MFC Fans Only Non-Demons AFL Discussion – 2026

[Topkent]

He reminds me so much of Porplyzia, the way he moves and the number 40. Porpoise a better overhead mark but thats about it. They both have that low centre of gravity and are great kicks on the move.

Little barrel chested campaigner as well bet he's a nightmare to tackle

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm actually wondering if it's all the rules or are teams actually just realizing it's easier to score if you move it quick
I know they've changed things but it's not that radical

Then again maybe all of them together, so less boundary throw ins, quicker around the ground throw ups and the stand rule has just meant now it's much harder to set up zone defence among the chaos.
I hope it continues, been the best footy to watch in 15 years

Lasso rule is the best thing the AFL have done in ages.

 

[stEdy]

The report that they're paying Phillipou $1m a year is wild - they should be giving that money to Hall.

Love those low centre of gravity blokes that don't lose their feet or fumble.

 

[Scythe]

The report that they're paying Phillipou $1m a year is wild

Surely not lol

 

[schmuttt]

I'm actually wondering if it's all the rules or are teams actually just realizing it's easier to score if you move it quick
I know they've changed things but it's not that radical

Then again maybe all of them together, so less boundary throw ins, quicker around the ground throw ups and the stand rule has just meant now it's much harder to set up zone defence among the chaos.
I hope it continues, been the best footy to watch in 15 years

Feels like we are getting a lot less repeat stoppages in the middle as well, the ruck rule means the ball is clearing a lot easier. Kozzy I noticed is playing well off the centre bounce at times, which obviously is so he has more space to run into.

 

[stEdy]

Surely not lol

Money man Mattaes: Young Saint's hefty contract revealed

“My understanding is that extension is around a million dollars a year.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[Scythe]

Money man Mattaes: Young Saint's hefty contract revealed

“My understanding is that extension is around a million dollars a year.”

www.sen.com.au

Jesus take the wheel

 

[Proper Gander]

Yeah I was browsing the footy shows and they're getting smashed by everyone and so is nas

Nas kicked 3 and had 18, if that's his bad game **** me lol

They do need a win you're right but they wouldn't be the first team to take a little to gel

Think they're gonna be an exciting team to watch this year though, Nas, Ryan, Hall, Higgins is a pretty box office side going forward

Media going with the easy hit. There were already popular questions about their recruiting strategy. They’ve been unlucky with a challenging draw. Most media were projecting final ladder as having Melbourne in bottom three and the commentators are already aware that they (Saints) could lose more in a row so the story becomes more fun.

Hinkley probably did NAS & Saints no favours by announcing him as the best player in the league following a practice match either.

It’s not especially fair at all. It’s more their idea of fun TV

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Money man Mattaes: Young Saint's hefty contract revealed

“My understanding is that extension is around a million dollars a year.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[PerfectFooty]

ngl 441 goals across 2019 games isn't a great return

 

[MarcMaverick]

ngl 441 goals across 2019 games isn't a great return
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That games record tho.

 

[mrmonkey]

Garry Lyon on AFL 360

"If you stay deep, 100 goals in a season is on!"

Feel like Topkent has been calling for this for years.

"100 goals in a season is on": Lyon's bold early season call

No player has kicked 100 goals in an AFL season since Lance Franklin in 2008.

www.zerohanger.com

 

[MarcMaverick]

Garry Lyon on AFL 360

"If you stay deep, 100 goals in a season is on!"

Feel like Topkent has been calling for this for years.

"100 goals in a season is on": Lyon's bold early season call

No player has kicked 100 goals in an AFL season since Lance Franklin in 2008.

www.zerohanger.com

I don't think anybody could do what Buddy did back in 2008, that was a freakish season.
The defense is way too well set up and I don't think forwards get that much space in the F 50 to do any of that thing.

 

[mrmonkey]

I don't think anybody could do what Buddy did back in 2008, that was a freakish season.
The defense is way too well set up and I don't think forwards get that much space in the F 50 to do any of that thing.

Small sample size but many bags were kicked on the weekend. The point is the way the teams play now with an emphasis on quick ball movement, perhaps coaches might be more inclined to keep full forwards deep, rather than making them play team defense which has plagued our sport for years. That means we might start seeing more traditional full forward vs full back from better times and as Lyon pointed out, there's been such a reliance on team defense that defenders don't know how to defend 1 on 1. Some do but most seem to struggle. I also think your statement about defense being well set it isn't true anymore because if it was Goodwin would still have a job as head coach.

 

[Topkent]

Small sample size but many bags were kicked on the weekend. The point is the way the teams play now with an emphasis on quick ball movement, perhaps coaches might be more inclined to keep full forwards deep, rather than making them play team defense which has plagued our sport for years. That means we might start seeing more traditional full forward vs full back from better times and as Lyon pointed out, there's been such a reliance on team defense that defenders don't know how to defend 1 on 1. Some do but most seem to struggle. I also think your statement about defense being well set it isn't true anymore because if it was Goodwin would still have a job as head coach.

That and one of the worst parts of the modern era and why teams goal kicking has gotten worse is because it really felt like for a time there forwards main job was to 'crash packs and bring it to ground' so that guys that run 17kms a game could snap out of a pack or take a set shot 45m out when it's not their main job and then have w***ers on here wondering who's doing the goal kick coaching like it matters for mids

Get some guys whos job it is to kick goals more opportunities, don't have em run as much so they're not tired and goal kicking will improve

Gws and gc already do it with Hogan and King and they're both dead eyes. Love us to do the same with JVR and let everyone else run

Jeremy Cameron kicked 88 last year and had a relatively quiet finals series, it's definitely possible

 

[schmuttt]

People also forget we play 23 games each in H&A now too. I can definitely see someone getting the ton again, Darcy would be my most likely pick of the current players.

 

[Topkent]

People also forget we play 23 games each in H&A now too. I can definitely see someone getting the ton again, Darcy would be my most likely pick of the current players.

The more teams focus on quick ball movement the more they'll leave forwards deep, no point breaking off half back to have no one forward of the ball.

23+ finals can be up to 26 games
4 a week average.

Definitely within reach

 

[Proper Gander]

The more teams focus on quick ball movement the more they'll leave forwards deep, no point breaking off half back to have no one forward of the ball.

23+ finals can be up to 26 games
4 a week average.

Definitely within reach

I really hope it happens

 

[Proper Gander]

I really want Sydney to win tonight

 

[Bluelegs]

"Grundy stepped over the invisible line."

But... But there is a line.

 

[Bluelegs]

Battle struggling against Curnow.

 

[Daemon]

Battle struggling against Curnow.

Could say he's battling.

I'll see myself out.

 

[Bluelegs]

Seeing these two top 4 fancies not be able to get anything set up in their backhalves is making me feel better about our own defence.

 

[Bluelegs]

That not 15 call was ludicrous.

 

[Dory_77]

Seeing these two top 4 fancies not be able to get anything set up in their backhalves is making me feel better about our own defence.

Yeah, ball is moving so quick you cant set up properly. Relies on 1v1 ability