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[farmerjo]

No catch 22 dees in same boat as the rest they think they have a fair list some will have to go turning over half a dozen players a year to freshen the list is inportant everyone does it if watts is one of them so be it but I think he's worth keeping.

We got a goal to goal line they just need more time together and a few flankers to support them.

Cant help but think Roos game plan has been protective to his younger players early in his peace and as they go on with a few experienced recruits

they are/will be more attacking giving more chances of winning games.

Unfortunately still cant see room in the eight for them next year.

[Will27]

Richmond have really been copping it on the footy shows this week.

Jonathan Brown said they've developed a soft underbelly and Mark McClure

said Cotchin should be removed as captain and kept calling Richmond nice boys/players.

If Hardwick coaches all next year, he will have the most games ever coached without winning a final.

I think he's contracted until the end of next year. I reckon Richmond will have to win a final next year

if he is to get another contract. Richmond would be foolish to rush in and resign him midyear I think.

Brad Scott looks to have done enough for an extension next year.

One of the shows had the stats for Cotcin, Lewis Jetta and Gary Rohan in the home and away

games compared to the finals for the last 2 years and they weren't good.

I reckon if Lewis has another poor final, his asking price will keep going down.

Which will be good for WC

[farmerjo]

To the Docker supporters,

Who do you want to win tonight?

To the Eagles supporters,

Who do you want to win tomorrow?

[BookMan]

Just had a look at the AFL's latest injury list.

WC & Sydney have been decimated. The other 4

sides have barely got an in-grown toenail between them.

Depth is impotant but don't anyone tell you injuries aren't an excuse.

West Coast have done remarkably well, given their injury list throughout the season. Adealdie had a high injury list at one stage also?

Sydney had a good run, just the last 4 weeks really.

[Will27]

To the Docker supporters,

Who do you want to win tonight?

To the Eagles supporters,

Who do you want to win tomorrow?

I would like to see Sydney win.

Not because I think they'll be easier to beat than North, I prefer interstate, non- Victorian clubs that's all.

[GrantSmith]

So the Swans have again had their Trade Restrictions for this year reviewed and the AFL has given them a bit more flexibility - probably given that the AFL is already aware that Jetta is heading west next year.

Swans are now allowed to replace a player who (as part of a trade or via free agency) leaves the club and can be replaced at $450,000. If they do this, their CoLA payment for 2016 will be reduced by 9.8% of the player who's been traded out contract.

Looks like Leuenburger will be heading Sydney's way...

[AlexRRR]

No catch 22 dees in same boat as the rest they think they have a fair list some will have to go turning over half a dozen players a year to freshen the list is inportant everyone does it if watts is one of them so be it but I think he's worth keeping.

We got a goal to goal line they just need more time together and a few flankers to support them.

Cant help but think Roos game plan has been protective to his younger players early in his peace and as they go on with a few experienced recruits

they are/will be more attacking giving more chances of winning games.

Unfortunately still cant see room in the eight for them next year.

Nobody in the right mind would think they could make the finals next year but get that right mix of one or two new players some improvement in that middle six and a good season from a couple of others anything is possible.

The important thing I think is the coaches and surrounding staff, more than the players, sometimes they make choices we scratch our heads about, if watts goes he goes it's business as usual.

Dee's cut 4 players surprised a few had played 50 plus one 71 games hardly knew any bar Fitzgerald, he has diabetes and suffered from chronic fatigue during his 6 years, that one was a surprise he looked pretty good to me in a few games, cross retired and Jamar not offered a contract, Howe and garland still not sign contracts.

Blues cut a few and yarram doesn't turn up for the best and fairest ho tounges will be wagging now.

[BookMan]

The rumour was he shagged Tippet's partner.

I think these rumours took off after Monday night's "Open Mike" - surely if there was any truth to them they would've been the first cab off the rank?

Somchai's been up all night trying to contact his brother Somkid who's got a som tam cart down on Campbell Parade in Bondi, but he's not returning calls...

Somchai's early impression were to take it all with a spoonful of pla ra and remember it was Caro Wilson who broke that story with nothing else from the usual suspects.

Somchai prayed to Buddha and everything was right in the world.

There is no problem, there was no trigger, it's all made up nasty rumours, it's just a head cold.

[farmerjo]

The rumour was he shagged Tippet's partner.

I think these rumours took off after Monday night's "Open Mike" - surely if there was any truth to them they would've been the first cab off the rank?

Somchai's been up all night trying to contact his brother Somkid who's got a som tam cart down on Campbell Parade in Bondi, but he's not returning calls...

Somchai's early impression were to take it all with a spoonful of pla ra and remember it was Caro Wilson who broke that story with nothing else from the usual suspects.

Somchai prayed to Buddha and everything was right in the world.

There is no problem, there was no trigger, it's all made up nasty rumours, it's just a head cold.

Least its all clear now.

I wonder what Norths reaction will on the field with Tippet's brother at North.

Dont want to wake a sleeping giant.

Whats she look like,any good?

[Ron19]

Here's one for the diehards.

[Ron19]

And another

[Ron19]

So you won't feel left out.

[Ron19]

Haven't forgotten you.

[GrantSmith]

The rumour was he shagged Tippet's partner.

I think these rumours took off after Monday night's "Open Mike" - surely if there was any truth to them they would've been the first cab off the rank?

Somchai's been up all night trying to contact his brother Somkid who's got a som tam cart down on Campbell Parade in Bondi, but he's not returning calls...

Somchai's early impression were to take it all with a spoonful of pla ra and remember it was Caro Wilson who broke that story with nothing else from the usual suspects.

Somchai prayed to Buddha and everything was right in the world.

There is no problem, there was no trigger, it's all made up nasty rumours, it's just a head cold.

Least its all clear now.

I wonder what Norths reaction will on the field with Tippet's brother at North.

Dont want to wake a sleeping giant.

Whats she look like,any good?

She's no Jesinta Campbell that's for sure...

I just found it far too convenient that it came out the day after Anthony Stevens was on Open Mike...

[Will27]

Terrible effort by the Crows so far tonight.

Will now have to put up with Bruce creaming himself all night over Hodgey.

Just hoping Cyril "Delicious" Rioli doesn't lift

[farmerjo]

Terrible effort by the Crows so far tonight.

Will now have to put up with Bruce creaming himself all night over Hodgey.

Just hoping Cyril "Delicious" Rioli doesn't lift

Yes the crows aren't handling the pressure at all.

And they dont know how to stop it.

Hodgey's sobered up and having a blinder.

[joboss]

To the Docker supporters,

Who do you want to win tonight?

To the Eagles supporters,

Who do you want to win tomorrow?

Dockers: Looking to the heavens ...

WCE: NMFC

[joboss]

I was sure I’d bottomed the margin with 125..

Didn’t expect it to be so close

[farmerjo]

Hope tomorrow nights game is just as disappointing.

[ripstanley]

Hope tomorrow nights game is just as disappointing.

So do I with the Swans winning by the same margin

[farmerjo]

Hope tomorrow nights game is just as disappointing.

So do I with the Swans winning by the same margin

Well at least Razor Rays not umpiring Rip

Must be Nicholls,Merideth and somebody else.

Think the only way my boys cant win is if they leave the screw in spriggs behind.

Your boys got anything organised for Shaws and Goode's send off.

[BookMan]

Your boys got anything organised for Shaws and Goode's send off.

Grand final day...

[BookMan]

Terrible effort by the Crows so far tonight.

Will now have to put up with Bruce creaming himself all night over Hodgey.

Just hoping Cyril "Delicious" Rioli doesn't lift

Yes the crows aren't handling the pressure at all.

And they dont know how to stop it.

Hodgey's sobered up and having a blinder.

Did the Crows not study the West coast game last week? The Richmond game against the Hawks?

Utterly bizarre tactics. Hawthorn basically were allowed to play the type of game they love.

[farmerjo]

Your boys got anything organised for Shaws and Goode's send off.

Grand final day...

You played your GF last week.

[Will27]

Terrible effort by the Crows so far tonight.

Will now have to put up with Bruce creaming himself all night over Hodgey.

Just hoping Cyril "Delicious" Rioli doesn't lift

Yes the crows aren't handling the pressure at all.

And they dont know how to stop it.

Hodgey's sobered up and having a blinder.

Did the Crows not study the West coast game last week? The Richmond game against the Hawks?

Utterly bizarre tactics. Hawthorn basically were allowed to play the type of game they love.

Spot on BookMan.

Was really disappointing by the Crows.

I thought the writing was on the wall in the first 5 minutes when Hawthorn were just keeping

possession by chipping it around.

Carey, Richo and Lingy kept bringing up their game plan.

IMO, really brings Campo's coaching ability into question.

Let's be honest, he was always in a win/win position as a coach after the earlier tragedy.

[BookMan]

Trade whispers: Three in race for Leuenberger

THE SYDNEY Swans' chances of securing Brisbane Lions ruckmanMatthew Leuenberger have received a boost with the trade restrictions on the Sydney Swans to be eased.

Securing the free agent's signature has become a race in three with the Swans understood to be competing with Essendon and Fremantle however Leuenberger is not expected to make a decision on his future until after the finals.

Peter Ryan on the Lions' big trade questions

With his departure almost certain, the Lions declared the contractedStefan Martin off-limits this week and are expected to play hard-ball with any contracted players who want out.

Collingwood remains the favourite to win Lion James Aish's signature but some rival clubs suspect Hawthorn could yet swoop in late to snare the on-baller.

Aish is yet to inform the Lions that he wants a trade, but equally has given no indication that he is about to sign the three-year contract the club has had on the table for much of this year.

Speculation is that one of Aish's suitors is still participating in the finals.

In a year when ruckmen appear in demand, Matthew Kreuzer looks more certain to stick with the Blues under new coach Brendon Bolton.

Gold Coast's Zac Smith visited Melbourne this week and met with Geelong and Essendon, but also remains on the radar of the Sydney Swans.

The ruckman seems likely to leave Metricon Stadium after Tom Nicholls established himself as the Suns' No.1 ruckman this year, but he is yet to inform Gold Coast that he wants a trade.

However, Seb Tape is close to re-signing with the Suns, with the parties finalising the details of a new deal.

A nightmare run of knee and hamstring injuries has limited Tape to 14 senior games in the past three seasons, but Gold Coast has not lost faith in 2010's No.13 draft pick.

Fremantle and Richmond have emerged as early contenders in the chase for Harley Bennell.

It is believed the Dockers met with Bennell last weekend while he was in Perth but up to five Victorian clubs are understood to be doing their due diligence on the prodigiously talented 22-year-old.

Gold Coast's initial asking price could be two first-round draft picks, which could include a 2016 pick under the new futures trading rules, but Bennell's true market worth is unlikely to emerge until rivals start to make firm offers.

The Suns will look to add experience to the line-up during the trade period but are yet to consider the potential options in detail with the value realised from the Bennell and Charlie Dixon trades still unknown.

Hawthorn's discussions with Ryan Schoenmakers are understood to be positive, but the swingman's performances in the finals could shed further light on his value.

The Western Bulldogs are understood to have offered Michael Talia a new two-year deal, but the key defender is yet to recommit and has been linked with a possible move to join elder brother Daniel at Adelaide.

Although St Kilda and Carlton have emerged as the most ardent suitors of Bomber Jake Carlisle, rival clubs believe the Bulldogs could yet re-enter the race for the key defender if Talia decides to leave.

However AFL.com.au understands the Bulldogs have not changed their initial decision not to pursue Carlisle.

Out-of-contract Port Adelaide utility Andrew Moore will explore opportunities at rival clubs after playing just five senior games this season despite outstanding form in the SANFL. The No.9 pick in the 2009 national draft is a Victorian, but won't necessarily seek a move back to his home state.

Moore's Power teammate John Butcher should remain at Alberton Oval in 2016, with Port likely to offer the key forward a new one-year deal.

The future of unrestricted free agent Jarrad Grant remains up in the air.

The tall forward enjoyed a solid 2015 season, playing 19 senior games, but the Western Bulldogs have yet to offer him a new contract and a firm rival suitor is yet to emerge.

Port Adelaide spearhead Jay Schulz remains in contract limbo, as he continues to consider an offer from the Power and a more lucrative two-year deal with Fremantle.

Schulz's decision is complicated by Port's pursuit of Charlie Dixon and Fremantle's desire to lure contracted Greater Western Sydney forward Cameron McCarthy home.

Port Adelaide remains in the box seat to land Dixon in the trade period, however will likely have to offer more than their first-round draft pick, currently No.10, to satisfy the Suns.

Fremantle remain long odds to snare McCarthy this year, with the Giants adamant they expect the key forward to honour the final two years of his contract, however what the Dockers might offer remains to be seen.

Rival clubs remain confident Scott Selwood will join brother and Geelong captain Joel at Simonds Stadium next year despite recent speculation the West Coast vice-captain was set to re-sign with the Eagles.

The Eagles announced on Friday they had re-signed experienced defender Sam Butler but there remained no word on Selwood's future.

The Eagles are hopeful Lewis Jetta will return to West Australia and haven't ruled out Lions' midfielder Jack Redden although satisfying the Lions' demands might be difficult. If Selwood does leave, the potential to do a deal with the Lions might depend on the compensation received.

Talented Geelong midfielder Jarrad Jansen is also understood to be interested in a trade to obtain senior opportunities. The inside midfielder was in good form at the Cats but could not push past Joel Selwood, Josh Caddy, Cam Guthrie or George Horlin-Smith.

The Cats also re-signed veteran Jimmy Bartel on a one-year deal that will keep him at the club in 2016 and most still expect Lachie Henderson to end up at Geelong.

Out-of-contract Collingwood runner Paul Seedsman could find a new home in 2016, with North Melbourne, Brisbane Lions and Adelaide all believed to be interested in the defender/wingman.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-18/trade-whispers-the-inside-word-on-the-players-looking-for-a-move

[farmerjo]

I'm ready,got the gear on and missus has gone to get the beer for a 12.01 start.

C'mon the Roos

[ripstanley]

If you start drinking at 12.01 you may not see the game at 1620.

[farmerjo]

If you start drinking at 12.01 you may not see the game at 1620.

It will soften the heartbreak if it goes pear shaped as i've given a bit out an expect a lot back from the Swans trio on here.

[Will27]

I'm ready,got the gear on and missus has gone to get the beer for a 12.01 start.

C'mon the Roos

Hope you've got the socks and beanie on as well

More importantly, what beer you drinking?