Diamond_Jim

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

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)

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.

More money from the AFL just like GWS and GCS etc. AFL never makes hard decisions just like politicians. Too much backlash

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

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

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

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

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