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Rethinking that, we can match anything financially. As we know if Roos wasn't coach, Watts would have walked. I think we are all out of excuses as a club. Trengove is no longer captain, the bad eggs are gone, new coaching panel with proven success ect ect. We know Roos won't be around for ever, time for the players to stand up. Our best 22 uninjured on paper should be able to match it with at least 12 teams. As we know some players chase money, some success. Hopefully we can offer Hogan both.

We should be in a position to match anything they offer.

The bigger concern is that wether you are a runner/trainer/physio/doctor you must wear high via clothing. Home team yellow, away team orange and the umps can wear pink. Problem solved.

Just thinking the same thing, if anyone's due for a breakout year....

I don't think we're on the same page. Discussion was centred around who has the most members. From a fans point of view it's for bragging rights, from a clubs it's financial. 11(meaning your clubs 11 home games) 17(meaning all Victorian games) 22(meaning all games) in my opinion should be the only memberships counted when acquiring a total. No one is suggesting that people that can't attend or have disability or are black or white aren't welcome, but if clubs are counting 3 game memberships or pet memberships it gives a misleading figure. For what's it worth I moved to Sydney four years ago but keep buying my membership with the knowledge I will only get to the G about 4-5 times a year.

Thanks guys for all the reports, much appreciated.

What ever we do let's no expect too much from full time footballers. Let's continue to make excuses for them. No to multiple game plans/styles, am I expected to believe that in junior level each year brought not only a new coach but a new tactics. In addition to that most played rep footy. No to long direct kicking into a potentially very dangerous forward line. Don't encourage them to do what comes naturally. Let's kick it around the boundary....again.

Whatever the gameplan is Port showed last year what I have thought all along. It doesn't take 2-3 years to learn a gameplan. There are no more excuses for our side.

Contested footy...obviously, accountable footy, elite kicking into the forward line. Let's try using the corridor.

Hogan - have heard the hype, but living in Sydney makes it hard to attend VFL games. Having a fit Clark and Dawes should make his transition even smoother. Clark - was on track for the Coleman with his first season with us until injury struck him down. He is a machine. If our three talls can remain uninjured we may lay claim to one of the most dangerous forward lines. A functioning midfield - they are out of excuses. Poor coaches, burden of captaincy.....

I retract my last statement, having drinks with a mate today who is a mad Richmond member. Apparently Tigers play Saints, Lions, GWS, GC twice. Time will tell.

Very happy member, got my membership yesterday and have reached 10 consecutive years in the Redlegs. Lost track of how many specky's have been pulled down at the Punt Rd end.

Havn't looked at the full draw yet, but if the top six, Middle six and bottom six play each other twice,I would be backing Richmond to drop out of the eight. Yes they have an uncanny knack beating the hawks but struggle against the top sides. Add to that kangas, Carlton and a rejuvenated WC and tigers are out.

Is this the same Cameron that dominated a forward line in a young side? Patton will be moved on.

Exactly, for example next year trade Patton for a first round pick and spread the ages of all their players.

Freeman appeared to be taller in the group photo. The AFL website stats read Salem 183cm 81kg, Freeman182cm 85kg. So were talking 4kg of muscle less on the frame of an 18 year old about to undertake his first AFL pre season. Yet he is the more skilful player.

He played some good games and went missing in others(obviously he's not alone). His second year under Malthouse will be an interesting one.

Both Gibbs and Trengove came highly rated, both played against men as kids, both still yet to deliver.

Hey guys, Have had some interest which is good, it looks like it will going to a good home, and once again worn with pride. Cheers Al.

Came across a demon jacket I have out grown. It was bought about 7-8 years ago but it is still in perfect condition. It is a big thick/warm jacket(not one of flimsy coaches jackets). Outside is blue water proof with the then new demon emblem at the time on the back. Inside it's lined red. Asics was the appararel sponsor at the time. It's XL. Tried uploading a photo but file is to big. It someone could get some use out it please PM me and I can arrange getting it to you. If no one wants it I will be donating to the Salvos. Cheers Al

I think it was Neelds first season, we played the lions round 1 at the G. Me in my infinite wisdom loaded up on us....took me a few weeks to recoup my losses.

good point mate, might have to wait for the membership to arrive.

Did he fail to move on from a traumatic event? Yes we love AFL buts it's over bloody anylised. It's a game which requires players to posess a couple of things, one of them being the desire to have a crack.

You don't suddenly forget how to play. Eagles are a professional setup, so what went wrong this time?

Gibbs is like Jack Riewoldt....goes missing when needed most.