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    Review Winners and Losers of the draft

    I can't understand the McCartin criticism as key forwards take 3-4 years to develop. Same goes with Boyd. Reckon both will be quality pick-ups long-term. By the same token, I'm certainly not expecting much from Schache next year or the year after. Same goes with Weideman, McKay etc. Worth...
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    2015 Draft night format/tickets/broadcast info

    Interesting the Lions are hosting there own Draft function in Melbourne - I guess its because of the interest with pick 2 and all. My mate and I have already booked in. Might only be relevant for Lions fans, but details are here...
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    Gillon McLachlan's meeting with the Lions and the end of Holmes

    Can't understand some of the animosity towards the club for not breaking the news about Swann. With the exception of Buddy Franklin's move to Sydney, can you name me one major announcement from any of the clubs that hasn't been revealed in the media first? Whether it be coaches, CEOs or even...
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    2014 Draft Discussion

    Not a massive contributor on here, but if what I read is correct, and Peter Wright is more of a ruckman than a forward...then I say get the best available midfielder with our first pick. Now I've never seen Wright play, and I don't have a friend of a friend who knows his uncle, but do we...
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    Preview Rd 4, 2014 - Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide

    John, purely out of interest, what changes would YOU have made to the team this week if you had been in charge of selection. Not having a 'go', but I fail to see any alternative that would look 'better on paper' than what we've got. As TBD said, we just have ordinary depth. I agree that Lester...
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    Who's our Coach for 2014?

    I was obviously on the 'Paul Roos' bandwagon to begin with, but now that his appointment has been 'botched', I'm far more in favour of getting a young coach to the Lions who has cut his teeth as an assistant coach at a successful club for the past few years. I find it harsh to read posts from...
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    Why I Love the PaddlePop

    Terrific post matwt73. I am an old Fitzroy man who adored the jumper that was adopted by the Lions post-marger (and still do). When the paddlepop came in, I was shattered. But it had nothing to do with the side-on Lion's significance to the 'old' Fitzroy, but more with the fact that it was the...
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    2012 Draft Discussion

    Also, for those who believe the Club is overstocked with tall forward options, here's a list of those at our disposal before the Draft... FORWARDS (190cm+)Billy Longer - more of a ruckman, but can hopefully develop into a part-time forward Brent Staker - coming off two knee recos, and turns 29...
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    2012 Draft Discussion

    I don't venture onto bigfooty much these days, but it's always entertaining to come on here and read peoples' opinions about our Draft choices. And for those staunch critics who believe the club has ruined it's future, I can only offer the following: Q: Why did the Club overlook the likes of...
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    Brisbane/Fitzroy relationship discussion

    I am generally more of a BigFooty 'observer' rather than active 'aprticipant', but I feel as though I need to comment on this issue (even though opinion is always ging to be divided). Roylion, I respect your comments and understand that you're one of the Fitzroy traditionalists who hasn't truly...
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    Jared Polec

    Heppell was obviously the standout from the draft crop of 2011 - but I still think Polec suits our team better. Heppell will no doubt be a 10-15 year, quality half-back flanker, but I reckon we are in desperate need of some pace in the midfield (or on the wing) which Polec provides.
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    Brisbane/Fitzroy relationship discussion

    I am in agreeance that there could and should be more Melbourne-based Lions members than there are currently, and believe the Club is at least heading back in the right direction after alienating fans for the past few years. But realistically, how many potential Lions members are there down...
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    Luke Power To Play With GWS In 2012

    Unfortunately the Club is in a lose/lose situation with this Luke Power stuff at the moment. If they play hard-ball and demand that his departure means that GWS can't take anyone in 2012, then fans will be outraged that the Club is disrespecting Luke Power's desire to continue with the new...
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    Brisbane/Fitzroy relationship discussion

    Brilliant post matwt73! I am an old Fitzroy boy and, like all my fellow Roys, I love seeing the 'old' club recognised in different ways. But at the same time, I classify myself as a Brisbane Lions fan, not a Fitzroy fan. I believe you can absolutely support both (AFL and VAFA), but we are one...
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    Brisbane/Fitzroy relationship discussion

    Can't help but agree with some of Zanotti's sentiments. Let's use Chris Johnson as an example. He played 59 games for Fitzroy and a further 205 games for the Brisbane Lions. The way I see it, he played 264 games for the Club. I'm sure he is proud of the fact he remained a one-club player...
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