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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.?

Eatiful day for drying the washing here. Looking forward to updates from the Casey fields

Thanks George. I thought there might be some open space industrial land. Haven't been down that way for a while. Maybe I should look at google map type thingy.

Port Melbourne has some attractions, would like to see map of available site. Retains the significance of the Melbourne name.while differentiating the location. It ain't Collingwood, Casey or any other non related name like Docklands or Goschs or even jolimont. Every one knows every significant city has a Port.

A great introduction. I look forward to consuming the greater detail. A problem we had in the past that we would declare a 3,5,7 year strategy and abandon them half way through. I hope there is enough content to ensure we can progress to meet and exceed the outlined strategy achievements.

Similar blinkers on. Happy to support the coach who was selected after (I hope) a rigorous recruitment process. However I am a bit ambivalent based on performance, and yes it's no apparent plan B. i appreciate that last years injury pattern was not helpful but I maintain that using the whole squad in Plans B,C,D,,Etcwe could have had improved results. That's a significant part of the coaches job. i know the squad is now a better mix of players and the coach hopefully is responsible for that, training seems to have improved, the coach is responsible for that. Goodie now has to get the selections right and motivate the team to the start of our success. i expect a premiership or so damn close for him to continue. If we have not won a flag before his contradt ends I expect a new coach.

At least you will end with a successful outcome. Congratulations, this life event far more important than training news. The team have it covered. and hopefully the beginning of another increase in membership.

We can perhaps resolve this and support the AFL who can introduce gender neutral terms at all times. Female includes Male in its structure , woman includes man in its structure. Delete the use of the term male and refer to Daisy Peace displaying a don't argue similar to female colleague Dustin Martin. Cant see any problem there.

This is absolutely correct. It is the introduction of the W which has maintained stereotyping. We should all be encouraged to view any and all of the games free of gender bias. i do encourage women to watch AFLW should just be encoraging all to watch AFL.

Thanks BB read earlier and after seeing others didn't spot any mention of Dunkley? Is he still the invisible man you mentioned who has plenty of possession but not noticed or has he dropped off?

It's always great to see a Demon victory. This is just the beginning and all criticism is correct and support is fantastic. We do need to get more women interested, they must follow and invest in the sport as men have done with AFL to make this expansion of the industry work. Men need to ensure they attend and follow games with their female partners, friends, etc and particularly the next generation. Encourage women to attend and support the game , encourage them to see what is possible as AFLW evolves to similar skills, and emotion as AFL. i hope we can all overcome our negatives about all the issues recognised and can see that there is so much potential to grow interest and involvement in sports with all the attendant benefits this offers to society. This is the beginning of societal change that should be encouraged.

Ross would be a reasonable site. Makes a good day out from populations of both sides of the border. Tasmania has been divided historically as descendants of criminals (South) and free settlers(North) which why the troops were garrisoned in Ross. its why the two team options has worked so well both regions can support their side. So it's important that the local feeder leagues get some support and that the State team has a blend from all regions. At least the population supports the game. Liked and support the wafl idea a women's side would probably be a good litmus test.

No more free kicks in the centre circle but a discount may be granted.