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Just had a laugh with my son (who also attended) about having a crisis meeting when we are top of the ladder! My spin is that we just got beaten by two late (dubious free kicks included!) goals by a potential top four team when we have injuries and out of form troops. We can afford to do some creative thinking. This is what we came up with in our morning after analysis. Jackson plays key forward (BBB to find form with Casey - a bit like last year! M Brown or Weid to the bench) Majak plays from the bench to give Max a rest when needed ( this could be as low as 45% ground time. Majak won't be embarrassed in the ruck contests!) Rivers in for Hunt (been steady/consistent but dropped off in the two losses when we were scrambling for backline cover) May comes in for Tomlinson (or Petty if he is injured). Salem, Harmes & Tomlinson will be better for the run. Hibberd not far away) We have become too predictable! Time to show we have a few new tricks up our sleeve. On yesterday's form, too soon for JVR (yes we also watched the entire Casey game). Turner close to a call-up.

Well, some of these comments make it clear who opted for the comfort of the lounge chair last night! Jordon - 4 qtr contributor Pickett - excellent solo efforts Oliver - finds a way

I admire her honesty, athleticism & personal mantra. Well worth watching... gives an insight into the difficulties faced in deflecting dogged prejudice.

Turner played very well today, particularly in the first half. The pro Frankston commentators were pouring praise on him!

Hibberd was on earlier as well, number 45 it seems.

After all the controversy about 60 + free kicks, the first one of round 11 is non existent!!

I reckon Majak was outstanding yesterday. It was one of the most dominant ruck displays I've seen at any level!

I think that's happened once since the start of the 2019 season (rd 10 v Crows)

There is inconsistency in the way umpires throw the ball up! For that reason, it is not the perfect replacement for the bounce that commentators suggest. Some umpires throw it higher, some umpires throw it less than vertical... the ball ends up following them as they backtrack. Some umpires throw it as quickly as they can, whilst others wait to settle. All of these variations have an effect on timing and positioning for the competing rucks... not that far removed from what happens with the bounce!

I suggest, if we must go down this road, that players/teams be given a warning before being penalised, as is the case with 666.

It's blatantly obvious that the AFL, itself, has a real problem with respect for the umpires! Otherwise they would have appointed a retired VFL/AFL umpire to the position of 'rules maker', laws of the game committee!

Was at the ground. Haven’t been a Smith fan but he played well with many excellent spoils, good rebound and repeat efforts. He holds his place without doubt!

Still 24 degrees here… about to head off to the ground… no sign of rain yet!

I'll be there!

I'm really disappointed in the second stringers... Baker, Smith, Hunt, Jordan... Don't ask me to highlight the ineffectual contests they were involved in! It won't be long before the third stringers go past them; Van Rooyen, Howes, Woewodin!

Is anyone really surprised that the AFLs continued tweeking, linked to the incompetence of the senior umpiring panel would lead to the catastrophe that we are witnessing tonight, where a player has lost the right to emotionally respond to a disappointing outcome with facial gesture and body language????

I am tiring of the under-estimation of what Hibberd brings through comparison to dissimilar types. Hibberd is a Bull Hibberd wins one-on-ones Hibberd is quick Hibberd is a raking left-footer Hibberd runs and carries

I now refer to this publication as Chumpion Dada!

Chumpian Data continues its death wish to become irrelevant!

Thanks WJ, great read, excellent summary!

White Premiers T from Demon Shop turned up on Christmas Eve! I'm all done now!

Signed Jumper arrived today! A magnificent production... can't wait to hang it. Also appreciated the free poster. Good timing, considering yesterday!

Illy performs at accessible music festival Ability Fest in Melbourne (msn.com)

Premiers Logo Pin & Bottle Opener arrived yesterday from AFL Shop Bluray GF Disc arrived today from DVDland

Brilliant record... magnificent contribution! Thanks again, Mighty!