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Oh, I see. You thought I wanted Freo to slide to get a better/top draft pick. No, unlike many others, it isn't the reason...as I mentioned it is mostly that I don't like that club. My reasons aside, I agree with you that getting a better pick doesn't mean a better/more successful player. Last year's trade is a great example of this: 3 top 10 picks from the 2015 draft were traded for 3rd/4th round picks which weren't meaningfully used.

Moreso if Weightman doesn't play who apparently hasn't trained much lately. At ground level they will be relying on ex-demons: Hannan and Baker (if he plays), Smith and not sure who else of any note. But they need Smith to do more in the midfield and or the wing but he can't do it all.

Is this intended for my post about games 🤔

For various reasons (mostly I don't like the club) I hope they slide but doubt they will slide too far. They may start 5-0 but then have a difficult draw. I wouldn't underestimate GCS (who beat them last year) and Adelaide who are my smokey to rise up the ladder. In the meantime it is good fun to wish and hope they slide...

Saints are heading for bottom four. Freo should get a huge % boost. A so-so win won't say much for their credentials this year.

You are correct, od. Card will get you in. It was one of the concessions the AFL made to fan feedback.

No. Hocking went from Geelong (GM Football) to AFL HQ (GM Football) and recently back to Geelong (CEO) and the player perks continue...

I haven't watched O'meara's career very much. I don't put a lot of store in stats but he has the same average clearances as Tom Mitchell and Jack Viney. Does well on contested possessions comparisons with them. He has generally been seen as an inside midfielder. Certainly, Freo are looking for O'Meara to play that inside role and use his leadership skills and experience as Mundy did especially when Fyfe wan't there. Whether he succeeds they will find out soon enough but it is not a new role for him. He may not be seen as 'elite' like Petracca, Oliver, Neale, Fyfe etc but he is certainly well above average. There midfield will still be strong. Having said that I still expect them to slide (hopefully out of the 8) as I see cohesion and synergy a real challenge for them with all the list and positional changes.

GA tickets can be purchased at the gate unless the game is sold out. However, not sure cash is accepted.

Hmmm. Doesn't look right. When it is working you should see your info on that screen. If it is a GA membership it will have a fictitious seat number. 72 hours before the game the barcode should appear on this screen. I suggest ringing the club, better early in the week as later in the week they will be busy with everyone tracking down barcodes. Cheers.

Not sure about the A+. There have been a few players that have come and gone (excl retirements) in the last 10 years...

Mitchell did most of the heavy lifting at the Hawks. With Mundy gone and Fyfe in the fwd line, O'Meara will be doing a lot more of the heavy lifting at Freo. While excellent players most of the other midfields are still very young and O'Meara can 'protect' them a bit as Mundy did.

@AzzKikA On the same screen as yours above, I see '1 ticket' in the bottom left corner of the first game. When I tap it the next screen shows my membership and seating details. I am a 'Redleg' members so may be different to yours. I notice your screen doesn't show '1 Ticket' in the bottom left corner. What do you see when you tap on the first game?

Not sure where this is? Do you have a link? It could be your info hasn't been loaded into the main system yet. If you ordered a card it may take a while for that to be printed and mailed. That aside, you may need to go back a few steps: Have you download the mfc app? If not do so, see: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/app . If you have, log in via the app and see what appears. There are a few more steps but will wait until you try the above. No need to panic there is an mfc membership window between gates 3 and 4 on game day to help people with this stuff.

You don't have to reserve a seat. If an mfc GA member or you buy a GA ticket at the gate you can sit in any unreserved part of the ground. If you are an mfc GA member you can upgrade to a reserved seat for a small fee. This is really only necessary when it is a big game or the GA seating is not to your liking. Even Anzac EVe doesn't sell out so GA entry is likely to be in the top tier which suits some people.

Originally it was 72 hours before the game but some weeks it seemed to be more like 48 hours beforehand. It may depend on start time but not sure.

i wasn't at all suggesting that O'Meare emulate Mundy or Mundy's achievments. I was talking about game day roles. O'Meara is an inside player and extractor as Mundy was and that is what Freo will expect of hiim.

As far as I know it is either membership card (reinstated by AFL this year, I think) or barcode on mobie app as last year. Other posters might be able to clarify further.

@Demonland I noticed there is a new Forum for Training reports. Have I just not been observant or is this a new Fortum? Just not too sure in which Forum to look for new training reports. Thanks.

Agree with both of you a points system for ladder position works better than wins. However, on a total club basis there is still the distortions by the fixture in particular the AFLW where a team players only 9 of the other 17 and is designed to benefit the newer/lesser teams. It is almost a two conference system: the prior year's top 8 to 10 predominantly play each other in the H&A season. Ditto the bottom 8 to 10. So I would prefer a $1m reward be split for each of the Minor Premiers and the 'champion club' the latter being based on ladder position/points. At least this way the best performing teams get a reward. In AFLM Premiers get over $1m for players and club. I assume a similar system if not the the amount happens for the AFLW. So I would be ok with the McClelland reward being for the H&A season. ps 'Big Col'. Well done for foreseeing the AFL proposal so long ago.

This is the last word from me🙃. Games won will be heavily distorted by the draw in both comps. In the AFLM by who plays the bottom 4-6 teams twice. The impact of the draw is even more significant in the AFLW where each team plays only 9 of the other 17 teams and the draw is designed to give the new teams more wins. AFL, change the method!!

Last word! Given the newness of many of the AFLW teams only a handful of clubs can win the $1m in the near future: Dees, Lions, Pies with Freo and Cats outside chances.

I get the AFL is trying to foster a 'one club' mindset but not sure 'games won' is the best way to do it. I would prefer that the $1m be split and an amount (eg $400k) goes to the team that finishes on top of the ladder in the AFLM and the AFLW comp, regardless of the club. Then an amount (eg $200K) to the 'Champion' Club based on the proposed 'games won' method or on an improved method. $1m is a huge amount for a club. I fear the AFL (as usual) has not thought through the possible outcomes of their 'games won' method and in some years the $1m will be a reward for mediocrity.

This is bound to throw up anomalies! eg A mens and womens team could both be on the fringes of the 8 with enough wins to get the points to be the 'champion' club and get the $1m. While in the same year another club may have one of their teams at the top of the ladder after H&A and their associated team be further down the ladder but not have many wins. That club misses out on the $1m. Realistically how often will both teams be at the top end of the ladder? 'Games won' is a poor method in my book. It will favour clubs where both comps are mid tier. The teams of the winning mid tier club may not even go deep into the finals. I love the idea but not the method. Given there is $1m up for grabs I feel the criteria needs to ensure that the best teams and club does get the prize.

I'm not the only one that thinks they will struggle with cohesion:- bont-s-role "Even [Bontempelli] admits the biggest challenge whenever he streams from a stoppage will be selecting which of his key forward options he kicks to, saying their ability to work in tandem is still being ironed out...There's probably a little bit for them to work through, in terms of them working together nicely..." I would go one step further and say cohesion challenges also apply to their mids and defence.