It's Carlton that should be the focus of this discussion, not Hollands. He needs privacy and in all likelihood, professional help. Carlton and the AFL need some training in the meaning of Duty of Care. Beyond this individual case, it could start with acknowledgment of the terrible mental harms...
Petracca, Merrett and a bionic foot for Day would be handy. But hats off to Dangerfield for a brilliant game. Have seen better umpiring at Auskick. Hope someone wipes the smirk off Bailey Smith’s face next week.
As entertaining as the Merrett meltdown is, I wonder if his management might have engineered a handshake deal with another club and leaked the Mitchell meeting to make Merrett’s position at Essendon untenable. Despite their posturing, they’ll have to let him go if he really wants out, but if...
Trying to watch this game on free to air from NSW south coast. Terrible reception. Hope it’s better tomorrow night!
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Finn and Ward the only 2 who could demand selection on today’s performances. And probably what is a sad end for Wingard. Cruelled by injuries but not looking up to it anymore.