leave it to deever

Rivers wasa gun. Our midfield has been all over the shop this year and now with Trac out , Rivers has really stepped up. I really want to see much more from Sparrow who tackles very well but simply never gets enough of the ball. He averages around 15 disposals which for a bloke with his experience is just not enough. Are there any other players you can think of that we can throw into the guts?I don't like seeing Kozzie there as he belongs fwd as much as possible. Same with Jvr having to give Max a rest.

Eighteen marks from Jake the snake and the Roo was a big factor here. Petty was good too in his last game at being a vital cog in this important connection but sadly lacking in most of his other games. So without being mean and between the lines, his absence wasn't missed. I just don't believe he's confident playing forward. He is a natural defender and a good one. So the team is so much better with someone else in that role. It was a great effort from Jake who is also a very accurate shot at goal.

He has a little bit of agro in him as well which I think we need in a few more players. Not on a nasty way but just to get under the skin of a few Oppo players is always entertaining. How wonderful to see him kick his first goal and even better the team get around him and then better again to see back to back. We have a good pool of young players in the team that are only going to get better so I'm sure we will be in the mix for the next few years. This is a very close season. I'm also bouyed by the game of Milkshake who with Jvr, Kozzie and Fritta looks like it can start to kick some decent scores. Beat Essendon and we are a real chance to make the final eight.

Good call. I thought he had been tiring somewhat of late but played his guts out yesterday and didn't seem fatigued at all.

I'm sure he makes those defenders in front of him a little nervous and second guessing themselves. Yesterday seemed like he has turned the corner and become a dominant fwd in the comp. Not too shabby for a bloke his age and experience.

I have always loved the Ox but to say trade or only tall fwd when we have been struggling in this area for so long is ridiculous. We need to hold on to this player with everything we have. I really believe he is a true generational talent in the likes of Curnow and you simply don't trade them. Not sure what Scwarter was thinking. In fact Jvr reminds me a little of the Ox albeit a slightly smaller but more nimble version. We do need a king type player to give Max a hand as I don't like seeing Jvr having to do this.

Tmac is moving remarkably well. I'd love to see him playing fwd again but I understand he doesn't want to do this. At least we have Milkshake back in the fwd line. Not a dig on Petty who has been showing some good signs lately but our fwd line of yesterday with a bloke who hasn't played all year in any level looked so much better. Jake looked hungry like last year and I'm sure will start to get better and better. Not a big tall is the snake but he certainly plays like one. A very strong player and a very accurate shot at goal from all angles. He could really be the x factor that sees us playing finals.

With the exception of Sydney Swans who seem to be faltering and North who are improving,is this the most even comp you have seen?

For a bloke who hasn't played since last year and after a huge injury at his age....to step back in ...he played a very good game. Good make a huge difference to a struggling fwd line and our finals chances.

The Kolts two goals were pretty exciting.

Realistically Jvr could have kicked seven. Have the feeling we will be talking about this player for years. He is a star in the making.

What a lousy comment.

We win those close games against lions and blues and we would be second. What a bizarrely close season.

Encouraging to see the youngsters amongst it. Welcome back Melk.

Really have to wonder about our fitness.

Was bound to land one eventually.

Jvr to kick seven hopefully. Was just a matter of time. It's been building for a while. Come on Dee's foot to throat for position eight please.

Like to see more from Chandler and Sparrow.

Gotta do better at the C clearance

The kick to him wasn't good either

Rivers does so well in traffic.

Loving this.

Not a fan either. But what gives? Is it from the 2000 GF?

The writing is clearly on the wall for he and Schacke.

Big call bringing him in so soon but we could certainly use his skills and experience. Go Jakey.