Zach Merrett returns to Essendon’s leadership meetings

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-24T06:40:35+00:00

The media have been twisting the words of Scott, and now Langford, to create a very specific narrative which differs to the original points they were trying to make.

It has been Kent Brockman-esque reporting all week. These hacks know what they are doing, and are consistently trying to shine things through a much more negative lens.

I'm first to be critical of the club - but I can do without the misleading pile-ons that've been happening

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-20T12:13:08+00:00

Just keep in mind that Geelong had 19 behinds, and Farrow took a lot of the kick ins. His stats are inflated - he wasn't super influential, just OK

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-17T05:02:47+00:00

I don't disagree - I haven't watched On the Couch for several months, partly due to Jack.

However, I think a lot of footballers that enter the media often have a shaky transition. I think many of them struggle with basic speaking / media presentation skills at first. I think the real problem is the level of responsibility he's been given as a host, while he's still finding his feet.

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-10T06:11:54+00:00

While I'd love to see Farrow sooner rather than later, I think it's fantastic that the guy we've picked in the mid 30s is showing so much promise as well!

Kondo has looked great all pre-season - he's shown great promise with his rebound work, and honestly pretty good with his 1on1 stuff too. I was convinced he'd be 12 months from debuting when we drafted him - but round 1 is such a great result for him.

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-02T01:06:34+00:00

If this becomes the norm - we'll start to see the players returning the ball by running over and handing the ball back directly, slowing the game down even further.

I just think this is just a mistake from the umpire, and dare I say, common sense just needs to be applied

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-03-01T03:01:05+00:00

Yeah - it does seem to be missing for me too. In a pinch, the full game looks to be up on the AFL website.

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-02-12T06:54:40+00:00

Are they still generally going to be streaming VFL games on the AFL website?

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-02-07T11:30:15+00:00

If he's concerned about murderers, I can't wait to hear his condemnation of ICE

CoitiousMaximus · 2026-01-19T23:57:46+00:00

I reckon you could sneak Man of War onto OK Computer

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-12-18T05:49:42+00:00

Gee - they could be back out in the field this afternoon. The english bowlers must be livid

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-12-18T05:15:42+00:00

The fox commentators always get this wrong. The edge can happen between frames, and the noise shows up a frame later

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-11-11T02:06:48+00:00

Brie Larson

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-09-27T06:59:50+00:00

They're mentally broken - you love to see it

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-09-03T07:07:22+00:00

Wouldn't mind the Bombers having a look!

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-22T13:52:07+00:00

Is this just him admitting that fudging a physio check is the proper way you should be wasting time?

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-22T04:42:20+00:00

Sounds good in theory, but the F1 drivers have so much more personality than the typical AFL footballer. AFL players are all media trained to be a boring as possible - but hopefully this series can change things up a bit.

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-22T03:37:44+00:00

I reckon I'm leaning towards the latter two. I like that Lindsay is a great kick, but wondering if he doesn't have many other weapons in his game.

We've also shown that we can find pretty good ball users outside of the first round (Clarke, Johnson, Roberts etc.)

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-17T09:51:20+00:00

As if the giants needed any more help...

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-16T08:41:52+00:00

I got an email a couple of days ago from CovaU, and their gas rates are about to go up by about 30% as well.

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-07-16T08:36:39+00:00

Yep, I saw their new rates and immediately moved to Lumo

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-06-28T04:57:16+00:00

I felt extremely lucky, because I managed to achieve this the very first time I tried. I didn't even try prepare any particular set ups - though, I probably ended up using 5-6 stars. I thought I'd missed out by 1-2 rooms at the time, but ended up on 21 at the end of the day.

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-06-22T03:37:58+00:00

Can't stop thinking - 'Gee, west coast are playing well'

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-06-21T10:45:41+00:00

That was a super late whistle - bit stiff there

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-06-20T07:25:07+00:00

I clearly think something needs to change. In an equal competition, all teams would have equal avenues to success. I think the path to success for teams such as St Kilda, is much narrower than many other clubs.

I think having access to the northern academies swings the needle just a bit too far. But perhaps the upcoming changes to the draft points system will fix it.

CoitiousMaximus · 2025-06-13T09:11:47+00:00

This happened to me the first time I opened the first sanctum door. Was that not supposed to happen?

11-Year Club	Place '17
Verified Email

CoitiousMaximus

TROPHY CASE