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1 minute ago, Demonland said:

Hibberd can't hold a mark. Butter fingers tonight. 

I reckon the ground and ball are slippery  

Hibbo is still finished. 

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    Lockhart has been our best player.

    Uses the ball extremely well.

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    1 minute ago, chook fowler said:

    We’ve lost the plot the last few minutes 

    Rather lose it now than in two weeks time.

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    Lockhart looking good for round one

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    Hibberd looks a shadow of his 2017/18 self.

    Nice goal from Jack!

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    Other than being a former All Australian.. what exactly does Hibberd contribute to the team?

    If the round one choice is between him and Lockhart, the choice is pretty clear.

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    Tomlinson kick was a shocker, but it wouldn't have had to happen had ANB not fluffed a simple kick in the first place.

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    Just now, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    Other than being a former All Australian.. what exactly does Hibberd contribute to the team?

    If the round one choice is between him and Lockhart, the choice is pretty clear.

    I’d say Salem in Hibbo out. 
    We miss Salem’s kicking. 

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    Just now, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    Other than being a former All Australian.. what exactly does Hibberd contribute to the team?

    If the round one choice is between him and Lockhart, the choice is pretty clear.

    experience

    i think they'll both play; very different roles

     

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    May just kicking off the rust.

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    Neal-Bullen continues to be a chain killer.  Every period of good clean possession ends when he gets it.

    It's either a fumble or a ridiculous attempt at a handball.

     

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    1 minute ago, Buzzy said:

    Neal-Bullen continues to be a chain killer.  Every period of good clean possession ends when he gets it.

    It's either a fumble or a ridiculous attempt at a handball.

    arguably best on ground

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    I honestly don't know what to make of that first half.

    We've done some good stuff... but have been terrible frustrating at the same time.  

    Our usage forward of centre continues to be a problem, as do our skills (although the dew doesn't help), but then I feel as though we look terrific defensively and when it all 'clicks'  I can see us putting multiple goals together in quick succession.

    I feel more positive than negative but we'll need to improve to have a shot at the Eagles in Round 1 at this stage. 


     Neither team could hit the water if they fell out of a boat tonight 

     

    Hibberd another shocker he's close to being out of my side. Tomlinson, Langdon and Petracca playing well.

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