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Agree, the whole year just didn't look right and we finished 2nd after the H & W. Still we didn't really look like it. I thought the same re Salem...very strange. Same with Rivers.

Then what was the point? the point or posting? I'm a bit slow today...

Maybe, maybe not...

People are allowed to change opinions 'Nev'. I think it's would be a good thing if more of us did when faced with critical evidence rather than hold an entrenched view and argue it to the death.

I don't think we were in the position to rest our key players 'dazz'... Geelong could do it because of the easy draw they had in the last part of the season, ours wasn't so kind plus midseason results meant we had to work for our top 4 spot. The opportunity just didn't present itself. In the end it was all for nothing. Then again maybe not if lessons were learnt.

Yep, at worst he blocks space...less room for forwards to lead for the chip pass. Most likely pressure up the ground will see more get out of jail kicks which we can pick off.

I can't complain, we got a flag and he was a key player. Would loved to have kept him. ...but is the hype bigger than the individual. When it gets to a certain level I would say it always is.

Just trying to make you happy 'Bring Back'...

I dispute this...

The AFLW season and premiership was the highlight for me in 2022. The way they played and the spirit they played with I found really engaging.

No...I wouldn't think so. Smith was a gun, his coaching deeds overshadow those as a player but he could play.

Shoulder surgery and delayed return to full training is a lot different to cleaning up a thumb issue and straight back into full training.

I don't get Richmond...they've picked up 2 good to very good (not great) mids. They replace Edwards and Lambert who to date have been better. Prestia is a big injury.. Lynch is struggling with injury. Grimes another injury concern. Cotchin is done and Reiwoldt not far behind. Martin is the mystery...will he or won't he.

Yep, they are the ones. Depends a lot on how Bevo measures up in 2023... The list is more balanced across the ground if they chose it to be that way. That first game is going to be a good one.

I don't know 'old dee', it seems to me that one team has the ball...they run down the court & score then the other team gets it and does the same. Occasional one team stuffs it up and the team that stuffs up the least wins. Not too exciting at all really.

You are a funny man 'Nev'... ...but seriously, I guess it's still a waiting game for us. "Been a long time" to quote Led Zeppelin. Thanks for taking the time to contact the club and to fill us in on your reply 'old dee'... Much appreciated.

Now, this is a game I find particularly boring...too much scoring & so predictable. Each to their own I guess.

He did the Tomahawk a few times at Casey this year, a work in progress...

I don't agree with the knock on the game itself...low scoring keeps it interesting to the end. The Cat's GF was over in the first 10 minutes. Geelong and Sydney supporters didn't go on a rampage for the rest of the game. It's a cultural problem worldwide for sure...it's been a problem here with soccer and I only hope it doesn't take hold in our sport. Think of the Buddy celebration at the SCG, what other sport and country (maybe NZ) could that type of celebration occur? If soccer are serious about cracking down they need to start suspending clubs or at the very least take match points away.

It hasn't been rushed that's for sure... I would estimate something like 50 years and counting. So those who are impatient, me included have every right to be.

You're spot on 'Jimmy'... We will never know what it's cost us over the years but a fair chance other premierships have gone begging. Bringing in trades and keeping players has been held up by the strength of personalities in the club like Max, Goody, Mick Stinear and Daisy... but that can only hold up so long. ...and with as you rightly say opposition clubs widening the gap, once this window is closed we are really going to struggle and in fact we may struggle to take full advantage of this window.

..but it's not.

I think it could be Kye Turner. Nice leap on him if it is...

The vote getting Brownlow look...

For one, I don't think Jackson is a unique talent. I think he is definitely a great talent. One very similar player just retired is Paddy Ryder. However, Paddy is a better mark...good set of hands whereas Jackson is a bit hit and miss. EFC tried to make Paddy into a KPF and it never worked. Port tried sometimes and it didn't work. St Kilda played him in his right position as a ruck and even though at the end of his career as one of my Saint supporter mates says, he was their best player. Ryder was shorter than Jackson and towelled him up this year. All that said, I think Jacksons talent is best suited to some kind of follower role...either as a ruck or tall mid. He hits the ground and recovers quickly, he has great vision and breaks team-mates into open space. I don't see him as a KPF but I do hope they persist with him there as he will still be an asset for us if they do...