In Harmes Way

Forget prelims and grannies - we need to win a minimum of 12* games first to actually make the finals. * Most likely

They've all played football and Bailey is a ladder.

I’m sure I’m on my own here but I’d give Viney a week at Casey given he hasn’t played for 9 weeks with a fair component of that off legs. I reckon Sparrow has done enough over the last 5-6 weeks that he gets another go. I’d give BBB a go for Weids also.

I hope we don’t play another game this year at the SCG, we didn’t play that ground well at all. Back at the G, we’re a much better chance. Yes that beat the Hawks last week, and we are coming off the bye - but their previous game 3 was ago vs Tigers showed they aren’t a 4 quarter team and fell away at the end. This bodes well for us and I think we’ll be too good (hopefully).

As much as I love Jack Viney, I reckon his feet are too unreliable to give him back the captaincy. I think our current structure will carry us for anther 3-4 years fortunately. At that point, there could be several options which again is a fantastic problem to have.

I reckon our 9 goal win against the pies last year was our best. Lets do it again. Steak and mushroom pie from the bakery here, I’ll leave MasterChef to the telly.

t.co/Y8tGle8Kdv How good is this?

Or at least an inexperienced coach who has been working within a successful footy club (or clubs) for a number of years and knows how to handle differing noise and expectations btw Round 4 vs Prelim Final. I can't see them hiring from within this time. It's an interesting consideration on what makes a good coach - Brett Ratten who I have a great deal of respect for isn't getting the best out of what I think is a pretty good list (based on last year). I don't rate Clarko as highly (I reckon Fagan was doing a lot of work in the background when they were successful) but he's not doing anything special with a sub par list. Long may their ineptitude continue.

The game last night reminded me of a 1980's game where both sides kicked 22 goals. Crap defence on both sides. I hope the AFL are strategically looking at how to improve the standard of umpiring, including simplification of the rules (it can't just be poor judgement by all of them). These are supposed to be the best umpires in the country. I find myself screaming at the TV for non-Melbourne games now, which is my lowest point.

Nice work @demonstone! Too smart (old school) for me.

Coupled with the fact AF that 12 wins is a pass mark for finals. We can use this fact to both setup and subsequently come back from the break with a mindset for actions to get us deep into September, rather than "we still have to get there".

Good luck with the findings @theacademic. Timely with Adam Goodes declining to be included in the Hall of Fame.

Tayla Harris being announced tomorrow as a Dee https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/tayla-harris-reportedly-finds-new-aflw-home-after-contract-saga/news-story/998b29e3311d39eb447bfb9cbdb7172a

If I'm Chris Fagan I'd have given Harris Andrews a vote before Hipwood.

That's what they want you to think LDVC.....propaganda from the machine.

My only knock on Sam Weideman is his goal kicking. Needs to hit the scoreboard. His set shots on Friday weren’t great, missed very gettable shots (hitting the point post from 40?). If he can’t kick 3+ against the pies (assuming TMac gets Darcy Moore) then we need to give BBB another block of 3-4 games to see if he’s the answer.

As well as Gawny, Clarry, Trac, Lingers, Maysie, Lever, TMac,

I loved seeing the local support for the Dees at the game last night, and I was pumped for them at the end result, but in this day and age I still can’t believe the AFL are packing them into three bays when Victoria is in lockdown and we’re running out of states we can play the game in. I don’t think socially distancing the crowd is too hard, is it? I’ll be spitting chips if the season is cancelled

I'm wearing a virtual black armband for you tonight @DemonOX, my sympathies to you and your family for your loss. I love that you've got a nice memory from Monday talking with her about the Dees.

I'm with tincan - main reason for the increased numbers is supporters realising the best (maybe only) way to get finals tickets is via having a membership.

Like this team. I won’t be whinging if we don’t belt them.

Most of us put weight on due to lockdown.

I resemble that remark!

You’re a long time retired. Hopefully the girls lift for her next year and deliver a flag. Would add cement to her legend status.

Could this year get any better (obviously from a football perspective)?