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Both Starc and Ah Chee sounded like they’re gone when asked today. Ah Chee said it was nice to finish this way and Starc said emotion won’t come into his decision.

Will miss them both terribly.

Ah Chee's decision was made over a month ago. Starc is a more tricky one because depending on how bad his latest concussion is, he may be forced into retirement.
 
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I always knew Oscar was going to retire given we're bringing in Allen, Draper and he's gone behind Fort. Not to mention his injury problems. But man, i'm going to miss him. I still think Darcy can have another year though
Darcy Gardiner has already extended for next year. No retirement fortunately.
 
Oscar will retire unless he wants to be a depth piece and happy to play vfl to cover from injury. (Would prefer).

Gardiner will probably retire end of next year but he could also be a handy depth piece in 2027.
Gardiner had a fantastic final series. Was brilliant on Cameron yesterday too.
 

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You hope we can keep the core of the team intact knowing full well teams will come hard for the young boys over the next few years. Hopefullt they want to stick together. By doing so they could down as all timers competing for and hopefully winning even more premierships.
 
Win a flag then nail the rorts.

How good is that ?

Eddie will blow his gasket before the trade period is over.

Gold.

The thing people need to look at is these father/sons and academies came when we were in our window. If we were bottom of the ladder no one would blink an eye
 
Stole my line.

Briz we haven’t left you much to work with. Trash picks. You’re going to have to work some magic to get us competing again next year via a nice trade and draft haul.

Over to you.
 

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I reckon our win yesterday will supercharge the trade period the other 'contenders' will have realised they are currently a long way off and will need to move heaven and earth to try and compete.

For example I would fancy us against Hawthorn next year even if they had Merritt and Butters in their midfield.

Geelong will need Curnow, Marshall and Worpel and still seem a mid short.

Hope the players aren't as cocky as I feel. 🙂

What seemed within reach yesterday morning surely seems like a chasm now!
 
I reckon our win yesterday will supercharge the trade period the other 'contenders' will have realised they are currently a long way off and will need to move heaven and earth to try and compete.

For example I would fancy us against Hawthorn next year even if they had Merritt and Butters in their midfield.

Geelong will need Curnow, Marshall and Worpel and still seem a mid short.

Hope the players aren't as cocky as I feel. 🙂

What seemed within reach yesterday morning surely seems like a chasm now!

I think Geelongs backline let them down a bit yesterday. Still seek very reliant on Stewart
 
I reckon our win yesterday will supercharge the trade period the other 'contenders' will have realised they are currently a long way off and will need to move heaven and earth to try and compete.

For example I would fancy us against Hawthorn next year even if they had Merritt and Butters in their midfield.

Geelong will need Curnow, Marshall and Worpel and still seem a mid short.

Hope the players aren't as cocky as I feel. 🙂

What seemed within reach yesterday morning surely seems like a chasm now!

Always feels that way after a Grand final. One thing we've done well since last year is to blood promising youth early. Though it was forced upon us with Morris and Lohmann in 2024 due to injuries, I'd say this year we have been more proactive with Marshall, McLachlan, Gallop. Won't count Levi as he was always going to play.

We need a Mr. Fix it with Ah Chee's departure and a lockdown defender with potential move of Starcevich (at least until Answerth returns). Other than that, we can sit back and watch the list evolve with one more pre-season under all the 22 n under crop. Their maturity alone could take us to another finals run in 2026.
 
Always feels that way after a Grand final. One thing we've done well since last year is to blood promising youth early. Though it was forced upon us with Morris and Lohmann in 2024 due to injuries, I'd say this year we have been more proactive with Marshall, McLachlan, Gallop. Won't count Levi as he was always going to play.

We need a Mr. Fix it with Ah Chee's departure and a lockdown defender with potential move of Starcevich (at least until Answerth returns). Other than that, we can sit back and watch the list evolve with one more pre-season under all the 22 n under crop. Their maturity alone could take us to another finals run in 2026.

I think McKenna could play a role if he stays with us and can get fit. Had injury hurdles this year.
 

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