Wiseblood

Our captain has been sensational so far today.

That's a big goal in the scheme of things. After the Saints had most of the play but couldn't score, we've put the scoreboard pressure back on them. Another couple would really deflate their confidence.

The commentary team are actively barracking for the Saints, but that's what happens when you play an underdog.

We're not doing much better either. Melksham is normally a great kick for goal.

And then Tyson handpasses to Jones who had someone on his tail. I don't like potting players but he is seriously doing himself no good with his decision making.

Bloody hell, Dom. You do yourself no favours.

I like the fact that Gus is getting some confidence back in his game, as we can all clearly see his toughness around the contest and his ability to win the footy. His disposal, however, leaves a little to be desired at the minute. We're winning thanks to our midfield and good transition. Our backline, apart from a few dodgy moments, has been good as well.

Good boy Jesse! We're clearly using it better and getting more from our forward entries. We just need to weather the storm, make it count on the scoreboard and put them away.

There is some serious arrogance in our disposal sometimes. What the hell was Lewis doing there? Either hit up a clear target it get it long down the line.

Just want to highlight how good Harmes was there in the Trac goal - when Gawn got the free kick he got the ball, looked up and hit T Mac 50 metres downfield with a pin point pass. On to Trac and GOAL! Great stuff!

I did laugh and think of @stevethemanjordan!

Bit hard to tackle when we've had the ball most of the time.

I hope they're consistent on it all day then.

Super courage from Spargo and great kick from Clarry.

Jesus. No prior? Gerard Healy claiming he had prior op but Oscar picked it up and got tackled straight away. That shot on goal was all it deserved.

It is when he kicks on his left, which he loves doing. Saints are up and about, as you knew they would be after the crap they're copping. It won't last.

I hate Jade Gresham. [censored] little seagull.

I hate St. Kilda. I hope everyone else does too.

This result means nothing tonight. GWS are missing a raft of good players and they're playing the Cats on their home deck. Not only that but we'll have a weekend of 'how good are the kids at the Cattery' when blokes like Jack Henry are able to run around in the backline without any responsibility. At one stage their tallest player was Coniglio. God I hate Geelong.

Not only that, but he seems to post a best 22 in every thread he enters. In caps. Your points are well made, Chazz. I think this thread does highlight the fact that a best 22 does change from week to week based on form, injuries and the opposition we are playing, but that also highlights how futile threads like these are.

But you couldn't provide a best 22... ?

I'd rather have Tom Gillies return to the side than recruit someone like Aaron Hall. Doesn't run defensively, soft in the contest, only half decent when the chips fall his way. Everything we shouldn't be looking at.

I tend to agree. Their forward line really only has McCartin and Membrey as the tall forwards, and Oscar, Lever, Hibberd and Jetta can rotate through them if need be. Adding Wagner to the side is a little counter productive, although if it means Brayshaw is released to play more midfield minutes again then I can understand it.

Richo going the tank already... ?

The whole injury list is here: Harley Balic (plantar fascia) – 2-3 weeksLochie Filipovic (rested) – 2 weeksJesse Hogan (knee/ankle) – testDean Kent (hamstring) – 4-5 weeksMitch King (elbow) – 5-6 weeksCorey Maynard (hip) – 6-8 weeksPat McKenna (hamstring) – indefiniteChristian Petracca (finger) – testChristian Salem (thumb) – 1-2 weeksAaron vandenBerg (ankle) – 4-6 weeksJack Viney (foot) – 1-2 weeks It's certainly getting longer which is not a good thing, but the positive is that outside of Hogan, Trac and Viney they aren't really best 22 players. And those three won't be on the list for much longer as well.