DistrACTION Jackson

I actually view van Rooyen as a very similar player to Jack Reiwoldt, the way he launches at the ball. He also looks a bit like him and has a similar kicking action. Ideally we would have a 200cm forward to partner him in the future. The good thing is we will be able to lure good players with the possibility of playing finals and winning flags.

Sounds like both Gawn and Jacko are good to go. Must be M Brown and Weid out. If Hibbo isn't 100% hopefully Rivers comes back in.

Not really team related, but what a massive stuff up by the AFL holding a 1 v 2 clash at GMHBA stadium, while it is also going through a renovation and isn't even near full capacity. Probably would have got 60-70k at the G minimum. Farcical.

The boys are wanting to become one of the greatest teams... love it

What's Dogga doing?

I'm tearing up knowing he will go down as probably Melbourne's greatest player....

We will absolutely be in the market for a ruckman or 2. I reckon we will pick up a mature age back up either via trade or free agency and will also draft a developing ruck with one of our picks in the draft.

It seems to me Jackson prefers to play in the ruck than up forward, so I'd question why he would go to Freo over the Eagles if he did leave. At Freo he will probably sit behind Darcy as the number 1 ruck and Darcy is only 23. At the Eagles he would likely take over from Natainui after 1 or 2 seasons max. He also would have a brighter future as number 1 ruck at the Dees than Freo, so not sure why he would go there.

I think it's a good thing to see how certain teams play against us atm, as it gives us the information we need later in the year to combat this. I have noticed Goodwin hasn't been changing much in the team structure to try win a tight game and is just backing the players at this stage. I reckon this may change in the finals though as it is do or die. And I don't mind that we keep our cards close to the chest, as if we swing something different mid game it is near impossible for a team to change on the run.

Probably due to that recent 5 game promotion

Pretty sure Gus was born in WA, so would that mean he would play for the WA team?

I think team will be: In: TMac, Harmes, Langdon & Tomlinson Out: Weid, Melksham, Dunstan and May Give Salo a week in the VFL to get some touch back and then he can come in the following week. B: Hunt Tomlinson Lever HB: Rivers Petty Brayshaw C: Langdon Oliver Jordon HF: Fritsch TMac Harmes F: Pickett Brown Neal-Bullen R: Gawn Petracca Viney Int: Sparrow Jackson Bowey Spargo Sub: Bedford

Why? He's a father son so we have first dibs. Plus we will likely be finishing top 8 next year so if he goes top 10 we essentially get that for a (hopefully) pick 18 plus some change.

Just finished listened to this and it was an amazing interview. I highly recommend anyone who hasn't listened to Dyl & Friends before go and find this podcast. It got me emotional at times.

He looks to be putting on some genuine size. He also looks quite a bit taller than Tomlinson who is listed at 194cm... so could be pushing 197/8cm

Given their dearth of young talent this would be a smart move.

It's also all retrospective. The Brisbane Lions team is viewed that way because they won 3 straight flags. If we do that then they have to look at the players in a similar light. I actually believe our midfield of Gawn, Trac, Oliver and Viney would challenge Keating, Voss, Lappin and Black. Would be an enticing match up. Imagine Voss and Oliver going at the same ball.....

What an absolute load of BS. They also aren't mentioning potential 'AAA' grade players in Pickett, Jackson & Petty. Plus guys who aren't far off in Salem, Langdon & Fritsch.

Oh and just noticed that for this amazing attacking side, they have actually scored 6 less points than us for the year but let in an extra 233.

Carlton are playing the best they can play. They are extremely reliant on Curnow and McKay, so if they don't kick a bag then they are less likely to win. We rely on no one player, that's the difference. Plus their defensive work is pretty average. I would actually say when up and going the Lions forwards are the most dangerous. But as we have seen good defence often beats a good offence.

Warms the cockles

Well I'd put Hibbo on Dusty. I'd make sure Petracca only takes set shots and I'd give Willie a bottle of gatorade prior to the game. Problem solved.

This list is a bit misleading as you've decided to not include guys like: Tom McDonald - 194cm Charlie Curnow - 192cm Dan McStay - 196cm Jack Darling - 191cm Taylor Walker - 194cm Jack Reiwoldt - 195cm Brody Mihocek - 192cm They all have had great impacts on games of football

Pretty pi$$ poor in my mind. Deserved to be challenged on the ground the tackle was not unreasonable given the circumstances.

I'm pretty sure there was another run down tackle that happened last year resulting in concussion that was overturned. Pretty sure it was Mitch Duncan who was tackled, but can't remember who the tackler was. Hope we go to the tribunal.