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3 minutes ago, binman said:

Poor kicking skills is our biggest issue IMO.

 

Has been for a while. That includes field kicking and handball as well.

Tell you what, North should be well ahead. They have 1 VFL too up player and we have 8. To be honest i have never rated them.

Bland and boring football club who will be bottom 4 this year.

 
1 minute ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Melky & Tomlinson look like they are off for the rest of the game.

Injured??

1 minute ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Melky & Tomlinson look like they are off for the rest of the game.

Good move IMO.  Both have had a good hit out, now to rest them before next week's Marsh Series game.

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    Type of match where the positives will far outweigh any negative. Pickett is electric, he is quick, he is fierce. He really does have a cyril type of presence.

    Mitch Brown might be the cheapest best pick up in a while.

    2 minutes ago, Demon3 said:

    Mitch Brown might be the cheapest best pick up in a while.

    If he learns how to kick straight

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    Just now, Demon Disciple said:

    If he learns how to kick straight

    Yes,  he could have kicked 6 or 7 in his first 6 qtrs for us. Traditionally i think he has been ok.. 

     

    Bradtke looks a long way off. Getting rag dolled. 

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    Just now, Nelo said:

    Bradtke looks a long way off. Getting rag dolled. 

    A very long way off Nel.

    Loving Trent Rivers.  Very happy to take them on and can then hit a target 40-50 metres away.

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    Jordon has a real crack doesnt he? (Channeling my inner Broocy)

    Rivers has a HUGE leg on him. Looks a real player imo. Super excited by him, which will only get worse as i get more drunk.


    Rivers could play more games than expected. Lovely kick. We have needed another good ball user so badly.

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    Rivers taking off and nailing target up the middle of the ground was great. When we drafted him I said he'd get most game this year of our current draft crop and eventually replace Hibberd across halfback. He's looking likely!

    Rubbish set shot from Bedford. Needs to do better if he ever wants to crack a game at AFL level.

    Sparrow looking good today as well. Love his hardness.

    Lockhart developing well as a back pocket. Could be the Jetta replacement in a few years time.

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    Just now, Demonland said:

    Finally a set shot. Bedford goal

     4.11.36 to 3.2.20

    Great chase and finally finished. 

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