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32 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Luker has to play at least one Casey game. He said he’s confident he’ll be lining up for Casey this weekend. I said maybe you’ll debut in Gather Round vs Essendon. I don’t remember it, but I’ve clearly at some point told him how I feel about Essendon because he said, “How would you feel about that? Reckon you’ll be ok?” 😅

Hi GW, great reporting and posts as usual. Plenty of interest in what you have to say and player updates are appreciated.

Looking forward to Luker playing.

It will be interesting to see who comes in for Cross and CJ - its wait and see.

Cross was involved with 3 goals. One himself, a tough ball get and handball to Chandler for a goal. A lone effort to spoil a mark against 3 defenders leading to a goal.

He would be hard to drop.

Corey kicked 3 goals today as a bottom ager. Marcus Prasad 2 goals.

Corey listed in best players.

It will be a disgrace if the AFL decide Tassie gets a free kick with this one.

According to Rookie me DOB 22nd May 2009. So 17 in May this year. 2027 draft by the looks of it. If he goes early it will be hard to get the points.

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Is he eligible for the 2027 draft?

Might well be just a temporary loss of form that heaps of AFL players go through from time to time.

Riv got an extremely loy time in ground in Round 1 of 58%. Not sure why.

82% in round 2 with little impact. But most of the team had subdued impact.

He might be back next game?

We copies what Lyonsaid the Saints did against us (except we were worse). Dropped marks and handball receives and fumbled ground balls.

We were worse because we failed to make position and we appeared on many occasions not be be competitive.

Another lesson for the players.

3 hours ago, AB10 said:

Very underrated game from Tholstrup today, went everywhere with Nas and really curbed his influence on the game. Yes he still kicked 3 but sometimes you just have to tip your hat to talent!

Richo gave Kolt 5th best player on ground for the job he did today.

Gave Gawny BOG.

My tips for Bench - Culley - mid/forward, Riv - mid back, Latrelle - Forward/pace, Kolt - Forward, back, mid, Heath - Ruck forward.

Slow start for Tigers. They only got half a game in at Ballarat and probably at a disadvantage as the Blues although thrashed last week in the 2nd half at least got a taste of the real thing.

I think Saints will have the advantage of playing last week.

Lets hope we have what it takes.

53 minutes ago, old dee said:

Who can work out the VFL what a dog's breakfast of a competition. AFL listed players have had 2.2 quarters of preparation before the season starts with our first game in round 2 or sorry round 1 that comes after round 0 which we didn't play in. The only thing that makes sense is our first game is in round 1. Beggars belief!

It is ridiculous considering the Saints AFL will have played a full game of 'real' footy before we play them.

16 minutes ago, picket fence said:

In this age a specialist should have viewed the results and proffered an opinion hours after the scan!

The hospital would have had the scan results quickly so the Dees would know.

Likely not saying anything until the club specialists/docs have had a look and determined time out for rehab etc.

We have injuries with KPF's.

Jeffo out for a fair while, AJ operation limited pre season and Kentfield - we may know tomorow ??

My worry is that Kentfield's injury is mid/long term so last minute rush to get a list spot for a forward. Speculation.

Any KPF's available. Doubt it?

Its nail biting waiting for the knee outcome.

Hoping for the lowest grade at 3 weeks.

He was looking good preseason. Has that strong, smart forward look about him worth developing.

45 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I’m guessing because the SSP period ends Monday, so if he is out for the season we could sign a player

Looks like you are right. The club need an immediate scan to see the severity of his knee injury.

A grade 1 MCL may be 3 weeks where as a Grade 3 injury is a much longer recovery time.

Let's hope its a 3 weekend.

Hoping its a minor knee. Scan now rehab starts tomorow.

Last preseason double pneumonia this preseason bloody knee.

Minor please!!!!!!

I am still grumpy over the Kentfield Knee. Better not be serious!!!

He was looking very good in the preseason.

Rumor at the ground is its an ACL.

Could be a BS rumor.

TV King said Kentfield has knee injury and having concussion test as well.

Damm bad luck

Amy news on Kentfield??

25 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I disagee. The game and rules have changed now and players have to take responsibility for their spoiling attempts.

We’ve seen Maynard banned for a round house spoil.

This wasn’t that bad but it was very agricultural and missed the ball by a fair way. He also chose the right arm where the left would’ve given him a chance of spoiling taking the head.

There also a role for our players in preventing our own injuries. Langford has to stay out or our body between his opponent and Luker. It’s something we’ve been really bad at for a long time.

Agree, suspending players for careless spoiling leading to concussion will encourage players to work on spoiling techniques.

Surprised by todays performance. Young players are looking very good.

We now have pace to burn.

North have been screwed by the compromised draft over the past few years and it will be worse when Tassie get freebies.

Dees have planned well for the Tassie drafts - loaded up in advance.

Just now, roy11 said:

Have you tried amending your Will and leaving a legacy to Kayo?

Do you need a Hubble account?

Evidently the AFL asked clubs to comment on a muted change to allow Samoan background kids to be draftable as Academy players.

The reason is that those Islands are Rugby strongholds and we want to encourage kids to our sport.

To late for Ah Mu but he has a younger taller brother who can play and is rated.

I assume the 'two's will play from 10am and the 1sts play shortly after they finish??