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Has he ever been a marking forward? From memory most of his marks are fwd of centre where he finds space and plays a 'linking role'? He has never been the type of player that flies for a mark or over a pack. His overall marking is slightly down this year but there could be various reasons for that including a different role i50. fwiw at the time of his injury Lachie Neale said he doesn't go in for pack marks - best to leave those for the big fellas! Maybe Christian has taken Neale's advice.

Contracted to 2027

I wouldn't be letting go of May. He may de done in the FB role but he can do the TMc role who set an example of coming back to form when everyone thought he was done. We need one or the other on the field to support the inexperienced players and add some rigour to the backline. Of course it will help them if the midfield gets back to 2021 level two way running and rolling back type defence patterns- different players now but a similar idea.

I thought it was legit as it was after saying the club had made some hard decisions eg Goodwin and Williams. It may have been a slip of the tongue if Williams didn't know about it yet or not yet enamoured with the idea.

In an SEN interview Guerra said Williams is very highly regarded and will talk with him re another role within the club. Link to interview is in the new CEO thread.

Good news! Looks like Mark Williams might stay. Guerra will talk with him re another role in the club. Didn't indicate if in FD or elsewhere. 😁

I've added some emoji's to give the lighthearted edge intended. But I did physically wince - it is an instinctive reaction to ref of 2000 GF. It was like a dagger to my heart.

Excellent 3AW interview. Mixed feelings at the end when asked his favourite M Lloyd moment. His response was the 2000 GF. I won't hold it against him but I literally winced. For me the thuggery of that game is up there with the HWSNBN Mark11 attack on Gus two years ago. So Ghosty @Ghostwriter he needs to quickly learn the pain of being a demon supporter so another lecture re 'Ess is dead' is in order!!🙃😉

Take care layzie.

It was reported that McG wasn't selected to play this week so he hasn't hit the target for a contract extension. The context of the report was that it was deliberate on Carlton's part. Now, Carlton hold all the cards as to whether they offer a contract or at what $. Unlikely, to be anything like the figure mentioned above.

It is for 2026 memberships.

Not sure about 'enticed'. I've never trusted Coll! And once Moore claimed 'concussion' in rnd 24 last year for a collision he contributed to and got Kozzie suspended for 3 weeks they, are capable of anything. Could they have not raised it with Adelaide and kept it in house? It depends on what the offended player wanted. If he wanted it taken further then Coll must honour that. If the player was circumspect about it Coll had a choice. We will never know. Once it was brought to Adelaide's attention (Rankine did not self report) they had no choice but to take it to AFL. The fallout from doing otherwise would be grim on a number of fronts.

Goodwin is gone!!! So, can we please stop the cheap shots at each other and the 'dog whiistles' by those who criticise or defend CURRENT coaching decisions. No need to bring Goodwin into these discussions. It is very tedious!

No Gameday Thread? Has everyone given up 😳 Maybe it is because a prime time Friday game is so rare ... after she double checks today is Friday ... Come on DL'ers support the team one last time for the year!

Just read the AFL is still considering the penalty and Adelaide will have time to mount an appeal. I assume an appeal will be to the AFL Tribunal. If so, there is no hope of a reduced penalty if Gleeson is Chair when keeping any penalty will help Coll final/flag chances. I wouldn't be surprised if Adelaide were to test a penalty in a court of law. AFL would hate that. It could be why there is a delay in announcing a penalty.

Collingwood raised it with Adelaide the day after the game. Adelaide reported it to AFL Integrity unit. The cynic in me wonders whether a club with a history of anti-social behaviours acted in their own interests to reduce Adelaide's chances of a flag and of beating Coll again in the finals. I in no way condone Rankine's comments.

Think I'll wait and see how things pan out.

Thanks, Concerning no contract renewal, yet. Trying hard to keep mfcss at bay ...

I also would like to think we can provide a better environment and I think we are much better positioned than North. But unfortunately I see some off-field similarities that may hinder an inexperienced, or even an experienced coach. But hopefully, an experienced coach would have the time and a good chance of 'managing upwards'.

I know zip about Daly so can't comment as a coach. Just like to say that Fagan succeeded isn't an indication Daly might/will. Daly could turn out to be like his predecessor in the Lions GM FD who then became a senior coach, David Noble.

How much further backwards can we go: consecutive bottom 5 finishes !!! Surely, people aren't thinking further backwards!

A possible 5 goal loss hardly fills me with any confidence nor gives me any joy. Nor does the 3 goal loss given our score fest at the end.

Thanks for all your work. I had the 10% wrong, sorry.

I'm offended at being accused of 'hate'. I think you know I'm not one of those supporters who questions everything the club does so its probably best you don't use my posts to express your angst. I also think you know I don't buy into media rubbish - Caro or anyone else ! Give me some credit.

Relax Jaded. I asked a perfectly reasonable question which doesn't deserve the accusation of 'hate'. I don't hate anyone especially someone I don't know.