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In: Michie and Fitz Out: Frost and JKH

I must admit that I was on the fence about the value of Bernie - not any more. He came of age as a Demon and as a leader. I just hope it continues.

it's clear the team now understands the game plan and their intensity at the contest is greatly improved. They also seem to be a much happier and united group - how that translates into more wins I don't know but I am sure we have started to turn the corner.

I got a good view of the pole in the middle of the screen - thought I was at Etihad. Also the commentary was reminiscent of when the ABC uses the Adelaide commentators. The thing I noticed the most was how good our rucks were with the tap outs but totally useless around the ground - can't take a mark to save themselves.

I think Danger can expect more of the same. Once the other clubs know you can be physically intimidated they will bring it on.

Just read a review of the game in The Age by a journalist called Ashley Porter. It reads like it was written by a grade 6 school boy - poor English, parochial, uninformed. Can't believe it got past their editors.

Viney would have loved playing yesterday - his sort of game. Pity he wasn't in the side.

He's 55 for Gods sake!

Vinces demolition of Dangerfield was the highlight of my day. Also thrilled with the response of Walsh - it's a long time since we needled the opposition like that. More please.

Can't see how we can be sure of any game. The Stoic philosophers taught that you should always expect the worst to avoid disappointment - the power of negative thinking.

I really hope you're right but today he lost me. He really stood out as being weak physically when all his teammates were having a dip. Bitterly disappointing.

Jack Watts - better than that NO HE'S NOT

Can't be worse than Garlett

I did well suggesting Nev Jetta be dropped - am available to be chairman of selectors

I doubt Watts will be dropped but Howe could go forward and Grimes down back if he was.

I think Spencil will come in for Frost and one of JKH and Kent needs to go. Watts is on very thin ice.

I think Garletts poor set shot kicking is due to poor fitness. He looks stuffed as he lines up.

Hogan - gives some hope Kennedy Harris - concentrate on basics Watts - a hopeless recidivist Garlett - disgraceful set shot

Our smalls Garlett, Kent and JKH have been poor as they were last week

Garlett get the fark back to Carlton

Dawes takes a mark!

hard not to be happy with Brayshaw, Hogan, Salem, Vandenberg, Newton

Heart transplant

A bit hard on Dunn - doing his job IMO

Watts excepted our physicality is much improved. JKH trie to be too flashy - needs to concentrate on the basics and Kent needs to get more involved. We are having many more better quarters than last year.