In Harmes Way

What the F does Pythagoras know about football anyway?

Great news. You should watch his presser on the club website if you haven’t already. The boy is an absolute ripper. Bleeds red and blue, confirms the core group of talent see themselves building the next Hawthorn like dynasty. Excluded Maxy from the group because he was too old at 26!

To be fair SWYL, Goodwin pretty much said the same thing after the game.

Our footy club has the turning circle of a cruise liner. What I struggle with is Collingwood- they’ve been crap for so long and are suddenly top 2/4 and flag contenders. Why isn’t that us? Arguably, (IMO), we’ve got a more talented list, I just cannot reconcile this.

Gees I’d hate to be an AFL player. Lose a game and the experts pull you apart on the couch in a comfy studio with the benefit of slow mo replay taken from an elevated camera without the sounds of the game/oppo players or vision from the perspective of the player involved. Our defenders make a split decision based on their experience, or direction from team mates, and don’t always get it right - but I can see why some are coming down with mental health issues. I hope they learn lessons in consult with our coaches and continue to back themselves in, even if they do get it wrong. I hope they don’t watch this [censored] on TV.

Even with the odd crazy result, there are so many teams there or thereabouts that I can’t see 12 wins being enough. Must beat Adelaide or it’s curtains.

We did win 3 quarters at the G. It was the 5 goal loss in the second qtr that killed us. If we can play 4 solid quarters,we can do this (like we did in 2015).

No Lever. No Hibberd. No Viney. No Worries. Its not who’s missing, it’s the quality of the starting 22. Gawny to continue his stellar season, Gussy and Clarry to clean up in the middle. TMac to kick 4, Hoges 3. Umps to finally not pay duckwood free kicks. That might be taking the wishful thinking too far. Go dees.

20 goals 4 to 1 goal 4 mono. As much as I like where you were going, I can’t see this game getting there.

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28 in Alice. But dry heat.

I don’t know him but I like the way he rolls.

Yep. I couldn’t make it to the game today and I am the curse of Norm (this year).

I think he’s too short for the backline. im surprised nobody has gone with a “last shot for JFK” gag. Probably poor taste.

Might as well just watch the full replay Nasher, the “highlights” reel wouldnt be much shorter

I didn’t see Bernie play in the 2’s today, did he play?

Was it uncle Bitters?

50 more inside 50’s, 24 more scoring shots. Should probably have won by more than 9 goals, but it’s a good win. NT has been good to us this year, 248-103. Back it up next week dees.

Glad the dinner party I’ve been hosting has just finished and I’ve missed having to witness that scoreline

Done well to keep them goalless for a half Great to see Vanders back. Pat McKenna has shown a bit. Hannan too good for the 2’s

Fritsch is a ripper. Pick 31, number 31, doing an iconic number proud.

It’s not actually Goodys fault - it’s mine ive been to the Cats, Tigers, Pies losses. Thought I’d go along to hear the song today. Left when the Saints went 20 pts up in the last with 4 mind to play, our guys decide then it’s time to try to win it and kick 3 late goals and nearly pinch it. Ive learned my lesson, won’t be going again this year. I can’t take the umpiring anymore either.

The flag might have helped those numbers a bit (tigers, anyone?)

I agree with the sentiment that the decision on Pert will have involved a process of his impressing the board with his vision for the club moving forward - how to improve revenues (aligned with club direction on no pokies), higher memberships, his experience on building a state of the art training base (with social facilities). Having a seasoned professional who's seen it all from the perspective of taking a club from 38,000 members to 75,000 will have more upside than downside. If, however, he re-introduces Whiteboard Wednesday, I'll spew and firebomb Glen Bartlett's car myself.

Don't forget Andrew that he dropped himself as well. Never seen that before (or likely to again).