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Think the most disappointing thing about this game so far for mine...

... is all those empty seats!

We'll get back on track. I have faith.

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Four goals a quarter. Very rarely beaten 

win the game get the structures right

good to win early

Port got 4 that quarter  ?

 
3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

30 degrees at the MCG.... fitness will be a big factor in this second half

My MFCSS tells me we're not the fitter side.

Hope our skills make up the difference

Feels strange sitting at the G watching the footy and wearing a singlet.

Sorry Eddie, it’s not a very silvertail singlet either.

Cmon Dees, get your system back.


How many times have we seen an NQR Viney come back too early in the last few seasons? 

Can't say I am surprised. We looked exactly the same in the JLT. We look very one paced in the midfield.

Still in it. Just need to start being a bit cleaner with the ball and get it back on our terms.

 

We’re playing terrible and only 3 points down 

there’s a positive 

1 minute ago, Purple77 said:

Think the most disappointing thing about this game so far for mine...

... is all those empty seats!

We'll get back on track. I have faith.

no trains didnt help


Yeah been pleasantly surprised about Sparrow, thought he'd take time settling in VFL before debuting.

Has not looked out of place.

Just now, Purple77 said:

Think the most disappointing thing about this game so far for mine...

... is all those empty seats!

We'll get back on track. I have faith.

Off track may be part of the issue.  The Met off track that is.  

Imagine the prospect instead of a crowded train after the game, a bus ... how many will be needed and how many will be available.  

I know people who did not come for that reason. 

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

We’ve had a great run with the umpires.

Thought they've been generally poor overall, despite the numerous rule changes and clarifications

If we can't win with them playing J. Watts in the backline then I'll be really worried. Only a kick in it and we've not played well with lots of the side down. C'mon lads lift.


Gawn should come out for the first ruck contest stick the leg in and win the contest. 

Im sure Goodwin will structure us back on track. 

Big big 3rd quarter coming up 

3 minutes ago, ding said:

18 frees to 8 our way. Once the eveners start getting paid we might find ourselves in some trouble. Our guys look very tired already and they are fresh. Not great after the first 15 mins. 

 

Time to lift boys 

It's probably even already from when we last played in Adelaide 

1 minute ago, low flying Robbo said:

Harmes just had a spew on the field when he came out after half time

That's a good omen he's sick to his stomach with what we dished up that half.


Great kick from Trac, and smart from Melksham.  Let the captain kick the goal to get us going.

 

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