Previously known as LITD.

And Hawkins had a shocker. So many times that bloke has been a big player in smashing us. Now its Max that has turned the tables. Cant wait to play cats again. A few times during the year I heard a few pundits describe our games against them as the best fwd line v the best backline. Really.

The dogs were competitive for just over half the game. And the 19 point lead was really by our errant kicking and them lucky with quick snaps hitting home. Yes we they got a small jump on us for twenty mins but grannys bring out the adrenaline in players. In the end our running and gameplan did the job. The dogs touted midfield was exposed by ours and their defence finally crumbled from sheer number of fast fwd entries by us. At the end of the day it was a a clear number one team playing fifth. A lower team that lets be honest was helped many times by bias umpiring including their final against the lions.

I forgot about the two weeks. I did speculate in previous posts that the dogs may have been devastated by that last min of the third as they seemed to offer little fight in the last. A four goal lead in a gf is not imposdible to chase but the dogs looked somewhat disinterested. Maybe it was sheer shock.

Having now experienced the high of a flag, Im not sure how Ive endured following this club. I guess I never really felt what was truly missing. I need another fix.

Even with Covid lingering we should get record numbers.

You look different to how I pictured you.

Not to take anything away from our lads but I think flying to Brisbane....then Adelaide and then Perth must have had some impact upon them. As much as we lifted they looked cooked in the 40 mins. Yes a tall defender is probably a good idea as Adam t isnt that young either.

And there was Kozzie being tackled high about 20 m from goal and a few uncalled throws. But I will say the unlike last time we met or worse the lions / dogs final or even worse when the dogs played swans in the granny.....the umps imho didnt really impact the game at all. As it should be.

Whoops. Tx. I meant seven with his poster.cheers.

In hindsight, Im not sure I could have handled a game that went to the wire. Its strange that if someone told me that Tmac, Max , Jackson and Kozzie hadnt goaled by three qrt time, I would have assumed a big loss. Gee Fritta must have been close to the medal. Almost bagged six. Still love his fourth goal for skill and momentum. Watching the replay, the 19 point deficit wasnt really an accurate depiction of our efforts. So many points just missed from set shots whereas dogs quick snaps went straight through the middle. Is it just me or did the dogs seem very flat coming out in the last. Its like they had already surrendered. Could that last minute of the third have taken away their hope? I know we were playing some inspired footy but it did seem they had dropped as well.

Some talent there. I really hope he plays his whole career with us. (As well as your mate)

Just what we have been missing from our attack and them some. Not only an excellent goal sneak but he brings the pressure up fwd as well.

we need a jealous response.

or a song: Bang bang bang bang I shot that curse down.

I refrained from the site but started sulking at the 19 point margin and was genuinely afraid. If i had come here Im sure I wouldn't have said things Id regret. Nothing new. After Gus goaled I was feeling ok. Despite our history and it being only 4 goals I was dancing everywhere at 3/4 time knowing it was ours. There was just some magic about in that 60 seconds...... a sign if you like.

As sad as it was not being at the G...Im glad we didn't have to battle for the flag last year. Sure it was weird seeing a granny in Perth but truth be told it was better than last years one in Brisbane. it was sold out and certainly had a great atmosphere. Also I dont feel anyone can take anything away from us with covid. There were no shortened quarters. No stop start. No 30 games in 30 days,. Other than a few crowds missing and change of venues it was business a usual. Credit to the Afl for all their work. And a credit to all the western fans and those who travelled.

Not saying theres no room for improvement but I think its worth considering our style of play. As a team that seems to have an ethos of moving the ball forward quickly and consistantly ie more attacking than most I think a natural side effect is to have a higher point tally than others.

Well having said this he deserves some return serve. Always thought he never offered enough. He was an absolute gem at taking speccies and will always be a part of high flying highlight reels more than once. But he was neither a gun fwd or defender and I think in all honesty would have struggled to break into our current team and the pies are a club befitting of his level of skill.

If its not too much bother, could you please do a kerbside visit to my place in Northern Wollongong? Much appreciated.

Its great reading the first couple of pages of this thread.

What an absolute gem of a pic. Tx.

Over ten metres id wager trac was quick. I loved his explosive bursts out of the middle in the granny. But when Hunt puts on the after burners its fun to watch players try and catch him.

Poor bloke. Seemed to be having his best season yet. Hoping he comes back next year faster and fitter than ever. Exciting to see dashing down the ground.

He seems to have superceded tmacs role of coming down the ground and presenting. I didnt understand why he was dropped after his three games but i guess the club felt bound to give Sam a run. But Im glad they put him back not long after. It took a few weeks for things to gel but he became better and more confident each week and was good in our finals. He was certainly no slouch and even if he didnt play like his 2019/18/17 self, I reckon coaches and players were always mindful of the damage he could do. Cant wait to see him get back to those glory days. Tx Norf.