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Favorite player: Trent Cotchen Best match Aus v Sth Africa 2nd test. Heals hits a 6 for us to win by 2 wickets
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The recent State of Origin clash between Gallen and Miles reminded me of a tactic that has been used in Test cricket in the…
The last few years have seen the Australian Test batting order heavily dominated by left handers. When I was growing up, there was a…
A few years ago we were lamenting our bowling stocks, and now we seem to have too many! So how can we revitalise our…
Dry and freezing cold. Retaining skinny 18 year olds from other states doesn’t too hard if you’re expecting them to have a 1970’s mindset – also the time that your big names were at their peak. I want Tassie to have success, hence why I am happy for the Federal funding, AFL funding and private funding to set up a world class facility. You can have health, education, roads and sports facilities (or do you need the Romans to come and make the streets safe too?) I am unsure why given a choice between grubby politics and sporting joy and aspiration you would choose the former. I am in Qld and the short decisions for votes is A) a waste of money now; and B) an impost on future generations to fix it. Governments should build more public housing – should have been doing it for 20 years, but not building something else makes no sense. It’s not either or when the benefits are 30 + years worth. The London Underground was built with horse and cart – but the benefit is greater than that budget.
The AFL holding Tasmania to ransom with stadium political football is an utter disgrace
The Devils will find it hard to retain players from other states to train and play in the depths of winter in Tasmania. It will be difficult to recruit as it is – high draft picks will just be recruited away after 2 years. Put the roof on and host concerts etc Who was the last big name to play in Tassie?
The AFL holding Tasmania to ransom with stadium political football is an utter disgrace
Under investment in Tasmanian infrastructure over the last 50 years has not worked well for Tasmanian sports, particularly AFL. Golden opportunity is being turned into a political football. If Tasmania does not use the support and expertise of the rest of the competition it will fail. Adelaide Oval ????, Perth Stadium ???? but in Tasmania and Queensland, politics is stuffing things up for generations
The AFL holding Tasmania to ransom with stadium political football is an utter disgrace
Smith offering to open seems to set him up for that position in all 3 formats. If he returns to last year BBL form, it is a master stroke for him, as he was not going to get a game in the WC otherwise
Picking apart the selectors’ choices in the Bailey era: Masterstrokes tarnished by blunders as Australia face future upheaval
Deserves a hundred. Gets starts, but doesn’t have a way to drop back a gear – eg leave a few balls that he can’t score from, but not going to get him out. He should watch some of Gilly in his pomp, or Smith.
Cummins cleans up again but Pakistan recover from collapse with wagging tail frustrating Aussies
Excellent idea! Update every session
Cummins cleans up again but Pakistan recover from collapse with wagging tail frustrating Aussies
Let’s be honest, Richmond are probably targeting Cadman right now. But will have less chance of snagging Walter. The storm in a tea cup is whipped up by SEN etc because they don’t like to really analyse the actual footy anymore. If Tiges were to get Walter, will there be an outrage about further pillaging of Northern states?!
Hardwick hits back at critics over Suns getting preferential draft picks 'for the greater good of the game'
The best thing Richmond did in this year’s trade and draft was to set up for next year. Clubs with Academy and FS will have to come to us for points: have 5 picks before we start. Have always wondered why clubs don’t load up for a draft or player a couple of years out. Outside the top 10 is a bit of a lottery.
2023 AFL Draft recap: Who your team picked, biggest steals and more
Excellent planning to bowl first (against what I thought they would do). Then to execute the plan, regularly taking wickets, was in stark contrast to India – seemingly hoped something would happen after the initial burst.
Head has an eye! Sometimes he lets the bowler see all three, and then on-drives or cuts etc with supreme confidence.
Cummins best game with ball and the captaincy – hats off!
'That's the pinnacle': Cummins’ finest moment as captain with bold tactical gambles dismantling Indian juggernaut
The trades Sydney made were hardly selling the farm. They still have their first pick. Grundy and Adams make them better, and will increase the training standards for the young group.
Horse can coach – other than 2016(aforementioned decisions), they probably overachieved getting into GFs. All the team seems to buy in on pressure and commitment. Although I will say that the Castangna, McCreary, etc specialist defensive forward role seems to so important now in allowing Martin, Daicos, Degoey etc more freedom that Heeney is not afforded.
I agree that Sydney seems to not get the rub of umpiring decisions in GFs, but do get them at the SCG.
If Horse/Sydney were all in, they chase Balta, Collins, McGovern etc and trade picks. I don’t think they panic – but continue to improve from within
Does John Longmire's 'all-in' strategy shift suggest it may be his last two years of AFL coaching?
The results should have led to the change, not a silly one off comment.
Most people expected WA footy (with junior and local competitions pushing up from below) to be ahead of the pack post Covid, but all four teams have performed below expectations. Sydney women have flown past many with some strategic recruiting and an integrated program, despite the local competition being well below other states.
Hopefully WA footy is back this year in the men’s, and next year in the women’s. All of these teams need a star or two to excite fans.
West Coast coach quits after bizarre comments about fixture: 'I believe it is time for a new voice'
They play rugba league in Qld too. If fair dinkum about stealing the cheese while the cats away:
GWS v Pies, Thursday night
Sydney v Melbourne, Friday night
North v Dogs, Saturday 1pm at the G
Hawthorn v WC 3pm Launceston
Brisbane v Carlton, Saturday twilight
Freo v Essendon, Saturday night eastern seaboard
GC v Tiges, 12 Sunday
Saints v Adelaide, 3 Sunday
Port v Geelong, 6 Sunday
Put the big guns into enemy territory, and allow all Vic supporters to get along and see North, Dogs and Saints. WA, Tassie (never understood why games are scheduled d in the depths of winter) and SA get games after a long break Otherwise you are throwing out the baby with the bath water.
Sydney Bound: Should the AFL raid rugby league's backyard while the NRL is away visiting Las Vegas?
In light of Tom Greene’s comments, can someone explain how this is a shallow draft – usually very few drafted in top 20 from Qld & Tassie. But apparently this year 7 or 8. This should extend the depth of the draft. Could be a chance for a few bolters. Although I don’t understand why North doesn’t nominate all father and sons/ academy nominees with 2, and then pick the eyes out of the rest
Jack's back: Gunston a Hawk again in dramatic end to Trade Period as Power land targets at the death
Agree re Cornes. Acres was very good this year, Logue was going well, and Schultz will be a loss. Jury is out on Henry. Is the issue that WA is a long way from the east coast and so if you’re not in the limelight and have many people around you, the lesser lights (although still valuable), don’t have friends/family pop up with cheap short flights, and other incidental visits? Eagles have paid overs to be loyal to premiership players, but would WA clubs prefer to recruit primarily WA players?
'Freo sure know how to lose them': Docker shocker as goalsneak requests trade to reigning premiers
Just confirming that Luke Jackson is not a ruckman?
Wings take flight, 'flat out error' on Dusty, veterans snubbed: Winners and losers from the 2023 AFL All-Australian team
The wheels are turning Redb: so many community players in SEQ, that many are propping up country footy clubs in Vic eg Lake Boga 6 this year. Richmond would be one that currently subsidises the rest, and willingly allows players to go to other clubs if they can’t get a go. We can’t just play against ourselves!
TOM MORRIS: Why a Dusty-Dimma reunion makes sense... but not for 13 more months
Disagree that the Trade Week is never boring. Wrap it up in 3 days.
Silvagni could play key back at Sydney or Port. Seems to always be first out when the squeeze is on at Carlton. Looked like the early season dip has finished and the continuation of competitiveness continues.
Melbourne seems to be in the strongest position – contending, so attractive and with draft capital to trade.
St Kilda will be interesting – tried creative trading a few years ago, but kids showing plenty. Like everyone, a goal kicking midfielder would really help.
TOM MORRIS: Who your club is eyeing in this year's Trade Period... and how the Eagles will use their prized pick 1
What about a 5 year old Sun supporter? Why does the success starved Saint deserve more patience?
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
TV viewing in Qld(not sure of NSW) is now higher than SA, so every club securing national sponsorship benefits $wise. Morally, should the greatest game in the world only be played where it was played in 1900, 1950, 1990 …. Where is the cut off line?
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
Dr Do you think the incidents are similar? The Weagle ran at him? Whereas Prestia was basically stationary. I don’t think De Goey had a lot of time to think. Any way, I see real issues coming if you just run into someone and expect them to get out of the road, or expect a free kick for being smaller or just leaving yourself open
AFL News: Buckley says five-game ban on the cards for De Goey at tribunal, Bulldogs hit by string of injuries
Rozee poor technique results in a ridiculous suspension for Hunter. I am not sure what De Goey is supposed to do with a bloke running flat out at him?!?! I think if we are going to suspend blokes for these types of incidents, to avoid litigation, suspend them both. Run as fast as you can towards the most powerful player on the ground, handball at the last second, so he can’t tackle…
Hate Collingwood, hate reward for poor technique worse. This was not a sniper picking off a bloke not looking. I want to protect the head, but if De Goey doesn’t jump and turn side on, he headbutts Hewitt and then imagine what the shock jocks say?!?
AFL News: Buckley says five-game ban on the cards for De Goey at tribunal, Bulldogs hit by string of injuries
Whilst Hardwick has cited “burnout “, lying is the only truth in football. Tiges will need a miracle to make the finals, so there’s no rush to make a decision on the next coach. I think the timing is good for the club. Certainly Collingwood benefitted from taking time to get the right person – although Essendon/Scott is the counter argument. I don’t expect Gale to look at other clubs coaches, re short term contract timing, but rather put in a process to secure the best person for the next 10 years.
TOM MORRIS: What the Damien Hardwick bombshell means for the AFL coaching landscape
Micko – GWS, Gold Coast, North, Brisbane etc have had issues retaining players. Eg Horne-Francis would have been unlikely to hang around if drafted to train and play in the cold conditions in front of 9-12,000 people. Wouldn’t even take an ice bath ????????
Housing, health etc is important, but governments have been poor at having long term vision and building projects that last more than 1 election cycle. If Tassie doesn’t take this opportunity, don’t complain that your lead story in the sports report is basketball in 20 years time.
The AFL will subsidise Tassie for 10 years, like it does with GWS, Suns etc, so the extortion argument is not really true.
Tasmania doesn't need a new stadium - shame on the AFL for forcing us into building one
I suspect that AFL research says that players are not open to go to Tassie and play every second week in the elements. If Tassie only has home grown players, it’s too late to make a competitive team. It’s not the AFL’s job to solve Tassie hospitals and housing issues. Seems like a soft target for political gain. If Tasmania knocks back the AFL, private and federal $ for the development of the area, the opposition to it better have a bloody good plan to transform the area into a world class attraction.
Tasmania doesn't need a new stadium - shame on the AFL for forcing us into building one
Like Bellerive, Vic Park had no scope to expand and be world class. Collingwood would be North Melbourne if it stayed there.
The AFL holding Tasmania to ransom with stadium political football is an utter disgrace