I should add, Fitzpatrick's mistake was embarrassing, but it happened because Gawn tried to mark the ball on the line instead of punching it through.

How many goals have we given up on the goal line this year, mainly because our ruckmen aren't trained to kill the contest? Fitzpatrick never should have had to have his panic moment.

That one'll be replayed a few times.

I was a big supporter of Watts, spoke to shifter Sheehan before we drafted him, said he was going to be a gun, unfortunately, I believe he is too soft and will amount to nothing as a Melbourne player, sorry to say so, be we will better off when he is traded. His game today was soft, I've had enough.

[censored].

Apart from the Brain fade on the goal line I thought Fitzy's game was Ok. I guess I must be blind and have missed all the possessions and goals his opponent had. Could all those calling for his head please supply the relevant stats. Oh here they are, NO GOALS, 5 kicks and 4 handballs.

I thought Jack Watts was very good today !!

Really liked his intensity and possesions put to advantage! Something we sorely don't have enough of!

His sensational tackle and goal were inspirational !

Well done young man!

The prince had a shocker and constantly tries to do too much. Losing Vanders was also massive!

I am no fan of Grimes but he is better than Harry any day

Out: M Jones, A Riley, Fitzpatrick

In: Dawes, Tyson, ANB

Dawes!!!!!!

He has not played in a month and was still injured and unable to play at Casey this weekend.

Please not old Iron hands

I am a Watts fan a bit, but I get frustrated with him sometimes. Great tackle on Varcoe . However I do not think the players use him well enough as a transition player ( Watson said at one stage " Watts is available, should use him" What did we do go across the other way . Brayshaw is better than Hogan (and I think Hogan is terrific) BOTH FIRST YEAR PLAYERS.

A lot of posts have said Oxley should have benn manned, however we should have put the ball into decision makers hands to take it into the Fwd 50. i.e., Watts, Bayshaw ( Galett (2) Fitzpatrick Goals) and Toumpas once he gains more confidence.

Maxy Gawn provided a genuine TALL MOBILE ruckman today ( Jamar was good until he shrunk) and give him credit , he has not played at this level all year.

JAck V wins hard ball and I think his disposal is improving ( will check stats)

ANd we have the No 2 draft pick up our sleeve, putting some bulk on.

Tmac fought back really well after sh...h...e start. Frm match reports we have Omac showing promise ( and heart)

The future is good

Sorry, I should have mentioned Brayshaw's game. Vince, Jones and Cross were good and Viney was important (even though his disposal efficiency must be about 10%), but Brayshaw. Wow. He just makes the right decisions 9 times out of 10. His kicking on both sides has improved and he nearly always kicks to advantage of his team mate. He had about 3 goal involvements in a row in the second term. He seems to have so much more time and composure than anybody else out there. He's very exciting.

One aspect of the game that I thought Roos did stuff up was the SUB selection. Matt Jones is at best a negative run with player. The Sub needs to be able to take the game on and create. The loss of Vandenberg cost us dearly and M Jones unfortunately added nothing.

I thought Jack Watts was very good today !!

Really liked his intensity and possesions put to advantage! Something we sorely don't have enough of!

His sensational tackle and goal were inspirational !

Well done young man!

That "attempt" at a mark in the first quarter was one of the laziest and softest things I've ever seen in the AFL.

One aspect of the game that I thought Roos did stuff up was the SUB selection. Matt Jones is at best a negative run with player. The Sub needs to be able to take the game on and create. The loss of Vandenberg cost us dearly and M Jones unfortunately added nothing.

I agree Of

I have no idea what Roos and the FD see in Matt Jones.

It is must be hidden talent

Brayshaw is better than Hogan (and I think Hogan is terrific) BOTH FIRST YEAR PLAYERS.

Reakon you might be onto something.

If they gave Hogan a rising star nomination for consistancy.

Brayshaw should get one aswell.

He's a gem.

Hoping we hit the jackpot with Petracca.

Roos was blaming the forwards for Oxleys domination. He said they should have attacked the ball to bring it to ground.

it was 10 goals actually, and i'm not joking.

Yeah, you're always going to have turnovers. They are the main scoring avenue of most teams, however, it's those 4 or 5 really bad ones that hurt you.

That "attempt" at a mark in the first quarter was one of the laziest and softest things I've ever seen in the AFL.

[censored] !! watch again at full stretch bad luck I would have thought! Ever played the game Clint???

That "attempt" at a mark in the first quarter was one of the laziest and softest things I've ever seen in the AFL.

a bit harsh, he was running and stretching for the ball and could only get one hand on it.

a bit harsh, he was running and stretching for the ball and could only get one hand on it.

If he was alert it would have been an easy mark, terrible effort.

I thought Jack Watts was very good today !!

Really liked his intensity and possesions put to advantage! Something we sorely don't have enough of!

His sensational tackle and goal were inspirational !

Well done young man!

Well done picket fence to acknowledge a player you have often criticised.

Your heart beats true.

Roos was blaming the forwards for Oxleys domination. He said they should have attacked the ball to bring it to ground.

I agree our forwards did seem to get shoved out of the contests quite a lot and a couple of occasions Collingwood players took uncontested marks because no one bothered to go with them. it would also help if players kicking into the forward line kicked to our players advantage a little more. brayshaw was one of the few constantly doing that.

That "attempt" at a mark in the first quarter was one of the laziest and softest things I've ever seen in the AFL.

Not unlike this post.

Wouldn't rate in the top 10 of stupid skill errors committed today.

Viney in the middle made a big impact today and should just be better from here on in. His bump was a gooden. Although I thought he hurt his nuts a bit doing it.

Made it a lot easier for Jones to get effective clearances.

Vanders going off just could have been the difference to making a really close game.

Next half a dozen games hopefully brings wins and purpose. We're just warming up!!!

a bit harsh, he was running and stretching for the ball and could only get one hand on it.

Problem is .... He's often running and stretching and only getting one hand on it.

I'm going to find umpire no 28 and slaughter his poodle in front of him and then make him eat it.

He sat there 20 m from the play and did nothing while they molested us.

Then he picks one up 60 m from the play.

I want him dead.

Maggot

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Makes him sound like a certain Cardinal!

If he was alert it would have been an easy mark, terrible effort.

If he was alert!!!?? Clearly you haven't played the game!!

Full stretch, Watch again!!?

Fitzy's mistake was embarrassing but FFS players kick the ball through all the time and they never pay that rule. The rule has lost its purpose