Diamond_Jim

In traditional football probably not but in the Tiger/Bulldogs style perhaps he has a place. Seems to lack that time and space not to mention ball finding ability at AFL level. Have watched him several times at VFL level and he brings a high degree of energy and enthusiasm to his game which is great to see.

Very strange job being a CEO at a football club. What other CEO has no say in how the factory (the football department) is run and then has another body (the AFL) telling them what they can and can't do. Not to mention high profile chairpersons. It really is closer to being a COO given the lack of decision making power.

You're probably right Nasher. What it does emphasise is that the available talent pool of 22 plus years of age players is decreasing. It will most likely get worse as the gap in standards between the AFL and the lower leagues increases.

spot on about five rounds out from the finals I picked the Tiges as a real chance for 9th or tenth. Their run home was not simple. Not only did they win but they took the 4th spot when Port stumbled. From 4th they beat Geelong and as they say the rest is history. Not horribly dissimilar to our run in 2000 except we missed out badly on the fairy tale ending

You are probably right but it is a smart play by Collingwood as it re-enforces the 2 first round pick argument. Draft period is like chess but think three dimensional chess .... you have to look at several angles and ask what is Collingwood's end game.

Late second round or early third is my thinking. A stand out young VFL player ... he will be looked at by all clubs. Hard to see him slipping beyond the third round at the latest. The only question mark is whether he is too slight for AFL but from what I saw he has the goods. Also of course the Richmond win means that players like Fritsch may not be considered the model AFL footballer.

Not sure if you guys watch Ballers. It is set in Miami against the background of NFL. Great show which contains a lot of "fictional" trade and team stories. There are even websites run by player managers commenting upon the "reality" of each episode. UH's post above reminds me of some of the episodes. Great show to watch during the trading season

Surprised he was given a spot as against a rookie contract but best of luck for next year. About time one of these last chance players came good after injuries or drop in form. Other than Jetta we don't seem to have had much luck in the Turn Around Stakes

Crushing win they deserved it after a great season The Magical Three had a great game

another middle level at best game... not sure why we are so excited Last week the standard defence was that they won by so much the ball did not come his way often. This week is that the Tigers forward line was too small. Hope he finds Goldilock's bowl etc if he comes to the Dees and everything is .... just right !!

Forgot the Blessed Saints Thank heavens there is another team nearly as bad as us

we must have the longest premiership drought now by a very big margin I know Bulldogs were the longest but were not Richmond next?

there was a bad one also if I recall ...in 2000 ... that goes close

Let the singing commence ....

what a wonderful dream for any supporter 46 points up 8 mins into the last quarter Hell.... I'm jealous AND then the Crows kick 2 quick goals !!

From the afl site... probably the story of this game: Richmond now lead contested marks 11-7, and when the teams met earlier in the season, the Crows took a competition-high 25 such marks.

if the Norm Smith were awarded at half time Houli would go very very close

Crows need to play the corridor and rely upon their superior skills. They are falling into the same trap as GWS last week and playing the boundary which allows Richmond the easy stoppage. Why play their scrimmage style

Came on here to post the same. It's a very hard place to have an impact but they were good .... must investigate their music

We can judge people on many criteria but I don't think this is a valid criteria. If anything it might be a great move to gain some useful intelligence

on that basis it is over ...no question The only way Jack will stay is if no one wants him and that is not really a good result for anyone including Jack. To say I am not happy about Goodwin's management of Jack is an understatement

I hear Melbourne are playing in the GF tomorrow. Hot favourites to win after finishing the season on top of the ladder. A great club that really knows how to win. Go Storm !!!

Has a slight "Birdman Rally" feel to it. By the way whatever happened to the 7 a side (or whatever) game they were going to play for the teams that didn't make the finals?

Coaching an aligned VFL team must be a nightmare. As I understand it the AFL listed players train in town while the Casey listed players train at Casey and it is only at finals time that the team might train together. With no Development League next year training at Casey could be a lonely exercise given the reduced number of players.

which one,,,,, from three jacks to one king