At the break of Gawn

I thought the last time we had Dees radio was the 2023 SF against Carlton. I still have nightmares about that game and Viney's kick to Weitering.

None of their forwards worry me and our mids are superior. It's their intercept defenders that worry me the most.

Hawks have only beaten 1 top 8 team and that was in Tassie. They are on fraud watch for mine. This is absolutely a winnable game. They also haven't beaten us since 2018.

I've got no idea what we did to Jack Riewoldt but he absolutely hates us. The only thing I can think of he pretty much always played a stinker against us except for one game in 2017.

Dogs actually might finish top 4 this year.

Did May participate in the Captain's run yesterday?

Most of that rain will be in the morning. Wouldn't be surprised if it's a dry game by night time.

For those surprised by Fritta being left in, go and watch the small video on shout-outs following the Richmond game. Maxy called out Fritsch's efforts on stopping oppo marks in the second half so I assume that's what has kept him in.

Absolutely staggered that JvR wasn't selected. Wtf

Can't believe some are suggesting Spargo should be dropped. His tackling and pressure in the forward 50 had been excellent. There's no way Goody is dropping him. Assuming no injuries, I think it's going to be: In: JvR, Turner Out: Fullarton, Sharp Sub: Tholstrup I know Melky will be available but there's no doubt our best 23 has Fritsch in it. I think Melksham and Tholstrup are fighting for the same spot.

Just FYI the Hawks have only beaten 1 top 8 side this year and that was in Tassie. If we beat WCE next week (and we really should) then I think we'll be a red hot chance to beat the Hawks the week after at the G.

The Blues are far better than their ladder position suggests. They have the 4th best percentage in the league and 3rd for points against. Adelaide in Adelaide next week will be a really interesting game.

Turned a 60pt potential win to a 20pt meh win

On paper we should be winning this easily, the only concerns I have are some of Richmond's defenders and Taranto + Hopper. There's no coincidence that our best pressure game of the year turned into a win. If we bring the same heat we should win this by 5 goals+

Petty's efforts to not be out marked has been pretty awesome. His move forward has actually worked very well for Melbourne

Pretty confident with my by Freo 40+ bet. Don't think I've ever really bet against us, but here we are.

Lots of despair on X tonight from North supporters. I know our season is [censored] but thank God we had some recent success.

Surely we have someone better than Howes? Absolute panic merchant with the ball.

Melb the odd one out of those sides from 1-4.

Pretty sure I read on here once that his Dad openly said at a BnF that they were a "Collingwood family". His older brother (not the player manager) also ran through a Collingwood banner at his own wedding reception, so there's also that...

Brendan Lade is their midfield and most experienced assistant coach. He's highly regarded and often been sounded out for a main coaching position. I'm not saying go get him, but since he's joined, the Dogs have re-captured their midfield brilliance.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bnd8FExjY/ This is quite interesting that Gawn and Petracca not on the same page. I assume this was at half time?

Bevo is just a more charismatic version of Goodwin. He's a people leader but he's not a strategist. Bevo, like Goodwin , heavily relies on the brains (assistants) behind the game plan. McRae is the same. Personally I think we should go with Longmire. Before last year's Grand final he was in clear 2nd place as the best coach around. He's made 5 grand finals and one of the best win/loss ratio in the modern game. I'm genuinely baffled why some aren't considering him. I'd take 5 grand finals over a 13 year period any day.

Derm's comments about that it "looks like the players run the club" is starting to ring really true for me. Every time I hear about the review, it seems like most of the changes made were to appease the players rather than the benefit of the club. We've heard about players choosing when to come in to the club to give them total flexibility, we've seen the training schedule change, which seems to be impacting our fitness. I wonder if Goodwin is too close to the players to actually draw the line here.