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I think our approach from here on will have everything to do with the hospital numbers, not that it hasn't in the past. If they keep going up then we will have more restrictions and maybe go back into lockdown as a circuit breaker. I can't see how no singing is going to have a huge effect...

Did she head home for Christmas? Only that or injury would see her out in my humble opinion.

I wonder, who knows what will happen by the time the season starts. Maybe the virus will die down, maybe we won't require the amount of isolation we have now and players can play if healthy. I guess we carry on as we are, there is some inherent flexibility in this team anyway.

Sometimes KB has a way with words... Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player ever. Forget Laver, Agassi ,Federer,Sampras,Nadal,McEnroe,Connors and Borg for Novak has won 20 Grand Slams and 87 titles and a billion dollars without us knowing he had a debilitating medical problem.We have been taken for fools. Kb — Kevin Bartlett (@KevinBartlett29) January 4, 2022

Controversial with Watts....

I sure hope you are right 'DubDee'...it's been a hard few years for all of us.

No, but some countries have had significant infection/reinfection rates...South Africa I think is one.

Herd immunity has so far been a furphy with this virus....so I wouldn't be counting on it.

I believe it has been endlessly politicised by the politicians. It would have been great to have true leadership at this point in time rather than an eye at all times on the polls but I guess we make do with what we have.

You would have to think that with the increase in numbers we will get an increase in hospital admissions and this has been the case in NSW. I don't understand why you think they are flatlining. Maybe as a % but if we keep getting these increases then the hospital system is going to struggle particularly with staff already exhausted. If those beds are taken then it means no spots available for people with other issues.

...and what you're saying is politics or medicine.

If you're taking it from 1972 then probably not, he was in his last couple of seasons. If you are talking his whole career, then most definitely he would rank higher than probably any on that list. Same with Frank Davis...

Have a great and safe Christmas everyone. Thanks especially to Andy and the crew for this great site. I know we can all get a bit willing at times but the common love for the Demons is the thing that binds us together. The curse, and the long-suffering are finally no more. Enjoy!

...and those that can't be vaccinated for medical reasons? Lets just let them fend for themselves, let them get the worst outcomes too. Sorry, but that statement is thoughtless.

Come on 'old dee', we said the same about a premiership... Time to at least go glass half full...

Was thinking the same 'Dee', it's a lot of added pressure to carry. Social media can be very cruel & unforgiving. Anyway, I hope the kid will be ok...

Looks to be a good appointment. I forgot the Williams connection with him at the Tiges. Byrnes was also match day runner, always seemed to have a good vibe about him. ...would think Conca might also take those duties.

I think he really belongs in the proven at the standard list. Doesn't make him a walk up by any means but he can play AFL, just that Ratten wasn't a fan.

All of my friends who support other clubs have said that we were clearly the best team in 2021...some even pointed that out to me during the season. They also said they had never seen a better display of football than the GF, best football they had witnessed in their time watching the game. Only a fool would be saying same old Melbourne now...that's old news. Whatever happens from here on I will look back at this year happy to have seen a premiership win by a great team and a performance for the ages.

How many clubs thought they got the easy draw last year when they got us twice... 2022 is a new year.

They're actually not a bad bunch it's the freeloaders that are the problem...

The Hawk supporters don't show up unless they are Premiership contenders and that's not likely. Most are really fair weather fans...they only have a few rusted on's and I reckon I know most of them.

That's not good...and for all the focus on this at the top level so many of us have copped as bad or worse at local footy over the years.

Well, young 'picket' the only time I was knocked out in my time of playing footy was through ground hardness. Apparently (obviously I don't have first hand recollection) my head hit the turf in the goal square as a result of a tackle. The next thing I know is paramedics asking me dumb questions like "what is your name", in the rooms.

Rozee really needs to up his game, at the moment he's a down hiller with a heap of ability. Will he show it or will he end up another Wingard, pick & chose - hit & miss.