DistrACTION Jackson

100% agree. Which begs the question, why did we move him?!?!

One thing I do want to call out was big Maxy, who I thought was a bit selfish going for his two shots at goal. He was way out for both, so potentially the smarter option was to go to the top of the square.

I think Logue did a hamstring and Comben also came off sore, so will be interesting to see what happens with their backline. Obviously Archer also suspended, but I expect him to get off as that is a ridiculous thing to be suspended for.... but I thought that about Kozzy last year also

I do find it funny when people think bringing in a player who has had some cameos at VFL level would impact the result of an AFL match.

This is spot on. It wasn't the gameplan, kicking efficiency, forward line issues that cost the game. It was our inability to execute in the last 2 minutes. I'm sure they will review that in detail to get better for the next time... hopefully

That's why it's Chaplin's job to coach the offense

Think goody said may be back this week

I get your emotion about it, but it wasn’t really skills that let us down. Disposal efficiency was 70% each and goal efficiency was 21% vs 19% for us. So I guess technically they were 2% more efficient going goal, but really it was a 50/50 game Unfortunately didn’t go our way.

That’s pretty harsh… I think they will go to the tribunal with that one.

I think 5-6 weeks

I cannot stand the people messaging me saying ‘oh you guys tried so hard’ or ‘such a great effort’. No one sends that to Cats or Pies fans when they lose. We expect to win every game, that’s a poor loss in my mind. Only way to become a strong club.

To everyone having a crack at JVR, he was on Taylor who had almost no impact on the game. Time to learn modern footy

Instead of owning it he will just move to Freo….

Looks like the rain will be clearing by bounce down which is nice. Might be some light rain to start, but should be gone pretty quickly

Hopefully May is all good, but I’m confident TMac can do the job if he isn’t

Which MFC listed players are playing KC? If you don’t mind me asking!

I know we are wanting to implement a newish game plan scoring from the back half more, but don’t think this is necessarily the day you need to do that. Think it’s more of a territory type day given the weather…

Healthy breakfast GW

Just red…. Must be keeping is options open!

That’s great to hear. Every good side needs 2-3 players like Henderson who are willing to do anything for the team and will work hard. I can see him cementing a spot as a small forward who also gets up the ground, a bit like Dylan Moore from the Hawks.

You could argue that as the game went on the Bombers looked to be running the game out better. They are just an average football side, so couldn’t capitalise. We just need to ensure we go with the Giants in the first half and then I think we could overrun them.

It actually blows my mind that the AFL brought in a whole new round as a way to compete with the NRL in the northern states, yet don't include pacific islander kids in NGAs. Surely getting more players from this group in the AFL would also help grow the game in traditionally rugby strong ethnicities. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised, the AFL seem to be run by very confused people.

100% agree. they’ve played in one grand final loss in their 30 year history. They’ve continually chased ‘big’ names from other clubs with the hope they will change their fortunes but very few have worked out. They have an inferiority complex because their ‘big brother’ in the West has continually been successful in that time. I actually think with the list they’ve got now it’s their best chance to actually win a flag… but then it wouldn’t surprise me if they self implode either.

Pretty sure that’s the brother that spent time in jail….

This is going to make the site crash Saturday afternoon....