Non Lions Discussion 2026

[Grasshopper17]

I’d actually be all for this.

I actually enjoyed watching ice hockey when they used digital technology to make the puck glow. Now I have no idea what’s going on.

I had no idea this was even a thing. Do you know why they got rid of it?

Actually on that, I was watching the NFL playoffs with a couple of mates a few weeks ago, and I commented to one of the guys who is from Boston, "you seppos are all about your glitz and glamour etc... And then you go and have a dirty brown coloured football".

Naturally my comment was roundly and loudly ridiculed... Until half an hour later when one of the lads complained they couldn't see the ball against the backdrop of the crowd and all the plebs standing on the sideline

 

[Section 5]

Well if wining clearances at centre ballups is mostly up to a good midfield, which I agree with the bounce down was just another way of finding out who reacted quickest and best.

I loved the bounce down in the centre square with the rucks separated , it was an intriguing part of the game , so they've kept tinkering with it trying to make things perfect for everyone which is what seems to be one of their many obsessions in the AFL administration. I don't see how it's improved the game in any sense but most seem to see it differently.

That's an assumption seeing we have not played 1 fixture game yet just trial games.

 

[martinson]

That's an assumption seeing we have not played 1 fixture game yet just trial games.

I was actually referring to the majority of changes that have been implemented of recent times but yes I am assuming this one won't be much different.

 

[M Malice]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...s/news-story/d4d7d7e47899601754517bae10306767

Dual Brownlow medallist Neale comes out of contract at Brisbane this year, and it’s not out of the realms of possibility to think he might consider a return to the place he started his career and played 135 games.

And Dockers coach Justin Longmuir

Justin Longmuir

Age

45

Ht

196cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

has left the door open to a Fremantle reunion for the West Australian native.

“That’s something we’ll have to look at throughout the year,” Longmuir told Nine News Perth of the prospect.

“I wouldn’t say I wouldn’t entertain it, but I don’t really see it (list management) as my job, especially at this time of year.

 

[010203]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...s/news-story/d4d7d7e47899601754517bae10306767

Dual Brownlow medallist Neale comes out of contract at Brisbane this year, and it’s not out of the realms of possibility to think he might consider a return to the place he started his career and played 135 games.

And Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has left the door open to a Fremantle reunion for the West Australian native.

“That’s something we’ll have to look at throughout the year,” Longmuir told Nine News Perth of the prospect.

“I wouldn’t say I wouldn’t entertain it, but I don’t really see it (list management) as my job, especially at this time of year.

Lachie would fall asleep listening to Justin Longmuir.

 

[irel]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...s/news-story/d4d7d7e47899601754517bae10306767

Dual Brownlow medallist Neale comes out of contract at Brisbane this year, and it’s not out of the realms of possibility to think he might consider a return to the place he started his career and played 135 games.

And Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has left the door open to a Fremantle reunion for the West Australian native.

“That’s something we’ll have to look at throughout the year,” Longmuir told Nine News Perth of the prospect.

“I wouldn’t say I wouldn’t entertain it, but I don’t really see it (list management) as my job, especially at this time of year.

Huh?

 

[Bucking Beads]

I've started watching the Final Siren on Prime recently. Some of these players look so banged up. No doubt they put their body on the line week in week out. Toby Greene

4

Toby Greene

Age

32

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

looks like he's 40

 

[Grasshopper17]

I've started watching the Final Siren on Prime recently. Some of these players look so banged up. No doubt they put their body on the line week in week out. Toby Greene looks like he's 40

Any Lions involvement in the first two episodes?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Huh?

Lazy journalism
Duped by an AI error ?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Kybybolite.
Famously on the map like Kimba, of Enright fame.

 

[M Malice]

I've started watching the Final Siren on Prime recently. Some of these players look so banged up. No doubt they put their body on the line week in week out. Toby Greene looks like he's 40

I felt so much for Nat Fyfe, IIRC he's had 26 operations, comes across as a fantastic human, he'll be sore for the rest of his life.

Any Lions involvement in the first two episodes?

Very little, lot of Lions content in the final 2 episodes as you'd expect, some of it gave me goosebumps.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Even wore no.9 as a junior
and had big calves !

 

[Elixuh]

Watching some of the Norf praccy. They’re playing the pies D grade side. If they lose it’s going to be tough.

 

[M Malice]

Prediction time- Who are the sides that will be our main competitors for the flag this season?

I'm tipping the Bulldogs will live up to expectations this season.

1- Bulldogs
2- Dockers
3- Suns
4- Giants
5- Hawks
6- Swans
7- Cats

Tipping Pies and Crows to fall.

#Bookmark

 

[LongLion]

Norf are woeful

 

[KissKiss]

Prediction time- Who are the sides that will be our main competitors for the flag this season?

I'm tipping the Bulldogs will live up to expectations this season.

1- Bulldogs
2- Dockers
3- Suns
4- Giants
5- Hawks
6- Swans
7- Cats

Tipping Pies and Crows to fall.

#Bookmark

Reckon Swans will be much better maybe even favourite. Lot of guys back from injuries and Curnow makes a big difference

Giants might even miss this year. Too many injuries already. Think they need a reset year

 

[Sproj]

Power Rankings:

1. Brisbane Lions
2. Gold Coast Lions
3. Sydney Swans
4. Fremantle Dockers
5. Adelaide Crows
6. Western Bulldogs
7. Geelong Cats
8. Collingwood Magpies
9. Hawthorn Hawks
10. Greater Western Sydney Giants
11. St Kilda Losers
12. Carlton Blues
13. Melbourne Demons
14. West Coast Eagles
15. Richmond Tigers
16. Essendon Bombers
17. Port Adelaide Power
18. North Melbourne Kangaroos

 

[Elixuh]

The AFL needs to step in with Norf and just overhaul them. wtf is this shit I’m watching.

The Norf supporters on here are such clowns but I don’t wish this level of no hope on anyone. They are just plain awful.

 

[M Malice]

Power Rankings:

1. Brisbane Lions
2. Gold Coast Suns
3. Sydney Swans
4. Fremantle Dockers
5. Adelaide Crows
6. Western Bulldogs
7. Geelong Cats
8. Collingwood Magpies
9. Hawthorn Hawks
10. Greater Western Sydney Giants
11. St Kilda Losers
12. Carlton Blues
13. Melbourne Demons
14. West Coast Eagles
15. Richmond Tigers
16. Essendon Bombers
17. Port Adelaide Power
18. North Melbourne Kangaroos

Imagine the delicious outrage from the Vic centric media and clubs if the 2026 Grand Final went with your rankings, Lions v Suns

 

[Toffee Lion]

This is some horrible football on display from both.

 

[010203]

Clarko will probably spin this as "we would have won by more if we kicked straight" but the butterfly effect means it's never that simple.

 

[Elixuh]

lol the Norf players who put their hands in the air on the siren and then quickly remembered it’s a praccy match and put them down and did some little claps.

 

[briztoon]

The AFL needs to step in with Norf and just overhaul them. wtf is this shit I’m watching.

The Norf supporters on here are such clowns but I don’t wish this level of no hope on anyone. They are just plain awful.

I do. St Kilda for the next century.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Eagles might be worse than last year

 

[HereIGoAgain]

Why They
Can Win Can't Win

1. Lions Will No
2. Bulldogs List Coach​
3. Suns Midfield Temperament​
4. Crows Evolution Finals​
5. Dockers List Coach​
6. Cats Coaching Culture​
7. Swans Midfield Midfield Depth​
8. Hawks Coach Midfield​