BigFez

There was a dramatic shift in the vibe of the room pre-game to post game that's for sure. Going from "how are we going to fit Crouch and Hannebery into this awesome side" to "how are we going to replace the 10 players that need to be dropped after that performance"

No change. Peak MFCSS this week. 2-0, playing some good footy, going in as the bookies favourites against an under-performing team, getting a bit of media attention. Sound familiar? Hoping it is a more mature, hungry group this season.

I have watched Pickett's goal about 20 times and I still can't work out how he just appears out of the pack. Unreal.

Might have already been said but that was a training drill. Kick straight and we win that by 50 or 60. Great signs. A few hand written apologies are in order for Tomlinson. He has been fantastic so far this year.

Exactly.

Well that was exciting.

Gulden looks a real player for the swans. Another academy pick.

Wonder if there'll be a late out for the Saints? Big market move towards us this morning.

Looking forward to this one, if only to get a gauge on whether we are any good or not. Last week really told us nothing IMO..

There was a similar theme on the Freo board last week, although not quite as supremely confident. Anyone who plays us thinks they should win.

Stolen from the Saints board. Even Saints supporters are aware of it. On the flip side, apparently Harmes is to St Kilda as Membrey is to Melbourne. I was not aware of this. His last 5 games vs the Saints. 21 disp, 2 goals, 1 Brownlow vote 25 disp, 1 goal 24 disp, 3 goals 21 disp, 1 goal 21 disp, 3 goals

Facts. Always plays well against us. Membrey's career averages: 46% win record, 1.75 goals per game (110 games played) Against Melbourne: 60% win record, 2.7 goals per game (10 games played)

Someone on the Freo board said 3:30pm. Not sure what their source was though sorry.

Premier: Geelong Runner-up: Western Bulldogs Wooden spoon: Adelaide Moving up: Gold Coast Set to fall: Collingwood Brownlow Medal: Neale Coleman Medal: J Cameron NAB AFL Rising Star: Rowell Best new Demon: Laurie Demon All Australian: Gawn, Petracca, May Demon B&F: Petracca Big call: Gold Coast make their first finals appearance Ladder prediction: 1. Geelong 2. Richmond 3. Port Adelaide 4. Brisbane 5. Western Bulldogs 6. St Kilda 7. West Coast 8. Gold Coast

I took the same screenshot last night ready to strut in here this morning and tell everyone the good news. Beat me to it!

The reduction in revenue incurred during the COVID affected season of 2020 could have caused a reduction in Ben Gibson's working days from five days per week down to three days per week as well.

Thanks PF yours and others training reports are greatly appreciated by interstate supporters.

Lockhart played in the 'B' team today.

Agree on the commentary as a whole, but i actually didn't mind BT's call of this particular moment. "50! 40! 30! 20! 15! Closing! Goal! Hannan's got it for the Demons!" Iconic. Two years later here we are. Hannan in and out of a middle of the road side.

Would not surprise me at all. It's not as if they have a big key forward that would be able to get a hold of Lever or Oscar.

You're not wrong. I just thought there must've been a whisper of a late change or something because a late swing that quickly without any news is pretty unusual.

I think the Hawks were favourites too and we pumped them. Demons 40+ it is.

Huge drift. I wonder what's making the punters jump on the bulldogs?

Two pretty evenly matched teams on paper. Two gun midfields going at it. Looking forward to it. Hopefully we see the vs Richmond Dogs against the vs Collingwood Demons.

Great get! Can you ask him about his role in the side and what Goody values? He is generally low possession but is apparently one of Goody's favourites (and mine). I also wouldn't mind hearing him talking us through the Mihocek collision, including getting his mind back on the game after such an incident. Something like that would have to play on the mind a bit. Finally, which opposition player would he most like to see standing under a hospital handball while he is coming in with a full head of steam, and why?