Wiseblood

I think it's a concern, but not a huge one. With finals hanging over our heads you can see the players were struggling a little with the expectation and almost ran out of gas a little. I think the tension and anticipation got to them a little. But yes, to be a genuine contender in the coming years we need to put teams away better than we have.

Brisbane are going to be alright. They are well coached and have a very good midfield. Plus some of their talls are showing real promise. The challenge will be to keep them all there.

And no doubt they were posts by the usual suspects, Nash. They aren't worth giving air too.

For the love of all that is red and blue, thank every God in existence that we were able to win that. Brisbane are no pushovers but we made it very, very difficult for ourselves. We put the cue in the rack when we got 5 goals up and learned a very valuable lesson today. But, we won. We won it and have put our destiny in our hands. There was still plenty to like - Pedersen's form, Hogan's 6 goals, Melksham's game... but we also played some poor footy at times and allowed ourselves to be hit on the break. It's something that better and more experienced sides will make us pay for, but I would rather us go through this now than go through it in an elimination final. It also showed us that we can never, ever switch off, no matter who we play. But, having said all that - we won. We are one step away from playing finals and then, anything can happen. I loved how the club dug in at the end to ensure we turned it around and won the game. Now to seal it next week against the filth.

No late changes for either side.

That's Philip H. Anselmo to you, son.

Didn't take long for GC to start playing like rubbish.

Silly comment.

Not happy with his role? Bit hard to be given one when you are not even on the park. This is a rubbish rumour of the highest order.

He's at the crossroads for sure, but I can't see the club flipping him for something average. If a club wants to give us a first rounder so we can package it with ours to get someone like Kelly, then I can see the club doing it. Otherwise I'd rather have him on the list than see him go for a speculative pick.

Reckon we make two changes - Hogan and Maynard for Viney and Weideman. If Hogan doesn't end up getting through training tomorrow then Weid can be on standby to come back in.

Outrageous call.

At first glance I winced at how harsh this was, until I realised it was true. He isn't worth our time.

Yep, because that's exactly what I said... You are like arguing with a brick wall sometimes. I'd get better conversation and debate from a shrub.

We should account for them without too much trouble. Their midfield is strong but everything is rather average. Our midfield is up and about as well so I can see us, at the very least, breaking even with them. Dees by 7 goals.

I have jackaub on ignore. And I wasn't going the man, just disagreeing with your assertion that most on here rate him as 'elite', which outside of his kicking is untrue. You made your feelings clear about his suspension earlier in the week which to me has clouded your view. Can't see how you can construe that as going the man.

You could also argue that his stock has dropped in the eyes of some since his suspension, and I understand that. It's no coincidence though that when we were playing our best footy he was a part of our side. There are a few (not saying it's you) that have been quick to forget that. Having said all of that, I agree that he'll more than likely come back through Casey this weekend.

I doubt it's many, and most would simply rate his kicking as elite, which it is. Good to see you still can't get over his suspension either.

What accolades are these?

Probably should have said that he was getting lots of opportunities to score. He needed to turn more of those into goals, but he showed that he could contribute well for us. I was impressed with his efforts well before he got suspended, as were many others.

Up until the point he was suspended, he was best 22. It was no coincidence that he has been part of some of our best wins this season. He was kicking goals and putting on some terrific pressure inside our forward 50. The problem for him now is that Melksham has taken that role and he is playing it very well. It makes it hard for him to find his way back into the senior side, but that's also a good thing and a great reflection on depth.

Unless we absolutely have to, I can't see Goody wanting to 'shake things up' too much with so much on the line. If we make the finals then we have the week off to rest up, which means we can get guys like Viney through for the next fortnight and then give them the week to rest. For me, someone like Watts is a chance to come back in over the next few weeks, as is Hogan, but outside of that I doubt there were will many changes. I just don't see it happening.

I 100% agree - there is absolutely a place for him in our side. No doubt about it, and I would never debate that. I just felt that the review suggested that, while there was improvement, they are still looking for a little more from him. I may be wrong, but the review wasn't exactly a glowing one.

Yes, really. I know your love for JW has reached 'can't tell if he loves him or he's just trolling us' levels, but I do feel from his report that they may give him another week at Casey. Just my opinion big fella.

Send him a review email then. Make sure you condense it into one paragraph though as you outline what he needs to do to improve.