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Where you are seen as negative is not seeing Grundy as a big fish. He is and it is a blockbuster move to get him. I think that's exciting. I also think it more than interesting to see where our draft hand finishes up.

We usually have no surprises so as far as trades go it's Grundy. No other blockbuster move. The big issue is what we get for Jackson and how much we give for Grundy. I would expect there to be nothing else for us in trade week. ...but

Grundy is a very big fish if he lands...

That's very funny... It really is the silly season isn't it.

I agree that we need experience...that was an important part of our success in 2021. I thought prior to that our FD was too young in coaching terms. If the FD spend is up then I would consider adding a fresh face (Selwood)... ...but quality experience is number one.

Gary has no people skills and that is the first thing needed to be a coach. As for sharp brain...I think he's great a stating the obvious but like most of his generation adds nothing of interest when commenting on the game. Consultant, give me a break. The last time he did that we got Neeld.

How many days late are the HS...poor Robbo, beaten to the punch by the ABC.

They can be left hanging and don't have to be tested unless someone wants to take the issue through the courts. The AFL have no jurisdiction over the families involved.

No, I get your point (and understand it's Ralphy's article) it's just that I don't think they believe there will be a fair resolution so why put yourself through it. I appreciate you posting the information..

They might just say bad luck...you sort it out AFL, you weren't there when needed you. Never have been for all your tokenism. Backed Eddie M & others before him. Who helped Goodes when he was left out on a limb? Who helped Eddie B? I can totally understand their reticence.

Who could blame them. I don't trust the AFL either, history shows they have never got it right...despite all the chances they've had. Why would that change now.

I'm not a fan of the recently retired player as coach thing but I would take a good hard look at Joel Selwood if he gave it away and wanted to pursue coaching.

Gary Lyon would have been a rubbish AFL coach. At least he was smart enough to realise this and stuck to the media.

He would already be playing if he was 'picket'... He doesn't have the agility or ariel ability of the pre knee Schwartz.

Agree with some of what you say 'Jimmy'... ...but not the Balta comparison. I think Balta is more athlete than footballer, a little dumb at times. I think JVR is a more natural footballer but not overly athletically gifted. ...maybe a slightly smarter & agile version of our own Tommy Mac. He's certainly not the 2nd coming of David Schwartz as some have likened him.

Good to have Goldie back...

It's apparently a story he's been working on for quite some time, that the report was recently tabled probably influenced the timing of his story being released. That and it being GF week when more eyes are on the AFL. Whether he had access to the report or not really doesn't matter...he did have access to the participants.

You've read it? were you part of the interview process? If not, how do you know it was handled poorly?

Same 'rp'...I wonder how our club has fared over the years. Maybe having Jetta and Whelan, strong characters has helped us but...who knows. AFL HQ can drop their collectives heads in shame as well. ...as for the integrity unit. Please, give men a break...a lot of good they did Eddie Betts. Gill's disgusting silence on Goodes & McGuire...the list goes on.

It's voted on by all the AFL coaches (head coach & assistants). I think they might be a little more diligent than when the players vote their awards.

Not in Goody's favourite list 'norm'...I would think anyone here would have May, Lever and Petty ahead of him. So it's not about favourites it's about where he actually sits on the list. I reckon Goody has it right.

Thanks 'A F'...spot on. If he's going for depth he might as well stay. It makes no sense to move on.

...and Brenton Sanderson are 2 I would look at if Yze gets the EFC job.

Interesting...I heard that it had gone up a notch from Burgess, so there you go. Who would really know? The FD and I'm sure they have been analysing the drop off in games and will have a good handle on it.

Lobb is not that, at least not a good one. The Weid call by the way is him about 5th in line, Tommy 4th...just saying that we will have depth if we recruit needs.