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Freo look scary against the Swans. We'll need 2 rucks to counteract Herman Munster- I think maybe Spencer rather than Gawn because he is more physical.

Whatever the results it's clear this side is different- it's as if the penny has dropped and they understand the game plan, their individual roles and the effort needed to be competitive. Great to see.

Just as well the result of the game wasn't dependent on that howler

Jones is reaching club legend status. How much better is it having him as a stand alone captain? Would be up their with the competitions best leaders.

I think we underestimate how much pressure our backline has been under in recent years due to the poor defensive running of our midfield. This must contribute to his shaky disposal in the past

A very comprehensive win both on the field and in the coaches box. Hardwick was rightly filthy with his players but he also needs to take some responsibility.

McDonald has the best spoiling technique I've seen. He rarely gives away a free and his timing and positioning is superb. Loving watching him.

Is that the coach giving a spray

Loved his game. Our midfield have some size about them and really know how to tackle. Add Viney to tonight's group and they look pretty ferocious. Shame about Kent - we need his zip.

6. Jones 5. Vandenberg 4. Hogan 3. Vince 2. McDonald 1. Jamar

16 frees to the Toiges to our 8 - disgraceful

Think Lamumba and Cross have the worst skills tonight.

Need to keep cashed up to secure Brayshaw, Hogan, Petracca, MacDonald, Viney - all those players will be entitled to top coin.

Our most important player currently and one of our few draft wins.

Loves a chat! Good on him for that - just bursting with energy and excitement. I wonder where mine went.

I suggest 7 Hail Roos

Counting chickens before they're hatched is what supporters do. So leave me in peace with my delusions.

Brayshaw, ANB, Petracca, Stretch form a fairly substantial nucleus of a midfield when added to the others we've got.

And I so advise

I think we collectively have PTSD triggered by the traumas of drafts past and experience flashbacks to the bad old days. We need to remind ourselves that the current recruiting dept is a very different kettle of fish and I am happy to relax and trust them to do their job.

Carlton are full of it - they would want way over the odds. Murphy is past his prime and would be only useful to a team going deep into the finals in the next 2 years. A definite pass from me.

I remember Stef played his best footy for us when he had to ruck solo. For some reason he doesn't perform as will in tandem. I don't think his form for the Lions has been as good this year with Leunberger in the side.

Or trying to develop his versatility as a swing man. Handy to have someone on the bench who can ruck and play forward and back.

Bruce I'm afraid is not delicious. His rhetorical questions give me the runs.

I guess because in the past our track record of getting value from highly paid imports is not great.