Pipefitter

The hallmark of that 2021-2023 team was we were always in the game because we would fight all the way to the end. Yesterday was alarming how we seemingly gave up against North of all teams in that last quarter. There’s still too much talent in this team for results like this, you have to question the hunger to dig deep when the backs are against the wall at the moment. That’s not fitness. That’s being motivated, and inspired. A few more efforts like this and unfortunately for Goody, it’s not going to end well for him. It’s classic “Not playing for the coach” areas.

The good thing is we should be pretty fresh after resting all of the players in the 4th quarter.

I think Victoria is crying out for a smaller boutique stadium around 30k.

Really excited to see all our debutants but it’s probably tempered my expectations of getting the result.

Team success has been sparse but damn we’ve been blessed with some good ruckmen over the last 30 years .

Gees Max Gawn is underrated. There were some games last year where I sat back In wonder thinking good luck going with him when he is in this mood.

Does any train actually ever stop at South Kensington?

What excited me is how much better that Casey lineup looks like this year.

I see Hinkley moving into a “choco” style role at a club.

Could have been carrying him onto the field to commence training weekend at Bernie’s style?

First time I’ve seen him in the flesh and he’s a huge lump of a lad. I don’t think it’s alarm bells Jeffo was getting moved around so much.

He blocked me on Twitter so clearly has no idea.

They were doing some marking high ball one on ones at start of training and he owned Jeffo so assuming they must have been taking score. re: Kosi, a melb admin guy walked past me on the phone saying “nah just personal reasons” assuming was taking a call about it. Langford kicked some beauty’s in match sim. Salem and Fritsch ultra competitive in end of training goal kicking practice. Must have had something riding on it. I was chasing my kids around mostly, so there ends my ordinary training report. Go dees.

Maybe they aren’t offering a lot of coin? Just the lure of coming home.

It’s great to say Clarry is training the house down.

What I’ve noticed in this break even after all the weddings etc he’s back into some sort of training the following day. He’s clearly focussed on coming back strong which is exciting.

I think it’s the first year our list has improved since 2021.

Very much looking forward to seeing the Melbourne Demons Learnings Centre built.

Trac is just stage managing his first #godees picture tugging at his jumper kicking a goal round one .

I think he hit more targets in one game that most of ours do in a season.

I’d move him back and make TMac the Tomlinson depth option. JVR and Turner up front, with hopefully Jeffo nipping At the heels.

I dare say the majority of our premiership squad would credit their professionalism to this guy taking them under his wing when they first entered the club. You can’t put a price on that kind of leadership. Welcome back Captain!

If he actually goes there sure is a massive hole in our salary Cap. Grundy, Gus and clarry out. Billings and Campbell in.

Come on Derk, trot out the “family reasons”.

It’s really becoming like the Watts situation. Much loved fan favourite, all the talent in the world, someone you’d love to have a beer with, but just not professional enough. it’s a huge fall from grace for Clarry as coaching department inclusive of the Roos era we’re saying he was the most professional and competitive person they had ever seen. I remember thinking we got rolled for the Jack watts Trade, but the player brought in for him Fritsch, we don’t win the flag without him. I’m sad to see him go as I love our players. But I’m missing the player we was 2 years ago, not the one he is now who can’t even poll 1 brownlow vote in a season.