DistrACTION Jackson

Thought I'd start a topic on here as this seems to be a big issue in the AFL at the moment. Keen to get people's thoughts on the high number of suspensions being handed out for tackles? It seems the AFL have got a bit trigger happy on these, with some seemingly innocuous tackles being slapped with 1 or 2 week bans. I'm all for protecting players heads, but I think it has got a bit over the top now and they should relax it a little for the players. It is so hard in the moment, with players momentum and strength to have bans for a tackle like Merrett or Adams on the weekend. I think tackle bans should be reserved for the genuine sling tackles. I was one person who was annoyed Chandler was suspended last year as he didn't do a whole lot wrong and it was more the other players momentum that caused the concussion. Food for thought!

Well if it was sold as a double header and the majority were only going to the other game, not sure how Dees and Port fans could get more tickets? Or was each game sold individually?

My point was it isn't always the best to combine match stats from 6 months prior, as there is a lot of differences to both personnel and gameplan etc.

It's a bit nonsensical to combine games from last season and then the next season and anyone can choose stats that suit their agenda. For example, the saints are 8-9 over the same period.... is this cause for concern?

He had a tough day up against two ruckmen pretty much by himself. The team as a whole was terrible so think it's a bit rough singling him out. May, Tomlinson and Petty were all terrible and offered almost nothing aerially.

Kane Cornes was the one who dressed up as him after round one talking him up as the greatest thing ever. Easy way to put a target on his back. People are booing JHF because they think he is a spoilt brat, which he came across as being. How about these media personalities just STFU and focus on footy and not single out specific young players, both for good and bad reasons.

HOE - Head of Everything

I'm thinking Hibbo out with injury, Jordon in and Laurie sub.

Reading between the lines, Brown won't play so will be interesting to see who comes in

Would love to see the men's side get a few Irish players back in the mix!

Think you're confused with Corey Warner from Sydney.

I don't get this Adelaide talk? He's Victorian.....

Fair enough for him to wait and see. I hope he stays, but if we win another flag this year someone like him may leave for more money. If I had to choose between paying Kozzie and JJ I know who I'm choosing....

I think when you look at these stats the more important aspect is where the shots are coming from. I felt like we got a lot more shots from around 30m out and not deep in pockets. If you can get more shots from this area you are inevitably going to kick at a higher accuracy. Similarly, if you force the opposition wide they will generally have a lower accuracy.

People calling for Howes in, I enjoyed his game and nice to see him get touches but I would be surprised to see him picked atm. He got a lot of easy possessions across half back and I think still needs to build up his body and improve his contested game to be selected.

I have zero sympathy for them. Grew up in Perth and we were regularly embarrassed over there and their supporters are feral.

Happy to offer my members barcode if that helps ET

Will be interesting. I've got to say I'm impressed with Goody's ability to change things up. My one knock on him over the last 2 years was his inability to be flexible, but perhaps his coaching is ever evolving.

Salem struggled with injury all year. Once he is back they need to give Salem a solid training block, plus 3-4 games at Casey before he is up for selection in my view. A fully fit and firing Salem is in our best side still.

What's your thoughts on this week Binman? Think Petty will stay in a forward role or will he go back? I prefer our backline mix with the three talls personally, but nice to see we can get creative and still win comfortably.

Given the team as a whole we poor that night it's tough to single him out.

100%. We would be dumb not to get Melksham to 100 games using the sub rule. Imagine if we didn't and his kid turns out to be a number 1 pick.

This is going to be a really hard selection if there are no injured/sore players. Goody mentioned Brown just had back tightness, but if there is any doubt I'd rather we give him a week rest given the long flight to Perth and the fact the Eagles will be cooked. If that is the case do we stick with the smaller backline and leave Petty and JVR forward? Personally I'd prefer we go back to our usual 3 key backs, as that is usually what we go with and we need to get the cohesion going with those 3 again given May is finally back. If we do this then maybe TMac will come in for Brown and then I'd bring Pickett in for Hibberd. Someone will be unlucky, but this is just what happens in a strong side.

I guess we should setup another academy over there as well to help these poor West Aussie juniors dodge being selected by Freo or the Eagles

Could not believe that 'tripping' free to Rowbottom. It was holding the ball!