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Fatcat08 said:
I'd settle for allowances outside of the salary cap for family and player travel. Currently first year players get an allowance outside of the salary cap of $9,925 in their first year (unused funds can be rolled over to their second year) for relocation costs as well as family travel. Anything after that that is paid by the club comes under the Total Player Payments. I'd like to see this extended to at least the end of their first contract, so 2 years, and raised higher for interstate players. That would save us having to set aside part of our salary cap for player welfare expenses such as family trips and allow us to spend it on players instead. Just another disadvantage that comes with having the majority of your list from interstate.
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Have a feeling you've put more thought into it than the AFLPA
 
Simbatheking21 said:
Hahaha Wednesday was about leppa getting a contract extensions and schache 5 year deal. And today was Rockliff taking about Joeb watsons Brownlow and the Brisbane Lions museum.... So, I guess it wasn't a negative
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Tonight they should have something about the lambert household and the draftees, melissa lambert posted about the channel 10 camera crew being at her house during their one of their big dinners last night
 
snooplions said:
Tonight they should have something about the lambert household and the draftees, melissa lambert posted about the channel 10 camera crew being at her house during their one of their big dinners last night
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Well it is Melbourne media mate... We are lucky to ever get mentioned unless it's negative
 

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snooplions said:
Tonight they should have something about the lambert household and the draftees, melissa lambert posted about the channel 10 camera crew being at her house during their one of their big dinners last night
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A good piece. Very positive. Brief interviews with Lambert, Keays and Schache. The report seemed to imply that Schache was on the verge of extending his contract to five years.
 
Roylion said:
A good piece. Very positive. Brief interviews with Lambert, Keays and Schache. The report seemed to imply that Schache was on the verge of extending his contract to five years.
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Yeah definitely sounded like Schache is in it for the long haul.

Max respect to Mel Lambert for serving up massive feeds from week to week using what appeared to be a pretty modest kitchen setup.

 
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TheBrownDog said:
Never seem to see footage of Reuben William without him laughing or a massive grin on his face. Seems like a stellar guy. Gee I want him to make it so badly.
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Does seem like a lovely kid, share the same sentiment.
 
TheBrownDog said:
Max respect to Mel Lambert for serving up massive feeds from week to week using what appeared to be a pretty modest kitchen setup.

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True and good pick up. However she still doesn't outdo the tapas bar in Barcelona that I visited that was run by an old man with a two burner camping stove and and a little toaster oven. Best food ever!
Something to aim for anyway.
 
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-06/tom-cutler-set-to-become-brisbane-lions-new-running-man

THE THIRD season of a player's career isn't quite make or break, but Brisbane Lion Tom Cutler knows it's time to grab a regular spot with both hands.

Unless you're a Jaeger O'Meara, Daniel Rich or Joel Selwood, your first year in the system is more about finding your feet and just trying to earn a game than it is about dominating.

Year two, you start getting some continuity and hopefully contribute to your team.

Then year three comes along, when the player, the club and the wider AFL community get more of a feel for how good the player is.

With 18 games to his name – 11 last season – Cutler has shown glimpses of his enormous talent, but he wants to lock down a spot and be a defensive cornerstone of what he hopes will be a Lions revival.

Much like teammate Pearce Hanley, Cutler glides across the grass with ball in hand, has a thumping right boot, and at 192cm is a perfect size to play on either medium-size forwards or smalls.

He has shortcomings – his disposal can be erratic – but Cutler and Sam Mayes running from half-back is a mouth watering proposition for Lions fans.

Cutler said playing the final four games of 2015, in which he averaged 21 disposals, was a huge boost to his belief, particularly when coach Justin Leppitsch asked him to mark Adelaide star Eddie Betts.

Betts kicked three goals that night, including one from his famed Adelaide Oval pocket as the Crows handed out a hammering, but it did wonders for Cutler's confidence.

"I jumped at the opportunity," he told AFL.com.au. "He's (Betts) such a good player, an All Australian and it was a great challenge for me.

"He never stops, he's always busy and active around the contest, always on the move, so you always have to be on your toes. You can never take a second off."

Cutler's main weapon is his running game, but his ability to lock down on small forwards should help him force his way into the best 22 on a regular basis.

Not far off turning 21, the quietly spoken Victorian said some words from vice-captain Hanley last season went a long way.

"I try and take elements of Pearce's running game and style into my game," he said.

"When he was injured last year, he took a really big step in his mentoring and leadership with individual players.

"He spoke to me on several occasions and we broke down film together looking at how I could do certain things. His football IQ is so high."

Cutler said he felt the young Lions were poised to improve in 2016.

"The group's maturing, our leaders are doing a great job on and off the track.

"I think there's a natural growth and development and continuity factor at the moment.

"We're not going into the season with too many expectations … we're just trying to get better every week and play an exciting brand of football for our fans."
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For all you old RoyBoys, Jack Irish is back on the ABC:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:
 
Fantastic article on the Lamberts, they've been absolutely amazing for us!

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