DistrACTION Jackson

He will be an absolute cracker I reckon. Will be the new Jetts, but with a bit more attacking flair.

With a crunch game coming up and the poor form of the side on the weekend I'm thinking the following changes for Sunday: Ins: Hibberd, van Rooyen, Jordon & May Outs: Tomlinson, McVee, Gawn & Harmes Happy with how McVee's career has started but if Hibberd is in form he has to come in as the lockdown defender for Papley. May for Tommo is a like for like, though Petty is also a watch at the moment but keen to see how we plays with May back. I'd like to see Jordon come in for Harmes to add his ball winning ability and disciplined gamestyle. It's JVR time! As long as he competes in the air and when the ball hits the deck I will be happy. Not expecting big numbers but just to play his role.

I personally believe Rivers will stay, at least for another 3-4 years. I'd like to see JJ given Harmes role, I think he's a much more consistent performer and you know exactly what you're going to get with him. Harmes maybe has a higher ceiling in regards to potential goals etc. but I'd prefer JJ.

100% agree. It basically means there is no point having an academy, because if you put time into them and they develop too well you don't get to take them anyway. I can see the merit in maybe no access to top 10, but other than that I think it should be fair game. Also, if every other team has that then the Swans & Lions should as well (different for Giants and Suns as they are still in their infancy).

Yes. Some think he may be a top 20 pick.

I generally try to be optimistic, however I have heard a few Dees fans say the performance against Brisbane was 'un-Melbourne like' and I question whether that is correct. Based on 2021 I would say yes, but if we base it on 2022 I'd say it is actually very much in line with how we have been playing. It's all well and good having stars in the midfield, but if they don't work together as a team it won't make a difference. We can talk all we want about being more attacking, but if the pressure is turned up and everyone goes into their shells then it's all talk. I am concerned with the way we play and our inability to be flexible mid game and this must come back to the coaching. Not confident for Sunday.

I'm sitting in a GA area so assume I'll be surrounded by Lions fans.... I guess the best spot would be the cheer squad, but not sure if they would be available?

Would be great to have another brother combo at the club!

Away game so they would want to bring the emergencies in case a late change is needed.

I think we would be. Use it as a bit of motivation along with the semi final. Turn the heat up and Brissy will go to water.

Yeah really nice! New head greens keeper has got it in fantastic nick.

Hence why Langdon will never do media again haha

Gee as a Lions administrator you would be nervous every time Robinson opens his mouth

I also think 2 weeks for the Kozzy act is actually spot on given the outcome was no injury. 2 weeks for the act is fair and then the outcome should then determine the remaining additional weeks.

I think they will be trying to argue it down to a 'high impact' rating and a 2 week suspension like Kozzie.

Long may it continue. No supporter group have I copped it from more.

Keidean Coleman is apparently out this week which is handy given his speed and class off half back.

Considering we had 4 the last game I disagree.

If North get up this weekend in Perth I'll start reading about the top 5 prospects in the upcoming draft...

100% agree. Give McVee the job. I'm backing him in.

Only one I can remember was the Viney one when Tom Lynch was knocked out and he got off. That was ridiculous because he was contesting the ball and braced for impact.

Part of the issue is there is one person making the decision. There should be 3 MROs and they discuss each event and if they aren't unanimous can vote on the outcome.

100%. And the Freo fans have a huge chip on their shoulders because of how poor they have been for the majority of their existence and Eagles fans remind them every week. You could see exactly how it would go when they had jumpers with 'Jackson' on them at our game there last year. Ridiculous.

What are you talking about? I've literally said I was fine with Kozzy's ban but thought Buddy should get 2 as well given the player he hit went off concussed. Maybe you should consider the ethical issues with potting other posters for no reason?

WCW it only happened once and it was more tongue in cheek after the Dogs fans booed Hunter. I thought it was quite funny and the people around me did as well. There was definitely no malice in it and it didn't continue all night. Just a bit of theatrics, which is always part of the footy.