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I'd agree. I spend so much time rewinding the game to watch his hands and body work. He's just a joy to watch. I've never seen a player with the awareness and skills that he has. And he's got some mongrel in him too.

I found it interesting about Vineys fasting regime. Must take some real focus to be an athlete like that and restrict yourself to only an 8 hour eating window.

TBH, I think the AFL is expecting professional level football from the players but are not expecting the same from umps. Why would you be an ump? They need to start attracting a better calibre of person by renumerating them well at both AFL and AFLW level. And.... dropping and de-listing them when they're s#$t. There's no reason why they can't have a pool of 40 to 50 umpires just like an AFL team has and recruit and de-list if their decision making is poor. It's a blight on the game. I know it's hard to officiate the game these days but geez, they should have the nous to put the whistle away in such a good (and critical) contest as this. They pay so much for television rights and put so much money into both forms of the game, surely they could do the same for umps and potentially recruit good ex-footballers who have retired, didn't quite make it or have had their careers cut short etc. Just pay them to be a professional and drop them when they are not. Make it a career path that men and women take seriously because they certainly can't be taken seriously at the moment. Razor Ray is the best we've got?

You would think they'd have a vested interest in seeing a great womens game of footy not ruined by d@#$heads in green

Umpires again

Another great goal to Hanks.

Geez its all about Mo Hope and Norf. Hope we pinch this. We're playing just as well, just not finishing in the forward line. Umpiring is perplexing

Completely agree binman. Playon from kickouts will be huge this year and watching how teams take advantage of this and try to stop the playons will be fascinating. I think it will definitely help us and any other super quick and fit teams.

Dont get "The Scully" I heard its full of chunks of carrot

I think they just need to make a few rule changes for next season and everything will be ok. Clowns

Make sure you sit amongst a heap of Collingwood supporters. Your daughters will learn to hate the pies from an early age.?

That's a really good point. If the player receiving the 50 can fend the opposition player off and knock them over or behind them, then they've got a huge advantage to take off.

Bugger the scarves. Mfc bucket hats in the membership packs next year

It's an interesting question. You could see the forward line packed with talls working for West Coast last year. Maybe we're trying to replicate that. Should be interesting to see how we use them together.

I heard Mick Malthouse on Abc grandstand late last year say the same sort of thing. We win big matches and then take it too easy. He had a real dig at us saying we pat ourselves on the back too often. I think we're definitely heading in the right direction but its a fair comment to make and question to ask. The next level is for us to be ruthless 4 quarters every game every round.

Totally agree. They have been relentless. No rebuilds just high performing year after year. They must have built a fantastic culture into their club. I'm up in NSW and everyone hates them because they keep winning but everyone respects them. We should be learning as much as we can from them. Would love to have the same respect.

With the new kick in rules, I suspect Frosty will be kicking / running it in a lot for us from the goal square

Totally agree. A great first year playing out of his comfort zone down back. Can't wait to see him wing or half forward. Reminds me so much of a Brad Greene

Just trying to upgrade and renew my membership. Trying to reset password. The reset link / email takes 40 min to reach me by which time it has expired. Tried ringing the club last two days. Over an hour wait time both times. Ticket master is pure pus

With May rolling into the backline I'm looking forward to watching Fritsch hopefully going forward. We seemed a bit one dimensional with Jesse playing. Much more unpredictable with TMAC Weid Tracc and Gawn floating forward. I think Fritsch is a Brad Green in the making if they give him the chance up front.

Hey @Alex Flood this article may give you a better insight than the current thread. http://www.27bslash6.com/magic8ball.html

Exactly. Frosty will be bombing in more tops for sure I reckon

Geez I miss Demetriou Kick in rule will be interesting. Use a backman with loads of pace and a thumping kick. Should put the ball well over the centre. I.e. Frosty

Really thought I'd be ambivalent today but soon as the pies got ahead my hatred for them kicked in. I really hoped they'd lose a close one and it all came true. That eagles team song is an abomination. Hope we get to sing a real song next year.

Gotta look at the season as an overall positive although just 2013 dees like today. Thanks to all those who've posted training and match reports etc throughout the year. Being an interstate supporter I really appreciate everyone's contributions and general positivity and humour. I've invested way too much time on this forum and it's time to catch some waves and some muddies. Have a great Xmas and new year everyone. Show em how it's done tomorrow Casey. And f@#$k you both west coast and pies right in the eye. Hope you both lose next week.....somehow. Go Dees