Smokey

Sam is the young forward for the long run. We've put years of development into him and he's finally starting to fire. Why lose him just to pick up another "young forward" we need to put years of development in to? Yeah, nah.

You know its entirely possible to simply not comment on threads you don't wish to discuss? Try it out, it works a treat for most adults on Demonland.

Yes, because the written thoughts of fans online are critical to the teams chances for success in September

Funny you mention that, since we’ve been flying I think I’ve watched pretty much every other game. Something I haven’t done in many years. How good is footy

No Viney no centre clearances it would seem. Hope he gets up next week, I reckon we’ll see the difference right away

I’ve been somewhat critical of Viney’s game these last few seasons, but it’s abundantly clear to me that our midfield does not function well without him at CB’s. Like last week, the boys have given me another level of confidence with that win. Sydney were fantastic last night, and choking out a good team throwing everything at us for 4 quarters is another feather for our cap.

Funny how you guys aren’t mentioning Gawn. He has been soundly beaten last few weeks, and co hosts the podcast. Social media engagement is a key part of revenue strategies these days, and Gus is absolutely hilarious so it makes perfect business sense to have him on a podcast with Gawny. Aside from that, they do the podcast in their own time for the benefit of the club. It’s not like he’s skipping training to record it. Some people here have a very strange dad complex with the players and think they have right to comment on what they do in their own time. Totally bizarre to me. Do you honestly think he would play better if he didn’t record a 45 minute podcast? Give me a spell, stop looking for problems to discuss while we’re flying.

Not wrong. That’s exactly what you sound like

I can’t believe we’re 8-0 wow

As horrible as last week was, I hardly flinched and expected to win at all stages of the game. Crazy times

How good are the dees!!! Melbourne by 24. Game on at 3/4 quarter time then we’ll do our usual thing and pull away in the last

This bloke has the easiest job in the world I reckon. All he ever has to do is say something provocative toward a group of members, doesn't matter what it is, as long as its contrarian. That's it, job done. He's the Kyle Sandilands of AFL media. Causing outrage is a business these days. The saddest part of that is that is works.

predictable journalism is ... predictable BB and Tmac aren't young, so its extremely important to keep Sam for the long term in my view. And I reckon the club will find a way to make that happen.

@Lucifer's Hero perhaps the most satisfying update ever awaits your contracts thread

For full effect, they should rebrand as Harmes Paint

It's all falling into place

If dropping 1 game derails our season after a 7-0 start, then we aren't ready for September success, plain and simple.

Fritta is very important, but saying him missing 1 week derails our season is extremely dramatic at best He'll walk away with a fine and will play Saturday is my call

I'm going to be extremely disappointed if we don't challenge this. I'd be arguing against the impact grading. No concussion and re-joined the game. On what planet is that medium impact?!

No we don't.

I am far from convinced with Baker

Yeah, and that reason was we had no forwards at the time

Out: Melksham, Tommo, Baker In: Weed (Tmac to cover Tommo), Sparrow, Harmes I'm going to repeat myself here: Out: Melksham

Melksham was horrible. From what I saw, the stats he accumulated came mostly after half time when we starting controlling the game better. I'd love to see him dropped.