dunstan isn’t a premium player, BF or filling a need. He was always back up to a top 4 midfield. Hunter will provide a need if he wants it enough.

Hunter is a gut running freak. Suits us defensively as much moving forward. His disposals are not that damaging. Just like Langdon before he came to us, disposal was the problem. Hopefully the coaches can replicate Langdon with Hunter and let him improve this area. I think Hunter compliments our game plan, Langdon and will give opposition headaches as they can’t tag both wings. Two genuine wingers… Bring it on.

Agee! This is the thing with the Grimaces. They have massive upside and downsides. Apart from Fyfe and Taberner, they were a healthy bunch. Mundy and Lobb are big loses. Lobb is middle of the road at best which is indicative…. Oppositions worked out the Grimaces toward the back end of the year and they fell off a little. But, the midfield is young and full of potential. They possibility fell off due to age and experience and will be better off next year. They lost a lot thru trades and got minimal return IMO. Jako is not a Fyfe, Oliver, Pendlebury, Hawkins or any where near the footballer who provides maximum output. The pressure is on him now. But, he may provide as he has the talent and the ability. At 21 yrs, I doubt it. lots of arguments for a top 6 finish, and/or a bottom 6 finish. Next year is side show I’ll watch with interest… I hope like hell they fall off and the weaknesses show up big time. I think they are a few years off the big dance and need to fill big holes. The Jako trade may be their big downfall as they need to recruit/trade and offer no trade or recruiting value.