Diamond_Jim

and GWS... we have all of them plus Collingwood in the next seven weeks (not to mention Freo and the Saints) It will be season defining if we can go 5-2 or better

Don't disagree but the logical conclusion of your proposition is scrap the VFL and replace it with closed door scratch matches. That works fine for Melbourne teams but one of the reasons we have the present dysfunctional competition is that we admitted interstate clubs who were complaining that their local competition standard was inadequate

The clubs have a big say in VFL structure. I think it's time the AFL came clean on what if any vision they have for the competition. The reality is that as a competition it's dying. That in itself may be no problem. Several years ago I posted that it was not necessarily in the interests of the competition to increase crowd numbers as that would require new toilets, staffing etc. The byes have also dramatically impacted any form of competitive integrity

He will if he can't get a game. It is the way of things

It strikes me as a square peg in a round hole move. We need a 40 goal plus forward which BBB can be. Would have preferred this move to be trialled at Casey for a few weeks. If Oliver is at full strength I can't see much sense in Laurie's inclusion. Unfortunately he may well go the way of Jordon and Bedford at season's end

The Casey continuum is definitely a conundrum. I'd prefer to share an inner city VFL ground going forward as the match day option. Port Melbourne or Coburg for example

No BBB or Fullarton ?

JUH not being at Monday training after being at the boxing on Saturday is curious. Could not help but notice the following in the next SEN article: Former Docker, Sun and Demon Harley Bennell kicked 6 goals to help guide the Lions to a 9-point win over Dederang Mount Beauty FNC 15.8 98 to 12.17 89.

Interesting that no matches to be played there which puts Casey firmly into play for VFL etc

In the Hawthorn game (who can forget) Dipper and Brereton lined up Robbie (obviously a planned move) and sandwich bumped him from left and right. A horrible look

Regulation win coming up in the scheme of things. Fullarton to be tried and BBB rested. Seven weeks to the mid season bye. Need to go 5-2 minimum

Not a stupid idea given the growth of the West but the reality is that they should merge. All quiet on the Tasmanian stadium front in the public arena.

Very small ground for spectators and now that the old stand is no longer even smaller. That being said I wouldn't expect many attendees. I wonder how many emergencies we'll keep back for the evening

Thought this might be a good game but Sydney too good

Glad I didn't go If there's one thing worse than a Magpie win it's a comeback win

AFL have admitted to an umpiring error on the Draper HTB play The AFL has conceded it erred in not paying a free kick against Sam Draper for a controversial dive on the ball on Friday night, as the Essendon cult hero said he had no other choice but to do what he did with the game on the line. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/crows-won-t-bite-on-costly-non-call-against-bombers-20240419-p5flat.html

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

More like $110k