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Are you sure they are amongst the swans. It looked like a dees area when Ticketek allocated the seats/bays

Last year I waited until we won the PF to put our colours out...didn't want to jinx our GF chances putting them out earlier. This year, I'm wondering when to put them out: after this week's QF or wait to see if we make or if we win a PF. I'm inclined to wait until we make a PF which could be this week. What are other DL's planning? Can't wait to put out my new very large banner:

No I didn't hear the full text. The little I saw looked like several bits of an interview patched together. Gill is usually very diplomatic so the clip seemed really strange. I've tried to find the source interview but no luck. Most likely click bait!

I saw just a few minutes of FC last night and they showed a clip of McLachlan saying "...they are overcooked.." and then the comment from one of the panelists was something like: "...based on that, if you are Melbourne you may as well take your bat and ball and go home..." It seemed odd the Gill would make such a comment about any finalist let alone the reigning premier that is 2nd on the ladder. The clip looked like it was taken from a broader interview so the context wasn't obvious. Did anyone see it and could you tell if Gill was shutting the door on the Dees chances or was it just FC trying to create click bait.

Thanks. Thought it might be a typo. I also have never used it. I deleted my post just before you posted that. Can't say I like them but yes very happy to see them not win the flag.

Post not necessary.

I would also like to see them come a cropper but Coll hold all the cards. Once DeGoey accepts another club's offer there is little wriggle room for that club. They either pay up in a forced trade ala Geelong and Cameron or they walk away from DeGoey. The latter has never happened for an FA or an out of contract player. They are shaping up to significantly improve their list.

The Age: "Industry sources said the Magpies are not sitting on their hands and are making preparations to be in a position to either put an offer to De Goey or match any offer he accepts from another club to force a trade with the Saints, potentially offering a long-term deal to the match-winning midfielder". Smart play by Collingwood. If they let him go as an Unrestricted FA they get nothing or very little for him as any AFL compensation pick is offset against the incoming Mc Stay FA comp pick Brisbane get.

In that case I might get in first and retire myself!!

Do you know something I don't know😬😟😢

Thanks for that.

I feel for them also, I'm guessing the AFL give the North Cheer Squad the Sydney squad space then clear out and maybe give unsold tickets to North to give to fans for free/token amount. But they will have the Syd fans on their side.

This should be a very good game vs North who sit atop the ladder. They demolished Freo this week who were a top 4 team last year and we beat the Crows who won the premiership. Reckon it will be dees supporters only as North fans wouldn't get much chance to buy tickets. Would expect Syd fans to barrack for them. Worth getting their early.

If Geelong win this week they will have another fortnight without a game to the PF. Given their last month or so has been little more than training runs and the extensive resting of players during that time, I have my doubts they will be 'match hardened' for a PF. Also, will they have the physical 'resilience' to play through niggles...? With the odd exception, we have chosen the opposite approach to player management/fitness over the last few months of challenging games: play them through niggles and aging. I'm not sure Geelong can go the distance, not because of ageing per se but because they haven't played enough hard at it footy.

Going on this thread there are many MCC members who have bought tickets from Ticketek and won't use them as they will walk in or have tickets elsewhere. Having said that I reckon 70,00 will be reached.

What a great asset Gus is to our team and our club: Mid, wingman, defender! You name it he excels in the role: backline-beast-to-midfield-maestro Gus is a true team man. He gained a total of 11 coaches votes in 3 of the last four games since returning to the midfield. He has worked in the shadow of Petracca and Oliver but it is good to see he is getting the recognition he deserves.

I can see the contract being done in a way that doesn't 'break the bank' in terms of TPP $ or trade. Contract $ Lets say it averages at $700k per year which is about what we would pay Jackson if he signed for the another 2/3 years. But then Jackson's $ would probably be closer to the $1.m mark. We save that with Grundy. He has six years ie end of 2027 left when he will be 34. Grundy's Vic options seem to be Hawthorn, Geelong and Melbourne. Hawks can fit him in to their TPP structure. Geelong are said to back end his contract when Danger, Selwood, Hawkins etc are gone. We can do a bit of both: Pay him the $700k for the next few years that we would save on Jackson. If necessary back end the rest: In three years ie end of 2025 some more expensive players will be gone: May, Gawn, McDonald, Brown. In the next 2-4 years if Lever, Viney, Salem, Fritsch sign on again it will be for less $. We don't have a lot of 'stars' coming through to compete with Grundy for $ after 2025. As it is a new contract so we can have KPI's eg play X games in the latter years. My concern is more around his age and seeing out his contract and having two #1 ruckman of similar age/capability in the side. Trade: If Coll want a first round pick we can give them the equivalent of 17/18 with our picks 35 and 41. Anyway, I read a report recently that Grundy isn't our top priority.

I'm not fussed about the $ contract per se. Lets say it averages at $700k per year which is about what we would pay Jackson if he signed for the another 2/3 years. But then Jackson's $ would probably be closer to the $1.m mark There is more to add to this but I'll put it in the Grundy thread to avoid diverting this thread.

You've put in a bit of work there, 'Col. You might find this recent thread of interest.

I was disappointed they played random music over the loud speakers, drowning out our team singing the song on the field. Disrespectful, for mine.

Sam's developing ruck craft may help him find a team that needs that support and be a hybrid fwd. Then he is more likely to be a starting 22.. Sadly, he will only be considered depth at the Dees.

Welcome back, Saty! Anything noteworthy to share?

Didin't want to start a new thread so posting this here for interest, on player salaries. blake-acres Blake Acres has been offered a 2 year contract of $200k-$300k. Now Freo may be trying to save money for Jackson but the low figure took me by surprise. Not surprising that other clubs have come calling with 3 year deals of $350k. With all the big $ that get talked about sometimes we forget that many many players, play for not much in relative AFL terms.

Maybe they have match sims/training/rest days etc on different schedules if we play in a semi or go straight thru to a prelim. Just guessing.

I do trust her but by your earlier comment: "...if Kate can't get a govt announcement with funding by mid 2023 she needs to walk..." I'm not sure you do.