Here's my problem. I am not seeing anything new. What I am seeing is the same old same old. The same failed game plan, that's if there actually is one because I can't see it. Why isn't Marshall playing? Surely that's a better idea than Gilbert in the 2nd ruck, or Bruce when tje season starts. There'...

Dysfunctional forward line. That last play typifies us, can't mark the ball in the forward 50, and the opposition sweeos it out and scores. We need a new game plan, actually we need a game plan because there doesn't appear to be one.

And again surely they have had all friggin' summer to come up with a better idea than Gilbert or Bruce 2nd ruck.

My God our players can be so dumb.

Our midfield is getting smashed.

Our defence is not working.

And that's what Paddy needs to do, well done.

Looking ordinary and about to be 5 goals down. Plus Gilbert in the ruck please. At leat Murphy missed.

I know it's only a practice match, but I think McCartin needs to show something tonight. Not only to the club but for his own confidence.

I am feeling the same, but here's one thing Richmond have that we don't. Richmond has Martin, the Dogs Bontempelli, I struggle to find someone on our list who can turn a game. Didn't even watch the AFLX.

Our major improvement this year was out defence as we never got monstered by any power forwards all season. Better defence led to a better percentage than last year despite 1 less win. Also better percentage was because we never got smashed by a hundred points, but Sydney still monsters us a bit. Ou...

Good stuff and well done to him for playing one game, let alone five. Apparently has a girlfriend of 2 1/2 years here and loves Australia, so I don't think he'd regret much of his time here. Yep, he can also have Australian citizenship, if he wants it, ahead of the some of the people this country r...

A thread just for completed trades so we can take a quick glance at who is going where.

Don't get the need We are battling for midfield class We are a way off a flag Get 2 gun mids who can use the ball and jag a goal from the draft Games won by mids ffs see Tigers work over the year Odd balls isn't it. We need genuine midfield speed and class so we chase a tall defender. FMD. Replacem...

What did Richmond and Bulldogs have, match winners. Bontempelli was a major reason the Bulldogs won last year and it was Dusty this year. I just want to experience ehat they have just experienced. First step is smart recruiting, that's what Richmond did last year. Another season over, the teade peri...

Interesting too that Tigers were on average one month younger than the Plastic Fantastics. Makes you wonder about how much of a disadvantage it is to play for just a team rather than a club. Very true, I actually wonder if they will lose players because of this. Also the commentators were saying th...

Interesting stat they're saying. Next week, every player playing are playing in their 1st Grand Final. This hasn't happened since the very 1st Grand Final in 1898.

They also have Dustin Martin an absolute match winner and what we desperately need.

No one can deny there a good team GWS, they're just a joke of a club.

Well the good news for Adelaide if GWS wins is there will be 9 thousand extra seats for them next week.

And my interest in AFL reduces if the tv reality shiw team gets up.

GWS exist for TV ratings and that's it. They're a reality TV team.

Actually, this looks like it is shaping up as one of the quietest trade periods.

Actually, if GWS lose, will their players look at the crowd with envy and want to leave the empty stadiums of GWS.

Having virtually no support and players wanting to play for a real club.
It's going to be interesting how they handle a 60 to 70 thousand crowd with 99% of the support against them.