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Seeing the thread on this board about North Melbourne attracting players, got me thinking about what factors are most important to deciding to stay or leave when offered a chance ot move on. Of course this won't be a perfect exercise as it lacks some context around life situation, but...

Equalisation is obviously a topic and this OP isn't going to try and pretend that measures such as draft, salary cap and 'fixture' haven't had some impact on the competition. In recent times there have been all sorts of stats, especially with Richmond now making a GF for the first time since...

For a long time in the draft era footy people have talked in terms of premiership windows. The likes of Sydney and Geelong have been better than most at remaining at the pointy end of the ladder, while Adelaide have never truly bottomed out and deserve massive credit for their list management...

Seeing the thread on most popular players at each club by their own supporter base, what about the flip side of that. Who are the least popular players at each club by their own supporters or you personally? For the Eagles, it might be just me but Chris Masten would be up there. Typifies the...

Interested to get a feel for why people support either the Victory or City in Melbourne. Obviously Victory have far larger supporter numbers, with a large supporter base already in place before City came along. So, after the initial flirtation with Melbourne Heart, who now follows City? Did...

Thinking about the ruck situation at the Eagles at the moment and likely going into a season with a ruck combination of Lycett (3rd choice a year ago), Giles and someone who essentially will clog the list for a year as back up for Nic Nat's injury. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to undo the...

Not so much can they win the actual game, but will the win be rated by 5pm tonight which ever way the result goes? I know bottom line is they'll be very happy with the 4 points and likely don't care what people say, but how will the footy world see it (and the media sell it)? Let's say...

That's right....who's the better key forward? Ashley Hansen or Justin Koschitzke?

This week there seems to be talk that Hawthorn will go with Campbell and Renouf on Saturday. Interested in which ruck combo you would go with, with obvious acknowledgement that Option 3 is pretty much irrelevant. Be interesting to see Hawks fans opinions especially, happy to see Taylor miss out...

So this week looks like bringing more selection heartbreak for both teams as with all Grand Finals. Names being bandied about in Geelong's case include Lonergan, Stokes, Kelly or Chapman not coming back in. Who, if you were selecting the team would miss out, and who do you believe actually...

OK, so it's been a long and generally miserable season....and thoughts have perhaps drifted to better days. What is your favourite Eagles goal of all time, or just the one you may think is the out and out best? For me, it is one of Matera's goals in the 92' GF. Second quarter and a pack...

In respect of the AA ruck poll already going between Hille and Cox, which combo does everyone believe will make the ruck combination, assuming it is a duo (with no particular order as to who is No.1 and who is back up)? If Other - who is it?

Getting sick and tired of trends based on loose facts being started in the AFL by the media writing something when they have nothing else to write about. The story about the 'lucky Bulldogs' now has gained legs it seems from some of the threads and comments on the main board, and it's quite...

Ok, I'll admit, this is one of the most pointless threads in a while on here, and likely no one but the man himself knows the answer (or he's been misquoted), but something out of Kyle Reimers interview in the Footy Record confuses the hell out of me. At the end of the article, he was quoted...

A lot of talk in recent years about the draw, the length of the season, more than 22 games will burn players out etc etc. Is it at all feasible that we will one day see a season of say 26 - 30 rounds, with teams not always utilising their 'best 22', but rather rotating their squads in the...

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23114125-2862,00.html Yep, just heading back to Melbourne because amongst other things the constant attention in Perth is just a killer. :rolleyes:

Lots of talk on ABC Radio (working so can't go to the game) about why Tait was held back, with no actual suggestions. Was thinking myself perhaps Ponting didn't want to risk Tait bowling to Sehwag. The way he plays, with Tait's pace if he'd had a good run he could have knocked over a century...

FED up with a perceived lack of respect for athletes in her sport, former Australian ironwoman champion Hayley Bateup is trying her luck as a gladiator. So going from an ironman champion to a TV game show is going to get you MORE respect? Riiiiight!

Having a quick scroll around some other boards, and a good thread caught my eye on the Essendon board. Favourite ever moment as an Essendon fan. Good idea, some responses that I expected, and then you get to post 9. my personal favorite would be moorcrofts mark and also rd 17 2006 vs lions...

Injured Kangas ready to play 08 January 2008 Herald Sun Tail-wagging time 08 January 2008 Herald Sun Saints in best shape for years 08 January 2008 Herald Sun Sydney in top form 08 January 2008 Herald Sun Amazing to hear that all is progressing smoothly, I have never heard club's...

Has gutsed it out over how many seasons now, and one suspects he keeps putting his body through just one more year, in the chase for the flag he craves so badly. Nathan Ablett blows into the competition, the reluctant prodigal son. Plays a bit part role in a strong side, that Tom Hawkins...

I will start by saying that facing bowlers around the 150km/hr mark I would likely crap myself....but Murali's batting is borderline cowardly. To keep stepping away from the stumps (which he has done I every innings this series) and almost run backwards if the ball follows him.......pretty...

Just a question for all opposition club supporters. Why are some so keen to see this relocation happen? Most have no vested interest in I would guess, so have nothing to gain. Why then are you so keen to see a club's supporter base lose their team? I am guessing some are just putting up the...

On top of all the othe insults I have seen being dished out of AFL house lately regarding the GC move, did my eyes deceive me last week when I read an article where Demi and his goons were suggesting the Gold Coast Kangaros would likely have some gold added to their jumpers once they were up...

Reading the following section of an article in the Sun this morning, got me thinking about player's 'auras' and what effect they have on the field. According to chief executive Greg Swann, Bryce Gibbs, taken by Carlton at No. 1 in the 2006 national draft, has been too excited to get a good...

Are we going to see the draft and trade system fall over at some point in the not too distant future years? With the system as it is, we see the following; - Games where neither team wants to win. - Teams that perform poorly given the opportunity to hold other clubs to ransom via the PSD in...

Ok, first, when did Jake King become Jacob? And secondly, inline with the Braun outrage.....should Jacob be burned at the stake for uttering the word sh!t on live TV? ;)

Well, with season 2007 coming to a VERY disappointing end with one of the worst GF's I've ever watched, a timely thank you to Sydney, and respect for the last two GFs. Our teams gave the AF two classics, which despite the low scores I think most neutrals would be wishing Version III was out...

So the votes for round 18 are up, 3 votes Josh Carr in the game versus West Coast. I know Freo supporters will be all over me for this, but it isn't a whinge at him getting the votes, as he was clearly the best player on the ground on the day. My question is, why even keep up the pretence...

To supporters of the four clubs involved this week - I apologise. The four best teams of 2007, playing the biggest games of the year to this point, and I have contributed ONE post to this week's footy. I'd hate to think how many posts I have put up regarding one C. Judd. This week should...