Diamond_Jim

Well I have now subscribed to Kayo and can report that it works well after watching a little of the JLT game between Essendon and Geelong. I have installed the app on my nvidia shield. Had the occasional buffering issue but I suspect that was caused by my VPN slowing down the internet speed. Where I am located they are now offering cheap broadband plans (around A$30 per month) with 1Gbs speed so with a bit of luck that should take care of the buffering issue. An enormous improvement over watching the low quality SD broadcast on the Australia Channel

That system could be the savouir of the MFC. At present the draw is so compromised in favour of the power clubs ... and we're not one of them

For the first time in Brisbane's history, the Men's Team, Women's team and NEAFL team will all travel to Melbourne to play over one weekend. https://www.lions.com.au/news/2019-03-06/the-roarport

Probably right. Would also like to see the VFL season start bought into line with the AFL start. The first VFL game for Casey is after the AFL team have played three rounds

Interesting that Viney, Jones and Melksham will play a practice game at VFL level. (Does anyone have details of the other team and time etc.) I like it as it gives Stretch and JKH another chance to push for a spot in the last JLT. Wonder who will be the relief ruck for Gawn at AFL level.... Keilty??

the median salary which is probably more telling than the average is around $250k Given that few players get to 100 games... (is it around 20%) it's certainly not life changing money for the bulk of the players. All the more important to have another skill. I enjoy ribbing my Bulldogs friend about Tom Boyd but they just point to his one decent game in the GF

Three teams ranked as 1-5. MFC, Richmond and WCE. Boy we are in rarified company. Could this be it guys ? ... nervous just thinking about it The first three games will be crucial. Port, Geelong and Essendon. We are favourites in all three and need to win them. Last year we would have said they are 50/50 games but this year they are more like 60/40

Personally I often turn the Friday night game off at half time. Rarely watch the Sunday afternoon game. Like the Thursday and Saturday night games. Will quite often turn the sound down as I find the commentary grating....especially Bruce

Good hitout and one has to temper any comment by the weather conditions and the inability to tell what side each team had on the oval at any one time. That being said there seemed to be only a few positives from the fringe brigade. I was hoping that one of them would have a "look at me" performance but it wasn't to be. Based on last year there are at least two spots up for grabs. One as a relief midfielder given the possibility of injury to the first picked group and one to replace Lewis as the season progresses. Hope JKH plays next week and has a stand out game. Late last year he showed glimpses. I'll be honest Stretch worries me and the jury is well and truly out on Hunt. The last few seasons have shown us clearly that having an A grade VFL side does not mean you have depth at AFL level. Conversely I watched Brayshaw closely at VFL level while he was there and he rarely starred. On that form I would never have picked him for the incredible season he displayed at AFL level in 2018. Would have liked to see KK in the JLT as well. Going to be a great season.

some good logic in that post

Is it though with the majority of the tickets sold to corporates and MCC members. The overwhelming bulk of the football following public have no choice but to consume the match through television. Perhaps it could be described as television in front of a live audience.

Casey lacks the romance of the old ovals but it is still a great day out. For food ...Port with its dim sims and Burra burger win hand downs. Coburg even has a craft beer stand. Mind you fish and chips on the Esplanade ($10) prior to a game at Williamstown is pretty special as well.

The GF is a television event. When is the best time to watch TV. Great post Ernest....In recent years I have been frequenting the Casey games when they are played at some of the traditional inner city venues. Try it if you have time. My favourite is probably the Coburg ground but on a nice day Port and Williamstown ovals are delightful. Last year I also discovered Frankston oval. A great day out.

Quite rightly Weideman is waiting a while to sign. If he has a 40 plus goal season his worth will be considerably more whoever he signs with. Trade value aside if Hogan had stayed Weid would have been off at year's end. Now the equation is a lot easier.

excellent news Is that 2 plus this year.. I hope Quality player

yep... the bears at Casey next Saturday in the comparative cool.. (25 predicted.)

they did have 12 more scoring shots.... the final score flattered us

a draw would be nice PS alas.... not to be

big year for both of them

still a while to go but that to me is what is the most disappointing. much the same as last year when injuries opened up some mid field spots. You would hope one or two would push for selection

the depth players are showing very little... disappointing

spargo... 65% gametime for 1 possession

Richmond don;t really have a ruck so he'll rarely get a chance to show his wares like today

Oliver....13possessions in the first quarter. Has any MFC player ever had a fifty possession game. Not today because of the heat but one day this season I hope.

wind off the bay and the cost of the land could be issues..... Mind you a train ride to Footscray/Newport reveals a lot of old seemingly underutilised industrial land. In the eighties and even today there was a big push for building something and then selling the surrounding land at a profit. Bond University on the Gold Coast and the myriad of golf course developments around the world were examples. I wonder if we could get a developer to build around a training facility. Stranger things happened in the 80's I can assure you.