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Congratulations, exciting times ahead.

With Viney to return in coming weeks I think Harmes may miss.

I just read the first post on the link, if that’s how Freo line up and we lose Choco can coach from round two onwards

Exactly.

When I get a minute I want to look at our starting 22 for the two losses against Freo and Sydney last season compared to our starting 22 for the Geelong and Hawthorn finals in 2018. May only joined us at the end of 2018, Lever missed through injury (from memory) Petracca only started dominating last season. In short our talent has improved but our culture hasn’t. Whats behind the Saints rapid rise? 2018 Saints 16th, Dee’s win 2 finals Ratten appointed Saints coach. 2019 Saints 14th, Dees 17th End of 2019 Saints trade in Hill, Howard, Ryder, Jones and Butler. 2020 Saints 6th win a final, Dees 9th Ive used the Saints as an example because they have managed to turn it around in two seasons. They have some talented players but I wouldn’t say they’re an overly skilled side. Ratten has brought a culture and gameplan that their players have seemingly bought into. I just looked at the Saints best 22 for this year, I personally think if both lists are fit, player for player we have the better list.

You’re not Robinson Crueso there.

In 2020 did we have enough skill to win the premiership? no we didn’t. But did we have enough skill to beat Freo and Sydney, yes we did. When the Hawks threepeated they came to play for the big games but on a few occasions when playing a weaker side they would get jumped early and even be down at qtr time only to get a spray from their coach, then their leaders would step up and they’d go on to win by over ten goals. We get jumped by a weaker side and go on to lose, our leaders went missing last year when everyone knew what needed to happen in order to play finals. We may have been bundled straight out but it still would have been a great experience for some of our players.

Now yes, but they had their chances.

Respectfully couldn’t disagree more Sue, case in point GWS.

I would argue the Swans had a fair go of disproving that. They weren’t unskilled but they definitely weren’t the most talented either.

So was it skill or culture for the back to back losses that ultimately cost us finals last year?

When Geelong won three flags in five years there were lots of player interviews at the time where players talked about capping their potential earnings in order to keep the core group together, for some reason 500k comes to mind. I don’t remember reading/hearing anything about the Hawks. Richmond seems to have Riewoldt, Lynch, Cotchin and Dusty on big coin then daylight second. They also had Rance who reportedly signed a massive deal before walking away from the game. Both models work in terms of list management whilst in the mist of a dynasty. Do we honestly think Oliver and Petracca will sign four to five year deals for 500k when they are both worth so much more. After the contract to Brown, Viney, Gawn and Lever who do we you think is going to miss out? We need to remember that also coming out of contract this year is Jetta and Hibberd with TMac and Melksham in 2022. There’s a lot of money tied up in those four that is going to be freed up.

I think this year we will see the best of Lever. We know he’s not a key defender so I’m not sure why you referenced that? We may have initially payed overs for him to get him here but I’d like to think his new contract is more modest. The role he plays has it’s place and if played right can be quite effective. Out of interest which key defenders across the league have elite disposal?

Lever might’ve peaked?

Is that what the Richmond model looks like?

Have tomorrow off so was already up and about then this, very excited and looking forward to Gawn dominating from round one.

Yes he probably would be but I like to think we could comfortably put all of last years bottom six away.

Sorry, North. Neil Crompton feared my bet might jinx us. I listed lasted seasons bottom six teams as I can’t see North beating any of them, hence the bet.

Bottom 6 teams of last year were Bombers, Suns, Hawks, Swans, Crows and North, going to be to interesting . Should we lose to them, that alone would nearly be the end of Goodwin.

I’m going to put $100 on North not winning a game for the year. There’s no market as yet but when I ring up they’ll give me one. I can’t see who’ll they’ll beat. I know it’s never happened before but there’s a first time for everything.

Currently paying $6.50 on Sportsbet.

He’s had his payday and would be aware of that, we’ve had years to plan Oliver and Petracca.

Harmes in some people’s teams, out of others. That aside I’m curious to see how his year plays out.

Thanks to Picket and others that have shared their thoughts of training over the last few weeks. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by many. Cheers

Essendon’s game could be at the G on Saturday night and it’s scheduled time of 19:45, our game would not have to be affected. But as earlier mentioned it sets a dangerous precedent, so stuff them.