Vandenberger With The Lot

Bear.

This is true, though I guess the fairest indicator of standings would be after one game against everyone. We could lock ladder positions to their current brackets, so someone sitting 7th couldn't go into the top 6, they are fighting to stay in the 8. Sort of a mini finals series

We always hear about the draw being the sole reason some teams make finals, and there's always a reason we can't do anything about it. Forgive me if this has been floated before, but here's my idea to fix it. Round 1-17 - All teams play each other once. If you want an "event" game (queens b'day etc) it has to be in this first 17 rounds. Round 18-22 - The ladder is divided into 3. Top 6, middle 6, bottom 6. These are the teams you play the remainder of the season against. From what I see the pros are there. It's exciting. We see good football games, and it has a chance to shake up the top 4/who makes the 8. The AFL has it's Friday night blockbuster set up already. The only flaw I can find is having to schedule mid-season. Anyone else see any issues?

IIRC Jack didn't play TAC cup this year, as he was playing VFL until his broken jaw Edit: Beaten to it

I guess it all depends on Gold Coast. If they are genuinely chasing him with pick 2, then yes, this is harmful. If they are bluffing to burn our pick 3, then this is a good thing and they will think twice before bidding.

Why is this such a bad thing? The kid has said he is completely prepared to play for another club. Maybe this is trying to call GC's bluff?

Was just watching the Day 2 combine video on the club website, at 4 minutes in the background theres a GC recruiter having a laugh with some of the Melbourne guys. Good signs or am I reading too much into it?

I don't think being under the TPP will affect us, because we will just pay out future contracts like we've been doing for the last few years. Correct me if I'm wrong?