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Brings back bad memories of Neelds University of Football.

Love his passion. You could see he was furious with himself when coming off for a break for not having a bigger impact in the early part of the game. Didn't play that well but still kicked 2 and was a combative presence. The lack of a good small forward hasn't helped him. Terlich up forward wasn't one of Roosys best ideas.

Think this defeat really hurt all concerned. Will be interesting to see how they respond. Get the feeling the penny has dropped about needing to play 4 quarters and to value your possessions and make them count.

Neita - a champion bloke and player. Watching some of the vision played made me realise I had forgotten how good Ox was also. Some of his marks and goals were top shelf stuff. Will never forgive Essendon for what they did to Brad Green and Troy Simmons in the grand final. Michael Long is held up as a great hero but to me anyone who did what he did is contemptible. Dean Wallis is no better. Strange how that interview stirred up old hostilities.

Good to see us getting multiple goals from the rucks. That hasn't happened for a long time. Maxxy is certainly on the improve. Will be an imposing presence in the future.

From this presser there can be no doubting Roos emotional commitment to the cause.

Oops showing my ignorance.

Sounds like he should be playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

It's clear we are starting from so far back. Roos obviously knows this but nonetheless looked gutted - not so much from the loss but the first half and the lack of care exhibited by players who could and should do better.

On a different note love watching mad Mick as Carlscum get flogged. Priceless. What an ego!

Guess I have more faith in our decision makers than in the past. This years group of players recruited would support that.

Bet he does because Freo will be resting quite a few and the opportunity to play against his old side. Reckon Morabito will be in as well.

Our list is still 1-2drafts away from a top list. Roos main aim was percentage improvement this year with wins being a bonus. Despite the disappointment and frustration at a loss I think we are on target and those with poor work rate and skills will be moved on.

Listening to Roos presser I think he was pretty pizzed off with Watts lazy, careless disposal. Expect his ears to burn in the match review.

Bet Sylvia has a breakout game against us. We always resurrect careers for the opposition

Blease must finally get a go. Terlich seems injured but should be dropped anyway. Kent and Salem have done nothing for 2 weeks. As for Nicho, how he got a game this week I'll never know. JKH will definitely come in and Tapscott and Georgiou should be considered. Barry and Gawn to keep their spots.

Main positive is the come back - in previous years would have lost by 100 after such a poor start. Need to get some players with decent skills onto our list.

Nicho - Shouldn't have played Watts frustratingly lazy disposal Terlich - outlived his usefulness Kent - poor for 2weeks Jetta - loved his effort Barry - deserves next week Grimes - best game yet Viney - shut down Libba Salem - needs Casey time Bail - doesn't offer enough M Jones - same as Bail Umpires - should be ashamed

You can't play a half and expect to win. Too many passengers - Salem, Kent, Nicho, Terlich. Thought Dom Barry showed a bit and should be given another go. Maxxy and Jamar worked well in tandem. Grimes played his best game in years and I think Frawley is better down back despite his odd brain fade.

The game can be summarised in one word - DUMB

WTF was that!

Agree. Looks like KC was spot on as usual. The lack for a forward presence is the problem. The stats for the mids seem OK but had no one to kick it to. Points to a draft priority -who knows how Fitz and Spencil will be in the future. Unreliable at best I would have thought.

Maybe as a defensive forward. Could be the sub also.

The VFL generally is in trouble with Bendigo Gold folding. Casey could be next so where does that leave the competition?

Steffens Martin -another really good game