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Just to clarify, iirc Brown didn't get covid, he was a close contact. The 7 day isolation rule for close contacts was abolished a few days after his iso ended. He didn't play when he came out of iso because he had had no training and the team had already flown to Adelaide. Had he flown when allowed out of iso he would have arrived just a few hours before the game. To be sure I reckon quite a few of our players are still suffering the affects of illness or injuries.

Goodwin said they were thinking of subbing Max out but Turner was already out and Petty was getting medical attention so Max stayed on. I sometimes wonder at the wisdom of keeping players on especially someone like Max who is constantly being crashed into and Petty who has now had 3 weeks or physical 'assaults or breakdowns. It would mean going with less rotations tiring other players. I would prefer that than risk the likes of Gawn and Petty who are critical to or structures and we have few replacements for.

On a 3AW interview yesterday Kate Roffey was asked: if the AFL sanctioned May/Melksham further (apparently they thought not all the info was given to them) would the club appeal?. Roffey replied the club believes the AFL was given all the info, the club wasn't expecting further sanctions and if there were, they would look at the detail before considering an appeal. No mention was made of what further sanctions might be, if there were any. imv, the 'would you appeal' sounded like a 'gotcha' question. Kate didn't take the bail. I reckon if the AFL found the need for more sanctions, they would discuss/negotiate with the club first and there would be a mutually acceptable outcome. Kate handled all the questions about the May/Melksham incident and leaked 2020 Director texts calmly and firmly.

Votes: Looks like the commentators had it right: Cox for the Daniher BOG trophy. But so glad he didn't get it. 10 Mason Cox (COLL) 8 Clayton Oliver (MELB) 4 Brody Mihocek (COLL) 3 Jack Crisp (COLL) 3 Angus Brayshaw (MELB) 2 Darcy Moore (COLL) Coaches Split 5/5 - Cox 4/4 - Oliver 3/1 - Mihocek 3/0 or 2/1 Brayshaw or Crisp 2/0 - Moore Leader board Oliver back on top. Have shown only the top 5 as some teams have a bye next week, including the top 3 ranked players. 71 Clayton Oliver (MELB) 65 Lachie Neale (BL) 64 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) 59 Patrick Cripps (CARL) 52 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)

In my trawling of fan forums for our own 'what they...' thread I haven't seen any. Bigfooty in particular seems to have limited new threads so a preview' thread covers 'team changes, opps commentory etc. I will shortly have a look at the Lions fan sites but suspect there won't be much comment just yet as we played only yesterday and the game is 9 days away.

Agreed Gawn and a number of our players are banged up but we don't have replacements for most of them. We don't really get a bye this week but lets hope the 9 day break gives them some respite. It may be time to rest the most injured players. Not all at once but alternate one per week or similar.

On AFL 360 last night Goodwin said Max was sore at training - I think he said it was a back issue but difficult to make out the audio. Then Cox crashed him with this knee. ... who were the morons on the bench giving him cheek - from the tv vision they looked more like supporters than support staff!

Bevo this morning says as much: "And essentially any player with a clinically diagnosed mental health challenge will never be exposed to the policy anyway." ie won't get a strike. none-of-us-are-really-sure-it-works And apparently, when a player admits to drug use they don't get a strike.

Thank you. I was wrong about Geelong.

That is fine but play Thursday night at Marvel where there is a roof or in Perth, Brisbane or Sydney where it is warmer. As I mentioned our game v Brisbane in a few weeks would get 40,000+ at the Gabba but lucky to get 25,000 at the G. Ch 7 would be unaffected. I would go to the Gabba for that game and make a holiday of the trip catching up with friends in Toowoomba, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast while there.

That is what I was saying the AFL ban is: no reporting of events around a player with mental health issues so new evidence won't get out. Caroline Wilson discussed this 'ban' at the time of the Jack Stevens stabbing.

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@whatwhat say whatis saying there is other evidence out there. Unless the AFL gags mainstream media that evidence of other occasions will get out. Anyway, as I said a few days ago I feel sorry for Smith; it could be any of our players going through this. I wish him well. Seems a decent guy.

Maybe this week but the bye rounds aren't over yet! If we lose today, with the bye next week and Cats and Blues likely to win round 14 there will be 5 teams on 10 wins when the byes are over! And heaven forbid, the Cats on top as they play the Eagles next week and will show no mercy to get a big % boost. Then the top 4 spots are going to be a bun fight. We need to win today!

Well he is a fool for lying about it. And the club is culpable if they knowingly let him do so. They are risking his well being. Unless the AFL activates its media ban of reporting events of players with mental health issues those instances will spread like wildfire. He is 20 and with all the trauma of the last few days he needs protecting from the spin doctors around him. Hope he has a decent manager as not sure he can rely on his club and the AFL to give him unbiased advice.

It would be beyond stupid for him to go so full on 'it was a once off' if it wasn't true. Their would be social media out there of other occasions. If it wasn't a once off best he just didn't say anything than risk being branded as a 'liar' spinner of the truth.

If AFL bad boy behaviour that hits the headlines is the tip of the iceberg the Bulldogs must bat very deep. Headlines: Libba found under the influence of drugs in the city some years ago Stringer behaviour leading to his trade Tom Boyd, Zaine Cordy fight in 2018 2020 Hunter crashing his car and aided after the event by Bailey Smith and Billy Gowers Smith in a brawl on the GC last Oct. Smith outing for drug use It is no wonder Dunkley wanted a trade in 2020 for what he thought was unprofessional off field behaviour at the club. Add those with mental health issues: Travis Cloak, Tom Boyd, Bailey Smith and players taking 'personal' leave ranging from 2 weeks to 6 weeks and one wonders what is going on at the kennel. All clubs have bad boy events with players. Either the Bulldogs have a lot more than most or they aren't very good at keeping things in house.

I was on the flip side ie being asked for money. In March I was in the city and instead of giving money I suggested I buy the person the food they wanted - we were outside the Macro store in Flinders St. She took up the offer buying biscuits, drinks and lollies. My good Samaritan deed was rewarded the next day when I saw Gus and his partner Danielle having coffee in Desgrave St. I broke all my rules about not approaching well known people but couldn't resist congratulating Gus for the team's great win the previous night; the night we unfurled our flag. Then last Sunday, walking into the Hampton St supermarket a girl asked me for $5 to buy food. Again I invited her into the store to choose what she wanted and I would pay for it. She exceeded the $5 by a fair margin but I let it go. Of course I expect nothing in return but it would be nice if the karma fairy brought us a demon win today.

Depends which club he chooses as that is the club we need to deal with. There is a big difference in what Freo and WCE can offer. Freo has mainly players as currency, WCE have mainly draft picks to offer. But I reckon he is staying.

Various car parks around the city have on-line pre-booked car parking. For street parking best bet is the area east of Church street and walk 20 minutes.

Someone needs to take him aside and have a good talk with him. He would do well to take a leaf out of Matt Rowell's book when he went as #1 to the GC: head down, work hard, earn respect, roll with the punches.

Glen Archer played a big role in their downfall. He micro managed the list cull, football department overhaul including the signing of Shaw and Noble, hiring/firing assistant coaches. Buckley gave Archer free reign to be a defacto CEO/Football Manager. Now they have lost their whole recruiting, list management group. It will be a long road out of the wilderness. It isn't a club for a newbie coach. They need Peter Jackson and today's Roos equivalent; a 3 year senior coach who has the standing and gravitas to wear the media blowtorch while a coach-in-waiting settles in, builds the list and a decent game plan put in place. In other words the Demon blueprint with different actors.

I did say not in June and July. More next year. fine - play them in March, April, May and August when its a bit warmer. Or if the AFL want JUne and July Thursday night games with crowds schedule them in Qld, Syd or Perth. If Melb played Brisbane at the Gabba in a few weeks rather than at the G they would probably get over 40,000. It isn't rocket science. It is just dumb to have Thursday night games in Melb, in winter especially vs i/state sides. And a novel idea: play them at Marvel where there is a roof to offer some protection from the elements.

The AFL know Thursday night is a fizzer for attendances: “It was a soft number but it was Thursday night, it was a few thousand below forecast, and it was cold, and all of the above,” McLachlan said. -small-afl-crowds-mclachlan How dumb to schedule a Thrusday night game during a bye week and only 1 game today. I suspect we won't see many Thursday night games in June and July next year. Reckon we will get a bigger Thursday night crowd than Richond vs Port when we play Brisbane as their Fitzroy supporters will come out like the old South fans did - they get only a few chances to see their teams play in Victoria.

His 2022 form doesn't matter one iota when it comes to his contract. Its about standards, behaviours, character, teamwork, role etc. The AFL world has seen enough to know he is a star who will have occasional form lapses just like every other player in the game.