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I actually think the Suns have the bones of a really good side.. they probably need a better coach, and 2-3 really good experienced players but i reckon they can be optimistic.

Jarrod Witts is the second best ruckman behind Gawn.

Really good player, I think there is every chance he goes to the Saints, but glad we're in the conversation. If you can slot him in on the wing opposite Langdon and push Brayshaw back into the midfield rotation i think that greatly improves the team

The thing i can see that Neeld and Noble have in common is probably pushing the kids into key roles on the field at the expense of senior players who are still up to the standard. they've had quite a rapid list turn over, which can be disruptive as well, but it's really hard for the kids to build confidence when you've got a JHF coming up against Andy Brayshaw and getting beaten up on for 120 minutes

Can someone explain the nickname "Dogga" to me?

I think Max Gawn has a big say in it. there is no doubt Oliver and Petracca benefit from having the best ruckman of the modern era tapping it to them

Yeah sorry guys! got a bit excited at the local Gin place! haha

Mark Neeld, i think his record speaks for itself, his elite football university is probably why we won the 2022 flag, for some reason.

Between Melbourne and St Kilda there could be some dog awful goal kicking in this game. or neither side will be able to miss

I can't really see him winning the rising star from some young gun midfielders, but i think if the MFC got to pick from that list we'd probably take Bowey.. He's the type of kid that just plays his role really well for 250-300 games and probably doesn't really get the accolades he deserves until towards the end of his career.

I absolutely love the complete absence of arrogance within the footy department, it gives me great confidence we will be there abouts for a while. the club all look driven and willing to sacrifice to drive the club to multiple premierships and long term sustained success! It does also speak to the situation in the soft cap, and why teams chasing a coach like Clarko on huge money may prove to be a big mistake, when a more even range of role players is clearly a better approach.

The only way the Eagles pull this off is if they have a significant list overhaul at seasons end, trading several big name players, getting in a raft of draft picks and LJ being just part of a rapid rebuild strategy, Unfortunately for them in order to get in the number of first round picks required probably means trading some sort of combination of Kelly, Gaff, McGovern, Ryan, Rioli and co

Potentially, there really is no need to rush him back so i'm sure unless he bounces back really really well he will probably have a spell this weekend. we really did miss him on the weekend though so i am keeping my fingers crossed for a miraculous recovery

I don't mind Sando's strategy, i think he has some good ideas, but the thing to remember is they can implement all of these plans, but Goody and Yze see the game as well as anyone and will adjust really quickly, and at the very worse turn it into a street fight, so no matter what plans you have, if you want to beat Melbourne you've gotta be willing to roll up your sleeves, go harder than them for longer and convert whatever chances you create. the formula to beat us is actually quite simple in my opinion, just really difficult to implement for 4 quarters.

While i think you're probably right, ANB is one of the fittest at the club, so if anyone is able to bounce back quickly it'd be him.

Given that's from the Age i take it with a grain of salt, but the way it reads makes me think Jackson would definitely like to stay short term, but long term he's not sure, and he needs to really think about it given Melbourne is clearly planning on him being a key part of the footy club. if that's the case it is an integrity move to not commit and then demand a trade later.

yeah fair bit of Jack Watts about him early days, love Wattsy, ripper bloke, loves a swim, but probably could have done more with his talent.

It appears to be a bit of a hybrid role, Brayshaw is definitely covering the defensive hole plugging elements of the role, and he's very good at that. but there also seems to be an effort to get the ball into Boweys hands where possible.

For me, Salem has really made that half back position his own, he's still improving all the time in the role and is becoming one of the very best in the Business in terms of that half back general type player. he walks right back into that role, and Bowey stays as well. i'd say it's Hunt and Rivers fighting for their spots against Hibberd

Would be interesting to see how much of the AFL media would retain their job if they were made to work under a zero tolerance policy for dishonest reporting, and they had to be able to back up everything they report with reliable sources. Most just see a situation, make a string of assumptions, and when lightning strikes and their guess turns out to be right they pat themselves on the back for it.

Geez that's exciting! it's amazing how much success helps! Gary Pert nailed it in the recent interview, we're really battling for the next generation of kids, when you're on top you're more likely to be chosen and that's how you build your fan base into the future and become a powerhouse club. this really feels like a totally different club now from what it was from 2007-2012

For me personally it's been a time thing, work schedule doesn't really permit going to the footy and the risk of covid is kinda the icing on the cake, when you can watch it on Kayo and not have that risk, it's pretty appealing. Having said that i'll probably go this weekend and make a complete hypocrite of myself

I love the new Jumper! looks a beautiful design! honestly the one guernsey i buy each year is our indigenous strip! it's always beautiful and one thing our great club does really well is our respect and celebration for indigenous culture. I love the re-branding and hope that when we next re-brand we consider adopting at least some of these ideas full time.

I actually quite like him as a player, just needs to tidy up his disposal, but no doubt Choco would help with that. Ultimately for it to happen and him to come to Melbourne the Bombers would have to accept very little in return, and pay a good amount of his salary. I suspect North, St Kilda and Hawthorn would all be interested.

Geez Max Gawn is incredible. year after year he's just the best in his position, up there in all the AFL awards and an amazing leader. Can only imagine the smile Jim Stynes would have looking down on the career his mate Max is carving out!