waynewussell

With regard to JVR and, to a lesser extent, Jeffo running under the ball, the wind factor kicking to the city end meant the ball carried further than it normally does: a lot further! If you were at the ground you would have noticed that the rain was sweeping in at 45degrees toward that goal. After half time only 3 goals were kicked at the Punt Rd end (one of which was Jeffo's excellent conversion from his set shot), compared to 8 at the City end.

Interesting reading all the rear vision experts on poor selection decisions when we came within two minutes of knocking off a team who doubled Collingwood's score one week ago! A team that is equal 2nd favourite for the flag! I'd say the team selection was outstanding, given the injuries and availability. The first gamers, with the exception of Langford (limited time), were all contributors! The comeback kings were ... back! Macca did a pretty good job in May's absence. I could go on, but a loss like this will build belief and, as the group get more games together, build cohesion!

I’m only up to page 7 after attending today’s game. I’m surprised that no one has mentioned, in detail, how the elements affected the second half. We kicked 5 goals in the third assisted by a strong breeze. They kicked 2 to the Punt Rd end in that quarter. I knew we would have to play well in the final Qtr to defend our 3/4 time lead of 11 points. We did play well, but not quite well enough. They kicked 3;4 to our 1;2 in the last. The kicks that Mac and Johnno had in the last were extremely difficult into that swirling wind. Max’s went straight as an arrow but didn’t quite have the legs! We were gallant! We had the best stats sheet. I agree with all here who have noted that our final 45 seconds was a bust. The rest of the game we were very competitive in all aspects of the game.

I’m sorry about the way I phrased that… I meant in our last game for points! Oh hell, our last game!

That’s just 11 players who represented the club in our last AFL premiership outing! Bring it on! (Round 25 1994)

Not ready

Not tongue in cheek!

I apologize for speaking before Ghostwriter has had a chance to respond, but I don’t think she should be asked to do stuff that would compromise the trust the entire football department has for her. We benefit from her great relationship with players already. Let’s leave it at that.

Lindsay better than Billings, purely on disposal. Rivers little impact today Sparrow, four quarters and you would be approaching A grade, today B Fritsch, you trained better than that! Disco… you’re the man if JVR is down, don’t play like a schoolboy! Chandler do you aspire to being a leader at Casey? AJ intensity goes a long way I think Campbell was required today Tom Mac is better than Howes Bowey is fortunate that Judd and AMW are out

How to fu the game umpires, call a free that doesn’t exist when all of our blokes are streaming forward because the obvious free was ignored!

Bowey turnover (again) goal! Jesus, I hope JMcV recovers soon!

Another poor decision by Lever results in a goal!

Ok… Billings loses his place to Mentha, purely on goalkicking

I think Lindsay has been better than Langford

A Fritsch bad day!

Disco lives!

Those who think Bowey is good with disposal… think again!

Ffs, we’re not playing Kossie cause he won’t be there in R1, do your research dumb ***e

Fuccccc umpires!

Couple of [censored] OOF decisions

WTF is Rivers!

Positives Trac back Clayton contributing AJ having a crack young blokes getting a touch Negatives Early goals matter Another knee takes out a Demon champ is Rivers playing? Disposal mediocre hand & foot Set shots suck (again) Freo Bunnies!

Who took their chance? Sharp, Sparrow, AJ, Billings, Langford, Lindsay, McDonald, Campbell, Woewodin. AMW (until injured!!!) Who Didn't? Laurie, Chandler. Marginal with good signs: Jefferson, Turner, Adams, Howes

There's your answer!

I would think that group are playing tomorrow, or at least some of them. * I stand corrected!