Mach5

Because it's us, and the media knows that many of our supporters are riddled with MFCSS and still have PTSD from the Scully situation. That combined with the fact Freo have been crying out for a decent forward, not a midfielder.

Not gonna happen, not even close.

Mitch Morton made a significant contribution to that flag. Blake just turned up on the day.

Still has terrible tatts. I'm just glad Jack Fitzpatrick didn't go to Hawthorn and miraculously make us look really silly for letting him go.

Is that a serious question? Yes, it was.

It was a club though, wasn't it?

Condoned or instructed... you can't think of any other possibilities?

Dumb luck as he chose Tom to be a back-up ruckman in the Leigh Brown mould.

Angus Scott seems to go alright. Not sure we need him at the dees, but he could scrape onto an AFL list.

Haven't been watching til now - how so?

I thought I wanted Prestia at the right price, but honestly found this to be comforting news. I'm not keen to hitch our star (salary-wise at least) to an injury riddled star, when it's still unclear if he'll ever be able reach his former heights.

Depends on how their salary structure works. They may only have $350-400K in their midfield budget, but $700K in their tall defender budget. These structures would be necessary, otherwise you could find yourself with a midfield of stars, but a forward line of Tyrone Vickery and Jesse White. With some sort of flexibility, of course.

Incorrect statement.

I disagree. Maybe not first choice best 22, but a quality alternative when required. He just needs to get his fitness right and natural development of a player who has been in the system a few years.

Agree, but it's a huge qualifier. I'm somewhat heartened by the general consensus that injuries have been sorely mismanaged at GCS, but it's still a decent risk.

He reminds me of Chance Bateman. I don't think he'll ever be more than depth for us, but good luck to him.

I'll make an effort to play the ball here... all your opinions above are crap.

You can't be serious...

Probably an indication he's worried his knees are cooked.

Massive overreaction to perceived negativity, when the only question was whether he should have been chosen over more deserving players who had more game time in previous weeks.

Like they got Treloar?

Thats exactly why we won't sell the farm.

He does? News to pretty much everyone on the planet...

I missed the 1st quarter. Seems like this is what has impressed everyone so much. Based on the rest of the game that I saw, he was off the pace a bit.

Agree. You can see it unfolding before your eyes: quick obvious option ignored out of caution or simply unseen... wheel back to settle and look for a "good" option... none available... waiting for the never-coming perfect option as opposition defensive structures plug gaps... inevitable turnover.