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If you're alluding to drug abuse, the AFL would need to change the 3 strikes policy. I would think the players might have a bit to say about that. Remember the non-performance drug policy is something the AFL players with the AFL came up with to help players with addictions. The AFL playing...

I hope the club takes his obvious health concerns seriously. Don't want to see him end up climbing temples and cleaning car windows on Canning Bridge.

Just get our key forwards fit and on the park. Then get a forward structure where we spread and isolate. Until we do this we can have all the skill in the world but if we keep having forwards in clusters we will remain the easiest team to defend against.

West Australians who want to go home, how many eastern state born players want to come to Perth??? Everyone wants to play at a Melbourne club now, just listen to the AFL media sell a player coming to a big Melbourne club. Time zone difference doesn't seem to bother the NFL/NBA, Channel 7 are...

Have a look how many times you see a Freo or even West Coast player on any of the football shows. West Coast are one of the best and biggest in the comp and even they only get a couple of Friday night games.

Because we don't get access to national TV markets it is harder to attract national companies. We have very few sponsors outside of Woodside and who's to say that is going to last forever. Players only want to go and play at clubs that play on Friday night as it helps their brand. Players also...

Was talking about the media, not too worried what supporters of other clubs think. The AFL media facilitate a clear competitive advantage in terms of recruitment and sponsorship to Victorian teams.

Even when we were winning we lucky to get one or two a season. Even when Richmond, Carlton and Collingwood were crap they were still getting regular Friday night games. The AFL media hate Freo, always have.

I know it's a Bulldogs only thread but I was hoping you could help me out. On the surface Garlick looks a good appointment but was the reason for his departure from you guys. Seem to have a feeling it was a messy finish? You also won the flag the year after he left, did he play a role in...

Seems to be a good appointment. Wasn't there an ugly finish to his time at WB?

Not sure if this a sneaky attempt to troll Freo thread but I'll bite. What's Collingwood's issues that Lynch chose Richmond, Carlton's that Shiel chose Essendon, Burgoyne the Hawks and so on. Fact is Kelly would have chosen West Coast even if there were 5 teams in WA. Also in regards to Freo's...

Could still end up at Carlton though if Freo and Melbourne cant agree on a deal.

The biggest difference between Port and Freo is they were allowed to maintain a link to the SANFL Port Adelaide. Port Adelaide people had a say in how the club was formed and operated. Freo on the other hand are a creation of the WAFC on the behest of the A/VFL to weaken the Eagles. The AFL...

My feeling is that Eagles and Dockers fans dont want to say they hate each other as that would show it effects them.

Im not sure if Ross will want to live outside of Melbourne anymore but IMO he is one of the best coaches in the business. There are a lot of misconceptions about Ross re game style that have been peddled by the media who hate him, especially over here in WA. He is also disliked by a large...

I would say this generalisation is why Freo fans hate the eagles.

At least the umpires don't use fantasy footy scores to determine who is the best player.

How the's form on the Eagles fans in here, what a bunch of hypocrites. The sooking from some of them last year because Nat Fyfe dared say he wanted Collingwood to win. "should be supporting WA" was the common cry. Now they complain about Victorians doing the same thing. The sanctimonious carry...

But the carrot of having an AFL team and having their histories recognised on National stage will be hard to ignore. I would say Subi could almost do it on its own but having a West Perth/Joondalup connection gives you a much bigger area to identify with.

I would merge Subiaco and West Perth and call them the Subiaco Falcons. You couldn't use any West reference due to the eagles and Subiaco has national recognition due to the old oval. Their zone in the North West corridor is the biggest metro area in Perth and they are arguably the two most...

Comes down to three in my book as I think the Saints will appoint Ratten. The WAFC's hands are all over this decision so they will be pressuring the Dockers for their man Suma. Brad Scott is close with the Brayshaw family, who are very close to Bell and Mann. Something suss in the timeline of...

I just thought he was going to be the one, this day never entered my thoughts. The bastards got him but he was strong and forthright to the end. This is by far the hardest breakup. Thank you for those winning seasons as bittersweet as they are.

When did Brad Scott stand down? When did the board really decide to sack Ross? Bell and Mann are good mates with the Brayshaws as well.

So if the new coach doesn't have us in the finals within 3 seasons I hope they are sacked and Alcock can follow him.

If we appoint Sumich, I certainly wont be renewing my memberships.

Where was I saying training skills is a waste of time. Just questioning the belief held by some on here that Ross doesn't care about skill development. He probably hopes that most players have the fundamental skills when they get to the AFL. Unfortunately with the appalling junior coaching in...

Do the people who type "ross doesn't care about skills" really believe that. You really think he is happy when players don't hit targets in the back line. Sure he values effort but to say he doesn't care at all about skills is not fair. I am sure the players practice their kicking but you...

I agree pick 5 is probably overs (not sure about extreme) but I also feel that draft picks are over rated sometimes.

The Liam Henry or Brad Hill part. Liam Henry is going to Freo as an academy pick. We need late picks to pay for him as I am sure a club will take him at least top 30. Brad Hill wont be going anywhere unless we get a top 5 draft pick or an A grade midfielder as a replacement. Got to pay overs...

Dockers are going to need late picks to use for drafting NGA product Liam Henry. Pretty sure a club will pick him in first round and we will have to cough up. A top five pick and a couple of third/fourth rounders should get the hill deal done.