KingDingAling

They have both had the whole pre-season to get it right. Perhaps some posters are right about Viney and his injury could be worse than publicized - certainly looking that way. Luckily we do have players desperate to play and will get their chance to step up.

Going off of last year Carey is right. And we aren't the only side either. I think we have good synergy among our younger brigade though, so It should be rectified going forward.

No for mine. Money better spent keeping our group together. We have youth that should - all going well - be on Dahlhaus level by years end. Plus, we have a strong midfield, and there would be no point forking (a lot) for what would be a forward pocket player.

Players shouldn't even pay attention to the media. There will always be fake news - especially in Australia where journalists appear to be able to write whatever they want (as Dustin Martin well knows). Good players focus on the game instead of the headlines. If they want to do something productive about fake news (if it offends them so much), then sue the papers. Outside of that they are wasting their time and need a reality check. Stop sooking and play football.

Stevens off will no doubt help us.

Good goal Salem. That should boost his confidence.

Yep. We need him in the midfield because of it. Oliver and Petracca are our cleanest gatherers.

Fritsch is so smooth. He is a rolls royce.

Just because we are playing good football it doesn't mean we need to overlook any errors. We always give away a goal in the last 30 seconds. Is it great we are playing good football? Yes. It is bad we continuously give away a goal in the last 30 seconds? Yes.

Oliver is a legit Brownlow chance. He looks a class above everyone else out there.

Every single time. We let our opponents get a goal in the last 30 seconds. Some things never change.

Oliver is doing it easy. He is running really well.

Garlett has great co-ordination. On display there.

I agree. Also has been too inconsistent and hasn't played up to his potential. Capable type but needs to get his head right.

I can't stand Huddo. He should be no where near a commentary box. Useless little pr*ck.

That was an important goal.

Someone teach Bugg how to kick.

Maynard.

The AFL haven't dropped the ball. I am Gil's biggest critic. In respect to the actual game of Aussie Rules I don't always agree with how Gil handles things, and with many other things. But in relation to players, clubs and potential legal issues Gil has been exceptional. When Dustin Martin got in strife it was Gil who referred the issue to police and let them do their job. He didn't hang Martin out to dry like many wanted him to (especially the media). Gil let the facts determine the outcome and he is going to do the same here. The media in this country think their opinion should determine the outcome. I don't like Gil, but he is so many levels above those in the media that it is embarrassing to watch it all play out.

How about he stop being lazy and spend his time actually getting us some good stories. This Ben Collins bloke a real POS.

Aussie journalism at its very best. Not surprised it is on the AFL site. The AFL aren't to be taken seriously anymore either. Sadly the game of Australian Rules is still played under the AFL banner.

I don't think it would be from within the integrity unit. The AFL could do without this story.

I like your style.

Very well put.

I don't see anything wrong with Watt's comments either. He is playing a competitive sport and no doubt has been told he needs to be at his absolutely best to gain a spot at Port. Watt's should believe Port are a better chance than any side to win a flag. It takes a team to win a flag and Port as a side need to hear that Watt's is fully on board. It sounds as though he is fully invested. If it were a former opposition player coming to Melbourne and saying things similar to what Jack said - then I would be pretty stoked.