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Spargo was everywhere - I thought i saw him getting a drink out of my fridge....

It’s an absolute joy watching this team at the moment. Observing from ground level our running capacity is just incredible and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it before to be honest.

I noticed that he has a run up like Buddy Franklin when kicking for goal. They call it "Noah's Arc". sorry

Unnecessarily over the top and absolutely correct.

Noah is a right footer and has just started with us at Caulfield Grammar this year. He's a really nice young fella.

That was kozzies best game. That's what I've been waiting to see from him

How good did Petty look. Incredible to think how quickly he has gone past Tomlinson (albeit with a serious knee injury).

5-0

Gawn - perfect captain’s performance May - perfect backman’s performance Oliver - prolific when required Petracca - class and poise Viney - excellent connecting game Spargo - always looked dangerous Harmes - tough and influential Langdon - tireless running game Fritsch - took his chances Brayshaw - great second half Bowey - continues to impress Jordon - effective without fuss Jackson- creative on baller Neal-Bullen - impressive last quarter Sparrow - took his chances Rivers - safe and composed Pickett - the excitement returns Hunt - performed as required McDonald - an improved performance Weidemann - contested but limited Lever - was rarely required Petty - an exciting return

Ben Brown is a top 10 most important player, he comes straight back in.

The Viney crumb goal in the third should have been a Weid grab from 25 out. He got the perfect block on his opponent from Sparrow and went in to the space, but the kick from TMac went across him. Weid did a lot of unrewarded work tonight I thought. Side note, I’m really liking the wide camera angles we’re getting from the broadcasters this year. You can actually see what’s going on.

Well done to Weed. Put himself in the contest and worked up the ground when it mattered.

When we are on, nobody is better than us. Fight me.

As WJ alludes to above, the other Syney mob has given us some nasty moments recently. Not tonight though, the Demon juggernaut will roll over GWS by a comfortable 30 points easing up. We are just too settled, too organised and too good. Good to see how Petty goes tonight. He will likely find himself on HH who I recall kicking a few on us on this past. Speaking of recall, and taking the Corolla virus into account, I can't remember whether I've actually seen Petty play live as it were. Hope Jesse kicks a couple in a losing side. Circumstances force me to leave The Manor quite early today so I shall have the opportunity to attempt one of life's great adventures - finding The Demon Shop. I have attempted the Demon Shop quest in the past and failed, so any hints or information will gain my appreciation.

Was it a coincidence that after the ridiculous 50m penalty against Clayton in the 3rd the boys fired up and slammed on the goals?

Clarry and midfield responded after half time and look what happens. Incredible to see us in full flight, haven't seen that since the granny. All facets of our game firing. Glad we saw it tonight, let it be a warning to the comp.

Lots of talk about our top players but our ‘bottom 6’ or so also do an amazing job. Much much better than the bottom 6 players from any other club, a massive contributor to our success.

I love how we just put our foot down and take over. It’s quite amazing.

Is currently with the under 16's Oakleigh Chargers team and played alongside another father son prospect in Kynan Brown last week against Sandy Dragons. One to watch.

When we turn the ball over, watching the whole team run back to defend, while staying in formation, is a thing of beauty. Unbelievable discipline and fitness

Hunt was a lot better today, Sparrow, ANB, Spargo, Jordan, Harmes all good Great standard for the next level of players

Trent Rivers is clearly not 100% fit but is still so very very good. So important to this team at 20 years of age.

AFL tokenism she totally destroyed what was a magic moment. Of course no replay or commentary

Can’t wait for BBB return

One of my grandsons played basketball against Noah a few years ago and my son shared the scoring duties with Adem. To say that he was thrilled to be officiating in those circumstances was an understatement.

Regardless of how many if any TMac and Weid kick tonight BBB is an automatic inclusion next week.

Sparrow is just a ripper. The tap back to Frisch was pure team. Awesome to watch.

joeboy - back in form!

Bedford a bit of a passenger... 🤷‍♂️

That second half of the third quarter would totally demoralise any opposition. 💙♥️

We may never lose again

How the [censored] was that not a free to Harmes? More front on contact than Petty vs Hogan.

How was that not a free to Harmes???

Simple fix. Get a divorce 😂

Morning 'Landers. It's looking like a glorious autumn day out there that will culminate with the reigning premiers running out at the home of football. Before then I've got lunch planned at Alemantari on Smith Street followed by a wander round the Collingwood Yards arts precinct where they have a rooftop bar. Here's hoping we don't give the oppo a sniff at any point and run out comfortable winners.

For trivia fans, a list has been compiled by http://www.uselessaflstats.com.au/most-goals-on-debut-by-jumper-number/ of the the most goals on debut by jumper number. The following Melbourne players either hold or share these records — 2. Robert McKenzie (1948) 5 goals 23. Campbell Brady (1913) 5 goals — shared with Shane Fell, Sydney (1990) 25. Mark Jackson (1981) 4 goals 38. Bill Brunier (1914) and Ray Nilsson (1960) 3 goals — shared with Alan Killigrew, St Kilda (1938), Colin MacNeil, Fitzroy (1959), Leo King, Geelong (1981), Michael O’Loughlin, Sydney (1995), Shane Harvey, Essendon (2002) 44. Sean Charles (1992) 5 goals 45. Greg McDonald (1973) 3 goals — shared with Bill Hudson, St Kilda, (1942), Rod Dell, North Melbourne (1965), Sean Ralphsmith, Hawthorn (1988), Jayden Short, Richmond (2016) 50. Greg Wells (1969) 4 goals 54. Brent Heaver (1990) 5 goals Which means that when Jacob Van Rooyen makes his debut in jumper number 21, he’ll have a tough task in equaling the record of 6 goals set by West Coast’s Daniel Metropolis in 1992.