Deemania since 56

Both should be rubbed out for transgressions of a deliberate nature in attempting to man-handle an umpire. Are these two above the letter of the law (rules and interpretation)? The arrogance of the actions indicates their real intent and their relativity to the game. If the AFL do not wish Carlscum to lose the match against the MFC by an embarrassing scoreline, the AFL will let one or both of them off. This is not a test of the Curnows, this is a test of the AFL and its impartiality.

Some realisation on Vince's actual contributions may be necessary. He, too, could do with some recovery time at VFL level. Jordan has proven to be an onfield mentor and example with his communication, demonstrated poise and his astute, heads-up passing to advantage. Tyson needs some time out - and Viney should come in right now. Spargo has been interesting but Garlett is lethal for any opposition particularly when he applies that impressive fwd defensive pressure that seizes an opportunity to score. Get Hannan on the wing - to break free with his classy skills - and passing. Pedersen should come into the side particularly with a potentially weakened Carlscum (the Curnows at this time of the week / tribunal) and for muscled work ethic. The Weed needs a rest rather than a ride. Bugg on the bench could provide some real aggro - to flavour the match in support of the Viney return. He may even have learned to improve his scoring in the last fortnight. ANB should have a holiday, too. Carna Dees!

One shivers in anticipated disappointment whenever Tyson has the ball in a pressure situation, and why? Simply because he is going to handball it to a teammate too near to the congestion, and one who is also under more pressure from opponents than he is, and will then attempt to get out of the hot=zone so that it looks like someone else stuffed up. As for his kicking, his passing to a teammate, his making of space for the rest of the team - we all know how ragged that can be.

Spot on, very likely. Has all of the class expected from his 'journalistic' style.

Thanks for this report.

Fantastic set-up I'd reckon...

That is impossible. Newman is a total dill. Robbo just tries to be stupid.

Wonder how he might go back there...has he got Jetta's leap ... he is a shorty who must get high to spoil as Jetta does so regularly with aplomb as an interceptor?

Random compliance test but/or a set-up attempting to find reasons for his brilliance? Who arranged this - an ex-Carlton AFL official?

Too right! Cripps needs a lesson in execution.

With Viney's return to midfield, I'd reckon Trac's best spot is to be launched from the HFFlank (LHS) as a roving utility across Half Forward in general. He does get back to position/opponent coverage quickly which suits this role. The depth of his impact could also be from the wing but his goalscoring is essential - maybe too far for him to roam. He is a great target, a great ball getter and a great threat to any team in the competition. He does need to be worked, however.

Did Robbo get a dollar for stating this utter crap?

One of the Smiths, Keilty and Oskar B seem to be readying and could be trialled, soon.

This is true and I wish to apologise, as well.

This is a great innovation for us, so Goodwin deserves a pat on the back for such decision-making. With my bias, I also like to see Pedo into this mix each week while he can still walk and before he needs a cane to get from one side of the fwd line to the other, as I really admire his work ethic, his improved fitness and his skills to create scores. These would be great attributes for the Weed to see onfield with Pedo, to join in such team play and to adopt for his own future, and transformation.

Really interesting question, isn't it D4? We are all thinking of that. I get some consolation and happiness from the fact that our game against Whoreform was so close, so unlucky in its result, so manacing for Whoreform and so 'unexpected' in its competitiveness that in this re-build, we might ignore that scoreline to realise that we had a considerable morale-boosting victory in its own right; afterall, it was the brilliantly coached Hawks. Added to that was our strong effort for three quarters against the current Premiers, the Tiges. We were demoralised in the last quarter but the difference between a win in that game and its actual loss was pretty close 'up to a point' and form at the moment could tend to be interpreted to provide a winning result had the game been played now. The Tiges actually struggled against the Roos and so did the tide of the game. The Tiges, therefore, have susceptibilities. The Tiges were struggling against the Dees. Still, it is great to be in the top eight, now to build.

Thank you, DaG

who is Bull, Daisycutter?

Not exactly sure what it is (sniff, sniff) but there is something attractive about Garlett being in the team in the forward pocket area in our game against Carlscum ... fit, good form, ready to pounce and hungry ... on our way to a Demon thrashing of the Navy Blues (you know what they say about sailors, don't you?)

Cannot fault this analysis - very accurate and indicative of what could be done for Viney's return. We need to annihilate Carlscum by the same amount of goals as we did with Gold Coast. With some of their key players possibly missing, perhaps this can take place. We need a win for 4 points; we need a massive victory for added percentage to shake up the top 4 on the ladder. We need it now.

The independence of my own thoughts remains mine.

Only used as a meter of comparison...I could have indicated 12.

It is imperative that we start using the Pedersen in the forward line instead of Weed. No-one cares that he (Pedo) may not be - a key position forward as someone keeps ramming down our throats - but no-one is asking him to be in that function. He remains out 3rd best tall with muscle and skills and goal kicking and marking and shepherding and team play and if not, he is equal to 2nd best - plus, Weeds cannot. Had Pedersen played yesterday, we would have won by bucket loads of goals, not just a mere 11 goals!

Our dilemma, heh? I'd get rid of the Weed at present - we cannot carry him although his ruck taps were fair to good. Not enough. Team wins now are more important than his education. I'd put Pedo into CHF for sure against Carlscum to add a bit of muscle and some accurate goal kicking in an opportunity to kick at least 30 goals. Viney in and simply, Tyson out. Pleasing to see that Harmes' game is returning to 'handy' on the outside.

It gives us all a focussed reminder of the 2017 season disappointment. Forget the Tigers result, if Gawny had kicked that goal against Whoreform we would now be in 7th Heaven in the AFL Ladder top 4.