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Another who seems to have little idea about certain players and their importance to their clubs.

Maybe. And I don’t blame them - the midfield still needs work, despite the past few drafts.

Nah, they’ll win a game. It’s a long season, teams will tire and/or get complacent as the season rolls on. I reckon you can definitely make an argument that the spoon is theirs, though. It’s hard to see them winning at least two that they’ll need to avoid it.

Yawn. If you don't know who they are or their importance to Carlton, might I suggest commenting on this game isn't for you?

I wouldn’t be trading LDU. In his case I would certainly hold him to his contract even if he does want to leave.

He was out of contract and deserved his own thread. That he has re-signed with the Cats doesn’t take away from the validity of the thread.

Sure. They can’t just sit on their hands and wait for the wheel to turn. No club can. But they also can’t panic. If someone wants to leave, let them leave. Make sure you have the right people at the club, both on the field and off it. Be smart, methodical, and probably above all else, don’t...

Fisher isn’t a plodder. Not a leader or someone to necessarily drive standards, but he can play.

We ask the same of every rebuilding side. There are always players out there who can help. They may not be the greatest footballers but they don’t have to be. What is crucial though is that you get the right players in. Talent ID is critical, not just for young kids coming through the junior...

That may be true on a team sheet on paper, but football is played on grass. The most impactful injuries are those which prevent a team from playing the way they want to play. Look at Nathan Murphy from your mob as a classic example. A key back averaging under 10 touches per game isn’t a big...

No, but often opposition supporters don't truly recognize a player's value to a side. Sometimes that's because they don't watch particularly closely, sometimes it's because they choose to ignore what they see and prefer to believe something other than the reality. Not sure why you're talking...

Should be a cracking game between arguably the two best teams out there at the moment. Stewart a massive out for the Cats, he usually has a day out against us. Waiting for teams, but at the moment leaning towards Carlton, though no result would be a surprise.

How do you know he didn’t? He’s gone to an interstate flag contender. Every chance he went for money, lifestyle, or to play in a flag. Maybe they did. And he’d probably still choose Sydney given they gave him 3 years. He’s the right profile of player for North. Just clearly the wrong...

Nothing wrong with that. But - and I'm beginning to sound like a broken record here - perspective is important. A win vs North Melbourne doesn't prove much. That's all I'm saying. It's not a criticism.

Absolutely it is. But enjoy the win, they don't come around all that often for bottom 4 sides so you've got to enjoy it. You might be playing better, but so too are many sides. Ultimately you were 1-5 after 6 last year too, with that win also against North Melbourne. I need to see more.

I haven't mentioned the Suns game. I'm not talking about one game in isolation - in fact my point is that you shouldn't do that. It's not just the midfield but I get it. I've been through it all before and not all that long ago. Winning is great, but perspective is better. It was North...

You’re clearly happy with the way things are going, and up and about after a win. I’m perhaps a little less convinced. Let’s revisit down the track.

Prior to yesterday you'd won about 6 quarters of footy for the year. Played some good teams but I don't think this is the 'win' you think it is. As I said, 4 points is great. But perspective is king.

To be fair, you've won 1 game from 6 attempts, and it was against the only side below you on the ladder. Enjoy the win but perspective is important.

Nah. Adams went to Sydney and without knowing him or his motivations personally, I dare say the only way you'd entice him to move to North instead is a bucket load of cash. He'd have added plenty to the Roos for sure, but he's not the right type to be raising as a realistic example of someone...

How? I have no skin in this game, I don't support either club. There is nothing disingenuous suggesting there's a difference between West Coast making mistakes, and North Melbourne being the blueprint. What's the comparison here other than both being key defenders? One was an out of contract...

My sole point is that it is completely erroneous - and disingenuous - to suggest that people have suggested West Coast should've followed North Melbourne's list or rebuild strategy. People have been canning North's strategy for years. You'd have to be blind to not have seen that. Yes, people...

Yeah you've said that already. You've since been asked to show examples of this, but you're seemingly reluctant to. I wonder why? Either you've made it up, or you've simply misunderstood what people have been saying. I'm putting my money on the former, because nobody has praised "the exact...

See the very first sentence in the post you quoted. Criticising the work of one club is not the same as praising the work of another. Suggesting that West Coast could’ve done more, is very different to “following the North Melbourne list strategy”.

Criticising the work of one club, is not the same thing as praising the work of another. If there are many instances of North’s rebuild process being praised, it shouldn’t be difficult to point to a few. Again, I believe you’ve simply made this up.

Just quietly, I don’t believe that’s true at all. Nobody has looked at the “North Melbourne list strategy” and claimed it as some sort of resounding success. I think you’ve made that up.

Can definitely see Melbourne in there. Pies also clearly a strong chance, first few weeks weren’t great but they’re at the level now. Top 4 clearly isn’t set. Top 6 I’d probably be more inclined to agree with, but it’s a long season.

Roberts is good, but he's nowhere near Reid. Reid will be the unanimous winner of the award. 5s all round.

Positions have updated. Looks like they’ve been very, very stingy. A lot have missed out that shouldn’t have. Unless they’re drip feeding them tonight, which would be rubbish. Edit: yes it appears they’re drip-feeding them. Pricks.