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@bromobile07 @ScooterMcNeice it took perkins 10 bad games to be dropped last year

@ScooterMcNeice For the most part, I want the team to continue to run it back, but idk how none of Perkins/Parish/Langford haven't been dropped as of yet after three games of nothing. Just baffling. Happy to see Edwards playing though. Can't believe he's playing so soon.

Final Team:

@ScooterMcNeice perfect just in time for rule changes

EFC Academy/F/S stats Koby Bewick (2027 eligible)
31 disposals (20k, 11hb)
10 marks Moustafa Dawish (2027 eligible)
22 disposals (17k, 5hb)
12 marks Tevita Rodan (2027 eligible)
19 disposals (10k, 9hb)
6 mks Jad Naim (2026 eligible)
10 possessions (8k, 2 hb)
2 goals

@CharlieDons diesel

ANALYSIS: After four years of allowing the Queensland teams to cash in as they please, the AFL is slamming the draft door shut in the faces of three struggling sides MORE: nine.social/16MI #9WWOS #AFL

@essendonfc how about show some ticker

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@FootyonNine if you are bringing this in then you should retrospectively apply those rules to the previous 5 years of drafts and any points the teams that have benefited from it are in deficit, apply it for the next 5 years for their first round picks. Only fair way to it @AFL

"We all love the romance of the father-son, but why don't we just go back to an uncompromised draft?" Eddie McGuire reacts to the changes coming to the draft bidding system. #9FootyClassified | Watch on 9 & 9Now 🖥️

@FootyonNine @CalTwomey @AFL if you are bringing this in then you should retrospectively apply those rules to the previous 5 years of drafts and any points the teams that have benefited from it are in deficit, apply it for the next 5 years for their first round picks. Only fair way to it

"They're going to have to pay the highest price ever paid for a father-son" @CalTwomey reveals the expected changes to the draft's bidding system, & the ramifications for the Blues, Bombers, & Power. #9FootyClassified | Watch on 9 & 9Now 🖥️

@PatrickRyen @AFL if you are bringing this in then you should retrospectively apply those rules to the previous 5 years of drafts and any points the teams that have benefited from it are in deficit, apply it for the next 5 years for their first round picks. Only fair way to it

In principle, I’m comfortable with the proposed changes to the father–son rule. My issue is with the timing and the fact there’s a fairer, more logical alternative available. These changes should be introduced in three years, when Tasmania enters the competition. That would give clubs clarity and avoid pulling the rug out mid-cycle. The AFL has known for years that Carlton and Essendon have been preparing for prospects like Walker and Bewick. Changing the rules now, after that long lead time, is fundamentally unfair. There’s also a clear perception problem. The person driving these changes previously oversaw one of the most successful father–son pipelines in AFL history. Having benefited from that system, it’s hard to ignore how this decision now impacts other clubs particularly when it’s widely acknowledged that the timing isn’t equitable. This isn’t about resisting reform. It’s about implementing change in a way that is transparent, consistent, and fair to all clubs. Right now, the process falls short of that standard! #afl #gregswann #fatherson #godons

@ScooterMcNeice get him in

Some nice moments from Elijah Tsatas on the weekend

@BigRick555 if the gave us pick 2 we would have kicked him out the door, what do these nuffys not get

Nick Reiwoldt saying Essendon should’ve traded Merrett after seeing what West Coast could do with 1st rd picks aster the Oscar Allen trade? These so called experts have no fucking idea

@WizardEnjoyer5 @CharlieDons glad I'm in your thoughts

@darcyio_ @CharlieDons The melts lately have been beautiful Darcy

I may have ruptured a vein in my head when Gresham thought throwing the ball was a more advantageous option than a handpass

@Cpcc15 it's been a common thread between kangaroos and north scott always sticks with his players, took 10 terrible games for perkins to get dropped last year

The axe definitely needs to swing this week. Enough is enough if players can’t execute the basics.

@Bombers_Boss can we force people on the LTIL haha

So we could have pick 1 in the MSD…but instead we gave a list spot to Setterfield. Real on brand decision making from Essendon 🤦🏼‍♂️

@BeauBremner @FOXFOOTY you kicked him out the door muppet

@darcyio_ @FOXFOOTY Ahh, scuse me. We lost our captain, best fwd, media darling, club superstar wn heart and soul player Pick 2 wasn’t even enough

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@ScooterMcNeice decent in the air as well, which is a point of difference to kak and hus

Yesterday Essendon put Jayden Nguyen up forward to play a Kako type small forward role. His defensive pressure was terrific. One to watch for possible role switch.

#NewProfilePic nuff said really 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Bombers_Boss skills have fallen off a cliff

Zach Reid needs a rocket up his ass

@PaulKinnane1 @Bombers_Boss Well done👏 some of the young kids look good for you guys. We are at an all time low, so you got us at a good time

@darcyio_ @Bombers_Boss Ouch 😂😂😂

On reflection we did a lot right in 1st half, just need to do it for longer, which will come. My game day concerns are still there with BS. Mids were getting smashed and made no changes, yes it was a practice match but he’s got to adapt. Duursma off a win for Prior is baffling