I like the idea of a draft, NOT the trade. Allow players who are in the VFL/WAFL etc, or anyone that had nominated for the draft 6 months earlier but didnt get picked up, to be eligible. Everyone has one spot on their list that opens up. Clubs can then upgrade a rookie or pick up someone in the mid...

For Adrian Anderson to come out and say "tanking does not happen", a day after a senior coach admits to that very thing, is taking the p*ss out of every stake-holder in the game, the main one being the supporters. To the AFL, tanking is the players choosing not to perform on purpose. That...

Haven't seen this incident, but it really bothers me that the MRP is so focussed on the end status- i.e. whether a player is injured. Surely the only that matter is the intention / carelessness of the player, and the likelihood that such actions can cause injury? That's why I think it was such a di...

Haven't seen this incident, but it really bothers me that the MRP is so focussed on the end status- i.e. whether a player is injured. Surely the only that matter is the intention / carelessness of the player, and the likelihood that such actions can cause injury? That's why I think it was such a dis...

There's a big difference between allowing gambling and allowing all those idiotic exotic bets though. And I think the AFL has a serious issue with the blanket advertising that the various betting agencies seem to have, both at the ground, on TV and sponsoring individual clubs. FWIW I think the Shaw ...

One of his best games in black and white today. Fantastic effort.

Thank god..... I thought i was the only one......i actually thought i was going mad, and must have completely mis-read the whole situation... I am an unashamed fan of ball....i love the way he plays, and how he represented us... I dont apologise for Believing his departure was a mistake Wishing him...

I had Collingwood supporters I was with getting tonight getting orgasmic over him. I never want to hear his name again. Can you blame us? He's turned into a vital cog in our midfield, and is an integral part of the new 'machine'. The Rat deserves to be at Collingwood, fit's right in with that other...

Winmar wrote:I had Collingwood supporters I was with getting tonight getting orgasmic over him. I never want to hear his name again.

Can you blame us? He's turned into a vital cog in our midfield, and is an integral part of the new 'machine'.

prwilkinson wrote:People still talking about Luke Ball?

Apparently.

Yep, I reckon you lot would have won the drawn GF with Lovett in your team. And just think, it would have changed everything this year- the Saints would probably be thereabout again, having a crack at two in a row. As someone earlier in the thread said- talk about sliding doors!

Whether Tash or JMCP are pies fans or not- and to be honest, I don't know though I've been a bit sus on Tash for a while, she seems to have literacy issues and criminal tendencies- the point still stands. Benny Reid is a long way from being bottom 6 at the pies, and he will be all Australian one day...

+1

That was a really good thread.

Yep, it's gold for the reigning premiers.

I know I'm only new to this site, but what is this love affair people seem to have with Luke Ball? Honestly, he is a filth player. Has been for a year and a half now. We should forget about him and worry about our own players! Rant Over. I totally agree, he's gone, he sold his soul and there will b...

I just can't watch him but in his own words . However, I’ve witnessed the cumulative benefit which annual training camps, first-rate training and recovery facilities and a host of dedicated coaching and support staff can have in striving for ultimate success. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Despite being proud of,...

I would suggest yes. To get it done, though, you'll need to give up some serious currency, and chances are it's an admission that you're not within three years (minimum) of a flag. I'd argue that that's the case, so go for it- if there's someone willing to go of sufficient ability. +1. This of cour...

I just can't watch him but in his own words . However, I’ve witnessed the cumulative benefit which annual training camps, first-rate training and recovery facilities and a host of dedicated coaching and support staff can have in striving for ultimate success. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Despite being proud of,...

Aggression is the new trading. Would love to see the Saints see target, get target. Becca :) agreed saints lose ball saints eye target saints get target saints gain Lovett I'll give you that, I'll put in the middle of my request, "Saints do more thorough background check"... Don't forget,...

desertsaint wrote:french collingwood trolls, american collingwood trolls, aint we popular.

French Collingwood trolls?

It's the past, move on. I mean we only got six premiership players from that draft- including 3/4 of a premiership spine.

Not sure why you've included 2005 finishing positions, though, as that has no bearing on the 2006 draft. 2005 is relevant I guess for Pendles and Thomas.

They both move in a similar style - a bit lumbering. Probably all tall ruckmen move the same way! ...actually reminds me a bit of graeme fellows.... JPBF's old man was a little before my time. My comment on him in the other thread was more to see if he's one of the recent signings on this board, I ...

That's it… The great Greening-Draw equalizer Gillon McLachlan is just trying to right a wrong… The eternal perfect draw as compensation - bingo!!! Thought I'd never work out why the draw was so lopsided - phew… I hope Beamesy doesn't rape anyone while in re-hab. Jesus you guys really should w...

That's it… The great Greening-Draw equalizer Gillon McLachlan is just trying to right a wrong… The eternal perfect draw as compensation - bingo!!! Thought I'd never work out why the draw was so lopsided - phew… I hope Beamesy doesn't rape anyone while in re-hab. Jesus you guys really should w...

Ok. Personally I would accept this. I'll tell you why. Our team did everything humanly possible to win a flag. With an ounce of luck we should have won it in 09 and in 10. We weren't far away in 04 and 05 as well. Unfortunately time stands still for noone. The time to re-build is now. And I mean a ...