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Kento80
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Not gonna go too in depth atm cause I'm enjoying this game too much, but some players who have fairly copped some criticism recently deserve some praise. Green, NevJet, Morton, Rivers, Bennell, Jurrah, Martin and Jones. I wanted to write this now, because I think regardless of the result from here, they still deserve the praise

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    And to add to my OP, it is amazing how much difference Sculls and Trenners actually do make.

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    Not gonna go too in depth atm cause I'm enjoying this game too much, but some players who have fairly copped some criticism recently deserve some praise. Green, NevJet, Morton, Rivers, Bennell, Jurrah, Martin and Jones. I wanted to write this now, because I think regardless of the result from here, they still deserve the praise

    Jones has been superb... definitely NOT the game of a 'C' grader!!

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    Jones has been superb... definitely NOT the game of a 'C' grader!!

    You're preaching to the long converted here hardtack. I am just SO happy to finally see them playing like this. And on my birthday to boot, makes it all the sweeter!

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    Happy birthday.... 5 goals lead going into the last; it's theirs for the taking if they want it bad enough.

    And I'm talking all credit as I tipped the Bummers to win knowing that would play in our favour :-)

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    where's sylvia?

    You've not been watching the game? He was subbed off with a badly corked thigh.

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    Haha, thanks mate. I won platinum dining passes with the NSW Demons player sponsorship, and had a choice of this week, or next. Almost wishing I had gone for this week now, would have been great. Although with the way our new kids have stood up, we might have a good dip next week.

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    We haven't won yet.

    You are right, but the whole point of the thread, if you read it, is that regardless of the result the boys deserve some cred for the way they have gone about it.

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    I think it's safe to say we have won it now :-)

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    Ooooooh yeeeeah baby..... best birthday pessie I could have asked for :)

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    YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    You've not been watching the game? He was subbed off with a badly corked thigh.

    yep. but thought it was an ankle... thanks

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    What I am liking is that you can see the deep respect that Bailey has for those players and the feeling is so obviously reciprocated.

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    What I am liking is that you can see the deep respect that Bailey has for those players and the feeling is so obviously reciprocated.

    You're right. I've never seen that before, because for some reason Bailey has tried to hide it. It is really good to see, and great to see him reacting with passion to what was a great win.

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    Can we finally get it that Bailey is a development coach of a young side, he has their respect and he has a plan

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    30 tackles between McKenzie, Scully, Trengove and Gysberts. I like our future midfield.

    Yup, was great to watch.

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    30 tackles between McKenzie, Scully, Trengove and Gysberts. I like our future midfield.

    I like it too... just hope they all stay.

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    everyone said Strauss was worse than Zakarakis? Flogged him tonight for mine!!

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    Not gonna go too in depth atm cause I'm enjoying this game too much, but some players who have fairly copped some criticism recently deserve some praise. Green, NevJet, Morton, Rivers, Bennell, Jurrah, Martin and Jones. I wanted to write this now, because I think regardless of the result from here, they still deserve the praise

    I too have been critical but Jones lifted a gear tonight...Hope it continues. Well done Jonsey

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    I too have been critical but Jones lifted a gear tonight...Hope it continues. Well done Jonsey

    I've been praising him all season, but even I was surprised to hear tonight that he has been averaging something like 28 disposals over the past few weeks.

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