chookrat

Sue, I'd prefer if he said something other than words. Maybe punch a wall or something to convey anger in a manner that doesn't involve words.

I don't know who Mark Maclure is (if that is even his real name) but it's obvious he is a Muppet. Angus Brayshaw was dropped early in 2018 for not doing what was expected and went on to poll third in the Brownlow and be a key factor in our 14 win home and away season and 2 finals wins. For mine, while club culture has been the problem in previous years for the past few years it has been about the maturity of our team and I think we will see our best and most consistent football this season. I appreciate that Stan Maclure needs to write something but the season hasn't even started yet.

Fantastic news!!

I'm going to miss the really small screen.

Great - looking forward to seeing how Ben Brown, Weird, and Pickett work together in our forward line. Dees ?

Were talking about the club that delisted 3 of its best players on the eve of its finals berth.

FFS, this has Misson's mitts all over it.

I reckon they will just close off the top section. It doesn't make much sense to spread everyone around only to have to have the upper level food, bar and toilets open and staffed.

Not sure about that chook, I reckon under Burgess we tend to report longer term injuries as 4-5 week proposition, it comes across a bit more precise.

I like the mandatory 12 day break as players shouldn't be concussed often enough for this to present an impost on the team. The idea of the bye between the prelim and grand final also makes alot of sense in minimising the impact of a concussion before the most important game. I'm in no way an expert and have now experience whatsoever with concussion or injury at junior level, but would think it extremely unlikely for an under 12 to suffer concussion and the benefit of them learning correct technique and to protect themselves from a young age to be a net benefit. To lift the age is a bit like arguing kids shouldn't learn to swim at a young age due to the risk of drowning.

Lord Nev, this information was reported months ago. Someone might be able to confirm but from memory it was discussed in the members forum.

They managed to liquidate Jayden Hunt's car which he had left parked at the G, which also resulted in the sale of a case of chocolate Big M's.

Get Beau on the basis that a player cannot kick 5 goals against you if he's on the same team.

A wise person once said "Websites don't win premierships".

Agree on the Lord Nev. My kids x 3 just received their packs and I reckon they have done a great job with personalised stickers, key chains, beer cooler bag etc.

It is described as a Pathway Program which implies learning and professional development.

I reckon this is a bit of a storm in a teacup. While I understand that calling for students or "graduates" to volunteer 10-25 hours per week could be viewed as taking advantage of inexperience if recent graduates it probably reflects the reality that the work is suitable for students but that the club doesn't want to overlook recent graduates who otherwise couldn't gain paid experience in their field due to he impact of Covid on sporting clubs. Our club is pretty good on being responsible citizen and I think they deserve the benefit of doubt here.

I prefer the AFL's more novel approach where they seem to make arbitrary rule changes to see if they work without first understanding; A) the problem they are trying to solve. B) what is causing the problem. C) how the rule change will address the problem. D) any unintended consequence of the rule change that might make the unidentified problem worse.

I doubt the $300k is for 5 years. Would suggest it is only for the remaining term of his contract with Collingwood not the new Doggies deal. So probably more like 300-600k over 1 - 2 years.

It has previously been announced that our working group for our home base involves funding and involvement from State and Local Government. I'd expect once there is something to announce, which you would think would be in the next 6 months, it will include appropriate State Government funding.

I find it absurd that Geelong are allowed to train at GMHBA. Does anyone know which of the interstate teams train at their home ground?

Why would Brown want to go to a club who views him as their second option when there are other clubs that view him as their first?

You'd have to ask the question re getting J Cameron. He'd be worth freeing up in the order of $1 million a season over 4 years as the sort of player that turns a couple of close losses into hard fought wins and then is the difference in finals. I wouldn't offer significant overs, but focus on what he could be part of at Melbourne and if that works, happy times.

I don't get the lifestyle argument with living in Geelong or along the coast on that side. Inless having the sun in your eyes both directions when traveling into the city constitutes 'lifestyle' then I hardly get the appeal.

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