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This is one of those things that can't be proven either way. 'Nudge' doesn't believe it cost us and makes good points to back up his reasons. Why do you think it cost us? On previous form I'm not sure that Schache was the difference.

If he keeps putting pressure on and performing at training there is plenty of way he can play on a wing.

Unfortunately true 'Macca'...

I agree 'dazz'... He might not have the elite endurance of Holland but he does have it over him in skill and pace. There's a spot there for him.

Langdon had a down season. It happens. Doesn't mean he's going to have a down season this year. I think he will be back at his best. ...but at this stage we're all guessing.

You're right 'dazz', but he has spent some time in the ruck for GWS.

I think you probably have the halfest empty glass on demonland... ...but it could be a stiff competition.

Judging by training reports over the last month maybe he's not the ruck back up. ...anyway, he's definitely not now. Verrall seems ahead at least in ruck terms anyway. If we get someone on the long term injury list (and it may be Fullarton) perhaps we can pick up another ruck.

Don't tell 'old dee'...

Me too...

Just been listening to Mark's albums tonight. Great records...pity he didn't do more.

Yep, both recorded with Steely Dan... Saw Baxter with the Doobies at Festival Hall, man were they loud...great band and whilst I can stand it I don't love the McDonald period. Also caught Baxter with Elliott Randal along with Mark Kennedy and a few other Aussie musos doing a Steely Dan thing at the old Grain Store in Melbourne, that was a memorable night.

It's the same situation with all top clubs. A couple of key injuries are always hard to cover. Particularly in areas where you might be light on to start with...

I don't know that his contested ball is that good but I guess we will find out soon enough.

It's very poor...if they can't get this right you have to wonder what else is going on behind the scenes in managing our club.

Well 'Macca' as you know with my love of racing (not), they needn't bother with me...

I've still got my original copy of 'Out of the Blue'...apart from the music the cover art from some of these albums is great. This one I've always loved, The Dingoes another, Sid Rumpo, The Spectrum/Mertceps covers... Yes, I met up with Rob for one of the Queens Birthday games when he was out here. One of those, if you're going to the game how about we catch up. From memory, a loss, but still an enjoyable day. He told me that he had caught up with you & your son. I knew someone that used to mime on Kommotion, was a friend of Molly's. Laughed that he was a pop star but couldn't sing a note. Mad North supporter... Anyway, hope your health turns around & you are up & about soon. Take care...

Yes, on top of the injuries that just capped it off for us. I forgot to mention this... The flow on effect of that incident meant we couldn't use Trac as much forward as we needed to.

Like all top clubs, good lists with multiple A graders...we don't play in a vacuum, it's a tough comp & you need your share of luck. Injuries to Petty, BBB, Tommy Mac & Melk...Fritsch not at 100% & JVR rubbed out for our last final. I think that's a little more than weak excuses. ...but please yourself.

I think this is something for another place & time.

Two things that consistently occur on this forum. 1. The list is overrated - it's a good list, a really good list...but there are gaps in it as there are in all teams. It's a tough competition and we are in contention. The list is not that unassailable, you need things to go your way - luck. 2. The coach is underrated - he's a very good coach. When we won the flag it was the assistants that got us there, Yze, Williams etc...when we lose finals it's all Goodwin, he can't coach, to set in his ways, no plan B. Goodwin can coach, he's proven it.

Still not convinced about the board/management 'Macca' but that's for another time & place. The football side of things is what PJ used to say is the business we're in and we're doing that better than I've seen in my time. I was too young to remember the golden years or Smith & Barassi.

I've decide to go back to vinyl...bought myself a nice new turntable, amp and speakers as a Christmas present to me. Still have a lot of my old vinyl, I purged a bit of it a few years back but kept the ones that were important to me. I reckon this one will be one of the first played...what do you reckon '@hardtack'?

Same 'Macca'...

I'm taking it one year at a time 'Macca'... 2024 with a bit of luck going for us is our year.