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I think he shouldn’t play again this season regardless of how we go. He can see how he recovers and think it all through in the off season. I realise I feel a bit like how I felt when schwartz did his knee for the second time. We were in the flag hunt at that point… but after he went down and did it again that dream was over. Big test for the club in how we respond to all this. we’ve really been dealt a tragic hand this end season. Petty, Melk and Brayshaw all possibly career ending. . I don’t know what’s true w Petty but a bad Lisfranc offers no guarentees of full return. Lots to play out I guess. My MFCSS says the dream is over. Hope to be wrong.

Seems like a whole slew of things combining in this story. First and foremost a serious ko to Brayshaw that may well end the career of one of our clubs champions. This is really a sad thing and Im still furious about it. Second is the outrageous media bias, the disgusting gathering of commentators demeaning themselves at the collingwood alter. As has been mentioned we KNOW this would not be happening if that was kozzi or Viney on Daicos. Third, while we know all about the Collingwood worship from media looking for clicks, there is the added element that as a club we seem so easy to push around. No one in the media seems to really have our back. Garry lyon is old time in that he appears neutral so often. Fourth , the charge at Brayshaw ( let’s just call a frikn spade a spade. i’d call it the same way if it was a dee) took out one of our best and it prob changed the outcome in that QF. Arguable but either way we lost a close final and probably ended our flag hopes. So, we have the added disappointment of a probable wasted season now.. And if gus does retire then our window looks narrower going forward So there’s the worry for Gus , the loss on its own but some cascading disappointments. A big moment for this teams legacy.

I wonder if any of those teams also lost players in the way we have been losing them? . If it was purely a form issue I’d still be confident , but the injuries, suspension etc is just proving too much I think.

well said. Can you imagine the different focus if that was Daicos. Disgust is what I feel as well . I think sometimes the media give pro collingwood coverage just to make sure their supporter base engage.

or kicked into the man in the mark!

My final gripe for today. Anyone else absolutely seething that the “ collllingwoood” chant got going up when Brayshaw was on the ground unconcious. [censored] me… i hope they don’t win the flag.

if Hunter got a week, for protecting himself, Maynard should get 3. No way in hell should he get off on this.

Didnt know THAT. They're both smooth movers aren't they.

So he's probably the Melk replacement?

Love to hear some thoughts on what he will bring us. Who's spot does he take?

Why "perfect fit"? Genuinely curious. We seem to have Spargo, Chin and Kozzi and be lacking talls more than smalls. But I think Im probably missing something.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/09/06/adelaide-forward-quits-crows-seeking-trade-to-melbourne-based-club/ It says in the title " Melbourne based club" but in the article specifically to the dees. Small forward 28. Anybody got any thoughts.

I choose to remember nothing from that day. In fact there was no day. It was one long black night and Noel Watson doesn’t exist.,

I find this incredibly irritating. Howe has put the boots into our club at every opportunity. [censored]. Hoping this gives our players a bit of extra edge.

I wonder how much all this speculation is effecting the team? Its not just Brodie is it. Its also JJ and Harmes and Tommo all probably going elsewhere. I just have to wonder about the impact of that on the sole purpose needed at this time of year. This is on top of Petty and Melk and Dunstan going down. Wouldn't it throw a cat amongst the many pigeons if they picked Brodie on Thursday Night. I still think this is a genuine possibilty.

It’s not strictly about the game but about the grundy trade talk. Let him walk.. or try to keep him?

Personally I like it.

surprised. I guess the club feels he has more than he’s shown so far. Hope he does as he didn’t even make the team when we were breaking the emergency glass.

I think a lot of this publicity is specifically for the collingwood army clicks. Heaps of views are possible if you're reporting on trouble for the opposition. Jesus I hate Collingwood. Fritsch to kick 6 on Thursday eve and shut those ferals up.

Might not want to part with Harmes for a start.

our forward line has been cursed this year. Petty, Brown, Tmac, Fritsch and Melk. And yes agree re stil getting over Petty.

feels almost like someone just died…. super sad about this. Hope the boys get around him and somehow use it as motivation.

so 5, 15, 24 , 34 AND a future 1st ( say 15) fr pick Harley. 3x 1st rounders and 2x 2nd. that’s a LOT of capital.

truly gutted. For Melk but also that’s a big dent in our flag hopes. He’s no small part in what we’ve been able to do.

curious about your take on the inclusions of Turner and Laurie so late in the year . how do you think they make us better than say tommo and spargo?