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Wilson was great before he went to Freo. Not sure what happened to him. Injuries or just Freo?

What Dee Spencer said. He played his role and didn't really seek to do anything else. He was solid without imposing himself on the game. He has an unusual kicking style but has no problem hitting targets. I wouldn't say there is any application problem. He doesn't seem to make many mistakes. IMO He's just finding his feet off the back of no preseason and doesn't yet back himself to take the game on yet. We might see a more confident and assertive player next year.

I presumed it was all quite professional and that Grundy understood it just wasn't working in a 'no offense taken' kind of way. But, if playing the Schachster as sub wasn't the biggest eff you Grundy, ever, I'm not sure what is. I also can't recall Max spending much if any time up forward this year other than fleeting moments, as part of the grand ruck plan, when the two were playing. Perhaps it's just my failing memory :-(

I don't think North will get 3 for McKay. The (AFL) media have done their level best to sell him as a first-round draft pick. Hawks and Dons won't cough up the cash because he's just not good enough. Unless the AFL does some seriously dodgy tinkering to reinvent their offers as worthy of first-round compensation, it won't happen. He either stays at north (offer matched) as they've threatened, or they take what he's worth and get left with eff all KPDs. Now, they've given them the tools to trade up and get GG's pick or a lovely hand of draft picks this year and next.

I remember Gawn saying on a Gus and Gawny episode that he went into one of the recruiting offices and was surprised to see about 75 possible trades on the board. So Nudge is right, there's going to be a ridiculous number of possibilities floating around, most of which will die a natural death, but some will come off. Post away Nudge!

There's s "special report" in The Age on the magnificence of Nick Daicos. I can't bring myself to look at it and I'm certainly not posting a link. Go Giants!

Well done Oooze and please come back soon!

You sure it wasn't Grundy that had the change of heart?

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Sad for Deakyn, as you are for any player receiving their marching orders. He definitely improved his game over the course of the year. All the best!

I'd expect Verrall to improve with a preseason under his belt (his first). When he played in a practice match at the start of the year, I thought he had a future as a forward ruck (or vice versa). Then he had another long injury layoff. His lack of fitness was very apparent in the VFL, so fingers crossed he gets a decent run at it. I like his competitiveness (tick for Goodwin) and his follow-up on the ball. Not a bad kick either.

I'm not that enamoured with Chol and think he lacks effort and desperation. I think GC will be happy to unload him given the talent coming in and the amount of time he spent in the VFL. I wouldn't be surprised if the coin he's on is somewhat inflated. We would have to match said coin. Agree that we need to desperately bring in a ruckman. My choice would be Fullerton (ruck/forward), O'Brian or Flynn but haven't seen much of Sweet. A big pass on Hayes. He has no tank and should have catapulted Lycett into retirement by now, but is still used only sparingly in emergencies after 7 years at the club. I expect Tommo to be told to explore his options again. He may get lucky otherwise he's a Dee in '24. I agree with your draft priorities and am very excited by what JT and the team can conjure up.

Not sure about the bolded part, but, otherwise...Go Giants

GO GIANTS! Deliver us pick 14 (I think) and stuff Port right up!

100% Just dreaming, but if we'd had Hogan and Bedford in our side last night, we win. Apart from many other impressive aspects of their game, they seem to have put a huge amount of work into getting rid of the pill to advantage when tackled. Loving their work. Love that they're tearing the 'never tear us apart' Port apart and that they perform so well with eff all supporters. Now that we're out of it, I hope they go all the way.

Stop saying "likely" when it's just your opinion. Thanks

He's referring to umpire No. 22

Hmmm, I thought Grundy was a monte to be sub. Recent form 32 touches and 3 goals at Casey. Schache diddley squat although he had some good form a couple of months ago. While Schache is versatile and immensely talented, Grundy is a true competitor...A Competitor! That's what I want in a final. Go Dees

Disco has to be upgraded too, but not sure if it's this year or next.

I was thinking of Smith and Turner as both starting 22 to give us options. Smith starts forward and Turner back. They can then swap if it's not working and one can be subbed out if it's really not working. It gives us a little versatility with Hibbo too. I really don't think TMac or Brown offer much and Brown hasn't played for quite some time. I'd like Grundy in the team, but I don't see how. I think Goodie's put a line through him 🙁 Spargo could potentially add plenty and find options in the forward line. He's so often in space but mostly ignored or not seen. If Jordon plays, I'd expect him to be used sparingly, putting a bit more pressure on the mids. I thought last week, we'd win this if we could kick goals. Same goes for this week. If we have the same mess of forward line delivery, same result. Go Dees!

I would add Brayshaw to your duo. His 'get the ball forward' style of footy is just made for finals

I'm confident Mason Cox has a single instruction for the game - inflict as much damage to Max, so I hope when Cox is in the forward line and Max drops back, he can return the favour.

I assume he's been told he's not playing (short of injury) so is free to look at his future.

No idea. My only thought was hearing of people with partial tears. It might be something like that or just not a complicated case. I know in AFL, even though players might be ready after 10 months or so, they're often held back a full 12 months. With Jake near the end of his career, it might be a risk he'd like to take. Maybe one of our resident physio's could enlighten - with thanks @Webber

Paul Connors on "Gettable" was saying the ACL injury wasn't as bad as it could be and that Jake could be playing again by July next year. He said it's given him something to think about 🤞