SFebes

Why confused? We need to develop someone, Dion Johnstone wont make it. I didnt say he would be a "good" replacement, I said handy, just throwing an idea out there. Who else on our list could do it? I didn't realise JKH was hated so much on Demonland, interesting reading.

I'm kind of hoping JKH makes it, may be a handy replacement for Nev when he slows down. I'll wait and see how he performs v Dogs before I judge too harshly, has been a while between games so may have improved.

Well they replaced Lever with Doedee easily enough so that's what they'd be thinking and licking their chops.

Oh well, Sloane will be available in 5 years so all is good

He's a star when on. I think we need to upgrade/consolidate our older players consistently. Beams>Vince for eg. I would say if he does come back he'll go to Collingwood but a name of interest.

OK, he is on the Brisbane website.

They won't care, they get a bonus first round draft pick for free this year!

Did I hear a tweety bird say he wants to come back to Victoria? Is Brisbane's captain though and would be 29 at the start of next season. A star when on and unlucky with injuries.

There's one from Essendon I wouldn't mind recruiting, think his name is Hind or similar? He looked quick

You don't (or won't) get many opportunities like this injury wise to have a serious crack at the flag, these opportunities won't be there forever. As with all sides, an injury to two key players like Gawn and Hogan could spell the end to a season. If the lads are serious, time to have a real crack, we can beat anyone including Richmond on our day.

So we don't get to hear "it's all about where you are at round 23" this year, bugger.

Agree. That's what I keep telling my wife when I recommend moving further away from the in-laws too!

Yep I do agree. Danger is a poor kick, it was suggested he was good. However his will to win and freakish goals make him a match winner

I remember that, it surprised me, where did it come from!

Dangerfield is one of the most overrated butchers of the ball in the comp, ask Geelong and Crows fans.

I would, but, he left Bris to go home to SA. If he goes anywhere it'd be Adelaide. But, a gun when he's on.

I like what Brayshaw and also Salem bring to the midfield when in there, a different vibe instead of the crash and bash. I'd like to see their clearance stats when actually put into the midfield too. Salem has had some crackers this year and Brayshaw best position is in there IMO

I'm no fan of Lewis but kicking it off the ground and gaining metres is a percentage play. Tigers do it very often, even their stars kick it forward or tap it on along the ground, they have done it for the last year. They aren't the most skillful side in the comp but they are definitely the most desperate and that tactic works well for them with the leg speed to follow the ball up.

I have it from a very reliable source it’s $750k

Nothing specific, it’s all there in front of you to interpret however you feel

6 - Oliver 5 - Salem 4 - Fritsch 3 - Brayshaw 2 - Petracca 1 - Gawn

Not a bad game from Gaff yesterday, 41 + 2goals, against a good side.

Busy weekend but a good much needed win. I like how they didn't throw in the towel after so many behinds, a common scene across the league, scoreboard pressure is important. They say the good players stand out in the wet, well take a bow Salem, Fritsch and Oliver - they are our 3 players streets ahead of the rest on our list skills wise. I thought Hogans intent was there in Q1, unfortunately didn't get reward for effort. He and Tom need to stop jumping for the same ball. Salem and Fritsch, serious foot skills that we we need so much of. The selections all played their roles: Frost was solid and one thing I did notice was he always lowered his eyes and hit targets instead of his normal run and bomb it. Garlett was unlucky not to finish with 2 goals (poor decision by review) I'd take that from him every day of the week. It's his perceived pressure that is underrated and won't show up in the stats column, defenders knows he is there. While I haven't been a huge fan of Billy he played very well, provided zip and elusiveness and skills looked good, he deserved his spot after form at Casey. It was clear that the players got a rocket, the defensive effort was certainly there, Petracca stood up and played a fantastic game, I hope he goes on with it now and strings some good games together until EOY, played more midfield and I think he plays that role much better than as a forward, just needs some more fitness. It was complete dominance and we should have won by 100+. Lewis, hmmm.... Jones looks like the game has caught up with him this year, a bit like Ablett currently, looking for cheap handballs out the back of packs. I like Joel Smiths desperation, but unsure if he's got any skills yet? But, we still haven't beaten anyone, Freo are putrid and were without two of their best players. We defended better but we are still making the same mistakes, long bombs across the ground, 2m bullet handballs from Jones, Oliver and Viney, overhandballing, forwards jumping for the same ball. I'm not sure the Gawn resting forward works either, he's a very inconsistent kick, the mark always looks good but hes a worful shot on goal and I feel he's just getting in the way of Jesse and Tom. I just hope the bad bulldogs turn up next week, not the good ones. Still, I will take a 54 point win and wasnt that confident before the game. re Darwin game, or even both NT games, if we look sluggish v Dogs (who we looked sluggish against earlier this year after Alice) then some serious questions need to be asked of the club, they aren't thinking of players' welfare either and these games can hider top 8 chances. I was watching the game muted, so unsure how Ed Langdon went? Didn't really notice him too much?

I'm glad others are starting to catch on to what is happening with the umpiring league wide, I'll leave it at it.

In this article mate, refers to stress fractures. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/fritsch-pickings-from-unwanted-to-surprise-packet-20180706-p4zpwt.html