DistrACTION Jackson

I think we have used the academy trading situation better than most sides since it was introduced. The only downside is we were shafted with Mac Andrew! Thankfully the pick we would've used for him got us JVR....so can't complain.

Their youth is essential Daicos and that’s it… they’ve got raps on Ed Allan as well, but realistically they are miles behind other clubs on the youth front. They’ve gone all in on winning a flag now, so if they don’t it will be big failure.

I think the club backed themselves to get back into the top 8, which would probably put us ahead on the trading of the first round pick for 2025. They also may have rated the talent in 2024 much higher, especially for mids. The other consideration, is if we know Kalani White is nominating us and we expect him to be top 15, it means we essentially get a first round pick in 2025 anyway. Couple that with Sinnema, who we also have access to and it could be smart trading by us.

Pass...

Heard that Marcus Bontempelli bloke is alright....

Yep they are in for a world of hurt. Everyone was giving them an ‘A’ for their off season, conveniently ignoring the fact they’ve lost the majority of their best players. It’s a dangerous game cutting a list that deep, considering there’s no guarantee your draft picks make it!

One thing I'm really proud of is our investment in the Alice Springs community and continuing to grow the game there, but also help in the community like when they helped to grass a footy oval and then this example with the basketball court.

If the AFL tick this off it will be a disgrace. Wanting to add a player in their last year of junior footy would be an absolute rort. This comes back to my view that a player should have to be in the academy for at least 2-3 seasons to be eligible as an academy player. North tried this a year and a half ago with Ryley Sanders and the AFL said no, so will be interesting to see what they do this time.

What does this post even mean?

I’ll let you know. Giving it until Saturday and then will send out some invites

Ah ok didn't realise that

Last night was 30 and unlimited bench changes, so guessing the same.

Yes

Windsor is pretty sweet though… him streaming across the MCG Is a thing of beauty

He needs some form of match fitness before round 1. Even if they play him for a half v Freo