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It seems to be a real thing though. Eagles used to dominate Subiaco with their "Weagles Web", but were picked apart at the MCG, particularly by the Hawks with their amazing foot skills. Now they are playing on their new home ground with similar dimensions to the MCG and are 2-0 at the 'G this year (albeit a small sample size). Are they a better side now? Is it a coincidence?

Does anyone else think the narrower ground will suit us? We seem to able to defend the narrower Etihad (128.8m) much better than the MCG (141m). GMHBA stadium is much narrower again (115m) so might suit our style? Just a thought.

Can't stand that bloke. Reminds me of a younger, better looking Craig Hutchison. Smug, feigns outrage, sensationalist. can't watch anything with him on it.

Don't the Crows play Brisbane?

Looking very lazy on transition. Classic Melbourne thinking it will happen. Need to work harder.

Goal Brayshaw. 19-0

Last time we lost two in a row we went on a 6 game winning streak. Looking for positives.

Is it too pessimistic to say if we lose this it is all over?

If Adelaide lose it will make it tough for them. They have Richmond (away) followed by Geelong (home) coming up. Plus they play us, Port, GWS and North on the run home so would have to cause a few upsets to make it. I think I want the Eagles to win this. I'd prefer to create separation with the chasing pack than hope for an unlikely top 4 finish.

I have pushed that game out of my memory.

Casey 8 6 54 Bombers 6 10 46 Dodged quite a few bullets in the last quarter.

Pederson hit high, tripped, got rid of the ball, pinged holding the ball. Worst umpiring decision I've seen in a very long time.

Could get $4 on the tri-bet last night for Dees to win by +15.5. That's into $3.40 now. Wonder why all of a sudden we are being backed. It's only been since this morning.

IMO whoever wins the midfield wins this. I think their forward line is better than our backline sans Lever. I think our foward line is better than their backline. Although Jonas in helps. Very underrated. If we get smashed in the clearances like we have in the past two matches, I don't think we can prevent them from kicking a winning score.

I’ve come to terms with the fact I will never be confident of a win. Thanks for that MFC. Go dees.

How about this gem? This will be season definer and ladder shaping game. The Pies will win this one with a leg in the air. I cant see any part of the ground that is inferior to the demons. All the guns will be firing on Monday. Grundy along with Coxy will own Gawn no team can go with them two. The scoring power with the whole mid size gang will dominate, just a look at the Demons backline they wont be able to contain the Pies. Our midfield is a class above theirs. I feel Bucks will be making it known were are here not just be numbers in the finals but absolutely believe we are contenders. I know people cringe at the lofty expectations, I picked the Tigers out from round 9 last year it was in everyone's face, only a few could see so far out. The Pies at close to midnight on the premiership clock. Come round 18 onwards when the majority of the list is fit for selection, I feel the pies will close to unbeatable. On the flip side those campaigners beat us on Monday everything I just said is [censored] straight out of my arse.

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but do you reckon Jack Viney will want to win this game? He had to watch on last year while his team mates put in one of the worst performances you’ll see when they had everything to play for. He had to watch the Collingwood players and supporters laugh at us, and continue to laugh at us to this day, without being able to do a thing. I reckon there’s a real chance he will actually kill someone on Monday, and they will need an excavator to dig their carcass out of the MCG turf. Really hopeful of a dees win here, but I think it will be close.

Effing oath we owe this mob.

This is a real work of art. Well played.

Are you in fact Cameron Pederson in disguise?? Don't think I've ever seen a bigger fan of anybody!! FWIW I hope he gets in too and plays a blinder.

In: More Friday and Saturday games so these extended benches can go and get stuffed.

Would love to be there, unfortunately can't make it across this year. My walking on Monday will be confined to walking from the couch to the fridge.

I thought I read somewhere that we will be releasing a squad on Thursday. Now I think about it I realise I have no idea.

They keep hanging their hat on the fact he in no. 1 for score involvements, Fact is there are far better performed midfielders than him this year. AA lost its shine for me last year when Oliver wasn't even in the squad despite being top 5 in almost every category a midfielder's performance is measured.

Out Dusty in B. Grundy.