Not a fan of dropping Young for Cottrell.

We should see more young players before season end. Why is Lord so out of favour now? Lord was so good and one of the young up and comers. Now he is out of favour ?

How can we make a call on the Camporeales, Moirs, Charlesons etc if we dont get to see them.

OK, I’ll respond. Half time Cats vs Freo. Cracker of a game.

We were 1-8.
We moved the coach you wanted moved on.
You have told us how happy you are your point was proven on scoreboard.We’ve win 4 in a row.
You’ve been appreciative of the Coaching group and the MC decisions.
One change, a 25yo for a 23yo and all of the sudden the world has been flipped upside down.

There’s 10 weeks left in the H&A. Plenty of time for those in the VFL to be seen again or for the first time at AFL level. GW said so. If Riley plays well this week, I can see us having a look at him next 2 games vs WCE and/ or Tigers (No Nankervis)

Like Sydney Blue said during the week, if we were playing for a win, based on form, it’s easy to see why Williams and Cottrell or Hollands would be selected ahead of Young and Ison. If it’s development, he’d have no change. I agree.

The minute our club started gifting games from 2016 onwards we failed to develop properly. I get giving them a taste, but kids tire. Ison looked tired last game. The bye came at a good time for him. I don’t expect Ison to play all 10 games left.

Acres has a contact for 2026 and 2027. He hasn’t shown anything but effort and form. Questioning his existence in the team is pure folly. He has been the best for a more than a month in the VFL and one of the best in our win in the AFL.

Cottrell I haven’t been a fan of last 6 weeks, with the exception of last week’s 2 nd half. someone must have read him the riot act at lalf time because what he produced in the 2nd half was elite, outstanding and jaw dropping. Best Ive seen from him since early 2024. I didn’t think he proved he was back, because I wanted to see 4 quarters. But his performance on the track last Saturday, Wednesday and last night proved the old Cottrell is back.

Hewett has a contract for 2026 and 2027. No way is Lord offering the team more than Hewett. Like last year Hewett went to the VFL, and proved it was a big mistake and was back in the best 18. Hewett is miles ahead of Lord right now let alone this year imo. MC justified imo.

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Young a bit stiff?

Maybe they just wanted to reward Cotts for good form in the magoos, which I guess is fair enough.

The other thing is, not only do we need to see what we've got with the kids, but we also need to see what we've got with the more experienced players too.

Can Cotts still go like he could a couple of years ago?

Conversely, maybe they've seen enough of Young to know whether he will be offered a new contract, so he can have a spell whilst they assess Cottrell and/or others?

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Red wine…half time… a bit too much time…a bit of passion…heard some good news about our possible strategy at this years draft…. I’m up and about. Sorry about the essay.

We are heading in the right direction with Fraser at the helm, GW and CD navigating …we will be just fine.

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A forward out, a winger in. Sounds like they're just thinking of GWS running game. I don't mind it - we just seem to look better with Cotts in the side (when he's in form)

Fresh after the bye with a healthy list....the side should be feeling pretty good about this game

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Cottrell hasn’t been in good form. Hasn’t been knocking the door down and isn’t a winger. Sorry to disappoint but I didn’t even read the essay Bondi. Like I said, I don’t mind Fraser but the players seem to be controlling the narrative. First Hewett, then Acres, now Cottrell.

Enjoy your day in Sydney and I hope we win but in the end it isn’t helping us move forward with such selections.

I agree re a Cottrell, but what he showed in 2nd half vs Effendopes was GOLD.
When both in form Cottrell only 25 yo >>>>Young 23 yo
Shouldnt write players off unless they are crippled with physical or mental ailments.
Vossy selected an unfit Cottrell 5 weeks ago.

Everyone on list is important. We should have a winning attitude. Winners should be picked.
AFL for winning. VFL for developing.

Age is so past tense: Dangerfield, Pendlebury, Liberstore, Zorko, Gunston, Rampe, Walker, Howe, Stanley, Cox, Side ottom, Blicavs, Gawn, Witts…..prove it’s form not age…all older than Newman Haynes …and another 15 older than our Cripps.

Form class and best at role should be the metrics for selection if winning games is our primary objective.

Acres Hewett Cottrell are contracted for 2026 and 2027. They should not be wasted list spots. Their form is better than those they are keeping out of the team. selection integrity.

Shouldnt write off the coaching group because they drop 23yo rookie Young. His best is just average.

Beware overrating our young players. They will all get a look, so List Mgt can have a look. Plenty of time for that. For now we should try to continue our winning streak and play best available. Tough decision leaving Ollie Williams and Lewis Young in the VFL for this game imo.

Going to be a tough assignment vs GWS at Homebush.

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Thanks mate

I’m with you re impact ladder position makes, that’s why I’m neither here nor there, but do enjoy the drug called winning.

We can still have Walker and 3 other picks in the Top 30. We are in good hands.

Havent got a List Manager, but have blokes GW and CD who know what to do to make it happen

Destination club, and player retention are the bonus from winning. Believe it.

Freo win !!!!!!

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Yeah , Cottrell is a hard two way runner . And he's only a couple of years older than Flynn Young . Reckon he's there to test Whitfield who always carves us up . I"m surprised they didn't bring in Lewis Young who always go well on Hogan . As far as Cooper Lord goes I see why he is not getting a go at this stage . He has never been quick but watching him in the Magoo's he somehow has got slower . Its like he is running in quicksand . And his awareness is terrible . Lost count of the number of times he got run down . I like Lord a lot but he has dropped off .

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Re Lord spot on

Re Cottrell. If he is finally fit, and continues with that form of the 2 nd half, and plays his normal role at HF he’s going to be a nightmare for Whitfield

Re Lewis. I would pitch him ahead of Derksen against Hogan. This year, Lewis is playing better than ever imo.

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Yes Bondi , Lewis Young has been outstanding in the Magoo's . A 200 cm swingman is like gold . I would 100 percent retain him next year . And ditto Gov .

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Maybe Cottrell is in the shop window?

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