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I agree. This is a fan forum and posters should treat each other with respect, not accuse others of lying.

Even Robbo in the HUN today concedes that those in charge couldn’t be blamed for all the issues, and nor for the team going bang-bang in two consecutive finals series post the 2021 premiership although it became increasingly obvious the fans were on war footing. I’m in no doubt that every club has issues and many worse (hello Essendon, hello Richmond). Maybe, our fans are just hard to please.

Bailey Smith is coincidentally an ambassador for Geelong’s major sponsor, Cotton On. Any integrity issues there?

Since he's an over ager, does this mean he's no longer in our NGA (or eligible to be selected by us as an NGA?

Get set for lots of repetition, meaningless chatter, sensational headlines and irrelevant banter. A waste of time.

Like both Kennedy and Owies if cost not too great. Both were regulars at Carlton who were close to flag favourites before they imploded. Neither player was responsible for that and indeed, Kennedy was good for them. Didn't he stop Tracc in the first quarter when we played the Blues forcing Goodwin to move him forward?

6. Kozzy Pickett 5. Max Gawn 4. Jack Viney 3. Alex Neal-Bullen 2. Christian Salem 1. Jack Billings

I think it should be mentioned that since that terrible day at Alice Springs is that the coach has benefited from some learnings and is managing the players so much better over recent times. An example is the way Clarry is being managed to get the best out of him in light of his highly interrupted pre season which has limited his performance from time to time. On Saturday, he spent a fair amount of time on the bench in the first quarter and was limited to just one disposal. He got into the thick of things as soon as the second quarter started and added 10 possessions to his belt by half time and finished the game with 25 disposals. It was telling that Goody went to him soon after the final siren and looked so pleased with Clarry and his contribution on the night.

6. Max Gawn 5. Christian Petracca 4. Christian Salem 3. Jack Viney 2. Adam Tomlinson 1. Steven May

Hopefully, we’ll not only get the W but we’ll stay unscathed so that with the bye, we’ll have a few more back and a much healthier list.

I just can’t see the Eagles advancing much over the next decade even if they change their approach to recruiting. They could have traded three first round picks for their number 1 pick last year but I suspect Harley Reid will be outta there after a few seasons.

Did I read correctly that Casey’s next game is against Port Melbourne next Saturday 6th April at Kinetic Stadium, Frankston? That’s a fair trek from the inner city area just to watch a game of footy and get a Burraberger?

6 Alex Neal-Bullen 5 Max Gawn 4 Christian Petracca 3 Trent Rivers 2 Jack Viney 1 Clayton Oliver

Well, the Herald Sun hasn’t disappointed this morning. The headline says TALL FALL AS DEES TAKE ON BIG WET and it’s about our uncapped defender Jed Adams who slipped in the soaking rain and faceplanted while in the middle of a kicking drill. Trainers were called, he might end up with a shiner and finally the club confirmed there was no fear of concussion after the slip. Meanwhile, Lachie Hunter’s sore calf kept him away from the main group but he “moved strongly and ran at good speed” and could “return to training with the main group as soon as Friday’s session”. Hallelujah! The club’s season is back on track. Thanks Herald Sun.

GETTABLE: Draft Combine stars and results, Academy guns fire, surprise risers

Warning about highlight reels - they don’t mean much. It’s possible to compile them for most young players at this level of competition.

West Coast playing their games again.

KEY DATES Friday October 6 - National AFL Draft Combine at MCG & Margaret Court Arena Sunday October 8 - Victorian State Combine 
at Margaret Court Arena (for players from ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, & VIC) Saturday October 14 - South Australian State Combine
 at UniSA Mawson Lakes & Bridgestone Athletics Track (for players from SA & NT) Sunday October 15 - West Australian State Combine at Curtin University
 (for players from WA) Monday November 20
 - AFL National Draft First Round Tuesday November 21
 - AFL National Draft Remaining Rounds Wednesday November 22 - AFL Rookie and Pre-Season Drafts

The demand for Grundy is well and truly out there. If we can manage a trade that effectively leaves us with a younger senior ruckman who is prepared to play the understudy to Max then it will be most likely be done.

The club has the scans but isn't commenting on them.

6 Pickett 5 Petracca 4 Brayshaw 3 Hunter 2 Neal-Bullen 1 Viney

IIRC Rory Laird played a blinder for the Crows that day and he’s out injured today.

Metro forwards feast in big win over SA SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2.1.13 3.3.21 3.4.22 5.8 (38) VIC METRO 3.3.21 8.7.55 13.12.90 15.16 (106) GOALS: South Australia: L. Rawlinson 2, P. Weckert, L. Slade, J. Dignan. Vic Metro: N. Watson 4, J. Croft 3, H. Johnston 2, B. Laplanche 2, W. Lorenz, J. Dattoli, M. Taha, L. Ashcroft BEST: South Australia: L. Slade, S. Draper, K. McAulliffe, A. Moir Vic Metro: N. Watson, J. Croft, J. Smillie, J. Smith, L. Ashcroft Allies annihilate WA in championship statement ALLIES 1.5.11 6.6.42 11.10.71 16.12 (108) WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1.3.9 1.5.11 2.8.20 2.8 (20) GOALS: Allies: C. McCormack 4, J. Callinan 3, J. Walter 3, M. Rider 2, P. Gothard, T. Gander, R. Sanders, E. Read Western Australia: L. Kentfield, X. Walsh BEST: Allies: R. Sanders, C. McKercher, J. Walter, C. McCormack, J. Callinan, C. O’Sullivan, E. Read Western Australia: D. Curtin, C. Hall, R. Torrent, M. Edwards Young guns and father-sons fire at U18 Championships

Poll for tonight. Who would you rather be - Michael Voss or Marlion Pickett?

I didn’t give him my votes but don’t underestimate Judd McVee’s contribution today.