Neil Crompton

Agree but who says we are? I think they’ll share.

Joel Smith injured again Werridee?

I’d be very shocked if any club would be stupid enough to tank their season.

Come on PF, TMac is definitely needed next week at CHF - (at Casey to replace Van Rooyen).

I think it is time our mids learnt to earn their own living instead of being spoon fed by Max all of the time. Might do them the world of good to have him missing for a few weeks.

Well said Jaded. Now we can all get on with “caring about last nights putrid showing”.

I have a problem comprehending why, when we have so many AA mids, that we struggle with clearances, and not just centre clearances. Because of our personnel, this is the one area of the game that we should, without fail, dominate. So what is the issue? Is it - that our mids, unless our rucks put it down their throats, are incapable of winning the ball? - that are mids are lazy? - that opposition mids are better coached to nullify our personnel advantage? - that our midfield coach needs to lift his game plan? - or is it a combination of all these items? And possibly more? Could someone please explain this to me as I’m dumbfounded by our relative failure in this area, particularly after last night’s performance which was abysmal.

Josh, I’d watch those kids with her if I was you.

I don’t think anyone playing in the afl today could replace Kozzie. I also hope the players are not as overconfident as a lot on here are. While I hope you are correct, I think it will be a mighty challenge for us.

FFS Daz, leave the kid alone. I’m sick of hearing this same comment from you. Once is understandable, but it must be half a dozen times now. The football department obviously see more in him than you do. And with no disrespect, I am placing my faith in them. I just hope Joel gets a good run at it this year and is able to prove himself. He won’t be lining up tomorrow night, but best wishes for the season Joel. Hope it’s your year to shine.

Yep, and a Dees verses Pies Grand Final would be just perfect.

The question is too difficult for me - I’m happy to leave it to the selectors and /or Werridee.

I don’t see the point in sticking the boot into past players. If he was not good enough to make it at the Dees, so what? It happens. If other teams want them after we don’t, then good luck to them. Baker has my best wishes.

One aspect that impressed me compared to last year was the forward half pressure. We had 21 tackles in our forward 50. Dogs had 9. (Pies had 12, Tigers 16, Swans 12 and Port 6 by comparison). Kozzie and Chandler leading the way. Great improvement.

Our VFL depth got thrashed today against the dogs - now I’m nervous

Chook, you saying Jonte is not quality?

I feel dirty saying it, but the Pies look hot.

Yesterday I saw a numberplate that read BBB8ON. I took it as a sign that Benny Brown was on for 8 goals tonight.

I received one of those Nth Melb emails a couple of days ago, about 7 days after I renewed my membership. Being in Sydney I haven’t purchased any seating this year as yet. Not very impressed at all. I can’t live with the thought that someone thinks I might follow Nth.

How about being a little bit more positive. May’s injury will give an opportunity to Turner or perhaps Schache. Either choice would be great to see. We complained last year about playing injured players and not blooding players. Well now we have the opportunity to rectify that. I’m sure these guys will not let us down. Can’t wait for Saturday night.

I’m sure you’re right Gonzo, it was a very tongue in cheek comment. Apologies to Gator - you must feel insulted by the inference

Talking about “he’s back”, can someone please confirm the timing of when ProDee disappeared off these pages and then recently reappeared as Gator; and compare that to the timing of when TM was sacked and when he recently reappeared? My gut feel is that TM is ProDee / Gator - but I could be wrong.

I also note he didn’t hand over his premiership medallion - shows which of the two medals is most important to him.

Haha That’s not it at all Jaded, most posters are just scared of you.

Why should it be any harder for a female on here Layzie? It really shouldn’t. If it is then that’s our (males) fault, and we need to be more aware of this and be better. This site is a better place for the ladies we do have posting - I wish we had more.