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    One game wonders

    Good get! I'm obviously not an Adelaide supporter, but I always think of him when talk of unfulfilled talent pops up. I vaguely remember watching him, but distinctly remembering he was one of those players with more time on their hands than normal, and he was pretty skilful too? What might...
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    Scandal Troy Pannell fraud

    Yeah, maybe it did. Either way, he wasn't out. Been all downhill for the Windies since pretty much that series. Cheers
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    Scandal Troy Pannell fraud

    I think it did hit the glove, but McDermott's glove wasn't on the bat, so it should have been not-out. I'm sure DRS would have fixed everything!
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    Review Round 12, 2025 - Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon

    As good as Answerth (and that's ANSwerth, Matt Hill) has been, let's not underplay the impact of Starcevich not playing. As per the 3rd quarter, opposing teams are getting shots on goal far too easily when entering our D50 at times. Not a good trend. Starcevich back will go some way towards...
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    Coach Fages and the coaching group

    Chris Scott started it in 2011......
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    List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion

    Was it experimental surgery, or standard surgery, with a view to turbo-charging his rehab?
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    Preview Round 12, 2025 - Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon

    Those highlights from the early 2000's just remind me what a bunch of try-hards they were, and are (both players and supporters). Absolutely insufferable. Faux tough guys, Fletcher being hidden in the backline, their supporters booing every decision (they are the most unwatchable team because...
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    Oppo Camp Non-Lions Discussion 2025

    Yeah, sorry, to clarify, we have brought someone in outside of our emergencies previously (which is where fines can be generated from). We certainly haven't done it as late as Collingwood though.
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    Oppo Camp Non-Lions Discussion 2025

    Nope. From memory, it was Sunday game, we made the call Sat, and as we gave the other team "adequate" notice, it was all ticked off by the AFL. I seem to recall it was a tall (ruckman?)
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    Oppo Camp Non-Lions Discussion 2025

    We've done it ourselves before (possibly before 4 + sub though).
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    Review Round 11, 2025 - Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions

    Some random thoughts: Credit where credit is due - the coaching staff could have taken what might have been seen to be the easier option, and drop Fort off the back of Gawn's dominance last week. I don't think any of us would have thought twice if that was the case. Instead, they gave O an...
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    Preview Q Clash 28: A Toast to the Gold Coast Suns (4 May 2025)

    Yay - capitals!
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    Oppo Camp Non-Lions Discussion 2025

    What a surprise: a) They were all errors (yet again the AFL tightens a rule, then softens it over time, with no explanation) b) It involved Collingwood (after they introduced shepherding on the mark, underhanded time wasting, avoiding insufficient intent, etc, etc). Always pushing the...
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    Review Round 7, 2025 - St.Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions

    A couple of seasons ago, I would have agreed. Now, not so much. I reckon since Answerth got back into the team, and Starc got back, our coverage and balance has been a lot better, and we were and are far less exposed against smaller forwards. Maybe there's an element too, that when our KPD's...
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    Review Round 7, 2025 - St.Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions

    Considering the way he completely dismantled Higgins last year (4 disposals - lowest ever in a full game), and his average disposals against us is lower than any other team, I dare say Higgins would have been breathing a sigh of relief that Starcevich was unavailable. All things being equal, him...
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    List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion

    Considering we don't need to give up anything than (increasing) cap space, I think he actually does come cheap, all things considered. Anyone else "comparable" would come at a relatively similar $$$ figure, but cost us picks or players, with the former being even more valuable now with the...
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    Preview Round 7, 2025 - St.Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions

    I know the stats were posted earlier, but I feel Oscar has beaten Marshall the past 3-4 times we've played them. Marshall gets a few more stats around the ground (or drifting forward when Campbell went in the ruck), but Oscar has manhandled Marshall somewhat in the ruck contests. Hopefully...
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    List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion

    Sorry to re-quote myself, but appears you aren't alone! I think he's a clear upgrade on anything we have in the 2's. With salary caps going up, Joe gone, it's not going to break the bank. I can't see us walking away (if we are in fact up to our eyeballs).
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    List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion

    Suspect you're on your own there. If we have the option of a (potentially elite, fitness and form permitting) key forward landing in our lap via FA, we'd be mad not to pursue it.
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    If you read previous posts, it's because of a majority of players, each year, when traded, go to their home state. I don't know the % figure as of 2024, but there is a clear trend, over a large number of years. The chance of success is clearly one element of attraction (as is $$$), but what to...
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    No, it's not. You are at an advantage being in a football state. If two players are rated the same, the club will go for the home grown talent. Clubs will also actively avoid "flight risks". Players drafted "interstate" have their home state clubs in their ear from the time they move...
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    Review Round 5, 2025 - Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions

    Or Silvagni at CHB over Kennedy in '99........
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    Unofficial Preview Pies Round 6 - Easter Thursday

    Owes him one too after the 2023 GF 50M penalty........
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    Speculation Deven Robertson

    This is probably the best position for Robertson, too, all things considered, IMO. Has a quicker burst of pace than Graham, FWIW, too.
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    GC and GWS had the high talent on their lists obviously to give them an initial leg-up, but also because they knew players would depart to "go home". You only had to see Tanner Bruhn's face on draft night to see what the end game was going to be! Whether a player is "high quality" or not is...
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    There's more than that (Sweet, BZT off the top of my head), plus others too. Adelaide also - Rankine, Dawson, ANB, Cumming (more there too)................ The SA (and WA, and Vic) teams still have the advantage of potentially being able to trade for a player that wants to "go home"...
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    You have the advantage however, of players wanting to "go home", which the northern clubs, at the moment, rarely benefit from (and hopefully, in time, the Academies address). Each and every year, the majority of players moving, move to "go home". On top of that, you have players openly (or...
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    Review Round 5, 2025 - Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions

    Interesting that Fletcher has barely got a mention? Besides one fumble, thought he was elite today, both in decision making, and disposal. Love watching him play. Shoutout to Payne too - he's getting pretty close to his (pre-injury) form of two years ago. Bailey has left his crook ankle...
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    Preview Round 5 - Gather Round, a Celebration of Football

    Or Andrews goes to Naughton, who is a shadow of the player he was, and gives him no respect? My fear (and surely the coaches are already a step ahead on this), is that we a) become too hell-bent on stopping Darcy that we allow Naughton (or O'Donnell) to get off the chain, or b) allow their...
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    Preview Round 5 - Gather Round, a Celebration of Football

    Exactly - it was a piss take, nothing more. Wish people would lighten up!

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