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I'm inclined to agree with this. We lacked genuine forwards v Port. If Vince gets it a bit he will kick some goals. So , incidentally, will Garlett who offers much more pace

Agree the backline is undersized. Must play Frost who brings so much to the table , we MUST have someone to play on a second big forward. And despite Garlett's ordinary form in the twos, I would play him. He is a genuine forward, not convinced that Spargo is--he's better around the ground.

Well we didn't have options. OMac off the ground, Pederson required in the ruck for quite some time

Absolutely correct. Can't understand this post. Amongst our group we rated him our third best player after TMac and Oliver. Sure, a clanger at the end but look at the many pinpoint kicks to a running player

Surely the absence of both Stretch and Garlett means that one of them, presumably Jeffy, is playing on Monday instead of Hannan?

I would play him on Monday

For some unknown reason, he's been a disaster as a defender. Seems odd but it's happened several times

Jetta 6 easily oliver salem hibberd fritsch Brayshaw

Rubbish. Bloody good player

I suggest you see your doctor. Frost is a damned good player.would walk into many teams. Not many combine his height and speed.Yes, makes the odd mistake but he creates some great plays

Not playing Hunt, or any other sucker, in the ruck. Three talls plus Max. critical difference

Yes, she is first rate. Knows the current scene better than many of the ex players

[censored]! His great form has occurred since he went into the middle--where he belongs.

6 Melksham 5 T Mac 4 Brayshaw 3 Jones 2 Lever 1 Fritsch

No it wasn't

He was B o G in my view. Look at his Fantasy points, 140 to Tom MCD 113

Don't think so. I believe that our win in R6 of 2004 was by a few points more

Bulls---he played v well. Surprised us all

I simply must respond to that. Tim Watson was no more a cheat than Melksham or Hibberd. It is the greatest tragedy that Watson lost his Brownlow yet it had to,happen. The Essendon players did not know they were being doped. They were badly let down by their admin and coach. The penalties imposed were, nevertheless, appropriate. But to make disgraceful allegations against Watson is behind the pale. Please tell me how his case differed from Hibberd or .Melksham.

Never been called a " black C"? can you even imagine what that would feel like? You probably can't!

There are a couple of matches in the second half for which I would take the chance with Max. apart from anything else, we should have a plan in place in case he's injured

I I know Mick Malthouse doesn't command universal admiration but I think some of commentary warrants attention. On Sunday, after the match he assessed our list. He believes a decent Finals aspirant needs at least 26 players of top quality. ( I think we have, or will have, that number) But he also said that it was critical that the very best players get a break. In this context I thought it interesting that in the Hawthorn/ Essendon match the two best players according to radio commentary, were Sicily and Bellchambers. In his post match interview Sicily referred to the fact that for reasons we all know, he had missed several games! And Bellchambers was rested for the precious match v Dees ( a gutsy decision considering the zgawn factor) Malthouse expressed concern about the lack of a replacement for Gawn and I must say I agree. If we win a decent number of matches, surely we could play a game with a combination of Pedersen, Weideman and TMac carrying out ruck duties. its easier to replace our other" stars". I would definitely give Oliver a break and perhaps Hogan who is doing so much more work than the average key forward . Whilst not a star, in my view ANB simply needs a rest, I wouldn't play him at Casey if we leave him out

Well I watched it, listened to him and was unaware of any bias

Sensational enough last year to finish 14th in their B and F. Really can't believe the nonsense written about this bloke. Starting to feel sorry for him. Totally unrealistic expectations. Still, at least he's well paid

I love you blokes! Your eyes are imbued with an optimism I wish I shared. He has been awful, a bit better the last two weeks. Had we not paid a fortune he would have been dropped i think he finished 14th in Adelaide B and F. That's about right for us isn't it?