Seriously not enough is being said about Garcia and his performance. In a word it was sensational borrowing a word. Only 1.5 Quarters of footy, but 11 possessions, seven contested and six tackles against the current number 1 team in the competition. This kid can clearly play AFL footy. He deserves f...

At the risk of stating the obvious, our start to 2024 has not been great. And for all supporters that is frustrating. Does it mean we are staring down the barrel of yet another forgettable year for this football club? No. Way too early to tell. There are excuses for one win from three games. There a...

skeptic wrote: ↑Thu 14 Mar 2024 8:04pm I’d have thought Collard ahead of Jones is a bit of a statement

Not if Jones is injured. And I suspect that is the reason for his non selection.

Practice matches are given that title for a reason. Because they are no more than a bit of practice. An opportunity for clubs to try a few things and some new players as well. So what do we make of St Kilda v Essendon? Well, for a start ignore the scoreboard. It will have zero input into how we will...

Holy Moly. That handball from Henry to Garcia for a goal was outstanding. Yikes.

Bernard Shakey wrote: ↑Sat 03 Feb 2024 12:33pm We've played eight Grand Finals, and I've been at seven of them.
For some reason I missed 1913.
So glad I was there in '66 and later at Sierakowski's pub on Nepean Highway Brighton, at the ripe old age of 16, probably the first time I got drunk!

Bloody excellent.

I am old. That is good and bad. Let’s focus on the good. Unlike many of you, I experienced our footy team winning a premiership. Not just reading about or listening to the recollections of old timers. To experience the joy of it. To see Alan Jeans embrace Barry Breen. Seeing the player celebrations ...

This guy posted the following on Big Footy after training today. It needs no introduction and speaks for itself. It seems that the club is finally moving in the right direction. Interesting observation on Riley Bonner. " It was interesting to be able to get down to training after not having bee...

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/they-fixed-a-broken-ballet-star-now-these-researchers-are-schooling-footy-players-20230818-p5dxly.html When ballet dancer David Hallberg was at the height of his fame, he vanished from the public eye. The star of the American Ballet Theatre – and the firs...

Just passing this on from an observer at training today. " Training at RSEA park was tricky this morning, with a swirling wind affecting kicking skills. Darcy Wilson is such a lovely mover, one of his ground ball pick ups under real heat was brilliant. Keeler took a lovely pack mark..great to s...

According to Big Footy, Wilson, Pou and Garcia in the top 5 behind Hill.

Thank you so much for attending and providing such good info. An invaluable service for all of us.

Than these players... Dow v Bytel Henry v Gresham Hastie v Coffield Collard v Billings Schoenmaker v Highmore Wilson v McKenzie Bonner v Connolly O'Connell v Adams Garcia v Peris Sure if you like comparing apples and oranges or think you can. You can't. I also don't believe comparisons are helpful ...

How well did we do? It’s a question you naturally ask at the end of any trade and draft periods. In 2023 I’m in no doubt the answer is extremely well. Our plan was completely transparent. To use both opportunities to fundamentally re shape our playing list. And we have. The priority was speed and e...

How well did we do? It’s a question you naturally ask at the end of any trade and draft periods. In 2023 I’m in no doubt the answer is extremely well. Our plan was completely transparent. To use both opportunities to fundamentally re shape our playing list. And we have. The priority was speed and en...

Thanks GWS Got our man and got a free pick for next season In Dow Henry Wilson Collard O’Connell ????? 2024 second round pick 2023 pick 27 (moved to 33 after academy picks) Are we better - we are certainly quicker!!! Whether proven right or wrong we have a strategy and it is obviously to bring in g...

tony74 wrote: ↑Thu 16 Nov 2023 10:34pm Toured the club today

Liam O’Connell.

Billings, Coffield, Gresh 0n a scale of ‘100=the complete player”, I guess we lose 40+50+60 = 150 points That’s a lot of talent and experience to lose in one punch But maybe they were past their best, or flawed and so on And so maybe they will even be a liability at that their new clubs We have to ...

Since we’ve recruited him he’s now a lightning quick clearance beast with elite hands that Carlton underrated 😂😂😂 Who's saying this apart from you? I will say there's a hope he can become this. Let's all hope. If he is, we will be much better. The club clearly rates him. Laugh on. But let's also ho...

Now there’s a question. Here’s another. Who’s brave enough to answer it? There are no guarantees in life or footy. But I’m going to say yes. I base that answer on the following. There’s a consensus here and elsewhere that SOS and Gubby drive who we chase during trade week. I think it’s partly true b...

Chances of getting a similar level player at 40 to a pick is almost The same It’s a weak draft, very even after about pick 12 - even our two first rounders are not Only 50 odd will get drafted. Don’t expect a Phillipou like slider to be around our first pick at 17 I know some people are saying it i...

This thread is knee deep in puns.

Sainternist wrote: ↑Thu 19 Oct 2023 12:38pm

CQ SAINT wrote: ↑Wed 18 Oct 2023 12:02pm Hopefully this kid.

Aren’t Essendope tipped to draft him?

Well and truly gone by the time it’s our turn. But still confident we’ll recruit a good one.

Sainternist wrote: ↑Thu 19 Oct 2023 12:38pm

CQ SAINT wrote: ↑Wed 18 Oct 2023 12:02pm Hopefully this kid.

Aren’t Essendope tipped to draft him?

Adelaide.

It's interesting to speculate on who we might take in the draft. Darcy Wilson would be a great get but I agree he will be long gone by the time it's our turn. Adelaide are super keen on him and their pick is before ours. Riley Hardeman looks the goods for us if he's still available. A fast, reboundi...