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But NGA’s don’t consider ‘locals’, they do work in zones but not necessarily local zones. Also target indigenous and diverse backgrounds. Jagga has been in the standard elite pathway, APS, Coates League and Vic Metro - it’s just that is not affiliated to RFC, well apart from in his case training...

Yes. Gun AFLW junior as you likely know. Made Vic Metro u 15 development squad this year. Used to play Richmond Juniors in same team as my daughter - they made up large part if the midfield - now plays for Canterbury (i think). To be honest I’ve already provided more details than wanted to on a...

Quality post too. DM’ed you FYI. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Yes. Michael Smith is athletic build, medium build and a ripping human. Was on Collingwood list very late eighties. Ex Tassie (devonport) and Richmond dad like myself. Our kids went to Richmond Primary School. I coached Jagga in under aged cricket, as part of a team my son played in. You...

Yeah, we were his host family when he was at the club as an NGA player. Then Covid happened. Great kid, went to Cal Berkely, good to hear he’s back. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Nope, Collingwood supporter. Did go to Richmond primary school with my children. Quality kid and family, I coached him in Cricket for multiple years. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

I hate bagging players, but really, millar is garbage as a back. Should be tried forward and let’s see. Not saying it’s a certain plan, but I’d be thinking of seeing how a swap Kosi and Millar plan goes. Millar’s loss of contests to guys shorter, or less strong than him, is deflating for me...

Thanks Dusty. Astonishing to think of how Dusty lifted when pressure was highest - the mark of true champions. The three premierships were built from a core group of top echelon talent (Cotch, JR, Rance, Edwards…), solid role players over a duration, young players who have now developed into...

Lots of negative for Dow on here. If he can be in the mid rotation rather than having to be in the first line I think he can make it. Laugh, scoff, abuse even (I don’t care) if you want, but I’d not be stamping his papers yet if we can get some support around him. We got so many inexperienced...

Hear me out here, Dusty’s done everything so whatever he does is fine by me, but I’d love to see him make a call to be chaired off by the next generation. Say McCauliffe and Seth. Obviously with the blessing of the expected participants, eg Nank and Lynch/Broad/Rioli. Left field thought, never...

For all the bagging he’s copped here in recent times, thought Nank was great tonight. Proud of the effort. Entertaining match. Good experience for the cubs. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

I’d like to see one of the club leaders, maybe the coach, maybe Gale - but probably easier for the coach to do on the back of any journo asking about Dusty’s output, to use that as a trigger to put the media on notice. Something along the lines of (but with more than 2 seconds of thought)…...

Yeah, agree. I’m just trying to think of how to ease the transition to the young guys, and be practical with who we have out (TT, Hopper, Ross, until this week, Prestia). Not trying to make the (long term) case for a new KMac role. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

I was at the VFL today, McCauliffe was really impressive. I’m not sure how much you could tell from the telecast but he worked so hard he was cramping and needed to come to the bench for treatment several times in the last quarter. I was worried about an injury at one point, but I think he just...

We can bemoan the lack of young key-position players, but realistically, who of the last 3 or 4 years would we have wanted? And who then could we have got given our draft position? I’m personally not sold on Van Rooyen (having said that, likely to be a solid player). Also, I know he’s only...

So he’s meant to “develop” players in less than 10 games? It takes longer right??? Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

When you say, he’s not a Richmond man, is his failing he didn’t play for the tiges? I’m genuinely interested in how that relates, logically, to coaching success. I’m also interested in how getting angry (publicly) is a success criteria. He’s less than 10 games into the tenure, has a shocking...

Legit question, and I can’t believe I’m putting this on the table for comment, but do we really want to win? Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Like the respect comment - healthy debate. My counter is my reply just now on stars. Also, Holmes or Brown?? Holmes has more (support) around him. But let’s see, my hope is for a wave of talent to emerge rather than any particular player (brown included) becoming a star. Sent from my iPhone...

It’s an interesting one, there are countless teams in history who have had stars in the team, even young stars (early 20s), who have not had ultimate success. Star players help no doubt (that’s why they’re stars), but more important IMO is a whole base of seriously good footballers, and not...

Game was frustrating, but I don’t buy the talk of our kids are rubbish, I’m really encouraged myself they need more support around them and our injury toll has made that near impossible. Loving what Brown is showing, Sonsie showed something, Lefau too. Banks needs time and support, we have a...

Or maybe he’s 32 years old and just can’t perform at elite level as consistently as he once could. Also, ignoring age, he’s got way less quality around him from what he’s had. Guy’s earned all the respect we can give him. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

My go to having grown up in Hobart. Given you’re rating it, you’ve either got some outside of tassie or you’re in Tassie on a visit. Hard to source in my experience if not in tassie. Enjoy - merry Xmas to all on tiger BF. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Where’d you get that name from? I mean, I know you’re out there but you could have come up with anyone. Reason: I know Trent. Played same under age footy and cricket with him in Tassie. Truth is, while gun in both sports, better at soccer. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Rate ball security higher - the 2023 team seemed to value running in waves, which has its place, higher than ball security. What do I mean? If running off half back (anywhere really) but half back was the major problem, the team felt compelled to handball to player adjacent, whether under no...

Dropped my grade 9 daughter (just turned 15) off at the airport this morning for school trip to Borneo. They assimilate in the villages while swimming with turtles and see orangutans, and hikes, as side trips. Feeling mixture of anxious (never really been apart for more than a few days), excited...

The TANs thoughts of Kiss as AFL GF entertainment? Doesn’t fill me with hope given the band formed (literally) 50 years ago. King Stingray on the other hand I think is a great choice. ….but why not use local talent, and are we gonna have another ‘loaf situation??? Sent from my iPhone using...

Thanks Jack. So many great comments in this thread. A very nostalgic read. Champion. Makes me proud to be a Tassie boy. From a different perspective, I was thinking about the sheer amount of times I’ve muttered to myself, “come on Jack”, while watching at the G and Jack having a shot; mind...

I was at the game and thought the first 3qrts were fine. We held our own and positioned ourselves to challenge. I don’t really get those (most) bagging mini for subbing Millar, not like he’d done that much. Also I think the Balta move was worth a go, those irate who have the benefit of...

EDIT:Now taken. Still up for offer for anyone interested. If you’d like a ticket, or know someone who would, PM me. Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com