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Absolute snow flakes chance in hell we win this game. Just look at our record against them the last 8 years or so.. We'll do well to get within 10 goals. Just like last week facing sydney last week at the wrong time after the dogs loss, no way hawthorn will drop another game like they did to GWS last week. We can just hope for a competitive effort (depressing we are still at this stage of development)

Yeah I understand statistically he might have been on par but it's those things I mentioned that aren't meausred in stats that he's so far off.. I'd bring Jamar back or give Gawn a run, atleast Gawns hit the scoreboard at Casey and can play forward

Firstly it's easy to get 100% DE when you dish a handball 2m to someone behind you. Like I've stated he coughed up the first two goals, firstly through his lack of football awareness and leaving Pyke to go to Salems man when Salem had him covered and 2nd goal he was dropped back inside defensive 50 and waited until the ball was kicked to Toumpas 1 on 1 with Tippett and made a poor excuse for a spoil. His gotta react quicker and drop into that space straight away, sure Dunn or whoever was Tippetts opponent was should have been there but I saw Pedersen late in the 1st quarter take 3 crucial contested marks inside defensive 50, helping out the backs. Like i said in another post, he can't even punch the ball through for a behind when it's on the goal line. 3 or 4 times he went up, missed it and let the ball out the back .

I thought the days of efforts like last night were over. We were insipid in that first half. I don't care what anyone says about the Swans being a top 4 side and were just a young developing side. No matter how good the opposition is you can still put in effort. Almost every time we had a mark or free kick every melbourne player bar Hogan was just standing there flat footed, not moving, not providing an option, not creating space, forcing the player with the ball to kick long to a contest where Sydney's spare man was time and time again. It's like they all think someone else is going to do it. Chris Dawes, I've said it hundreds of times before can he play in front FFS. He is constantly playing from behind, one stage last night the ball was on the wing and he needed to be the next kick in the chain, yet his standing 5m behind Grundy doing nothing. Lead at the kicker you idiot. Jeremy Howe, has been terrible this year except round 1. Playing like Scully in 2011, Sylvia in 2013, Frawely 2014, just has no interest whatsoever Spencer, never again. He cost us the first 2 goals, he can't even get the ball through for a behind when his on the last line of defence, in the ruck he doesn't even time his leap right.. Was embarrassed by an average AFL ruckmen in Pyke. JKH- have a spell at Casey, has gone backwards this year.. Maybe case of 2nd year blues Roos- I think he has a bit to answer for. The selection of Mckenzie last week, dropping Jamar this week, subbing Pedersen last night I thought was a strange move, he was actually presenting and making a contest and dropping back inside defensive 50 and giving ghe defence a chop out, something Spencer doesn't understand. Dropping Grimes after one game whilst consistently giving Howe a free ride time and time again..

He'll struggle against anyone. Period. Bloke is a statue. Terrible footballer

He was more than that in his first couple of seasons... In 2010-11 I remember him been a very reliable backman who was taking intercept marks left right and centre. 2012 his made captain and never been the same, coincidence.. I think not

He helped appoint Neeld... Undoes a lot of good his done for the club Edit: tounge in cheek for those who can't tell

What's the mark neeld & lollies coaches box story ?

I'm actually starting to think Roos picked him as the sacrificial lamb.. we know roos hates the sub rule. What benefit would it be bring in a Riley in as sub, would be more beneficial he plays a full game at Casey, same goes with Toumpas. Make Mckenzie the sub, that way players like JKH, brayshaw etc can play a full game against a top aide contending. Honestly think Mckenzie was bought it to just be the sub to not waste it on someone else. Otherwise why was he picked, I thought he was bought in for a run with role but obviously wasn't. He'll go out this week 100%

Think you'll find clancee Pearce was running with Vanders, seems like Vanders might have only been going one way. As for Newtown his showed enough in the first 5 rounds to show his going to be a player, he has only played 9 games as you said. His hit the scoreboard as a midfielder but as you said he doesnt seem to be a big accumulator of the footy..

Ummmm I think Garland had the job most of the day ? Thought grimes had Mayne for the best part and was comprehensively beaten

Given it a bit more thought, hasn't Mckenzie been playing down back ? Reckon he might lockdown on Ballantyne

Suprised by Mckenzie but guess he'll get a run with role... Who does the green vest go to ? From The bench dont like it on anyone, Mckenzie would be the 22nd picked but his not gonna be the sub. Maybe JKH ?

IN: Grimes (in starting 18), spencer, Mckenzie, Riley, Pedersen OUT: Kent, Jetta

Didn't bail cop a knock to the head af Casey last week ? If he did would think with his history he'd be out this week. If that's the case im going: IN: Grimes, Toumpas OUT: Jetta, Kent Other 3 on the extended bench named tonight: Spencer, Jones, Riley

Col gone from Freo.. What a waste of talent, real shame. Thought he'd flourish at freo

Yeah he cannoned into the goal post trying to smoother a goal in the 2nd quarter and spent most of the 2nd half forward. You'd think it would be more of a corkie type injury which usually comes up alright and would explain why he'd be off his feet so early in the week but who knows

Not without a chance... Freo have had a big month to start the season. Port, Geelong, WC and sydney.. If there ever due for a let down game, a cold day at the G might be it. 8 day break for us

My best mates brother is the punter for the Sharks, just moved over in early March! What actual leauge is the Sharks in ?

Also Ive written is previously but getting to Levis stadium is a pain in the ass... Seriously was easier and just as long for me to fly to Atlanta from NYC for the day than it was getting from San Fran to Levis stadium

You'd think one of them would have to be playing that weekend... I got my tickets from stubhub, works fine. Althoug I booked waaaay to early last year, basically as soon as the fixture came out. Paid $250 aud for 49ers & Redskins then a few weeks out from the game tickets were only $100 or less. If a sides having an average year as the 49ers were fans just jump off and start selling there tickets

Schedule is released tomorrow at 10am I believe.. Already know who's playing who but we'll find out when i guess.. Might have to pencil in another trip to the states based around going to some games!

Does anyone have any idea if and what the skipper is carrying ? He was good yesterday without been a standout. He just doesn't seem his usual self the past 2 weeks, obviously his entitled for a few quiet games and his set such a high standard that we expect so much from him. Just seems a bit down atm, I did notice around his left shoulder with some tape/strapping under his jumper. Btw I'm not having a dig at him, just curious to see if anyone's heard anything

Depends which Melbourne shows up.. If they put Richmond under the same pressure they did Adelaide today and play with that same intensity we will be a real chance but a tough slog today on the back of 2 interstate trips and 6 day break although the tiges have one too could be tough on a young side... I'll at least go into this game optimistic

I've never been a fan of Dangerfield but I hate him even more now, his costant sooking and staging was actually embarrassing.. Hope the AFL fines him for his pathetic efforts