Mega Thread Port Forum General AFL Thread Part 29

[Grave Danger]

I know we missed out on both Cumming and Perryman, but this was why I would've preferred that we got Perryman.

 

[JimmyBC]

I know we missed out on both Cumming and Perryman, but this was why I would've preferred that we got Perryman.

Burgo has got the hamstring annihilator machine out early.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Burgo has got the hamstring annihilator machine out early.

And we stole (back) their #1 rehab guy.

 

[I Dont Care]

Like it or not, the last gladiator sport

And meanwhile our game has been run into the ground by nancy boys who jump at every shadow scared that some bad rep will ruin their greedy financials

 

[raptalia]

Ah, the benefits of being an international sporting code. The Albanese Government has committed to spending 600 million taxpayer dollars on an NRL team from PNG. The move is designed to head off the Chinese in PNG by preventing the PNG Government from signing a defence agreement with the Chinese.

The new franchise will get $290 million from the deal. Just over 25 years ago Port had to pay 4 million for an AFL licence but these guys are being given 290 million. An example of NRL diplomacy at work. The AFL must be wondering how they can get their hands on some of Albanese's money.

PNG team to enter NRL under long-awaited deal with Australia

Australia and Papua New Guinea unveil a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league's most ambitious expansion since formation, and notching what the federal government is hailing as a major strategic victory.

www.abc.net.au

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Sounds like plenty of time off for Cumming over Christmas

 

[bomberclifford]

Sounds like plenty of time off for Cumming over Christmas

It’s definitely what I’ll be doing

 

[Ford Fairlane]

It's going to be a long pre-season

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Makes you realise why Cumming was never a good fit for Essendon... he would never be able to edge successfully like the Bombers.

 

[JimmyBC]

Hawthorn are gonna be annoyingly good next year. That fresh young exciting coach vibe must be nice.

 

[tribey]

I know we missed out on both Cumming and Perryman, but this was why I would've preferred that we got Perryman.

Mmmm. I had Cumming in my dynasty fantasy league for 3-4 years, so saw more of him than most.

Talent is undeniable, but he seems to have hit a soft-tissue phase where he makes Ryan Burton look like Cal Ripken.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Mmmm. I had Cumming in my dynasty fantasy league for 3-4 years, so saw more of him than most.

Talent is undeniable, but he seems to have hit a soft-tissue phase where he makes Ryan Burton look like Cal Ripken.

Yeah you don't want to be soft if you're Cumming.

 

[tribey]

Yeah you don't want to be soft if you're Cumming.

 

[simba_]

Have we won the 2025 Toyota Australia AFL Premiership sponsored by AAMI and Carlton Draught yet?

 

[Grave Danger]

Have we won the 2025 Toyota Australia AFL Premiership sponsored by AAMI and Carlton Draught yet?

uBet-cha!

 

[Doctor Feel]

Have we won the 2025 Toyota Australia AFL Premiership sponsored by AAMI and Carlton Draught yet?

Remains to be seen if we did well at the Carlton Draught draft yet.

 

[Willsy10]

I'm okay with missing out on him but Cumming made more sense for us than them. Crows loaded up in the off season with a 24, 26 and 28 year old as if they are prime for a premiership assault right now.

Cumming's recent injury suggest that it was a good one to miss i think. Perryman was probably our main target, that one annoys me more because not only did Collingwood get Houston they snatched our main target to replace him.

 

[SureBuddy]

Hawthorn are gonna be annoyingly good next year. That fresh young exciting coach vibe must be nice.

I actually think they overperformed this year. Went on a big run with momentum and no injuries. Could easily see them middle of the pack next year.

 

[Lefti93]

I hope they fall flat on their face and win 6 games and Jordan Lewis breaks his spectacles.

 

[Lefti93]

In saying that, I prefer them being good than Collingwood and Carlton.

 

[TeeKray]

I actually think they overperformed this year. Went on a big run with momentum and no injuries. Could easily see them middle of the pack next year.

The difference between being pretty high up on the ladder and being an also ran is overrated in this comp. This year there was 4 wins between Geelong in 3rd and Melbourne in 14th. A tougher draw, a few injuries to key players, etc, make all the difference between playing deep in finals and finishing towards the bottom.

 

[SureBuddy]

In saying that, I prefer them being good than Collingwood and Carlton.

In the past I would have agreed, however they are easily the most hateable team now and it isn't even close.

 

[Grave Danger]

The difference between being pretty high up on the ladder and being an also ran is overrated in this comp. This year there was 4 wins between Geelong in 3rd and Melbourne in 14th. A tougher draw, a few injuries to key players, etc, make all the difference between playing deep in finals and finishing towards the bottom.

They'll go from a bottom 6 draw to a top 6 draw. I haven't checked to see if the AFL has given them a nice easy top 6 draw though..

 

[JimmyBC]

I actually think they overperformed this year. Went on a big run with momentum and no injuries. Could easily see them middle of the pack next year.

I remember saying this about Collingwood after the 2022 season.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

DeMattia the 5th Musketeer