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So did I. But that was not the moment when I thought we were the real deal.

Can't blame anyone for enjoying the moment, except for the 20 year olds who have no idea what "wait and hope" means.

That was a "Holy Sheet" moment for me, but not a "we are gunna win a flag" moment, because I though the Tiggers were done at that point. You were more brave than I.

Off season chat is SO much better when we are not reigning premiers. At least there is actual speculation as to what the season ahead may bring. *No, I am not saying I wish we didn't win the flag......

Interested to know at what stage of the season did everyone "know" that we were the real deal, and were a serious shot at a flag. Would have to go back through my own history, but I reckon I had us as premiership favorites maybe 6 rounds prior to end of regular season. As a 40+ year negative nancy, that was a bloody good feeling.

Jakovich could have been one of the greatest players to ever play the game without the back injury. My God we have had some terrible luck during that awful 57 years.

That top 20 is the who's who of the current AFL listed players. More opportunities probably means more chances to screw it up. Long may Trac and Clarry feature at the top.

Thanks Dieter. To be honest, both myself and the young bride are still struggling. My 7 days since testing was over on Thursday but we are both still locked away and ordering in groceries etc, because we just can't shake it. I envy those who carry it with no symptoms.

My wife is 27 and it knocked the siht out of her. Double vaxxed and all. I was planning to head out to work tomorrow (tested 7 days ago today) but that is looking less likely as I am a phlegm factory at the moment. Obviously being older (53) I was still expected to get sick, but the wife is a surprise.

Nice of the basketball system to hone his spatial and situational awareness for us before he makes the switch to Aussie Rules.

They're all in bed with Covid.

I got my positive result last night. Apart from 1 really awful day at the start, it was easier than the hangover I have right now, although I mowed the lawn yesterday and was quite surprised at how hard it was to get enough oxygen in the lungs.

I'm a 40 year plus supporter who suffered through the horrible 70's 80's .......yeah, until now, and thought I was a broken, negative viewer, but this list and its MFC support staff have convinced me that we are about to enjoy the success that only a power club can bring. We have been set up brilliantly by our recruiters and developed perfectly by our coaches. It's been said that when the Dees win flags, it is in multiples, and I see absolutely zero reason to doubt that this will be the case with our current list, provided the hunger remains as consistent as our injury list. I'm looking forward to a few more flags before this bunch begins to disband.

I'm hoping it will make people like the Bulldogs Hunter and Bears Mathieson unplayable. And Spargo will want to watch himself also. It's great news. Removing a blight on the game

https://www.afl.com.au/news/696861/afl-to-crack-down-on-holding-the-ball-time-wasting Will be wonderful to see the head-duckers get pinged. About time.

Problem @adonski? Did I miss something?

That's a very grounded and reasonable assessment of all of those players. Well done.

Spending money for a slightly discounted 3rd round pick? Nah, spend the money on facilities instead and let the AFL foot the bill for the feel-good exercise.

The AFL should be paying for these pointless academies if this is the case.

I could not have summed up my own thoughts any better than you just did. Why spend a cent on developing talent for another team?

Im currently at home isolating after a Covid test having worked in very close proximity to a bloke who tested positive the day after I worked with him. I was masked when we were in the vehicle together while (mostly) he was not. If it turns out to be Covid, its like a hybrid cold/flu. No sore throat at all, and severe fever for approx 12hrs on the first full day of symptoms, followed by a flick-of-the-switch cessation of fever, replaced by cold sweats, headache and annoying cough with phlegm. Now, on day 4, i just have the phlegm cough and feel a bit pizzy after several Rum and Cokes. Hoping it is Covid, but feel it isn't.

*sigh* I commented on ONE Mark, not his entire career. He might be a champ. Let's hope he is. But I did not write him off over a single mark at training. Why can't people see that?

The post from the MFC was swooning over his one handed mark. I simply didn't think it was anything remarkable. Fair dinkum, some of you get hysterical when someone douses your flames.

People who go up one handed are often protecting themselves. I didn't think it was that impressive at all to be honest. A bit like the Jack Watts goal early on at Casey that fluked through and people immediately thought we had a freak goal kicker on the list. Looks a good size though.