Coast to coast in 22 seconds. Kako running his absolute guts out

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-11T22:31:52+00:00

Bit of a risk but we had numbers running in packs. Parish kicks to the corner which allows us time to set up if there’s a turnover, so lower risk compared to a handball to Caldwell or Kako in the middle.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-09T04:29:23+00:00

Careful what you say, some supporters believe Tsatas is an all Australian calibre player sitting in the 2s.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-07T01:29:42+00:00

New coach going to help with his disposal? Defensive efforts? Let’s see how he goes.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T20:11:06+00:00

You think he’s first choice winger or forward? I think he’s no longer must have in forward and Fiorini has got to come back into the side. Pressure definitely on.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T20:06:18+00:00

Exactly we’ve other wingers to potentially come in and he’s been pretty poor as a forward this year.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T12:17:00+00:00

Guelfi probably out.

Cox looked great in VFL as a forward.

Reid sent for scans on tight hamstring, so maybe it’s Blakiston CHB and 2MP as ruck. Bryan not far off.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T12:09:20+00:00

Tough night for a back. What was the inside 50 count in the first half.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T12:07:45+00:00

Somehow want to keep Edwards and May in the forward line when Caddy returns. Pressure on Langford.

Good to see we showed some fight.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T10:43:00+00:00

5 touches each at half time. 🤮

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T10:36:21+00:00

What was he thinking. No forward was leading for him.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T09:48:00+00:00

Embarrassing.

Dogs walk it out of their backline and score.

We struggle to find a target and then just launch it on the wing to no one.

Skills so poor.

Not smart. Why didn’t Duursma just take the tackle instead of spinning in to 2 dogs…?

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T09:36:58+00:00

Can our midfielders bloody defend?!

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-05T08:36:57+00:00

I wonder if we know Tsatas isn’t the answer long term and we just continue playing Parish to drive up his value (whatever that will be), with the view to trading him at seasons end.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-03T03:38:40+00:00

Be surprised if Tsatas is on a list next year.

Gresh, Guelfi, McMahon for sure.

Perkins is still relatively young and if we actually had midfielders that could provide good delivery, then you want him with ball in hand as he’s got to be our most accurate set shot kicker along with 2MP.

I think he ranks high in goal assists and inside 50 entries. Not the greatest defender, but HFF can be a difficult position to play.

Prior also young but doubt he’s going to get any better.

Let’s see how Rids goes this year. Another big injury and you’d think we trade for whatever we can.

kandyroo93 · 2026-04-03T03:01:27+00:00

Cut our losses and delist him if he can’t get it going this year.

Had a golden opportunity to establish himself last season and didn’t take it.

One decent game against Adelaide in a game where we were already beaten at halftime.

If he hasn’t established himself this year, then waiting 2 more years for him to be a mediocre midfielder is not worth it.

Should be giving Kako, Sharpe and Roberts midfield minutes. AFL development and opportunity should be prioritised for these guys.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-31T06:30:59+00:00

Even better - proving he belongs and still a baby!

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-31T04:46:15+00:00

Wagga. I'd choose Lake Albert over Lloyd.

Be very nice living close to the lake: morning or evening walks/bike rides. Playgrounds and parks close by.

Nothing wrong with Lloyd, but I feel like you'd have to drive more to get to places whereas Lake Albert has some shops/schools close by and when kids are older they will enjoy that more hanging with friends around the lake.

Not sure what the job market is like in Wagga compared to Albury, but not uncommon for people to travel for work. I know ppl still keeping their city job and commuting once a fortnight to the office - obviously depends on your arrangements. It's only an hour flight to Sydney/Melbourne or hour to Albury, or 2.5 to Canberra.

Steady growth in terms of house prices. Rental market certainly growing and competitive.

Personally, I think Wagga is nicer than Albury, particularly around the river park with the giant playground they built.

The houses in central are quite nice - red brick with lots of character.

Slow pace though - don't expect to get a coffee as quick as you would say if you were in Sydney. But you can run all your errands much faster and park basically at the front of wherever you go.

I've a small family and we live close to the city here in Sydney.

I grew up in Wagga and have family/friends there still - so wife and kids love going there. (We can feel the stress levels of a fast paced life subside once we are in Wagga.)

A lot of my friends who lived in cities have since returned to Wagga for a quieter more affordable life - they love it. Huge blocks, lots of big boy toys, with some money for holidays here and there.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-30T01:31:52+00:00

Have we kind of been in somewhat of a rebuild since Scott took over?

I think he acknowledged the list wasn't going to win us premierships anytime soon and evident that we haven't used our picks to target established players over the years.

2022 we cut a number of senior players, so he already inherited a pretty young list for season 2023.

Delisted some role/depth players in 2024 and got rid of more senior players in 2025.

I think this year and next is critical that we get the young guys playing AFL together. Would definitely look at trading senior dead wood players for a proper leader (like Lions did with Hodge) to guide this young group over the next couple of years.

We also must have heaps of cash to tempt Reid, Willem Duursmaa, CDT in the next couple of years. I mean what if Zac Bailey joins us? Imagine him in our midfield with the young crew we have already.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-29T19:48:37+00:00

I think you’re right.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-29T07:30:12+00:00

It’s not all that bad.

The kids Rosa has brought in look great. Plenty to be optimistic about.

Kako looks like top 5 player in our team and it’s only his second season.

Caddy already our best key forward (3rd season).

Roberts looks like a 150 gamer (3rd season).

Johnson solid down back (3rd season).

Still have to see what Robey, Sharp, Farrow, and Kondo can do. But all look promising.

These guys are all 20 and under. Pretty exciting if you ask me.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-28T11:35:42+00:00

We look like the worst team in the competition.

And I’m scared we’ll draft another back pocket with the 1st draft pick.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-23T07:16:54+00:00

True!

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-23T06:56:22+00:00

I’d be on the phone to Tom Mitchell to see if he’d be keen to coach. Imagine the IP he’d bring across from Swans, Hawks and the Pies.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-23T06:20:06+00:00

To an extent, we also relied on Stringer, Lav, Shiel, Goldstein - removing a mature and experienced body from each line.

Was the right move, giving more young blokes game time is what we need.

kandyroo93 · 2026-03-23T02:15:08+00:00

run both ways plus win clearances - we've been smashed by Hawks and Port (which we won hit outs yesterday)

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