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For too long we have been accepting mediocrity, not you specifically,but our acceptance of mediocre,I would say incompetent government. We have seen the corona virus crisis promoted into a n economic crisis and now into an ideological social change exercise. We allowed our health system to be whittled away until it is deemed it cannot handle 100 people into intensive care,that our treatment and tracking systems cannot test and identify treatment regimes. We have accepted an erosion of our health research facilities so they cannot respond to a health threat quickly. We have accepted mediocre decisions related to manufacturing and supply facilities so that we cannot quickly provide respirators made in Australia. We have accepted a mediocre border protection that could stop the boats but could not stop the boat that bought a huge impact to our infections The government action has bought us time,but this action cannot nor does it need to last forever, or even six or three months. As our health system responds and our populations actions change we can return to a society that tests people who associate,protects the most vulnerable and tracks contacts of any identified infectious people. With our borders closed we can test and quarantine any new arrivals,and after self imposed isolation we should eliminate spread. We are not China., we are not US, we are not Italy. We have totally different cultural and societal structures. We should be anaylising our data and ensuring our health systems can respond to the realnumbers. We are only just reaching that point but this government has chosen to follow models that keep us in fear. i look forward to the end game but fear how this will be done while our goverment continues its arrogant and incompetent actionsto keep us fearful while they erode our democratic systems. perhaps I've been isolated too long.

Too clever to ever be taken up. Id watch it and support it.

Would like to hear the pandemic cup. Feild of shut the borders, return of stop the boat, stay inside, wash your hands,, were all in this together, wear a mask, keep your distance, close your business, save a life and someone will die. Many more contenders but some have been withdrawn by the stewards. No end game running yet, and rational behaviour pulled up lame.

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Ads are fine but happy to pay fee annually. Its the best value for Monet entertainment I have. Please provide a bsb and account so I can transfer.

North to Mnorth merge with Gold Coast. Richmond tigers relocate as Tasmania tigers. Punt road facility becomes home of Melbourne football club. Essendon and Footscray merge as Western bombers. Carlton and Collingwood merge as iNorthern Magpies. Hawtorn and Stkilda merge as Southern Hawks. We secure identities, get rid of some shocking team strips and watch Collingwood and Carlton tear themselves apart trying to be the ascendant club.

That's exactly the sort of creative spirit that will get us all over the bridge.

Trac to be our Jarman/Burgoyne. Pickett our Rioli Ffritta our Hudson Dont know if we have a Dusty, would like someone to convince Brayshaw.

I find it interesting that AFL only suspended after the government announced varying supports to businesses etc. wether this is an illusionary amount or an amount with so many strings attached that it is virtually unavailable who knows. Perhaps it depends on the colour in the application document. i await with interest but reckon things will rebound quickly when we get over the bridge.

Sams as last year? I'll ask again. Were our short and misdirected disposals caused by our players being unbalanced and under pressure. i noted this last year and believed that shepherding and creating space was as important as getting the ball. we also leave our opponents with space and time to get balanced before they dispose. Was there any evidence of improvement in intensity.. i understand the message from Max that players enthusiasm was dulled by events but an inspiring coach would use all the features of travel, last game, frustrations, uncertainty as a lever to get the absolute best performance from players.

Not more foot injuries? Are we a research vehicle for New Balance? Perhaps we should just try and get a style that helps forwards kick straight.

Damp very much an advocate of the H&B narrative. We are together, we are a teamthat was the worst, we are fitter we are improved. Now need the match day rev up targeted at that day.

This has to be more ammunition for coaches. "Most commentators think your [censored], don't select you to get in the 8. the AFL think your [censored], didn't consider most of you in the bushfire showcase. Your opponents think your [censored] and they can beat you in the last quarter. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN CHANGE THIS, get out there and win." And can be delivered at the star and at 3/4 time if in front need to keep there because "etc" if behind do you want to prove them right or are you better than that.

Will allow the umpires to protect the Essendon ball carrier or the Essendon player tackled in a pack. In other words the sympathy vote to ensure they are not further affected by injury. Oh but no protection required for other teams if high tackled or pushed in back, they are fit and don't need it. Now where's that cynical font.

Thanks All good advice appreciated. Will hopefully be able to budget and book a visit.

Thanks RG As you are a local can you recommend a medium price accommodation and tour options to take advantage of the cheapest price tickets?

He will be worth much more as a dual premiership player by then

Fantastic that they are so focused on the G, but not appearing to have a plan b,c,d,e, is something I have been critical of our coach for, so I hope they have a number of alternatives.

Sorry, that could be me. Theres not really a lot of free space around the MCG. and. Port Melbourne is closer to the MCG than Beechworth, ( or Northcote where I lived for 20 years. I am happy with MCG and Goschs for my now infrequent visits but I still think a stand alone large base with all the facilities that can entertain and attract a larger number of supporters would be valuable for the club. Good luck if the club can contour up a spot closer to the MCG.

Don't we have some friends in the big developer cohort who can be convinced of the need to include a comprehensive entertainment centre including MFC social club and associated training grounds and gym facilities. Local population can share facilities similar to Doggies community centre.?

This should be the greatest motivator to the whole team all year. This is an indication of how the AFL and your competitorclubs feel about you. YOU DO NOT EXIST, YOUE ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AMONGST THE BEST. YOU MUST PROVE THEM WRONG, Now go and get em GO DEES,

There do seem to be some vacant spaces in Port Melbourne. There's are some green spaces already Ne some quaintly identified ares of car clubs etc. Maybe like Hawthorn we need to buy some redundant land and develop it ourselves.

See what he wants and give a red and blue offer. Blue is the agreed portion of the contracted time or money. And secures him for the future. Red is the potential of the other component. (a credit offer to be adjusted at the end of the season) when his contract is up and based on his performance. The club can sell this as a desire not to undervalue and exploit Trac. The red can be finalised at any time during the season if both parties agree. The blue gives certainty and guarantees, the red allows for Trac to increase his value through performance. But I Agree secure him now, he is not only maturing as a player but seems to have an inclusive presence at training. He seems to have a great relationship with teammates. Pictures often show him with arm around teammates sharing jokes , always smiling..

That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks PF. Reasoned analysis leading to a sound conclusion.

Will the club be able to put together a package, perhaps an Alice demon rep could assist.? Air, accomodation, game day , local tour maybe built around the cheaper flight days.?