MFC Fans Only Non-Demons AFL Discussion – 2026

[Lord Nev]

Nah the rule was specifically deliberate for a while which caused all sorts of problems then got changed to insufficient intent later to make it a little easier on the umps.

I take it back. My bad.

 

[MarcMaverick]

You know that the preseason is dull when we're talking about the definition of deliberate.
A bit like Allen Ivarsen re: practice.

 

[Charlie_s123]

You know that the preseason is dull when we're talking about the definition of deliberate.
A bit like Allen Ivarsen re: practice.

And it's being discussed indirectly by a poster who has the other on ignore.

 

[PerfectFooty]

Know it's just a practise game but the Suns with 3.10 for a first hit out with Trac is kinda funny

 

[Lampers]

Know it's just a practise game but the Suns with 3.10 for a first hit out with Trac is kinda funny

Trac was the same Trac as we know.

Some impressive shows of strength mixed in with untimely fumbles and blasting the ball to nobody in particular.

Plus a regulation set shot pushed far right for a behind.

He had one memorable piece of play where he recovered from a fumble almost in the goal square and kept a cool head to kick to a teammate who marked.

 

[Orange crush]

Jeez Carrie looked good today

 

[Charlie_s123]

Jeez Carrie looked good today

Glad to know he's decided to give half a **** about the club he plays for.

 

[Topkent]

Jeez Carrie looked good today

Couldn't give a stuff if he wins the Brownlow for GWS, just happy he'll never play for Melbourne again

 

[schmuttt]

Bit mental that Paul Roos got us out of the bottom 4 in his second year but Clarko is now in year 4 and hasn't gotten close to doing it.

 

[Bluelegs]

Bit mental that Paul Roos got us out of the bottom 4 in his second year but Clarko is now in year 4 and hasn't gotten close to doing it.

They feel like they are playing a very out of date game plan.

 

[PerfectFooty]

I do feel like that 2015 era had a lot weaker bottom half of the ladder than now. You had prime rabble Carlton, Leppers Lions, Gold Coast being Gold Coast, Still dealing with Hird Bummers, St Kilda being St Kilda, Sideways moving Collingwood, a not yet ready GWS, Geelong oddly under performing that season and Hinkley's mid evolving port

Like don't get me wrong, there are bad sides now and West Coast is diabolical. But the tiges of now could probably beat that 2015 bottom four. Port 9th that season would be slaughtered by the 9th place dogs of last year

THAT ALL SAID
North are awful and should be way more advanced under Clarkson now. The control and retain possession game plan probably is a little out of date, but they also simply don't have the players skilled enough to execute it. They've over stacked their midfield with not much to show for it and haven't developed any real spine other than Larkey who was in the system pre clarkson. Like skill wise, Sheezel who is supposedly their best kick skies one out of bounds on the full from the mark under no pressure with no breeze at Casey. They where panicked and sloppy either coughing the ball up to us or giving away stupid frees. They honestly just did not look ready to play a game at all yesterday. Another bottom four finish you think would be Indefensible

 

[Toump Ass]

Jeez Carrie looked good today

 

[Topkent]

Bit mental that Paul Roos got us out of the bottom 4 in his second year but Clarko is now in year 4 and hasn't gotten close to doing it.

Getting Dawes, Vince, Lumumba, Cross, Macdonald, Tyson, Hogan, Garlett really helped raise our floor

North just seem to have a stack of kids getting led by Caleb Daniel, the ex freo defender who sucks and a Luke McDonald. There's no one to set standards or create competition for the kids.

 

[schmuttt]

Getting Dawes, Vince, Lumumba, Cross, Macdonald, Tyson, Hogan, Garlett really helped raise our floor

North just seem to have a stack of kids getting led by Caleb Daniel, the ex freo defender who sucks and a Luke McDonald. There's no one to set standards or create competition for the kids.

Oh for sure, I think as much as some of those senior guys were past it we nailed it in terms of getting the right type of guys around the club. North probably did it way too late and now the only one who is half decent is a cooked Luke Parker. Like you compare Bernie Vince to any senior player North has brought in over the past 5 years and he leaves them for dead.

 

[Daemon]

Cross was the best pick up. Really raised standards. Loved Vince though brought the mongrel, no more bruise free footy.

 

[Bluelegs]

Oh for sure, I think as much as some of those senior guys were past it we nailed it in terms of getting the right type of guys around the club. North probably did it way too late and now the only one who is half decent is a cooked Luke Parker. Like you compare Bernie Vince to any senior player North has brought in over the past 5 years and he leaves them for dead.

It's why I really rate our last off season. All the senior guys we brought in are going to do so much for our youth.

 

[schmuttt]

It's why I really rate our last off season. All the senior guys we brought in are going to do so much for our youth.

Yep, Mihocek and Steele are excellent citizens and I think Jiath is a vibes guy who will give us plenty of entertainment in a transition period.

 

[markm106]

Jack Steele

9

Jack Steele

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

8.7

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

particularly has something to prove I reckon. Wasn’t wanting to leave saints. Probably a bit pissed off.

 

[Headless]

Jack Steele particularly has something to prove I reckon. Wasn’t wanting to leave saints. Probably a bit pissed off.

Pretty handy addition with Petracca and Oliver out the door, and Viney under a big injury cloud.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Pretty handy addition with Petracca and Oliver out the door, and Viney under a big injury cloud.

Makes our midfeild age younger too. Needed a refresh anyway. Folks know how Viney,Trac, Oliver work individually as well as collectivly. But now? ?????

 

[schmuttt]

Pretty handy addition with Petracca and Oliver out the door, and Viney under a big injury cloud.

Yep, that one looks better by the day with Vineys current condition.

I bloody hate how optimistic I'm feeling about this season - I don't think we will go anywhere, but just a lot of good vibes around the club and the direction.

 

[Headless]

Yep, that one looks better by the day with Vineys current condition.

I bloody hate how optimistic I'm feeling about this season - I don't think we will go anywhere, but just a lot of good vibes around the club and the direction.

PREMIERS IT IS.

 

[Topkent]

Yep, that one looks better by the day with Vineys current condition.

I bloody hate how optimistic I'm feeling about this season - I don't think we will go anywhere, but just a lot of good vibes around the club and the direction.

I'm happy the club did basically everything I wanted them to do 2 years ago finally, but then I look at the names at the bottom 10 of the side like Adams, Henderson, Sharp, Laurie, Campbell and co and realise our list is still full of crap talent and then I'm back at peace with the veil

 

[Headless]

I'm happy the club did basically everything I wanted them to do 2 years ago finally, but then I look at the names at the bottom 10 of the side like Adams, Henderson, Sharp, Laurie, Campbell and co and realise our list is still full of crap talent and then I'm back at peace with the veil

Now I'm confused. Are we winning the premiership or not?

 

[Topkent]

Now I'm confused. Are we winning the premiership or not?

Yes