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If the team wins the flag? Signed Memorabilia? Invite to celebrations? Nothing? And if nothing, why not reward them? Companies pay shareholders dividends, especially when results are good.

Obviously there's many, but off the top of my head, They seem as fast and fit last ten minutes of the game as they are the first. Barely look tired. I get it that's what supreme fitness allows, but its still amazing. If you see vision of very old games the players are stumbling exhausted in...

Positions you don't really hear about these days? Ruck rover or first rover? Is there a difference? There role was? Never really knew what 'utility' was. Any players classify as that currently? Is 'wing' still a position? Why back pocket "plumber"? Forward flank or pocket Used to be...

I was too young at the time to be aware much of his impact and performance, but I remember it being huge news that he'd come out of retirement to coach again. I've since learnt that he is a life member of the club and improved the side each year in wins / losses. But I'm searching for more...

How much difference does it make to employers when looking at a person's qualifications? Does face to face make you more employable? I'm thinking of doing a cert IV in Training and Assessment. Totally online is much cheaper, but does it have the same merit? Thanks in advance.

I'm talking about things like grueling training, playing injured and coping hits everywhere, having to do all kinds of hard recovery and procedures to get right for the next weekly game (eg draining fluid, having jabs). What other sportsmen put their body through such strain?

Only talking about skills. Not athleticism, hardness, fitness, courage, work rate etc. A player like Dangerfield and Fyfe may have those covered but be as skillful. My unworthy opinion nominates Sam Mitchell, Ablett of course and perhaps a Betts, Cyril type. What do the more knowledgeable...

Statistically what would it be like? Averaging 30 possessions and 3 goals as a midfielder, and 7/8 goals as a forward over more than 150 games? Leigh Mathews had similar stats for a few seasons and forwards Hudson, Lockett etc in brief.

Over that period, behind Ablett who was second best, taking into account performance consistency, awards and statistics? Franklin / Swan / Judd / Riewoldt / Pendleberry / Cloke / Watts / another ?

In light of Riewoldt's 300 they've said it's his mark with the flight or Prelim toe pock goal. The presenter said most great players have an iconic moment, so got me thinking what are other champion player iconic moments. And, inb4 Riewoldt Grand Final smother.

When you are alone and not involved in anything such as watching TV, reading or doing something? For example when you're laying in bed but not sleeping. Or bored waiting for public transport, or in some situation like that. Are there things you don't want to think about but keeping popping...

Inspired by the 'best ever pilot episodes' thread. What do you think have been the best final episodes of a series. Obviously please be careful regarding spoilers. Thanks

Have there been such players? And if so, who and why?

Prompted by the recent Jolly, Buckley story, I'd like to start discussion on what are known cases of ill feeling between players and coaches and the story behind them?

When the game was at its best and it was most enjoyable to be a follower, and why? From your experience of living in that time, or what you know and have heard about other eras, what are your thoughts? Please not using your team's success during that period as the main reason, but more a general...

Who's been the standout player(s) of this year's finals series so far?

Who would you say could have / should have kept playing and why?

I thought it was interesting footage. What year was it? Can you name the players? Guy in the crowd at 1:47 looks like he time traveled.

Carey, Ablett, Mathews are predominately regarded as the best players of all time, with Ablett Jnr to challenge in the future and before the modern era the likes of Bunton and Coleman, but what about specifically on the skill of field kicking (not set shot)? Thoughts?

If you could choose any coach, to play for who would it be? 1 current and 1 past coach. Who do you think would inspire you, get the best out of you, and has the game plan you'd want?

Who have been the best performing players over the age of 30. Ablett Snr, is number 1 stand-out. Who else?

Your favourites? The origin and meaning of non-obvious ones? Ones you hate? Newer ones? Your local club slang? I personally don't understand how and why "lace out" is used to describe a well directed pass. Any help? Also "spud" feels like a newer one initiated largely by bigfooty. I'm sure...

I hope this hasn't been done recently. What are your thoughts on who are the top ten players of the last ten years? The condition is they are still playing (or retired in 2012) and have played for the last 10 seasons (9 is OK too because 2013 would be the 10th season). I don't care too much...

Which individual players have had outstanding finals series spanning over their whole careers? So not just a good finals series here or there, but players who did it consistently. Current and past. Please go back as far as you can. Its always interesting to hear about players from a long...

If you were an AFL player and not just in the bay, who and how would you sledge? What would you say?

My question is, who is the better cricketer? Obviously completely different playing roles, but that may make the discussion more interesting. Longevity and statistics are on Tendulkar's side, but Warne revitalised the art of spin bowling and contributed to more victories (obviously because...

I'm not starting this thread to imply or suggest what will happen with current players. Just curious about star players who had a terrible season or more due to injury / form loss etc, and then came back and were as good if not better. Hird comes to mind as well as Carey, who I believe missed...

I admit I don't know a great deal but here's my go off the top of my head. Ablett, Franklin, Judd, Swan, Brown, Pavlich, Goodes, Goddard, Hodge, Murphy Just miss - riewoldt, pendlebury, thomas All the conditions like "when fit" "at his best" "based on last season""expected in 2012" is...

Please discuss the changes you've seen since you started following the game and do you prefer it now or then? As there are various aged posters, there should be good comparisons. Thanks.

Could you share what you know about your AFL club's pre-season training coming up or in previous years? As in the regime, location, training style, methods, types of exercises and drills etc.... Also if you have done a pre-season with an AFL club or professional league could you share some of...