Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2025

[Dockeroo]

We could honestly Bradbury our way into finals this year with the complete implosion of teams like Melbourne and Carlton

I reckon Brisbane, GWS, Hawks, Cats will all defo play finals.
Then Adelaide and suns will very likely play finals.
Then Collingwood, Bulldogs, ourselves, Saints, Sydney and Port to fight for the remaining 2 spots.

 

[The Feeder Club]

Watching 2024-5 Melbourne definitely is a bit like watching 2004-5 Lleyton Hewitt and asking yourself how the hell was this guy ever a grand slam winner and world #1 just a few years ago?
And then you remember he was extremely lucky and was in the right place at the right time between Sampras and Agassi declining and Federer emerging, and someone always has to win the slams. Even if they aren't really slam standard.
It's a reminder that luck still plays a part - we've made a helluva lot of mistakes as a club but we've never gotten Melbourne/Hewitt lucky either.

 

[Dockeroo]

lol

Yeah dockeroo we get it it , you want Warner

No need to constantly talk kozzie down at every opportunity to reinforce the point.
-like seriously it’s his first game for the year ffs- in a team playing a brand of football that’s even worse than ours.

-anyway look on the bright side ,As others have mentioned at least his transition into our team should be seamless

Also I might add , neither is Warner the answer to all our problems either.

But he sure as shit will cost the team both in salary and picks as if he is.

Our game plan /coaching is the biggest issue that needs addressing before acquiring either player and thinking they’re a difference maker

Id be happy with Pickett if we got him for what he’s actually worth in a trade. If he was a good value acquisition. Which I reckon is around about pick 11-13.
Charlie Cameron was pick 12 when he went from Adelaide to Brisbane back in 2017. A good indicator of what a good value trade for Kozzie would look like.
General consensus here though is that he will cost us two first rounders at least. Thats not value in my opinion.

Maybe we could borrow Andrew Mackie from Geelong to negotiate on our behalf during trade week and land Kozzie for pick 22 and a future 3rd.

 

[fnerd]

Id be happy with Pickett if we got him for what he’s actually worth in a trade. If he was a good value acquisition. Which I reckon is around about pick 11-13.
Charlie Cameron was pick 12 when he went from Adelaide to Brisbane back in 2017. A good indicator of what a good value trade for Kozzie would look like.
General consensus here though is that he will cost us two first rounders at least. Thats not value in my opinion.

Maybe we could borrow Andrew Mackie from Geelong to negotiate on our behalf during trade week and land Kozzie for pick 22 and a future 3rd.

Ya pick 11-13 is dreamland stuff unfortunately m8.
Even OOC that would be a deal for us ., let alone 3 years still contracted.

Also CC example is actually a poor one- for starters as promising as he was his record as a player was no where near kozzies at the time of his trading and considering what he went on to become Brisbane would have paid that twice over with hindsight

FWIW outside of wallsy going all schwabby on us I’m not really fazed what kozzie cost us , he’s a player his type we desperately need(more than any other position imo) and in perfect age bracket.

I dont really give a **** for draft picks anymore , especially where they ll likely end up (tho given the way the teams going this years could be high again ffs)

I want this club to win , win big and WIN NOW.

 

[Purple Suit]

We have the currently better Voss

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The Carlton Voss is still a better kick but I recon our Voss is a better coach.

 

[Ge3ks]

The Carlton Voss is still a better kick but I recon our Voss is a better coach.

Carlton Voss probably better at Hi5s. Not sure I remember him maiming any teammates.

 

[Freomaniac]

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Karma.

Now you know how is dockers fans feel every time you beat us narrowly with umpires.

Pity you won't face us until round 21

 

[Freomaniac]

No, he’s not. How long has he been in the role? What have we achieved?

5 year plan? How’s that gone.

I’d happily be rid of him.

We need stability again like in 2011-19 when Steve Rosich was our president or CEO and Ross Lyon was our coach

 

[Freomaniac]

The former and future Dockers are playing well for Melbourne. (Langdon and Pickett.)

Former dockers in Blake Acres and Adam Cerra made the right career move to Carltonistan lol

The blues can always beat us twice this season LoL

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Carlton Voss probably better at Hi5s. Not sure I remember him maiming any teammates.

High 5 execution should be the main focus next pre season. Going nowhere until we get this right.

 

[SiempreFreo]

Re Kozzy (or any other highly-rated trade) the what-we-lose for what-we-gain equation is never easily solved. Too many what ifs over time periods.

But along with his talent -and last night he was just a bit rusty in a not-quite team - I want Koz for non-rational emotional reasons. I just feel a bit prouder when I see those Indigenous boys run onto the field for us.

 

[Purplrrr]

I watched that game and felt like Melbourne needed a big strong marking target in their forward line… Melbourne, may I present you with a Voss?

 

[Stinky Lomax]

Did anyone see Petracca after the game last night? That is definitely one bloke who is hating footy at the moment & wanting to finish his career with purpose rather than wasting it at that rabble. No doubt regretting he didn’t pull the trigger & walk out this year.
With Pickett in our sights he’s not an option for us, but he’s going to top up someone’s team next year.

 

[Lach72]

Did anyone see Petracca after the game last night? That is definitely one bloke who is hating footy at the moment & wanting to finish his career with purpose rather than wasting it at that rabble. No doubt regretting he didn’t pull the trigger & walk out this year.
With Pickett in our sights he’s not an option for us, but he’s going to top up someone’s team next year.

I said a few days ago I said I wasn’t interested in Petracca.

After watching last night it’s now a

Bloke has lost pace and is now average. If he can’t get separation his disposal is even worse than it normally is.
His path isn’t Pendlebury, it’s more Fyfe. He’s going to decline fast.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Be nice to win one of these big trades for once. We always have to pay so much it's ridiculous.

 

[Stinky Lomax]

I said a few days ago I said I wasn’t interested in Petracca.

After watching last night it’s now a

Bloke has lost pace and is now average. If he can’t get separation his disposal is even worse than it normally is.
His path isn’t Pendlebury, it’s more Fyfe. He’s going to decline fast.

I’m sure that’s part of his frustration.

I wouldn’t be writing him off yet as I doubt he’s anywhere near full fitness mentally or physically.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

That may actually be the worst umpiring I have seen

 

[mike91]

Matt Rowell was always good, but damn he looks amazing this season. Brilliant timing with his contract, I expect him to stay

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[mayne iac]

We ain't beating either of these teams

 

[King Huskii]

We ain't beating either of these teams

Maybe 8 defenders won't beat good teams

7 defenders to help make a balanced midfield and forward line plus a mid to burst the game open as a sub

 

[Lach72]

Crows playing good footy here.

Put Gold Coast under pressure and Thriller is gobbling them up

 

[MadMundy]

Adelaide were my roughie tip for the week, Gold Coast were favourites surprisingly.

 

[Purple Suit]

We ain't beating either of these teams

We did last year, we’ll be fine

 

[mattis117]

This is the game of the round, relegated to 10.20 am on the Saturday.

 

[mayne iac]

We did last year, we’ll be fine

Nup, I've never seen us play as hard or fast as that first half.
Ever