SaberFang

N Jones has the B&F wrapped up for the third year running, but Cross is probably right on his heels.

Terlich gets a game because Roos' mantra is effort > skills. Jack has the latter, but none of the former. He will be dropped.

Watts out and Salem in, straight swap. Give him a few more full games then send him back to the VFL if necessary (ala Michie), but see if he has what it takes. If we get Riley in next week too, will be a very hard fought match indeed.

Solo captain for 2015, or co-captain with Dawes IMHO.

Only a brief one. He walked away shaking his head in disbelief, and Howe looked at him completely puzzled. Not sure if he feels hard done by, but he's having almost no impact in the team.

JW will be out. And Howe. Have to wait for tomorrow's results, but best case scenario is Garland, Riley & Kent in.

Just begets belief. Just have no words for the umpiring tonight, absolute joke.

JKH just everywhere. Midfield, defense, attack. Great work rate.

Salem just then shepherding and bumping the Swans player away. LOVE LOVE LOVE this kid!

Get the [censored] out of this team Watts!

Salem with the freakish goal! What finds he and JKH are.

Skill errors all over the place. This is just so painful.

Why is it that every time we kick long, there's no Melbourne players?

Except the umps will only pay free kicks when it's convenient, and apparently a key forward being pushed in the back over and over isn't convenient.

With Franklin gone, it takes a fair bit of pressure off our defense. BUT, we're not converting anything inside 50. Be nice if the umpires would pay us ONE pushed in the back for Dawes in almost every marking contest all night, but I guess that's asking too much!

We are getting the most stiff umpiring when the ball goes inside our 50. Just painful to watch.

Who was subbed?

Sydney player runs straight into JKH and trips him while going for the ball. No free.

Take your chances while Franklin's off!!! Come on boys!

Guess throwing the ball is fine if you're a Sydney player, too.

All year I haven't understood all the crap levelled at Pedo. He's been busting his ass since NAB 1 v Richmond, and gives everything each week. Nice to see he's finally getting the credit he deserves.

Watts is done. Just give him 5 minutes then sub him off for Salem if there's no upswing. How many times does the guy need to be told?

Have a feeling Watts will be off for Salem. Just the statement Roos needs to make.

Jamar gets punch slapped in the head. No free.

Noticed that too. Need to play as a team guys!!!