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Agree entirely ... my two bobs worth: (1) The fact that the coach backed him in will do wonders for his confidence that he belongs at the level (as compared to the psychological impact of being moved off Wright) - and lets be honest - four goals from Wright in a game where we conceded 60+ I50s...

I keep having this sneaking suspicion that Sean Darcy will be starting in the middle for us come Round 1 next year ... in fairness, what we would have to give up to get him sends similar shivers down my spine though ...

I'm surprised that Newman's name hasn't been flagged by more folks here. He has the "right" pedigree and has been at HFC for seven seasons ... missed out on RFC gig so a change might be on the cards for him as he looks to build his CV (albeit returning as an acolyte of Clarkson may not be seen...

I struggle with the concept of 'little wins' that we hear about way too often to somehow appease the players for consistently losing ... I realise you have to try to use levers to recognise/encourage development and keep morale somewhat positive, but I've often thought that by celebrating these...

I hear you - I'm in the same boat with my three kids. As I said, that fact alone will be of concern to Dillon ... unlikely to be the determining factor, but the reality is, the AFL dont want weak clubs given the impact it has on warping the competition ... wait until we get to the s**t-fight at...

Give him time ... he's not Gil - he will do what he believes is the fair thing to do in the circumstances. He is also very passionate about grassroots footy and community engagement - the chatter about the club losing a generation of supporters because of current performance would deeply concern...

Ok … so that logic implies you currently have to be on our list today and have played senior footy or be currently playing for another club to make the cut? righto … I’d look at it another way - we are only contending in five years if there at least 8-10 new players in the team … I’m guessing...

I know he hasn't played a game yet, but looks like folks are already forgetting about #33 ... throw in #2 pick later this year plus hopefully Ryley Sanders and there's another three to step in ...

The calmness under pressure is under-appreciated as a trait (particularly in a side with a lot of inexperience). I feel for him in some ways as his weaknesses are exacerbated in the current regime because the ball is coming in 70+ times a game (and usually at speed) and he has proven that he...

You're spot on ... any gun player taken in Round 2+ theoretically tortures every club for years to come. The draft is ultimately a lottery (barring those handful of 'cant miss' prospects we hear about), but the issue for us is that we seem to have had many more misses than hits. Throw in the...

A good club culture is built around accountability and equality of treatment ... there needs to be consequences for repeated failure to perform one's role to the levels expected, irrespective of whether you're a 10 year player or a first year player. With every game he plays and continues to...

The depressing thing is that if his wage was half what it actually is, he wouldn't be getting a game in my view. There would appear to be an attitude of 'we're paying him too much to play in the two's' ...

He is a natural leader who can clearly "lead" a football program - there are many coaches (current and former) who just don't have "it" - the fact that he's been able to transition into this role so seamlessly further backs that up. Its interesting - it would appear he's actually better suited...

Unfortunately for us, the only reason his stats are better in North colours is that the ball has been planted in our Defensive 50 more or less constantly over the past three years (early GWS days no doubt similar but he was playing less then). Most members of BF would get more than 10+ touches a...

Given as I understand it we have the right to match any offer he receives, it may just be that the decision has been made to not bid against ourselves (particularly in an environment where his value is fluctuating by each game). Wait for an offer to be tabled from another Club(s), get a good...

I'd be interested to see a breakdown of his goals kicked by quarter over his career ... I have no evidence to speak of, but have this feeling that he tends to kick more of his goals later in games (or at least in second halves). I wonder if that comes back to your point that he's got a better...

I'm sure its been noted elsewhere but its worth keeping in mind we conceded 72 Inside 50s yesterday ... the AFL record is 83 ... just taking a look at some recent beltings we've had (clearly not exhaustive sadly): 90 point loss to Melbourne (2023) - 64 conceded 75 loss to Brisbane (2023) - 66...

I have wondered about the somewhat curious timing of the Polec decision (i.e. weeks after other list calls); one wonders whether the Club was waiting on a response from Liam Shiels as to his interest in playing on and now having received a green light from him, elected to make the call on Polly...

Whilst not a name or potential role that people are overly focused on, I imagine Monkhorst would have to be in the frame given his long association with AC and the fact that he walked from HFC a few weeks ago (plus we dont have a ruck coach at present) ... the other coach to walk from HFC at the...

I may be a little outdated given he hasn’t played forward consistently in some time but given the coaching staff decided to trial him in defence at the start of 2018 despite having Durdin, McKay and Nielsen playing in the twos whilst our tall forward stocks including oft-injured Waite and Wood...

Thanks for the warning ... I just realised that I forgot to add that JMac goes to ground more often than a white plate at a Greek wedding too but thought I could slip it in now ...

The reality is that Melbourne have a handful of contested bulls in Oliver, Brayshaw, Jones and Petracca which made it hard for Tyson. Brayshaw’s development, in particular, was probably the bell tolling for Tyson’s career at MFC. Goodwin has already moved Jones to the wing to accommodate his...

Maybe we were watching different games this year, but why on earth would you shift a guy who ended up being ranked ‘Elite’ as an intercepting key defender and put him at the other end of the ground where he has only consistently proven that he has no idea where to run or what to do?

I hope you’re right but a quick glance at Clangers per Game over their careers (with career disposal average in brackets) doesn’t paint a great picture for our new recruit ... McDonald - 2.33 (17.4) Macmillan - 1.71 (17.1) Marley - 2.01 (16.9) Clarke - 2.03 (19.4) Pittard - 2.66 (18.0) I was...

I am a little surprised by the amount of support for Clarke. You should give the footy department some credit in terms of swapping 61 for him - that’s all he is worth, not dissimilar to Hartung last year. What Clarke can do: - run - find the ball (sometimes) What Clarke has not proven (yet)...

First post (longtime reader). Agree with Psychic Roo. I think too many fans either overlook the deficiencies or choose to turn a blind eye. Whilst there is no doubt he has a crack, he’s awful below his knees (albeit not as bad as Marley, who is simply horriffic), lacks core strength to compete...