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Apologies if it has been mentioned already - but is anyone else still thinking about that amazing handball by Clarry that lead to Sparrow's goal in Q4? It was out on the wing after the ultra intelligent highball by Salem, because we only had ANB vs 4 Lions ahead, that allowed enough time for Clarry to swoop in and give an amazing handball to ANB (who also did an amazing job to halve the contest), who then released to Trac, and... it was all over after that. Just awesome. Awesome.

How good is it that our first and second rounders from the 2017-2019 drafts are all playing this match! 2017: Spargo, Fritsch and Petty 2018: Sparrow and Jordon 2019: Jackson, Koz and Rivers That's a serious strike rate from JT!

I hope the ladder position of the crows isn't dwelled on... 16th or not, they played a great brand on the day. It's just unfortunate they did it against us (noting full well they would have pumped themselves up to "take it the top of the ladder Dees")

Adelaide played a great game, the spectacle was actually awesome. We lost to a worthy performance IMO. Non calls hard not to dwell on tho

Based on that article alone, sounds Schloithe could step in for Melksham next week. I'm sure it's not as good as it sounds, though.

They have a dip, we respond every time. We're just better!

Kinda felt like Carlton played better that quarter. What a damn shame they're 7 points down to show for it.

Don't get me wrong, firmly in the Weid camp. But... has Majak played a more comparable role in the VFL?

Tom McDonald BOG

Haven't lost a 4th quarter this year. Don't see why that changes now.

You'd suspect Sparrow would have come in for Viney if his injury was known Thursday. The most like for like IMO. So out Baker, in Sparrow. Toughness is a must given the swans mids. Out Tomlinson, in Petty. It's his time. TMac was only one wayward kick away out of defence today for the sentiment to be entirely different haha.

Super excited to watch the Dees today! As a Taswegian, it's my first live game since R23 2019. The BB fairytale - playing first game in home state - just makes it all that much sweeter!

I reckon Melbourne can't resist the fairytale Ben Brown story here. Debut for new club, against old club, at his home state. Make way Melksham I say!

As a Hobartian, hoping like hell it'll go ahead at Blundstone!

What a God damn quarter! I'M STARTING TO BELIEVE

Amazing result tbh! Richmond played pretty damn well, their pressure was off the charts.

Personally, I'm quite disappointed to be dropping Sparrow for Melksham. Jake would want to be setting up plenty of goals to justify his non-tackling and low-pressure acts.

I would take Sparrow ahead of Melksham, pretty much every day of the week. Melksham was amazing in 2018, but he hasn't had the same impact since IMO. He also drove me up the wall in 2020 with his non-chases. Won't have that problem with Sparrow.

Jimmy Jordon with a game high 9 tackles, and 20 team disposals. Seriously impressed with what he has produced in his 2 debut games!

2 quarters won to zero. Stay the course Dees.

I counted at least 3 kicks inside 50 today by Spargo that hit a target, leading to a set shot goal. That is why he's in the team. I like him.

Awww come on, we played well! Played well more often than we didn't, at least. Well done Dees :)

Geez Jordon knows how to get to the right spots! Very, very impressive debut.

One would suspect the membership department was a COVID casualty. Some of it I mean.

Brayshaw as the whipping boy for mine. Quite literally if I see him lope in another chase :P