Red But Mostly Blue

Nah, you're spot on. And if I recall, there was a period where he was up forward and was not cutting it, and was berated by many on here as being 'finished', before he was sent back for his (very successful) re-re-imagining as a backman. Won't be returning up forward, save for very minor, desperate/curve-ball stints.

Outcome based sanctions makes a mockery of the purported mission to eliminate this sort of conduct. Running a red light is a strict liability offence. You don't get a lesser penalty just because you somehow manage not to injure/kill anyone. However, you get a different, greater offence if you do. This should be the same. If the AFL is actually serious about this (beyond just trying to look like they are/selective about who they penalise - i.e. Kozzie's being penalised THREE weeks for Moore diving into him), then they will be a. consistent and b. give a penalty irrespective of the outcome. That is the only way to address this conduct.

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Well, that’s a succinct and accurate summary.

Absolutely, didn’t look like a football act to me, either. And agree re Pearce. Stiff. Yeah Moore was concussed. Ugh It’s a really lazy way of addressing high contact, non-football acts.

How was Mills’ bump ONE WEEK??! Left the ground, elected to bump, could have concussed Spargo, may have? What a joke. Koz got 3x that for Moore diving into his hip.

Still really angry about all of that, and how it just fizzled into the background.

Good way to put it - after Nibbler, you'd think some would have learnt that lesson - not everyone on the team will always generate easy to digest stats (29 disposals, 11 clearances, 8 score involvements, 7 tackles, 1 goal etc.). Sometimes it's pressure, positioning and being in the right place to make sure something else happens. You need those selfless types who give up a 'bigger' role to ensure success for the team. It's an important part of the bigger picture. It's why it's a 'team' sport.

Unfairly flat analysis (For such an emphatic win)

That's exactly what Jeffo's mum would say!! 🤣

Don't think our recent record up there is very good (?) and while we should account for the Saints in our current form/momentum, as is the case with every single game really, we MUST play 4 quarters and treat them with respect. They've played some ordinary games, but also been quite good at times, and if we let our guard down, we could easily lose and miss out on a golden opportunity to approach the Pies at 6-6, having won 6 of the last 7 and arguably should've been 7/7 if not for a diabolical waste of opportunities against the Hawks. The Saints have some genuine guns. Be respectful...and GIVE NO QUARTER.

Like this a lot. Our midfield is working well and don't want to disrupt it. Viney in for the Spargypants role gets Viney in with his pressure, while allowing the midfield to continue accumulating minutes and confidence together. Sharp to sub again. TMac stiff. Don't think Lever was good, and his ankle is suspect. I reckon he was brought back early. Maybe Lever improves with another run, but what I do know is that TMac has been great all year and would trouble the Saints. This one is a tough call. No other changes.

Sorry, I meant both our games. Have we done both in a year before? Not sure, was just pleasing to see :-) (And absolutely!!)

That's the thing. Those calling for AJ to be dropped obviously subscribe to this revolving door approach where we promote from Casey just because we think whoever was dropped should be doing better. But, guess what, the guy called up from Casey is usually not ready, so they, too, get dropped. And the cycle continues. And to top it off, AJ can ruck - which limits the pool even more! In a perfect world, JVR would have continued his form from last year, and be on 20 goals right now. If he was, AJ would be at Casey crashing packs and shanking kicks, but no doubt doing some really handy things, and rucking. As JVR is not where he should/could be, he has to find some form and confidence in the 2s. In the meantime, we are working with AJ, who is making the most of his opportunity and having some fun, and I think contributing to positive morale. And he's kind of scary. And I like that. We need to bring some fear into our oppo.

The problem (well, at least one of the problems) is he wants Jefferson on the team. I'm not convinced it isn't Jefferson's mum. Anyway, he/she wants Jefferson there so bad that he will pot anyone else to help get him there (not that he/she has that sway) Funnily, while having a crack at 6 possies, his/her hero, Jefferson, had 5 possessions in game 1, and 4 against the Hawks before being subbed off. And he doesn't do any rucking. So, at least for now, Jefferson is not good enough at his forward craft (he just isn't. he may one day. but not for now) - and he does not ruck, which AJ does help out with. AJ brings mongrel, 1%ers, and did some nice little things yesterday which actually contributed to goals. We need that right now. Does he have a role in the team forever? Probably not. Maybe. Who knows. He lacks polish and genuine skills - but until we find someone who provides more in his place (it's not Jefferson) (it will probably be JVR when he finds his feet again on a sustained basis), he should stay as he works hard and does some nice things, and helps out in the ruck.

That was out highest score since rd 7, 2023! TWO YEARS+!!!!

oh and just casually, in the last. 2 rounds, we’ve beaten last year’s grand finalists. Not too shabby!!

That’s great! Was not confident. Hope Langford is ok, too. Copped a solid knock.

Top score of the round, too.

I’m going to take a lot of things away from this game (Koz is the most dangerous player in the comp, Disco is a very underrated back/forward and will be a seriously important part of this team going forward, the kids continue to impress, if we can keep Melk as long as possible it will only help, Bowza is having a phenomenal year, Salo is finally getting some continuity in his footy and body, and while not always perfect is finally looking a lot like his old self)… … BUT for some reason, and I may be biased because I love Claz so much But he looks happy and that intensity, fitness and those hands, those gorgeous lightning quick hands were back today. We have missed them. So good to see him back to his old ways, there is no one else like him when he’s like that. And that is what I will take away the most from today. Team was amazing. Gaining momentum and confidence ❤️

Also, it’s so good to see Narrm winning its games this year!!! 🤣

HUGE. In reality a demolition job. Should have been 80-100, but for our wasted chances and the swans’ accuracy. But it’s all good (mostly - please keep on practicing goalkicking lol) because it’s the best we’ve looked all year I reckon. Bowza, Salo, Clarry, KOZ, so good. I’m missing plenty because guys like Disco were huge out back. Langdon kept on running. Max was important as always. We’re in it! Big win next week and we square the ledger, then work towards getting stuck into the pies and building on this momentum, confidence and the genuine happiness they are showing out there. Upwards trajectory continues. Go Dees ❤️💙

And the melkman delivers again!!!

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