Red But Mostly Blue

And we’re down now because of that arrogant [censored] from Kozzie. So annoying.

What. A. Waste.

Nice pass from Claz, Fritter looks likes he has that beautiful left foot going.

Love Melk. We have nobody else like him. Always lowers the eyes. Elite kick, mark and creativity. A defensive forward who holds his own and with continued good health, will terrorise opponents deep into September, hopefully.

100% no notes (But yes I also think we will win, but $1.49 is way unders)

I am more excited about where we are now, compared to where we were last year. We had a few good wins at the start of last year, then fell away. Hard. Think we lost to the Eagles and the 'wheels fell off' loss to Freo at this time. Here we have started poorly, and built nicely, better injury list, I can see us building towards something. Finals would be great. I think we CAN make it. And if we do, we will be coming in with some steam so others will be wary. But if we don't, I think we can see the path forward.

For anyone looking at things aside from the very narrow marks/goals stat sheet, absolutely! And more importantly, he is finally looking more confident out there. Remember the last 12-24 months? When he wasn't injured/hurried back early, he looked lost. Couldn't find the ball. Didn't know what to do when he did. He doesn't look lost anymore. Looks like he knows he belongs again and can contribute. And is contributing. Very well. It will only improve with time. Good on him :-)

Agree. Adelaide have not fully been challenged yet either. They the Lions/Hawks in the next few weeks. Our list on paper is great. We have one of the best (non) injury lists right now (touch wood), and our form/confidence clearly increasing. You're right. Win against the Saints and we unlock an opportunity to keep moving forward. One game at a time! We can only win one game at a time :-)

Completely agree. We can beat the Pies. They are well drilled, but beatable if we maintain pressure. And we are due!!! Then we have Port in Adelaide - which again, super winnable, with the bye following. Imagine going into the break at 8-6!!? We'll need that form and boost because we have away games v GC/Adelaide after the bye.

Terrible luck for Spargypants. I think he was slowly starting to find his feet a little again, despite those who count hard stats and goals only, and think he wasn't.

LOL love your work, DIABOLICAL 🤣

I've seen plenty of unnecessary losses to the Saints over the years. And there was a solid period of time where we couldn't beat them (tbf we couldn't beat anyone else, either). They are an inconsistent lot right now, and that makes them a threat. Much like us, their best is v good. This, the neutral venue, and the general evenness of the competition means we can't snooze on this game. It's a golden opportunity to keep up our momentum and enter the Pies game with 6/7 (which should have been 7/7) wins and with the boys flying. We certainly can still approach the Pies with confidence if we lose, but it will be a much stronger lead up if we can keep this streak going. And make no mistake, our best is much better than them. Pound for pound, we're a better team, and if we treat them with respect and apply the same pressure as the last few weeks, keep the ball in our 50, look for targets, take our chances etc, it should be a good 6 goal win. As for the Pies, I believe we can beat them. But one week at a time, let's focus on keeping 4 qtr pressure on the Saints this week. We give them no quarter. Continue our push, one game at a time. I'm calling this game: No Surrender in the Red Centre

I think what they meant to say is that Geelong will be just fine(d). As always.

It's a tough one isn't it - we don't want to bring JVR back too early, so we don't get caught up in that never-ending revolving door approach - bring him back - not enough marks or goals - send him back, where his performance is OK, but probably not yet banging down the door for a recall - and repeat. BUT The reality is, we need him, but we need him to be the version he should be at this stage. And perhaps now with a better functioning forward line and delivery, he may get there sooner? Needs a confidence boost, and while he may get it in the 2s, the true confidence boost will be doing it where we need him. We COULD wait a couple more weeks - I think AJ has done some nice things (together will some unpolished sloppy things), but provided JVR comes in with a bit of physicality, rucks a bit (not too much, I think it stunted his development a bit - but yes better than AJ), and contributes i50, then arguably he's at the same level at least as AJ (minus the crazy factor that I quite like in AJ haha - was looking forward to him terrorising the saints a bit), and he can build on that and we lose nothing. TL;DR - I think JVR in truth could do/needs more time in the 2s, but may never be a perfect time to bring him in, and maybe he will get swept up in the collective confidence of the team and clunk/slot a few. Also Viney for Spargo (agree, unlucky, and has done some good things).

100000000000% (I think that's, mathematically, the most correct anyone can be/agree with one another).

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!! 🤣