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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    Agreed. That sliding rule is a terrible one and a massive over reaction to a horrible injury, but the rule existed before then - tripping - there was no need for it and its made umpiring and playing harder. These rules on top of other rules to clarify the existing rules always end up making...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs Giants + prematch discussion

    If you're going to get upset when taken to task suggesting a guy who had 2 possessions and 0 tackles in a tightly contested game and who was replaced by a guy who lit us up should have stayed out there you may not be built for discussions and should stay in the BB Appreciation thread. If you...
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    News New Captain for 2023 - Alex Pearce

    I thought he was good against Geelong, not so much against Richmond. Cats game Hawkins got lucky for 1 and got another off turnover and a sensationsal pass from Cameron. Otherwise Pearce held him well and also took some good marks midfield when Hawk went up. The fact Hawkins went ball hunting...
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    Toast Welcome to Fremantle Ethan Stanley - 2023 Mid Season Draft Pick 8

    I have a similar complexion and I can tell you it's hard enough as a training watcher out there so I would expect lots of hats on the young fella and enough zinc/sunscreen to service a large primary school placed near his locker.
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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    Worth a shot. Maybe post it along with a concerned query as to whether everyone is OK? :)
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    Roast And with four umpires.

    One thing they absolutely need to change is to psych profile umps better. We need far less of the spotlight hungry and "take control and be part of the game" types and far more of the guy who retired last year, umpires 350 games and 8 GF's and I can't remember his name types. The types like...
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    Toast Welcome to Fremantle Matthew Johnson (pick 21 2021 AFL Draft)

    I agree completely on WM from the Saints, what a great combo of class, time and leg that kid has. He'd be fantastic for us right now. He's going to be fun to watch for a long time. Wouldn't JVR and Amiss look pretty special about now. I do suspect Treacy will be a similar style and level of...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Lloyd Meek

    Hi again Folks, I was just checking in on Lloydy to see how he was going for you guys and delighted to see you're mostly happy with him. As I said in my post about him WAY back I thought he'd be best as a ruck and not a Ruck/Fwd and was a bit worried early in the year at how he was going but am...
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    Toast Welcome to Freo Jye Amiss!!! (pick 8 2021 AFL Draft)

    That's Bazil for you. Absolute arseclown. Glad I missed the call and got to enjoy them both live without him impacting on either.
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    Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs Giants + prematch discussion

    Yep, I believe there are 4 fixed cameras. 1 at each end and 1 on each wing that don't get used for TV coverage but can be sourced for tactical. The AFL has them for off the ball incidents etc.
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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    I'd have Carlton as a top 4-6 list on available talent. 2 Coleman medallists, both young. Reigning Brownlow medallist in the midfield, another Brownlow quality midfielder in Walsh and a potential A Grader in Cerra. Supported by better than handy soldiers in guys like Hewett and Acres plus a...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs Giants + prematch discussion

    Its an interesting one isn't it. To me Jackson was a big part of us getting back in it and was influential around the ground and at stoppages once we started charging back. Having said that we were pantsed for the first 2.5qtrs at stoppages so the question is entirely valid. I too wonder what...
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    Coach Justin Longmuir

    Bit of a poor one from JL2 I thought but more mildly irritating than cause for huge concern. If being critical I would throw out the theory that this was an indication of his lack of flexibility with game planning and execution. This was always going to be wet weather footy and we have again...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 14 Vs Giants + prematch discussion

    Liam Henry plays one poor game, first up after a stretch out - "get him out, hopeless, useless, too worried about his abs" Bailey Banfield plays over a month of games this year and more last year much worse than Henry, NOD, Freddy or others did against Tigers - "he tries hard, obviously doing...
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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    I think this is where the number of those contracts become the critical factor. We have 2 guys with "questionable" deals in this space. Given they are the only 2 and we currently sit 2 and 3 on the youth and experience list I think it's fine and maybe even advisable. Like you I questioned why...
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    Mega Thread 2024 Media & Miscellaneous Thread

    Interesting question. In a complete vacuum where the human element is removed and things like club culture etc ignored I'd be very tempted indeed. Mostly because I think Oscar is going to be slightly stronger, a better grab and a threat from deeper out when shooting at goals. But each of...
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    Coach Justin Longmuir

    Good on you for firing up. If I'd read that summary about Freo's list I'd be pissed too. The sad difference is that if someone said that about Freo's list it'd be easy to contest and unfortunately it's not for the Bombers list. I will grant you that Merrett would likely garner a higher pick...
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    Mega Thread 2024 Media & Miscellaneous Thread

    Yeah he's the real deal, I was keen on him too based on what I heard Brad Johnson say about him in his draft year. Takes a good grab, provides good contest even when he's out of position and can pressure at ground level too. Effort is always high, he's unselfish and on top of all that he's...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    It didn't happen in the session, or not the first time anyway. He pulled up from a contest late in the Peel game on the weekend after tweaking it. It didn't look too serious and he re-strapped, jabbed (probably) and got back out there but it was bad enough to still be with him this week for...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    Who mentioned Colyer? Henry would be a surprise but Colyer would be a disgrace in my opinion.
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    I would've thought that too but he was ok and maybe even good on the weekend in the Subi game. The conditions won't get worse than that.
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    Preview The Richmond 'Squeaky Bum Time' preview

    Top stuff. The fact you started off with soccer, included a photo of a Scottish version of Mick Malthouse and also Bevo and I still made it through all that and to the end is testament to your work. Great stuff.
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    He does do that too much. But sometimes he just pulls the trigger and even when it doesn't come off I've looked at it and gone yeah that was a great option. Confidence plays a big part. He knows he's on a short rope with JL2 and I suspect that factors in to it as he doesn't want to make a...
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    Coach Justin Longmuir

    Just getting back on to JL2, apparently Worsfold suggested strongly to the Essendon guys they grab him from the Pies to bring in to his team at Essendon and as competition for Rutten for his job when Worsfold left. The Footy Director and then the CEO refused to entertain it and it went nowhere.
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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    They what???? I've been down with Covid for almost a fortnight and missed this. 2yrs for Cripps?? Did they trade for Patrick while I was asleep? Holy mother of God that's hilarious. My gob has been completely smacked. I'm stunned. Surely that means Luke Shuey got 4yrs while I was asleep...
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    Coach Justin Longmuir

    His results plus his ongoing arrongance and self congratulations would be infuriating for a Bombers supporter who doesn't drink the Sheedy Kool-Aid. I can only imagine how annoying it'd be. He's announced he's won trading period and drafts multiple times, including the draft you mention for...
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    Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

    He seems like a top bloke and how much he was over rated everywhere was never his fault. To see it end this way is a shame. Having said that, the way the Budgies are "managing" their list is as bad as any team has ever done it. We got killed for going over the salary cap in a 2 win season and...
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    Coach Justin Longmuir

    Yep, even Merrett as their obvious number one is not someone you'd sell the farm to grab if he came available. Hell I wouldn't trade Brayshaw or Serong heads up for him and I doubt anyone would. And he's their peak. He's top shelf but he's not a guy you look at in a close game and say...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    As I said I'm not sure I'd go that way but I would enjoy seeing it. I'd love to see what Henry is capable of if he was to say get half a season of rope and excused crap performances before finding form ;). His delivery inside 50 is as good as anyone else we've got and we could always do with...
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    Prediction Changes: Round 13 Vs Richmond + prematch discussion

    Thanks mate. I guess that's left field-ish but playing 2 guys in their natural positions isn't that revolutionary. Henry another crack on the wing will annoy some but he's played his way in there form-wise. Brodie and Ras would be rightly peeved. I'm not sure I'd do the same thing but I...
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