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Thanks for that info. I hope he was referring to the 24 to 28 yo which I agree is our weak spot. Unfortunately, I didn't hear the interview so I don't have the context of his comment. Unless there is something wrong with my arithmetic, replacing the older players departing with some in that key demographic group is making us younger which doesn't fit his comment ...

What a guy! I choked up reading that. I still think of him as 'Our Jesse'.💞

Hmmm, not convinced. Of the names mentioned only ANB has been best 22 this year. Losing those older players might make us younger but they haven't really helped our performance this year. If anything their presence has meant we lacked depth (younger) players elsewhere. Anyway, will nervously wait and see what happens.

100% agree. 😼 We lose older/experienced players like ANB, BB and probably Tommo this year so adding players in the critical 25-27 age group will make us younger!! It seems like he is targetting players around 30yo!!🤷‍♀️

Not sure where to put this. Somewhere I read that Richardson said 'we need to get older not younger.' That doesn't compute: we have the 3rd oldest list and the 2nd most experienced list. And, we won the premiership with one of the youngest and least experienced lists. He (and TL) doesn't have a good track record of player trades since taking over as GM, FD 3 years ago so his comment makes me nervous. Very nervous! I hope Richardson doesn't turn us into a 'dad's army'!

Jesse 😊 Reckon there is still some ❤️and 💙in his heart.

Agreed, there is no chance Kozzie will get off. The best hope is to reduce the number of weeks by arguing he wasn't careless and it was reasonable action in the circumstances. Or argue the 'severe impact' down to 'high impact' especially as Moore played on and showed no signs on the field. Of course it depends on what the Coll doctor report says ... fwiw, Houston didn't even hit the Crows player in the head. It was the shoulder but the MRO and Tribunal deemed it to be high anyway because it was 'the top of the shoulder'. Go figure! They make up the rules to suit the outcome they want. The only leniency on tackles etc this year has been to Brownlow candidates or 'famous' players.

Yes, a nice sentiment but as you suggest hardly an 'award' or a 'prize'; more of a token so not sure it will be looked upon as something special like other AFL medals. Given the type of player Barassi was it is a shame it couldn't be for the 'toughest' GF player, then anyone (not just a midfielder as is usually the case for the NSM) can win it and to be the 'toughest' is something any player would be rightly proud of. But no idea how 'toughness' could be assessed. It would then be a medal that honours his spiriit and how he played the game as well as honouring his name.

Yeah, just name the actual premiership player medals after the great RDB! As long as the AFL doesn't bring in those grotesque Yankee rings for premiership players that were proposed a few months ago ... at Collingwood's behest🤮

It seems the proposal is to award an RDB medal to the Premiership captain. I did wonder why the Premiership Cup isn't in his name but apparently he was against it. really-fitting-afl-to-honour-ron-barassi-on-grand-final-day-with-magnificent-gesture Not sure why they didn't name the official premiership medal that every player gets the RDB medal ... It seems a bit weird that a medal can be awarded that wasn't specifically 'earnt', in the sense of being a BOG or some other achievement. But then we already have the NSM. Having two demon champions honoured on each and every GF day is pretty special. It was quite an honour to meet him at the 50 year anniversary player celebration 10 years ago. Hope the RDB medal has Red and Blue ribbons rather than the team colours of the winning captain! 😁

Just summarising the state of the nation in a few years.. Adam can you please ask @Demonlandto give you special rights to change your name. I get a promotion was in order but God. Crikey!!!

During 2027: Gawn 36yo Viney 33yo and 1 yr left on contract Petracca 31yo and 2 yrs left on contract Oliver 30yo with 3 yrs left on contract Langdon 31yo with 1 yr left on contract On face value that is fine - many players go on until their mid 30's. However, they are concentrated in the critical part of the ground - the midfield. The question is can we attract B+/A level mid fielders in their mid to late 20's with that log jam in front of them. Probably not. So we will be drafting them or developing existing players. Similar question: How long will those younger players stay if they can't be best 22 from the get go. Petracca can go forward but a lot of his damage is bursting from a stoppage especially CB. Opinions vary on this one but imv neither Oliver nor Viney can play positions other than inside attacking/defending midfielders. Another question is can we really see/expect our captain/vice captain to play out the last year or two at Casey... Also, in 2027 Petty, Pickett and Rivers become free agents. All are from interstate. They may all stay or may not. We may end up with a lop sided list/age profile in or around 20227/28. Not pouring cold water on the contract renewals which are great, just answering the question on the 'risks'. In summary, the risk is having them concentrated in one part, the most critical part and impact on our ability to attract/keep their replacements.

I would also take Mac in a heartbeat. The bit about giving junk picks was rather tongue in cheek; a dig at the AFL.

Bring Andrew Mac to where he belongs and give GCS the handful of rubbish late picks they used for him and not a pick 5 where they matched the bid. Seems fair to me as they AFL changed the rules in his draft year and are about to change them back only 2 years later. Of course it won't happen...

Just to clarify as I do not want DL being sued for defamation. 'Creepy' is a personal reaction and in no way intended to imply he is anything like Bateman's character. I took BoBo's reference as a bit of light hearted fun which I played along with. Definitely with you on second chances and have no problem with him working in the media again. Fortunately, I don't watch much tv other than ABC and SBS.

I took layzie's ref to 'priors' as relating to the misogynistic behavour that got him sacked from his job. And wanted to mention my reaction was before then. But if @layzie, yourself and other gents on here think of him as a creep/creepy that is a good thing. LOL, cracked up at the ref to Bateman. Wouldn't quite put Morris in that category but yeah, having him around would make many female's skin crawl.

I rarely have a different view from you so this might be a first. I've never seen him in person. Even so as a female he is creepy and thought that long before his priors. So have many footy following females I know. Yes, it might be unfair to judge a book by its cover but I trust my intuition and 'spidey sense'. He is creepy!

My theory is that when Oliver isn't playing Viney becomes 'numero uno' of the inside midfielders and his game lifts accordingly. We saw the same last year when Oliver didn't play. He came 7th in the Brownlow lasty year. Without checking my guess many of them were when Oliver didn't play or when he was playing injured. He will get 3 votes yesterday but deserved many more. Viney's game yesterday was herculean, especially after he had a serious knock to his shoulder in the first quarter. Showing the world the dees aren't done and underestimate us at one's peril.

Damn shame Brisb lost. It let Geel finish in the top 4 and have the double chance. Poor game by the Cats today but they are always a fearsome team and could easily take out the premiership which imv would be a terrible end to the season.

To paraphrase a famous line from the movie Casablanca: 'Sing it again, Alex', next week!

Very good coaching today. Matty Rowell has had a very good year and was BOG last week with 10 coaches votes. Had a few touches today but little impact. I think it was mainly ANB who was on him. Shut down the engine room and control the game! Good to see some experimenting: Fritsch up field a bit, McVee in the middle, etc Talking of Fritsch absolutely loved his loping run, 4 bounces before dropping a pearler in Disco's arms who goaled. And did I note how much I loved Juddy's goal! Also, kudos to Goodwin for letting the players just play with freedom and attacking game. They loved it!! And so did we!!!

And how good was the goal from my boy Juddy! Bettered only by his celebration!! Will need to find a pic of that celebration and make it my new avatar!

Huge, huge win on so many levels. No telling the optimism it will feed to fans, sponsors, players for 2025 Bring that determination and fierceness next week and win, lose or draw, it will be an excellent end to a non-finals season As a bonus how good if we can smash the pies next week!

Alex was massive in the midield the further the game went on. Fabulous that he got his wish to sing the song 🎶 🤞 there is a repeat next week!

WOW!!! Really!!! In recent years he has played while ill, with a broken leg, infected thumb and now with a shattered spleen. Doesn't strike me as someone who will spit the dummy over the role he plays. Other roles eg ANB/Spargo/? are designed so he can be released from the mid-field and go forward. Haven't seen any hint that he is unhappy with that.