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NON MFC: Rd 21 2021

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6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

They'll have to move Schache up there where he's even worse than as a defender. 

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    7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Wow. Massive, massive end to the game.

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    1 hour ago, Chook said:

    Would be a fair effort by Essendon to finish on top from here.

    Note that I edited it almost immediately… you must have jumped on it almost as soon as the post landed 😂🤣

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    Brisbane have the chance to sew up a home final in Melbourne. 

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    11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    That is a massive blow for them. Suddenly it’s down to Naughton to carry the forwardline. He’s an excellent forward but that’s a lot of pressure against the best defenses come finals. 

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    4 minutes ago, A F said:

    Wow. Massive, massive end to the game.

    AFL web-site says Schache has done his ankle

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    Schache & Bruce both injured or is someone here joshing? 

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    2 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Schache & Bruce both injured or is someone here joshing? 

    It's up on the AFL website

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    40 minutes ago, BDA said:

    The cats biggest problem is they are too old. they won't have the legs for a finals campaign

    No wonder Scott  keeps going on about shorter quarters

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    In terms of the finals race, us winning tomorrow opens up the Eagles to the chasing pack. HQ would love 6 teams to be fighting for 2 spots than 5 fighting for one. The top 4 being separated by half a game and the Round 23 fixture just adds to it.

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    13 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Schache & Bruce both injured or is someone here joshing? 

    A couple of zingers there Rab 😂

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    2 minutes ago, Megatron said:

    A couple of zingers there Rab 😂

    I think I'll wind down for the night now Megatron. This game in the west is giving me nothing to work with. Good luck in the NFC North this year btw. 

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    22 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Schache & Bruce both injured or is someone here joshing? 

    Underrated.

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    freo are so hot and cold

    and when cold they tend to get a thrashing

    been like that for a few years now

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    29 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    That is a massive blow for them. Suddenly it’s down to Naughton to carry the forwardline. He’s an excellent forward but that’s a lot of pressure against the best defenses come finals. 

    It's a huge loss for them. After today's game he had 48 goals to his name. You can't replace quality overnight.

    They'll have to reshuffle their forward line. Whether that's bringing Sweet in to ruck, and then throw English forward.

    Bruce out now mean Marra gets 2nd best defender. Huge task coming up to finals..

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    46 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    They are dropping like flies after a long season with full length games. 
    But if they can pull off an injury free run from here on in they can absolutely win it. They don’t have anymore travel now either which really helps. 
    They are mature and experienced and that always helps in finals. They know how to win it. The closest we got with this squad is a smashing in a Prelim. 
     

    Watch all the cats fans complain about the injuries and blame them for any dips in form, completely ignoring the fact their footy department made that choice to back in their ageing list. 

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    31 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

    In terms of the finals race, us winning tomorrow opens up the Eagles to the chasing pack. HQ would love 6 teams to be fighting for 2 spots than 5 fighting for one. The top 4 being separated by half a game and the Round 23 fixture just adds to it.

    All about the eyes on TV eh @Clintosaurus?

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    8 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    josh bruce has been absolutely vital for footscray's forward structure

    his absence will be a big one

    Equivalent to Hipwood at Brisbane

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Looks suspiciously like he tripped over his man-bun

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    2 hours ago, A F said:

    I don't care what anyone says, he's brilliant on the outside, but has no defensive game at all does Bontempelli. 0 tackles. If he gets votes in that game it's a joke.

    How bloody wonderful was it to see that mob beaten? Another test, another failure. 

    If the Bulldogs aren't winning clearance, they can't win games. They can't even generate inside 50s. Their style won't hold up in finals unless they pull 2 or 3 performances out of their arses. Can't see it. The flag is ours to lose from here.

    He's a great attacking player when its all his way doesn't chase down like Clarry and Trac, down hill skier if you will.

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    2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

    Disgraceful frees to Bont on the last 10m

    Protected species.

    Grabs ball tries to break through two tacklers, drops ball 

     

    ......holding the man

     

    FMD ump

    Let me guess, umpire #26?

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    I feel very sorry for Josh Bruce. Siren goes 2 seconds earlier and he’s about to play finals and in the hunt for a Coleman. For a much maligned player he’s had a great year.

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    4 minutes ago, binman said:

    Those losses to teams outside the 8 are really starting to haunt us.

    This is simultaneously a sarcastic comment noting the Dogs' and Geelong's losses, and truthful.

    Don't forget Port is near certain to finish top 4 despite having a 2-5 record against the top 8.

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