Diamond_Jim

How cynical but it's hard to argue otherwise. I see it also as softening up the fan base for what would have been a controversial departure. Playing it smart.. exactly the opposite to Essendon and Daniher

well as long as it's not the Nutcracker More the 1812 Overture complete with Cannons.... Bang Bang Bang

Interesting thought OD... I think they'll do okay pick wise but of course it could just be a salary dump which allows the Tiges to target a young star

Must say I normally cut them off but you are right it is one of life's biggest mysteries

I had forgotten that Charlie struggled for selection in 2019 and 2020 (only 8 games each season) while he played 18 games in 2018 and every match in 2021. It hasn't come easy but he's a potential 200 gamer Well done Charlie

Buddy's contract at the Swans ends this year. He's reported to be interested in an extension. A Dusty move could put the cat among the pigeons (aka Swans) The flipside is that this confirms Tigers are resigned to a rebuild

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/he-s-paid-us-in-spades-hardwick-gives-blessing-for-martin-to-shift-north-20220517-p5alxs.html Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin has his “blessing” to shift to Sydney should he desire, declaring whatever Martin provides the Tigers from here is a bonus. Martin has more than two seasons remaining on his seven-year contract at Punt Road, but there has been speculation he could leave early and finish his career away from the AFL fishbowl that is Melbourne. Could be just what the Swans need

Laurie was named as an emergency last week (St Kilda game) so he's certainly on the radar. Shame if Dunstan is injured. He played a good role against the Saints. Then there's Melksham Going forward I would like to see a few more goals from the midfield group. Gawn aside they haven't been giving the 4 odd goals a game you would expect from that group

Ok GWS down....no top 8 That still leaves 14 teams

Melksham would be a possibility Was he a travelling emergency this weekend as I can't recall his name being mentioned at Casey

6 goals in the first and seven in the last Overall a decent day at the office

The amazing thing is that we are playing a team which has several players that have never played together. We on the other hand have been almost unchanged for eons. It's not a great performance

% wise we are doing very well Need a 5 goal to almost nil last quarter and we go home

make that 7

The goal to behind ratio should ideally be 2:1 We are often lucky to hit 1:1

Well that wasn't part of the script

Full time Demons by 110 Great win

How can you forget the infamous 1987 and 1988 seasons Hawthorn

How many times do Freo Lions and ourselves play each other? Could be a cut throat ending for the top 2

Eagles will not play with much of a gameplan and will likely try to own the corridor not to mention pack our forward 50. Could be a frustrating game but hopefully not

Listening to Jeremy Howe being interviewed on the radio last night. I think he mentioned that all bar a couple of the players at Collingwood had been infected with covid during 2022. Given that the infection rate in the 20-30 age group is 50% at best this figure if true surprised me

Amazing that this isn't done. Is it a cost issue 4k has been around for a long time so you would think the prices would be reasonable

The reality is that we rarely score heavily and our average winning margin is probably around 25 points. Brisbane and Freo are likely to have better % than us come season's end. Keepon winning is what we need to do. One loss and we slip to third. The games against Freo and Brisbane have almost become must wins

would be an interesting 10 year stat for all teams

We "gave" one of the Fidge brothers to the inaugural Brisbane Bears. Under the AFL rules each team had to release two players. Needless to say no one released any stars