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Very good point. In this article Jake Niall writes: "Geelong’s position was that they would stump up a certain amount – let’s say $850,000 – and it would be left to the Demons, Clayton and his management, to work out the remains (how much he gave up, how much money Melbourne picked up)." https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-multimillion-dollar-decision-how-demons-missed-the-boat-on-oliver-20250501-p5lvrx.html Last year Oliver reportedly said he would take a pay cut. If he wants out then he wears the consequences of that decision. Why should our sal cap be stuffed up for the next 5 years! If any player wants out, especially a contracted and important player I just hope we don't become all obliging but go for fair trade value.

Video link: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1313726/wrapping-our-arms-around-him-trac-praises-brave-oliver?videoId=1313726&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1746277676001&pageSize=50&tagNames=ProgramCategory%3ASnippet&references=AFL_COMPSEASON%3A73%2CAFL_ROUND%3A1154&tagNames=ProgramCategory:Snippet&references=AFL_COMPSEASON:73,AFL_ROUND:1154

Wasn't there a free to North before or on blowing the whistle. I can see (but don't agree with) the 'advantage' logic but why a 'time wasting' free against?

Were there two frees?

Does our Morris interest mean Jefferson's days are numbered. Out of the team when injured but no mention of him since recovering ...

Reckon we will miss Gawn's marking field more than his ruck work. But Petty did a fine job of around the field marking last year when Gawn didn't play. This time we need back up for only 10 min a quarter and it will probably be shared: TMc in d50, Turner/Petty in fwd50 and Petty around the ground

It is sad if not tragic when the AFL feel the need to add this to an article about a player having a challenging time. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact: Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au 13YARN: 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Urgent Help - Play AFL: play.afl/urgent-help afl.com.au'Everyone hated me': Oscar Allen on fallout from Mitchell...Eagles skipper opens up on the toll that the public scrutiny took on him after his dinner with Hawks coach TV producers and editors need to rein the hyperbole back and be held accountable. Or the AFL should put some conditions on the 'accreditations' they give out.

I don't have access to that site. A summary please or job titles and organisation name will do.

Yes, it is unusual to appoint a CEO from totally outside an industry. I'd like to know what experience he has in running a 'customer facing' organisation that delivers an ongoing service (or product). If not running such, senior management or a variety of experience at them. imv events organising, running associations are quite a different ball game. Does anyone have his cv and his experience ... I'd like to know what experience he has that is relevant to this role.

Yeah, he will just double down on his stance. But hopefully he cuts out the personal stuff and vitriol toward people especially young players. In any other situation it is abuse.

At last a club calls out Cornes for his attack on players. afl.com.auNorth slaps media ban on Kane Cornes after Sheezel commentsNorth Melbourne will not engage with Kane Cornes on any of his media platforms across TV, radio and digital.These are kids thrust into the limelight. I'm sure Harry can handle it but lots may not. Their mental well being needs to be protected. "The issue came to a head when Channel Seven requested Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson be part of a pre-game TV interview that involved Cornes ahead of North's prime-time clash with Essendon on Thursday night. The request was rejected and Viney said it came after what the Roos felt were "personal ... vindictive" attacks on the club. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻to North and Todd V.!

Folks need to get over Goodwin's contract timing and the $. He signed a contract in 2021 and forfeited some $ to keep the coaching and football staff and stay within the vastly reduced covid soft cap. It was renewed in 2023 and maybe there was some 'catch up' $ he forfeited and certainly reward for the Premiership in 2021 and top 2 in 2022.. Regardless of what happens in the future he has earnt the contract extensions and the $.

Clutching at straws there a bit, Tim.😉 ... you mean we have to be at least 3 goals up at 3/4 time to not be over run ... 🙄 Le's kick straight and we might win a 4th.

I have no idea what that is so could you post a link please.

You are a funny fella, QB!

This is Jan 2024. . While I'm not happy that he can only go for 1 or 2 quarters we need to acknowledge how far he has come. I've noticed his instinct and reflexes aren't what they used to be and if he gets those back maybe his physical condition won't matter so much.

More worrying is the losing margin of 149pts for the last qtr ie 24 goals. Any team will back themselves in to beat us if we aren't about 5 goals up at 3/4 time.

Fantastic! He will enjoy being home. Don't let those pesky Eagles swoop and claim him for their evil nest. They already have Hunt🥹, can't have my next fave ❤️!

He had a very good game a few weeks ago when I thought he deserved a nomination but someone else (can't remember who) got it. Sometimes they look at performance over a few games then make sure that player gets nominated altho it may not be his best game.

Agree with comments about pressure. The transition game is more susceptible to pressure. We rarely play well in wet conditions. My point was the leader's ability to recognise the need to switch styles with weather/ground changes and to execute effectively during the game. All players needed to know and quickly adapt style, in game. I was very impressed with how they did that. It wasn't particularly noticeable at the time. I doubt many teams are mature enough and drilled enough to do that. Don't think we are. So will be watching what we do if there are weather/ground changes.

It will be interesting to see how we play: Transition vs Territory. On Friday McCrae said something like: when its wet you can't play the transition game, you play a territory game which I read as: reduce risk, don't be cute (ie HB) with the ball and get it forward by any means possible. That isn't rocket science but knowing when to switch and being able to execute switch in game is the key. Having the very savvy Pendlebury mastering the troops and knowing when to switch is an enormous asset. If it is wet and we stick to our new transition game we might get trounced.

We will win at least 8 of those 😄

Melbourne v Richmond10 Max Gawn MELB 8 Christian Petracca MELB 6 Jake Bowey MELB 2 Christian Salem MELB 2 Tom Sparrow MELB 1 Thomson Dow RICH 1 Nick Vlastuin RICH Coach split: 5/5 Gawn 4/4 Petracca 3/3 Bowey 2/0 Salem/Sparrow 1/0 Dow 1/0 Vlaustin Top 3 unanimous. Nice for or players to be back amongst the votes!

Very well deserved! Silky is an apt description! afl.com.auSilky Demon earns Rising Star nod after outstanding start...Xavier Lindsay is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round seven

iirc in 2018 he spent some time in defence to help develop his defensive skills. Not sure that went so well as he was dropped for the Prelim. Being in defence for some games helps explain just 17 goals. Not sure about 2019 as I have wiped it from the memory ! imv in recent years we could carry he not having a defensive impact but not now that we have no ANB and the transition game (even if he plays deep fwd) requires every player to attack the ball/the opp when we don't have the ball. These 'are non-negotiables' for any player in any team. Hopefully, he is reading the room. A handy guide imv for his improvement is the impact of his defensive work eg how many turnovers he creates and how many goal/score assists he has.