grazman

Unfortunately I was there, dragged along a mate from NSW who had never been to the footy before, to rub salt into the wound he started to barrack for Essendon based on that 'quarter'.

He copped a knock on his hip (knee in a marking contest) against Geelong. The commentators mentioned it at the time and said if he could keep moving it should be fine, but he'd feel it during the week. You could see it being worked on during the game and he was clearly inconvenienced by it and then he copped another knock to the knee. I don't think it's a given he needs a rest as it might come good during the week.

Was dropped by Eade and Dew, he’s a quintessential NQR.

Must have been the very early years because once they got going Sparta regularly spanked the Athenians unless the match was played at sea. The Spartans never could play in the wet!

I think West Coke will also try and get Mitch from the Crows who wants out and possibly Kelly from the Cats. They need Gaff to go for salary cap relief and also compensation that they can use to shore up potential trade/s.

He'd be irresponsible to stay... ergo he will leave. Not sure if it was Healy or not, but Gerard usually gets pretty good mail. He's pretty close to a number of players.

From one of the commentators over the weekend (sorry can't remember which one, but it may have been Gerard Healy) was that with the money the Eagles had offered Gaff he'd be financially irresponsible to stay. I think they're probably pretty keen to get the other McGovern who apparently definitely wants out of the Crows - so that limits what they can pay Gaff whose compensation they would need to help get McGovern.

With Casey playing in 'heavy' conditions as well, it will be a case of wait and see during the week to see who pulls up OK in terms of recovery. The only real fresh player is Bernie who didn't play this week. He has to come in for Lewis who should get a week off to help him recover. If Smith doesn't get up then someone else will need to come in as I am firmly in the camp of not playing Vince and Lewis together in the back line. Probably Hannan. I was chuffed for Frosty and his first game back last night, and I think as soon as Kent and AVB get some miles back in their legs ANB will come under serious scrutiny to hold his spot.

AVB 16 tackles. Now there's a man making up for lost time. Expect him back in the seniors if he can string together a few more games like that.

Grundy gets the nod, because Eddie thinks he'll win the Brownlow... and 9-10 Herald Sun readers are Collingwood supporters - the ones that actually still bother to go to a newsagent to buy a paper anymore. No Neville Jetta either. A complete outrage.

Let's not forget he's also played some very good games as a run-with players as well (at least once this year). He offers some versatility. I wouldn't be surprised to see him run with Sidebottom on the weekend.

I have only one thing to say after that. Suck Arse Jed Lamb you toe rag!

The example they used on 360 was from.our game against the Saints with Clarrie vs Carlisle, but Clarrie is watching the ball, so how is that a block compared to Langford vs the Swans when he never looks at thw ball. Storm in teacup. Maybe Clarko should appoint the umpires too!

The only co fidence I have is he's an ex Cat. Not that that would ever be a factor?

Yeah nah. You're still running on a logical algorithm that two identical incidents will be treated in the same manner by the tribunal. You clearly haven't been paying attention for the last few years. ?

I think both Viney and Salem come back in. Who for will be tough. I'd also like Garlett to come back in with our new structure up forward as he's able to provide more opportunities than Hannan IMO.

He must hate his team mates judging by how regularly he bandpasses to them as they are about to be mown down!

I wasn't. He was playing poorly.

Agree with your comments. Lever was Brave today. There were a handful of players who continually put their head over the ball and their bodies on the line and he was one of them. Frost has a lot of attributes, but football smarts aren't one of them. Can be depended upon to give away multiple free kicks every match by doing dumb s***.

Please drop Lewis Goody

I agree, but sadly I don't think the FD will be brave enough to drop Lewis, but it would send the right sort of message Goodwin wants the players to bring in terms of non-negotiables.

Clarkson expects his players to play hard uncompromising football. We don't play hard, uncompromising football, we have a bunch of milksops who run off to the AFLPA instead of confronting the FD about a camp they'd rather not do.

OUT: Bugg, Harmes, Melksham.

I said to my better half he should enjoy the last free kick of the game because it will be the last one of his AFL career. He should never play seniors again. He is a complete liability. Surely even guys like Spargo and Baker would be better options.

I wouldn't take that as gospel, it's what it may have looked like to the poster, but it's not any sort of confirmation there is any issue at all with Gus. He's always looked pretty intense during games.