Diamond_Jim

What a horrible game. Watched it on fast forward.

What has happened to Adelaide's exciting corridor game?

Most goals were scrambled kicks or hail mary's.

1 minute ago, BoBo said:

Do you happen to know how that works? As in, does the afl sign off on that or is that the Giants decision? Do the giants get money to agree to it?

The oval is the showgrounds oval. GWS rent it for a fee so those weeks they don't pay rent.

The Prize Bulls take over

4 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Has Laurie ever been played in the seniors as a pure midfielder for a whole game? I feel that if Oliver doesn't play against Richmond maybe it's time to find out how Laurie goes in that role.  

Not to my knowledge. Last year we used Jordon in the midfield and Laurie has only had one game at AFL level this year.

In 2023 Laurie did not play VFL as a midfielder as we had Dunstan at VFL level. Might have played as an outside mid/wing at VFL level.

40 minutes ago, No. 31 said:

 

Outside the soft cap I assume so this is what rich clubs will do. Get one first round equivalent every five years and they're laughing. Surprised they publicised it as a "secret" academy would be my plan

The funny thing is that for all their problems... Dogs are only one game behind us

By the end of the weekend we will probably be 8th

It's a long season

4 minutes ago, old dee said:

A cold night game where the best I can get us level 4 means it's TV for me. 

It's not looking bad weather wise OD. Top of 19.. Low of 11 and light winds.

Might head along with my AFL membership and brave GA in the AFL section assuming they've left a few bays

3 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I'm hoping we go the following for the team:

Outs: Salem, Brown & Tholstrup

Ins: Fullarton, Hunter & Pickett

B:      McVee       May              Lever

HB:   Rivers        McDonald     Howes

C:     Windsor      Viney           Langdon

HF:   ANB            Petty            Chandler

F:      Fritsch        JVR              Pickett

R:      Gawn          Oliver          Petracca

Int:    Fullarton     Sparrow       Billings     Hunter

Sub: Woewodin

Hunter, Langdon and Windsor to rotate between wing and half back to cover Salem.

Fullarton to play back up ruck and JVR to play 100% forward and use as ruck in the forward line (Fullarton & Gawn to play a kick behind play).

Good ideas. Hunter is interesting but emotions wise I'd like to see Tholstrup get one more game

Kane Cornes has sunk the boot into Bevo

Despite having the 2023 All-Australian ruckman Tim English, and two of the game’s best clearance players in Marcus Bontempelli and Tom Liberatore, Essendon’s young midfield outscored the Bulldogs by 16 points from stoppages.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Beveridge’s coaching methods have fallen behind the league’s best. This was evident in the loss to Geelong in round four when Beveridge was again out-coached by Chris Scott.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/why-beveridge-has-to-go-and-the-man-who-should-replace-him-20240418-p5fkqt.html

2 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Bloody tuff on 250k a yer.

More like $110k

2 hours ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Not matching the pick 5 bid on Mac Andrew allowed us to bring in JVR and Blake Howes; a solid win so far.

K White is 100% nominating the Dees.

 

Unless he has onball skills a la Luke Jackson I can't see a ruckman being picked in the first round in the foreseeable future.

I'm envisaging 1.5 years at Casey minimum if not 2.5. First ruck is a very demanding role.

If it suits him and the family I'd even be offering to leave him in Qld for year 1 to develop just that little more. With his Dad as his ruck coach it probably wouldn't do any harm and gives him just that little more time.

The cold winds of Casey can be a lonely place to ply your trade

Next Tuesday's weather is very pleasant. Let's hope it is the same for Wednesday.

I wonder how many reserved seat holders Richmond has. Suspect there will be a fair few empty.

Perhaps a visit to the Tigers forum might unleash a few for those who are willing  (Quiet barrackers only of course)

6 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

 

Thanks, would those be available to view from overseas, or would I need a VPN?

 

I'm afraid you will find that the Great AFL Wall resembles the Great Internet Wall of China.

There are replay sites provided by wonderful fans but you generally wait 24-48 hours.

Live radio is still available.

Good luck.. it's a lottery

Assuming decent weather this should be a regulation win.

Other than BBB who I think would benefit from a longer break and the compulsory in for Salem and the return of Picket I'd like to see the team settle. Fullarton in for the week to take 50% ruck and to give JVR some more forward time. Max to be used more sparingly.

We have seven matches to the mid season bye. Realistically to finish top 4 we need to go 5-2. That's a tough ask as 4 of our opponents are Collingwood, Carlton, Freo and Geelong. Each of these games are at best 60/40.

I'm moderately happy with the team progress to date but the time to get the forward line bedded down is fast running out. Petty should have had a game or two more at Casey but he has now been back for three games and should be match fit.

4 minutes ago, deanox said:

I would like to know what their strategy is to stay viable.

More money from the AFL just like GWS and GCS etc.

AFL never makes hard decisions just like politicians. Too much backlash

3 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Every time I watch a game at GMHBA I wonder when we are going to get $500 million to build a stadium at Casey that accommodates 40,000 people, of which we allow only 500 opposition supporters?

No club has the deal Geelong has. Even the interstate clubs. All the catering rights, all the super box revenue all the ground advertising. The list goes on. And to think they pay a pittance

9 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Watching the Roos ... talk about a rabble.  I know i know they're mostly young rookies give them time blah blah.

But it's like watching a VFL team vs an AFL team

Thought they would be better than they have shown so far.

There are quickly becoming three groups with Hawthorn, North and Eagles at the bottom. Probably six teams at the top and then the rest in the middle.

I usually wait till the mid season bye to assess relative merits. The big disappointment of our loss to the Lions was that it definitely brought us back to the pack. Long way to go though

Blues looking threatening

20 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Doggies need picks to rejuvenate their list. They need defenders and Naughton ain’t going. Darcy will play Forward and they’ll sign English. 

Dogs definitely need to improve their defence. In a perfect world JUH traded for Petty and something would be good for both clubs.

Shame it won't happen

Just when these players need a game to display match day skills we get another bye.

There's possibly some life in Laurie.

Don't mind players being exposed to other positions especially the half forwards and pockets.

BBB should only play 3 out of every five games IMO. There's a spot which would probably have gone to Joel S in the off weeks but it's definitely up for grabs.

McAdam at the next Casey match could be worth the entry fee

Wins by the Saints and Crows would not do our long term aims any harm

14 minutes ago, Watson11 said:

My question/frustration is that there must be a better way than what currently seems to be a random outcome from our ruck dominance.  We adopt a lot of innovations from other sports in AFL.

Mfc has had a dominant ruckman for 20 plus years but we have never dominated clearances on a consistent basis.

Why... I think it is simply that while Gawn has a plan as to where he would like to hit it the reality of the ruck duel is that precision is rare

17 minutes ago, Bystander said:

I've seen a lot of AMW and Woewodin, I rank AMW higher.

 they remind me of young Stretch and JKH........... good at VFL level but not possessing the spark necessary to crack AFL

Hope I'm wrong

Laurie is probably the one who has a chance. I'm not seeing AMW making it but he could surprise.

Hunter is another but he needs a few games is my guess.

A pity the VFL team has a bye next week given they've just had one

Do we have a vfL game in our bye week?

Hopefully yes

If so we have two weeks to decide
 

Zero excuse for that performance.

They owe us one