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45 minutes ago, BDA said:

Chol is playing very well for the suns. He's been a good pick up for them

Clearly enjoying not having to play 3rd/4th tall. Casboult has been very handy as well - limited player but doesn't lack effort

2 minutes ago, Kit Walker said:

Clearly enjoying not having to play 3rd/4th tall. Casboult has been very handy as well - limited player but doesn't lack effort

Wonder if he'd like playing 1st CHF in a top team?

Would need to get Melbourne-fit first though.

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Bugger, pizzas are back to full price on Lygon St. 


Just now, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

A couple of unanswered goals is all the need to put Pies out

Its only one goal to replace them.

 

Looks like 2022 Saints is what everyone was expecting in 2021. Paddy Ryder is just such a game changer for the Saints. More than a little happy to see the Blues go down as well.

 

In a few minutes, we will be the only undefeated team after the first four rounds………. and  we are yet to get out of second gear!  It’s a long season, but gee, we a are a class above right now!

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That was so embarrassing from McKay. 

That's absolutely fine worthy

The skills in the last qtr of blues v suns were absolutely disgraceful. 

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Makes our modest win over GC in oppressive conditions look better now. GC are a very good side at least early in the season and at home. 

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1 minute ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Back on top, to remain there for rest of 2022

Don't like getting ahead of ourselves but it really is ours to lose. 


Did not see those last 2 games results coming. I gave the saints a chance but to win by that much is great. 

At least we can look down on other teams now

So ... Demons win. Check.

Geelong win. Damn.

Pies lose. Check.

Dons win, just. But in a way that has their fans spitting chips. Pass mark.

Hawks lose. Check.

Blues lose. Check.

I rate this weekend 8/10

 

20 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

Makes our modest win over GC in oppressive conditions look better now. GC are a very good side at least early in the season and at home. 

I can't get this comment from Goodwin out of my head after the win at GC.

28s mark

https://www.afl.com.au/video/727891/full-post-match-r2-demons?videoId=727891&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1648297889001&references=AFL_MATCH:3822&references=AFL_MATCH:3822

Are we seriously just riding games out to preserve our bodies?

4 minutes ago, mrtwister said:

 

I can't get this comment from Goodwin out of my head after the win at GC.

28s mark

https://www.afl.com.au/video/727891/full-post-match-r2-demons?videoId=727891&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1648297889001&references=AFL_MATCH:3822&references=AFL_MATCH:3822

Are we seriously just riding games out to preserve our bodies?

I'd say so. Our more chaotic / high pressure style is unsustainable week in week out for 4 qtrs. Looks like if we get a comfortable lead we're content to park the bus.


40 minutes ago, Nelo said:

The skills in the last qtr of blues v suns were absolutely disgraceful. 

It was the same as the game against Melbourne. Once the sun goes down at this time of the year the ball is like a cake of soap. That combined with the natural fatigue late in the game.

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10 minutes ago, mrtwister said:

 

I can't get this comment from Goodwin out of my head after the win at GC.

28s mark

https://www.afl.com.au/video/727891/full-post-match-r2-demons?videoId=727891&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1648297889001&references=AFL_MATCH:3822&references=AFL_MATCH:3822

Are we seriously just riding games out to preserve our bodies?

Percentage can be built by keeping the opposition scores low. If believable what he said we must be the only side that are pacing themselves on game days. We did have 2 short breaks and perhaps a wise decision to not run ourselves into the ground like some other clubs have already done. Defence uses less energy than offence. 

Port game was only game we haven’t been behind at any stage. 
 

Slowly emerging 🙏 

 
2 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

Ryder bump very similar to the one May got pinged for in his preseason game for us - should cop a week

shouldn't, and shouldn't have. He  stopped and the "victim" cannoned into him.

3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

FMD does that sheila commentator gargle on gravel?!

She actually seems to have improved her calling, but that voice is inexcusable, regardless of what it says.


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