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Well, that was a short stay at The MFC coach making factory. Obviously a good football mind but , perhaps through the weight of circumstances, we didn’t get to see much of it or much of anything good anyway. I don’t mind the thought of a clean break and a new face …. just hope we can land some quality.

along with the usual swipes she just can’t help herself taking at us. And still no one can seem to bear mentioning the act that put him there.

What was Olivers intensity of training like. I know he finished his season off with a variety of injuries including a PCL...was he running ok?

too injured or ?

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so…. all good so far but the “ business case” , which is surely the main part, we now will wait on til mid 25 to see if it can go ahead? Anyone with a little more knowledge on these things want to try interpreting this?

is that a hint?

Let’s say Trac doesn’t get bk to playing on ball in 25. For arguments sake let’s also say Oliver and or Viney miss a chunk of games. Both scenarios seem more likely than not. Plus, while Rivers was a great addition, we also missed him off half back… and it might be better for our overall balance if he wasnt mainly an on baller. Given all of this is Macrea a decent choice?

thank you… and fingers crossed! I’ve wanted a home base almost as much as a premiership most of my 50 plus years of being a supporter.

Carlton have had a shot ton of injuries and sacked their fitness boss. So perhaps they realise it’s on them. If his injuries were manageable / improvable he’d certainly be a good pick up.

All 4 finals we could or should have won. Bad kicking for goal was what cost us... Goody cant take their shots for them. The game plan provided the opportunities. Hinkley has been slaughtered consistently in finals...if that was the Dees Id be thinking differently.

If we sacked goodwin can u imagine the media pile on .. club in crises … stories. They WANT us to sack him to keep running with this sh@tfull narrative. “Dees sack premiership coach” Do its Def a no from me… fr many reasons ( 3 x top 4 finishes and a flag fr one) but feeding the never ending media narrative is another one of many not to do this.

No way! He's so injured these days...he prob gets an early 2nd rounder.

Are you implying that Petracca created the troubles? or just noting that his public stance on them has created a lot of necessary movement.

I think at this stage the external review is the only thing that might clear the slate for a fresh beginning. Hoping it gets done well and helps bring the club back together.

well said.

A home base officially announced and building started.

Great win. Gutsy and hard fought between 2 v good sides, also great ball movement.

Trac was very well loved and will be again. You and I don’t know that he wasn’t speaking for many others at the club with the issues he was raising. So I think relationships will mend… perhaps even deepen. One thing about Trac is he’s an absolute professional in the way he prepares. Guys like him are hard to find and give younger players an example. Whatever he was pointing at I hope will be addressed properly. The Club had a massive scare here… perhaps it will work in our favour. I don’t expect him to be back to his best until late in 2025…but lets all get behind him.

what’s your thoughts on this? On the surface, and that’s all I have access to, it seems necessary.

A giant of the game in every way imaginable. And truly a good bloke too…, we’re lucky to have him.

operation recently?

Am I the only one thinking Turner is our version of Waterman?

I think the dees have renewed their interest in Butters. But..no...there's no headline in that is there. [censored]. .