Brownie

I'd bring in Dew and Stinnear

That's the bit that drives me insane. I understand the media won't highlight it but what about our president speaking out. There's so many examples of unfair treatment and rule tweaks, MRO decisions to our disadvantage yet you never hear boo from us. We're way too nice. I think that's part of the reason they're comfortable in doing it. As much as I dislike Maguire, he would not let these inconsistencies, (including Kozzies suspension for Cripps hitting the back of his head) stand. I would love to see ump 22's for and against frees for us and in particular those paid against us in our defensive 50. Maybe it's not a conspiracy (I think it probably is to have a pies vs blues granny) but this club is too soft in just copping it. I knew as soon as that bloke was appointed to umpire a major final that these type of things were just going to make it a little harder for us on the night. He is rubbish.

Has anyone on here ever seen a player suspended for having an opponent run into the back of their head and just get a blood nose. Ever? Unreal that he was cited

Watching the girls the last two weekends has really helped my sanity. They really play for each other. Great running and ball movement. I even loved the commentary. No blokes yelling at me through the TV. Just a couple of women calling the game fairly completely without raising their voices too much. Sat at the back of the couch with the feet up enjoying footy like we should. Loving the way this team plays.

Every now again I wonder if I'm being paranoid. But dead set, Cripps ran into the back of Pickett's head. He didn't touch his shoulder. Surely we should be appealing. But, we hardly ever do.

Was that for Cripps running into the back of Pickett's head?

We have that culture. It's sitting in our aflw team. There's something nqr with the blokes

I think that was one of the best games I've ever seen a fullback play. Well done Steven May. What a horrible 8 days. Seeya Stafford

Just put it in the context that while he had a poor finals series, Jack Viney carried us for a large portion of the season. Gawn was best on field last week and played his heart out tonight. There were a heap more reasons we lost tonight before you point the finger at the two hardest players in our club. Pull your head in.

Get Stinnear in as soon as he's finished winning another premiership

Don't you feel ACTIVATED?????

Oooh that could have been easily an ACL, good decision by the umpire. He said. Ump 22 and BT. What a combo

We got ripped off during the week so much, I think we've forgotten about Marchbank cheating and that bogus review. Just another reason to bury them by quarter time,

We do have a forward system @beelzebub, it's called "kick it to the clump!"

After travelling from northern NSW to watch us shoot ourselves in the foot last week. Getting abused by the clowns that actually won. How can you be so angry when you won? Watching one of our champions being smashed and then denied justice, maybe it's time now for things to turn for us. Maybe everything will click somehow. Despite our injuries, we are running out games really well. Please breathe fire tonight boys. Lower your eyes Take a breath and kick straight. Against the odds, let's smash the blues and let's smash the AFL. A premiership is still there for us if we want it. I hate this league so much right now. I love this club.

Last week after we had 26 shots on goal for 7 goals, I posted a great article by the roar about our disfunctional forward entries. They've nailed it again with this piece. Just so incredibly accurate. Most of the media just made excuses. This mob expose Maynard for the thug he is https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/09/13/brayden-maynard-the-guilty-man-found-innocent/

Yeah, it happens all the time with players and umpires getting "deck chaired" by supporters at local footy games (joking) Seriously, what is the likelihood. The AFL are soooo special.

Hibberd did a pretty excellent job on Elliott

@Superunknown

Sorry Kev, there's no precedents at the MRO. It's all over the shop. They are corrupt. We are not Collingwood. If Viney tries this on Friday night and does the exact same thing, he'd be out for 3 to 4 weeks. Dead certain. This is about Carlton vs Collingwood and the grand final and tv ratings etc etc. I am so proud of this club and we're we've come from over the past few years. The odds are stacked against us. They'll tidy this rule up next season to demonstrate they're taking action.

Why would she care? Why would Gil care? Why would Dillon care? Why would Christian care? They get their money no matter what. Football loses, fans lose. Litigation brings some justice to the likes of Frawleys and Brayshaw but yeah nah. The game is lost to the dollar. Go to the local footy and support your club. In fact, write a letter to one of their major financial partners as they matter the most to the AFL hierarchy. I sat next to a table of AFL execs on Friday and it's all about their partners interests.

One can only dream.

I thoroughly recommend watching our Women's team chook. They are wonderful to watch right now. https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/video/1030305/aflw-match-replay-gws-v-melbourne?videoId=1030305&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1694379600001&references=AFL_MATCH:5758

Gil McLachlan, what a legacy you've delivered. Match day experience is horrible. The game is becoming a mess The MRO is a farce. Roy and HG have been calling you the murderer for years. They are spot on. You've killed this game for many of us. But not your financial partners hey.

Breathe fire this Friday boys. Please breathe fire.