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Thanks for comprehensive report earl. Interested that you seemed to think Trengove not slow. was there any opportunity taken to match him up with specific others in sprint test? Or just observation. Could phone be stop watch over a set distance?

If a year ahead...What was Doggies record after 7/8 rounds last year The dogs seem to know how to win now

I'd like Trengove to get a run. Everyone says he's slow but he is still performing well at Casey. Has shown he can tackle, can take a mark, can run all day. Can take criticism and seems to be very resilient. Would leave JKH after discussion about "the letter" and giving him the challenge of performing. Maybe even buddy up Trenners and JKH to lift each other to their best.

Also not sure re Trengove coz he hasn't been on the park in ones. can tackle, can run all day though slow according to everyone but continues to get the ball in twos. It could be worth proving what he's got against the best. He seems to respond well to hard challenges

A group of us did same (early optimism) and still have high expectation. With the coach able to stress the need to start and focus for 4 full quarters the game could be won on selection. Adelaide will no doubt come out hard and lift intensity in front of home crowd to regain their momentum. crowd probably likely to influence umpires so need to be clean and in front, expect howlers.

Report shows Kent had 7 tackles 93 Dreamteam points Trengove 95 Dreamteam points

Kent 8 tackles 93 Dream points Trengove 95 Dream ponts

Mainly agree with you Dazzle But we also threw Weiderman into the wolves to understand what he requires and to improve his development. Sometimes if ok if there is enough support around him. Watts got thrown in and when he was as expected monstered by the wolves there were no senior bulky bodies around prepared to give support. if the team is prepared and structured a specialist ruckman may provide a better option. If he is told this is a one of option to get that experience and is properly supported he may well develop even better when returned to VFL. He's gonna meet these guys some days and doesn't need to come away feeling mauled by the wolves but rather understanding how our pack can help defeat the other.

Hope that feedback went back to the club. It's more valuable comment than most of the uninformed opinions i and others may have

Burgoyne is the benchmark Petracca is the next generation

Just wondering Is it time for Trengove.???

interesting indeed Some clean analysis of Melbourne strengths

Yeah thanks Stingray. I don't think I would ever trust the China market which is grounded in control but maybe the pure chance and enjoyment that AFL was based on can provide some stimulation and diversion. sort of opposed to the requirement to win the 4 points maybe ok as an end of season diversion. After winning the GF

Much good thereBit not all liked and not enough to get upset about See you in Adelaide

We may yet have that breakout game followed by two close wins against quality opposition that our boys then understand that they can win The doggies seem to know now that the can find a way to win We will get there

3 points people 3 points Only read 2 pages but fme I would have enjoyed a win and the 4 points BUT We are obviously in so much a better place than so many previous years that it aint worth thinking about. Were off to Adelaide next week and I will try and cheer for you GO. DEE

Thanks Woona. will be pleased to see your report and hope the Dees admin are watching and reminding the AFL who our sponsor is. Although they then might recommend the they sponsor Port..... hmmm

Not sure about Sudan and Rawanda but the plaudits are certainly well deserved. as to wether initiator or contributors should be the rightful recipient of the prize we may have to seek judgment from ........?...... say Bob Dylan A man who would certainly appreciate the lyrical content producing supreme emotional responses

I stand corrected,and can only say that we grew up in the isolated wilderness and grew our own. i think the Doobies did record the "Don't bogart that joint my friend" line but I will refer to google. Bound to be faster than looking through my record collection.

All I can say is I am glad that the herd mentality took over to produce so much bull

Always called a "scoobie" or "Scoob". The only doobies were on the "tape cassette"

How about we go left field and approach the Australian Beef Industry. An industry body more likely to have resources than an individual company. Red and blue are comparable colours. Paler diet was key last season is it still in favour. Could provide plenty of crossover with cooking shows and references. Might endear us to the NT citizens involved in the industry. Also could be a handy international reference if we play in China. Even as an introductory reduced rate for rest of season could have mutually beneficial community appeal.

Don't disagree the club invests in the footy dept. Let the AFL invest in the China market. That's additional money which was the point of my first comment.

True. Good footy is at the heart of it. May be able to play better with AFL admin support. "Smoke and mirrors" more a consequence of homilies such as the "crowds will come". Better to target and direct resources to that target. A bit like playing better footy really. It doesn't happen by just letting some guys turn up and play.

I guess I should have added to my original comment that interested "in amount of money AFL provides" that the amount of support could also be considered. Improved draw, improved treatment as the team becomes an AFL favourite.