In Harmes Way

Below shows the heat maps for ANB over the first 5 rounds (Round 5 on the right). 7 inside 50's on Sunday, but almost no presence at all inside forward 50. Most of the heat would be due to the large amount of points we scored and the fact that the resultant kickin went out to this members flank. Rounds 3-4 in particular showed much more of a pressure presence inside 50. I wonder if he has been instructed more to sit a kick behind the play and lock it in (and also create space inside 50 as a result).

Awesome game Jake, you've picked yourself for next week....

Bit harsh OD to be calling poor attendance results when you're steadfastly refusing to go yourself in the current climate, which I totally understand by the way. I'm seeing general attendances around 30-35K at the games I've been too. There was 36,300 at this one, which I thought was about average.

They're all good. Although, I was sitting in P14 yesterday and there are speaker boxes hanging from the stands that obstruct viewing to both scoreboard displays which was a bit frustrating when reviewing replays. We moved after half time to seats around P10, the view was better. (just to get some space, agree with the packed in comments which is just crazy)

I’m not expecting us to win every week, but I’m getting more comfortable in fourth quarters that we will prevail (or at the very least not fall away).

Given that was played for the Beyond Blue cup, you should all call a Haethorn supporter and check they’re OK. And if so, stick it up them

One thing that Fritta has done brilliantly this year is clunking marks inside 50 off strong leads. This allows 30 seconds for the team to setup defensively behind the ball and lock it in should he miss the set shot. I fear we won't mark the ball as frequently in the forward line without him (hope I'm wrong) and that the ball will come out quicker (esp. with CJ). Hopefully with our midfield pressure we can keep the ball forward of centre and others can provide the great leads and strong contested marks that Fritta has brought to the team. Good luck to Petty and Hibbo for their first games this yr. Important in the context of our next 2-3 weeks.

It was in the press at the time, I’m sure you could find an old age article

- And hasn’t lost their voice at the footy so can speak - and is rational after a loss (would rule me out)

I thought we were trading him 2 weeks ago.

Not keen on taking the Astra Zeneca vaccine OD so you can then get to a game?

We've done some cracking Anzac guernseys over the years. Love the continued reference to those Dees players that died in service and defence of our country and allies. Lest we forget. Looking forward to a belter of a game too.

What a great 10 minutes of footy, completely owned them. Ripper of a game. I believe this game produced this one handed beauty of a pickup from Clarry (while we're reminiscing) I'll be delighted if we kick 17 goals 7 this Sunday....

NFI sorry

There’s a big difference between testing your value on the market and seriously contemplating leaving.

All this talk on Kate Roffey’s credentials driving this issue foward - she has been on our board for 7/8 years with exactly the same credentials over that timeframe. Whilst I’m hopeful, I’m not sure her appointment from Vice President to President will dramatically accelerate an outcome here. In fact, it could be argued she had more time to focus on this issue without the broader responsibilities of President.

But he's kicked 2g1, 1g3, 3g1 and 4g1 in his 4 games. That makes it three games out of four where he's missed just once, which I wouldn't put down as consistent and reliable squandering of shots in front of goal. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Are you blind?

I keep reading this thread trying to work out if Jayden has had another contract extension for 2 yrs, but I'm fairly sure it relates to the OP and his contract expires end of next year.

I have tears of joy running down my face How good is our football club???

Michael Christian picked up a stat too when he fined Jetts.

A lot of the reasons for original introduction of the bye are in this article, when North became the 2nd team to heavily rest players which was seen as compromising to Adelaide's ability to better their position on the ladder and get a home final (on the premise that North would lose, which they did by 41 pts). The AFL signed off on North's resting of players, and then not two months later introduced the bye stating "what happened in R23 this year was unsatisfactory and we committed to addressing that". https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/afl-stands-by-decision-to-let-kangaroos-rest-players-for-finals/news-story/f2e623b90567b9b1620aa852bdf4933f

IMV the bye was introduced to maintain integrity of selections in the last round (not rest players) which was a problem with the betting agencies. Having the bye before the finals gives all 8 teams the opportunity to have concussed players involved in the finals which makes for a better finals series spectacle. I think it's just bad luck if a player gets concussed in the prelim.

That's a ripper of a picture of him with Nev. The club are all talking about connection, that's it in a nutshell.

Replays are available on afl.com.au (free) the next day...

I'm thinking Max will sit in the hole defensively this week....