Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2026

[oldgoat]

You told me a while ago you didn't bet goaty, but I see even you could be tempted if it reaches a high enough deathriding threshold

Just a voyeur Feeder.
Saturday lotto (but not every saturday) is my only skin in the gambling game.
Although...Might be tempted to put a cheeky monkey on Freo to snatch the cup at $15?

 

[oldgoat]

Meanwhile, Collingwood are just blatantly changing their Copeland Trophy voting system to ensure Nick wins it

What universe am I living in?

Are you on Truth Social too?

 

[Big Animal]

The Carlton Capitulates are proving quite entertaining this year and the real season hasn't even started

 

[Minz]

Brisbane are a dirty bunch of campaigners, arrogant and entitled. All of those suspensions were warranted and hopefully don't get overturned on appeal.

... and classically they've appealed. He saw the bloke coming, threw up an arm and knocked him out cold... appeals board oughta reclassify it as deliberate and give him an extra 3 weeks for the cheek.

 

[FreoRicci]

Wish I brought a flight to Victoria this weekend…
Every single Victorian team are at home this week.
Who needs Gather Round when Round 1 is Victoria round

 

[King Huskii]

Wish I brought a flight to Victoria this weekend…
Every single Victorian team are at home this week.
Who needs Gather Round when Round 1 is Victoria round

A hidden agenda by the AFL that's not so hidden

Like you said should be named Round Victoria

 

[gaskin]

... and classically they've appealed. He saw the bloke coming, threw up an arm and knocked him out cold... appeals board oughta reclassify it as deliberate and give him an extra 3 weeks for the cheek.

I can see them getting it knocked down to 2 weeks, tbh.

 

[BStaff17]

The Carlton Capitulates are proving quite entertaining this year and the real season hasn't even started

And its not even round 1 yet

 

[Kapow!!!]

I can see them getting it knocked down to 2 weeks, tbh.

It's gratifying to see that they basically got absolutely nowhere with their appeals

 

[gaskin]

It's gratifying to see that they basically got absolutely nowhere with their appeals

Their appeals were idiotic but that is no surprise when Adrian Anderson was their lawyer.

 

[Nothing]

Their appeals were idiotic but that is no surprise when Adrian Anderson was their lawyer.

Should have used Angry Anderson.

 

[BREATHLESS_987]

Milan Murdock, not even on a list 3 weeks ago, playing on the weekend against GC.

 

[FreoRicci]

Milan Murdock, not even on a list 3 weeks ago, playing on the weekend against GC.

Well deserved. Has been consistent and too good for WAFL. Pity it’s for West Coast. Will be getting smashed this weekend

 

[Quazar2]

Milan Murdock, not even on a list 3 weeks ago, playing on the weekend against GC.

Named on an 8-man bench though, so might not yet play (??).

7 potential debuts for West Coast, including Devon Robertson. Anyone remember him (poor sod)..?!?!

If they lose by less than 60 points, it will be a miracle.

 

[Nothing]

Named on an 8-man bench though, so might not yet play (??).

7 potential debuts for West Coast, including Devon Robertson. Anyone remember him (poor sod)..?!?!

If they lose by less than 60 points, it will be a miracle.

The club have announced his (Murdock) debut.

 

[Quazar2]

The club have announced his (Murdock) debut.

oh, well I stand corrected then. Good luck to him

 

[freo84]

They will need to install extra room on the Gold coast side of the score board.

 

[gaskin]

Not 10 minutes in and this game looks over.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Not 10 minutes in and this game looks over.

I've been burnt going too early so many times but I'm sure Richmond will be last this year. WC have had some experience around the fringes and the core players keeping Richmond competitive are a year older

 

[BREATHLESS_987]

Not 10 minutes in and this game looks over.

Who would have guessed the team that played last week would start the game more switched on than the team that didn't?

(I hate opening round)

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Smith is seriously a faster version of Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, he's an insane footballer

 

[wakojako]

Smith is seriously a faster version of Lachie Neale, he's an insane footballer

Not denying his ability but all of his disposals are uncontested. Doesn't seem like a very damaging player this early in his career. Still puts up insane disposal numbers.

 

[One_Wing]

imagine trading away the chance to draft jagga smith for Baker and Rowies.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Not denying his ability but all of his disposals are uncontested. Doesn't seem like a very damaging player this early in his career. Still puts up insane disposal numbers.

7 score involvements in a quarter is pretty damaging.

 

[gaskin]

7 score involvements in a quarter is pretty damaging.

I hate that stat. Score assist should be the metric. Score involvement can mean you had the ball 4 disposals before the score which means nothing.