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We forget at times, that they are all someones' sons eh... 😔

Live at the ground last night, it was evident from the outset that we had the energy to close off most exits from the back half of the ground. Irrespective of our own scoring, the ability to spread from contest, spread without the ball, and burst away from packs was fantastic. And, so was our decision making in tight, and when options were open in the forward line, which was great to see - something that has not been done to full effect for nigh on 2 months. I was at the Freo match, the Geelong match and the most recent Collingwood match - and we did nothing like that consistently throughout any of those matches. There was no switch flicked of course. There is an exciting month ahead...

I agree @mo64, that feels similar to my own experience re the definition of the Brownlow. More so now, I put emphasis on the AFLCA votes rather than the Chas.

I'd imagine he has been 'compelled' by the AFL, but more importantly by the people that make up the Brisbane board and FD, to make direct contact with HP should HP want that. They're different arms of the same organisation (AFL).

On fire today @layzie 😎💙❤️

I get I’m still haunted for Richard Osborne, I’m not sure the playing list is…

Great times in the Members last night eh @Brownie

Science vs accepted wisdom.

Someone, with skills, should post a clip on twitter hash tagging victim blaming... Id be surprised that powers that be in TV world, or even AFL world don't have a problem with the message that sends by an employee of theirs.

Walking in the pineapple with a oppo supporter and a lions 🦁 beanie … black back pack for me, blue tshirt if any demon army members want to say hi

At the powerhouse and headed to the pineapple 🍍👍 A river cat crawl

That’s not tonight my friend 😬👌🤟

Unlike the other Grand Finalist (*Geelong), today the team are getting acclimatised to Grand Final Day weather a month early. 😎 Current conditions =

Nice one Brownie, a bit of locals knowledge please - I used to hit up ‘Ze Germahn Klub’ pre match when I lived up here 10 years ago, alas it’s booked out- any other recommendations? (Not the🍍!!) I’m expecting a tight error riddled match with the Dees pulling away in the third and for Brisbane to ride the crowd a bit in the final.

Flew into Coolangatta last night, 25 degree day up here. Now, looking out at the sun nudging above the horizon on the Coral Sea at Currumbin 15 storeys up. About to go for a run around Burleigh Heads headland and then a dip. Geez I'm glad to be out of the miserable sodding Victorian weather. I'll be sitting in the members tonight, it'll be a blast. Let's get it done... and if we don't, I still think we're the only team within the finals that can win from anywhere. ❤️💙

@Gorgoroth Melbourne's Beltings In 2022. Fremantle - 38 points Geelong - 28 points Collingwood - 26 points Sydney - 11points Western Bulldogs - 10 points Collingwood - 7 points

Good pick up @Stu, effectively what does that mean for us in the present as to how we are playing, and what is likely to change?

*nerd alert Great question @binman it can help reinforce behaviors that lead to success- and let's not use it as the reason to just expect things to occur. What you're discussing is the notion of Self as Context vs Self as Concept from an Acceptance and Commitment perspective. Essentially, the conceptualised self refers to self-evaluations that are formed through interactions with the environment and with others. Although the conceptualised self may be helpful in guiding behavior, trying to teach individuals to view the self as ever-changing and influenced by both internal and external events, is useful. Why? Well, imagine we were a team that always lost to North Melbourne (recent times eh). You might (and supporters are always more likely to) hold on to the story that we always lose. If that 'feels' true to you, you are more likely to engage in behaviours when performing, that inadvertently reinforce that belief coming true..such as playing safe, which leads to another loss. (contingent on how you have gone in the season thus far). The self as concept then turns out to be true "We always lose to North" (the self as concept)... BUT what happens on the day of your first win? You didn't buy into self as concept, you were able to shift into self as context - understanding that your brain is getting caught up in old conceptualised views of the self, that don't have to inform behaviour. On the flip side (when things are going well) It's nice to have a self as concept that we have won x amount of games interstate... That is a really lovely feeling, however it doesn't actually help performance against Brisbane on Friday night...the behaviours still need to be consistent with our teams values and I would hope/expect Goodwin and co, reinforce that, as well as inadvertently, the notion of self as context.

You're bloody right! Whats THAT about....

Perhaps the mods could introduce a way to highlight the background - traffic light style. Green for a happy/positive post Orange for raising concerns Red for vitriol to players/club/other...

Applied for the North or Essendon gigs? 😇

Was it always coming or was it the magnitude and opposition of the weekends loss?

I miss 'old mate' he/she/they were good for stirring up some controversy... did they wander off or were they ejected?

Agreed... and the AFL average is 19% - that's 4 out of 5 entries will result in a turnover across the entire league. I'm not sure tactically what can be done different, aside from 'lowering eyes'.