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I've seen a few just pot Goodwin without saying what they would have done differently. I think your suggestion is legitimate & wonder why we didn't make that move. All I can think is that they didn't trust Schache in the heat of battle and he was only there in case of injury (to Max in particular). Not saying it's right or wrong but just trying to think it through. I'm one who thought Goodwin coached well last season under a lot of external pressure plus the internal problems with injury. Doesn't mean he is beyond criticism but in my mind it needs to be reasoned and also attached to the rider that we don't really know the situation behind closed doors. The Grundy scenario is another case in point.. Why wasn't he selected? Had he already mentally checked out? Etc..

I think the options in the end where either Tommy or Turner, who they had tried in a practice game. That's how thin on the ground we were, we were even thinking of playing a kid who had never played forward in an AFL game. One who hadn't even established himself in his usual position. The well had dried up 'Kent'. What would you have done?

I think Goodwin was very creative in cobbling together multiple forward lines last season. In the end the well dried up.

Plugger Lockett springs to mind 'Macca'... Strong in the contest but also a great lead up forward who knew how to make space. The game has changed of course but these skills never grow old.

I heard JVR on an interview last year saying he's not a natural leading forward, he relies on the contest. If he can add this ability to his skill set he would be a lot more effective in my view. I hope they are working on it with him, BBB would be a good mentor in this aspect of the game.

Who said he won't change... He did last season and opened the forward half out a bit more which also opened up our defence. Problem was injury to key players (with limited KPF's to start with) meant we closed up shop again and played a more defensive game. It's going to be an interesting watch this year...

It hasn't helped us get a clean score but has helped us in limiting opposition scoring... It's going to be an interesting watch 'Macca'.

Dogs, Cats (maybe not), Freo will be an interesting watch. GC are the obvious one for me...

...but then you've always been a glass half empty kind of guy.

Says best 23...but I'm guessing you are right or it's a huge oversight.

Yes, I thought it was an oversight. Carson were the first band I saw live in concert at Festival Hall. They were supporting John Mayall...Company Caine were also on the bill. Been a Brod fan ever since...

I'm happy anyway 'WERRIDEE', love your lists...(the comment was said with some levity). ...and love Kelly. Particularly used to like seeing the Coloured Girls live but I think that name caused some controversy. The lineup with Chris Wilson and Lucky Oceans was a beauty.

No Dingoes? or Midnight Oil? I've also got to say Divinyls is one of the best live rock bands I've seen.

Paul Kelly is not a band...

A big influence on Ry Cooder, Spence is I guess vocally a mix of Tom Waits and Thelonius Monk... ...a very funky guitar.player, even if somewhat out of tune.

Have a great Christmas everyone. I know I'm really looking forward to season 2024. I reckon it will be a beauty for all of us.

It's always easy to pick holes in a decision but where would you suggest we build? The Tiges and C/wood might be community clubs but their facilities are both in the City of Melbourne and not in their communities. Maybe we should have them removed..

Don't the tiges already have another facility? ...but both have been caught napping. Having a facility close to the MCG is yesterdays story. I'm happy we have finally moved on... Took us way too long.

Yes, I think this is right. C/Wood would be on track to having the worst training facilities in the AFL if they don't make moves soon

I'll put this here...congratulations Goldie and David https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=794878449345693&set=a.605499274950279

This is the one thing I'm uneasy about...

There is a fine line here...if Macrae's ready to rumble had of seen Maynard rubbed out for 4 as it should have would we think this was the right level of readiness or would we see at being overdone. I don't think any coach knows if his/her players are on... How many times have we heard coaches talk about thinking the team were on and they didn't give a whimper. Or the opposite. It's just not possible to know how a group of 23 players will react once the siren goes. ...and how many teams win after a poor start? many and we were in with a show. I don't think it was the poor start that killed us...the game is played over 4 Q's. For what it's worth I still think it was injury that cost us a realistic shot at the 2023 flag.

I want you to say what you would do... No you're not merely pointing out the stats, you're blaming Goodwin. ...what would you have done differently?

...and have 'Eye of the Tiger' playing at max volume in the rooms before the game. Goody running through the changing room doors, smashing it off it's hinges...

Still waiting for a response ' @Bring-Back-Powell'... It's ok to keep saying this stuff. ...but give an answer, what would you have done?