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Interesting free against max there right at the end of the QTR , sounds like the umps are going to call him for the "straight arm block" again 

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    Can someone shed some light how there was no 50m penalty paid when Jones (StK) was [censored] around and not getting off the ball??

    Absolute [censored] take, it was no different to what Fritsch did and he was penalised 50m.

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    Nice to see set shots going between the bigger middle sticks. Good work boys. 

    Dramatic turn around in the number of possessions during that term

    at around the ten minute mark we were about ten down and we finished the quarter 11 up

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    That quarter turned when we got on top in the middle.

    We clearly have the ability to move the ball and find scoring options against their defence. Need to stay on top in the middle.

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    9 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

    4 goals from 4 set shots.

    Great start from the Dees!

    Not bad from 3 less inside 50s.? Guess Tracs 70 m goal doesnt count.

    Edited by leave it to deever


    1 minute ago, FireInTheBennelly said:

    Ominous sign right on 1/4 time.

    Max pinged for the ridiculous straight arm rubbish they crucify him with. Him and only him

    Weren't we playing the Saints the last time they pulled the rubbish on him?

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    Just now, Ham said:

    Can someone shed some light how there was no 50m penalty paid when Jones (StK) was [censored] around and not getting off the ball??

    Absolute [censored] take, it was no different to what Fritsch did and he was penalised 50m.

    Colour of the jumper only plausible explanation. 

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    14 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Jones found the uncontested target

    Kicked it over his head!!


    Which team is coming out for the second quarter? That is always the worry. We are obviously prone to the Saints leg speed and quick ball movement so we have to maintain the intensity. Here is hoping! 

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    Need more from Gus and Oliver. They both had stinkers last week. Need to lift. 

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    oscar had one chance and bllew it someone tell to watch the ball and not the player

    2 minutes ago, GCDee said:

    Interesting free against max there right at the end of the QTR , sounds like the umps are going to call him for the "straight arm block" again 

    Easy fix  -  run and jump at the ball and tap to advantage 

    He'll adjust


    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    Weren't we playing the Saints the last time they pulled the rubbish on him?

    That's what I thought - the game we ended up losing by 2 pts? Many dubious 50s in that game too

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    We were down 0-3 and then 3-6 in clearances but finished the quarter 8-8. 

    The midfield battle is crucial.

    We had Jones on a wing at one stage, which isn't my ideal wing line up.

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     Time for Ratten to make a few adjustments and shut us down.

     
    1 minute ago, Jaded said:

    Need more from Gus and Oliver. They both had stinkers last week. Need to lift. 

    Slighty harsh on Oliver.  Had 7 touches and 3 clearances that term.

    Agree with Gus.  Viney only the 1 touch as well.

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    Who is picking up Butler, can’t tell on TV? Must shut him down. 


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