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Saw that as well. if applied to all clubs will limit the show which could be a good thing. AFL would love the show as it allows enough breaks for adverts and loves talking about Collingwood. They may not play a team above ten in the run home with their soft draw, so will be interesting

I watch what's on tv and listen on the radio. Whoever is on. i never hear the commentators querying bizarre umpiring efforts or inexplicable patches of play when play on or wrong player gets free asi do when Melbourne play. Went to MCG QB and saw how a side knowing it would get the free , or the mark and would not be penalised for blocking, head high tackles, in the back etc can play more confidently and win. Saw the Gold Coast game live and saw a Melbourne team take the umpires out of it by playing in front attacking the ball and playing with confidence. Theres more to it than that but the coach needs to get some confidence in this team unless he has a cunning plan to steal the flag through sleight of hand. The last quarter minutes showed how well these players can play. Should never have required that. New plan needed, What has Pedersen and Stretch and Frost done to be continually ignored. Yes I know but they put in more effort for full four quarters and while they won't win a match can carry the stars who can.

It would have made thrilling TV. Whos writing this script???

Too little too late????

Oh and Frost

Really need to rethink Pedersen and Stretch.

Like some of this. Build over the already ugly Swan Street . Open up views over Punt rd and Goshs. Covered walk way beside rail line to the existing footbridge direct entry to the G . You can even wander through the trees if you wish. Land and air space in Richmond probably cheaper than East Melb.

Re my previous. oooppps. All you say is good. Although a walk from Richmond station to OUR club rooms ain't that hard Still looking forward to the ongoing discussion. May have jumped in a little early

I would have thought good engineering and design could enhance the view and amenity of the station while covering the tracks. Interesting to see how this goes. I'm a supporter

Hey wrecker that's definitely a worry. Can you provide more detail of what aspects constituted his toxicity? Maybe we can avoid that attribute and benefit from his other recognised strengths.

Have agreed with many of this thread. Beaten by a team confident they could drop, throw , block, scrag, indeed act with no impediment from the umpires. The umpires threw the ball up inordinately quickly and responded to the report in the age to create quick moving high scoring game. Play on always preferred to keep the ball moving. Oh and of course "it helps if Collingwood are up and about". We may have been destined never to win but the game exposed some simple faults that must be remedied. Sheperd the ball carrier. Especially if you have given it to him. Kick the ball low and flat, not high to allow two opposition players to join the contest. Man up when they have the ball, provide an option running to space when we have the ball place the ball in front of your teammate so he can run on to the ball. Only one player needs to fly for the ball. If against two opponents then force the contest and bring the ballcould have used Frost pace off backline. wasnt disappointed with Pedersen in forward but we didn't seem as effective when he was on the ball. Maybe needs more time to play this role. Trac is a burst player and did perform that role. Brayshaw was wasted in tagging role. We need to be able to play with intensity for four quarters , this is the emerging trend in successful sides. We can still win the flag if we remember and respond to this loss with an improved focus against Port.

Thanks all for ongoing commentary

Surely gender defines no gender If bananas are both male and female surely they are gender enriched?

Great comments WWWSW Flexibility and depth through key positions keeps an emphasis on performance

Hope the Coach references this to the players. You have a long way to go. You have a lot of history to overcome. You have a lot of history to make. Lets show the Watson of the world that you are ready for the journey. Win this game!

Thanks all for great thread.

Weeeelllll Perhaps prepare a package for MFC supporters and send copy to AFL asking if they have or can arrange similar and if not can they promote this one. Then prepare more plans and ask for same assistance. Cc the NT tourism. Tell both you can coordinate for them for a percentag

Thanks for all your efforts RGRS You should be working forAFL OR NT Tourism With your local knowledge and contacts you could put together some attractive packages Maybe talk to MFC officials and arrang some fund raising cost effective and value for money 2,3,4,5 etc packages. Would make a great trip next year

Never thought I would see "philosophical" and "Collingwood" used in the same sentence!

Perhaps we should position ourselves as the red and blue meat team. Hmmm perhaps some very astute placement on Master chef.

The cost of bananas per kilo is now still trending up at $1.50 having soared in Feb To $1.62

Perhaps we should be aiming higher. The cost of living index indicates that for the average daily intake requirement bananas are $0 .76 topped by oranges $1.76 apples $1.22 tomatoes $1.02 . of course beef $2.31and chicken $1.53 are leading The humble potato is $0.60

Not sure where this is leading. I am definitely not a supporter of Mirabella and her behaviour was abominable. However the law appeared sound when McGowan said in court she was not pushed as reported. i don't think she had a reputation to lose and would not have supported such a payout. As they say, "the only winners are the lawyers" and this would appear to be the case again.

Not sure that jurisdiction considers matters "less than beneficial to society" Not sure that's an adequate description of "Murphey"

Best Off Ground definitely. Reckon he'd be same today building an impressive season Hope the players hear him in their heads next week