kev martin

Dog's starting well. Port can't get the ball. If they do, they can't keep it, and don't make the best of their chances.

Such an interesting end to the home and away season. The Dogs and Port will be bashing hard into each other. Hoping Dogs get it, so our game against Cats hasn't got as much riding on it. Other than Dogs getting the mojo back on (not good for us), would not like the Port to get home finals.

We have had consistency at selection most of the year, not this one with the home and away season coming to an end. Three changes, with some old heads, and JJ who has always been selected, going out. A few of players still getting match fit in Smith, Viney, Sparrow and Bowey, though I think Bowey is setting for a fairytale final series. Therefore plenty of pressure to perform! Such a change up, it will have to effect our structures. Interesting coaching duel coming up.

Agree, it is no good for us to be watching the Maggie's do their stuff. Nor for the Maggie's being watched. Need to develop the Gosch's side of the stadium.

The score against from turnovers, were a worry in the thirst half. We need to keep control of it. Moths to flame at times. When the Crows were going quickly, we looked a mess. Used the switch of play early, then not much as the game wore on. Stood up when it was their time Petty, Bbb, Friita, Langdon, Spargo, Salem. Oliver's goal kicking, yips again. Worked his way into the game. Harmes worked hard all game, liked his linking handball, gets and receives. We fell off a few when we tackled. Tracc had answers, composure and became the steadying influence. Gawn and Jackson dominance is beautiful. Worried about Sparrow, disposal efficiency has fallen. JJ, Rivers, Petty and Bowey playing well. Well done Smith, ready if there are injuries to the big backs. Some soft frees to us. Need more outside run. The G is ours!

Not bringing in Weids means the small forwards would want to kick goals, kick straight and bring defensive pressure. Wouldn't be surprised if Pickett is a late withdrawal (Weids in), due to the effects of racism, the family loss earlier on, and being young in a long season, sapping him of some energy. Then again, "soldering on" may be best, so as to not let the bigots overtly effect him. After watching Betts, the bigotry does cause a mental toll. Get round him MFC, and help him play a blinder.

I listened to that as well. They said it was similar, a perfect tackle except the outcome and the player tackling not knowing if the ball came free. For me, Hawkins looked worse because he pinged both arms of the opponent and drove him straight to the turf. Holman had one arm and attempted to turn the player.

Agree, also pushed into the contest.

They won't be too desperate to beat us now. If they had of been playing for a top 4 finish then they would have been harder. Now just an even type of game. Both wanting to go into the finals with momentum.

Hill the play killer. Switches off too often.

What a let off, junk time goals for the Cats. Some of the Saints ball movement from the backline was good. Cats couldn't work out if they were switching or going down a corridor. Saints playing at a high standard, can they keep it up? Usually, giving the Cats the momentum into the quarter time can hurt.

C'mon Saints, take the GMHBA hoodoo from the Cats.

Wow, the Bulls kick 5 only. A bit of pick and choose when to play, or have they got some problems with their structures? In either case they have plenty to work on. They weren't close or even showed any real fight. It is not a good way to come into a final series. The game against Port, next week takes on more significance, they need to play well in order to build confidence.

Tigers will have to go on the offensive now. I wonder if they can still score a rally of goals. Their defensive pressure game also looks shot, with the GWS picking their way through them.

I understand the report was done by a Geelong faithful. Don't let any Geelong or ex Geelong affiliates touch anything outside of their club. Far too much self interest from them. Geelong won't ever relocate or even play in Tassie as the home game. The whinge from them would be unbearable. Why have them adjudicate for the rest of the Vic teams and in particular Tassy. Gee, there are no warm fuzzys from the AFL. Isn't it a non profit, community focused institution. That is a fail of a decision. Put the calculator and bottom line away. Give Tas a team of their own. League would be better off, in terms of warm fuzziness and bringing joy to the communities.

Would like to see Weids and BBB work together in the forward area. They did alright out at Casey. Vanders and Sparrow struggled in Perth, so both out for me. Interchange could be: Jackson, Jordon, Weids and either Hibbo or Smith. Hibbo is a known quantity, so Smith to get a run and see if he fits in, Hibbo as med sub. Not sure there is a forward position for Bedford unless they go small and have given up on the Weid.

Build a car tunnel under Punt road from St.kilda Junction to Vic parade or even the eastern freeway, include a few on/off acceses. Allows for both Gosch's and tiger land to expand. Will quieten the area and give another main artery into the city as well as connecting the eastern and south eastern freeways. The traffic jams for vehicles transitting during sport/music events won't occur.

I am so happy with this season. The end of the weekend, when we won another, was extraordinary, inspiring and set up my week up, beautifully. Our loses to lesser teams to keep us on our toes. The advantageous draw, the minimal injuries, not too many drama's, players appearing happy, stars performing, new players coming along well, coaches strategies and now guaranteed two final matches. Plus the AFLW MFC team leading the way, and nearly getting the cup. Much still has to go right and will need the footy gods on our side for us to climb up to be the premiers. Though I am satisfied with what the club has given me already. Happy with small mercies. Thanks MFC, however we end the year.

I thought if the WC player had backed off, then the ball wouldn't have ended up under Petty. Adjudicated fairly. Let the defensive player stand up, before wrestling for the ball. Would have been hard done by if 50 I reckon. They were both pushing the rules.

Jones before AVB. Flexibility, he has played mid most of his career and has been building both in the back and half forward flanks over the last few seasons. Knows the structures and set up required, so a good role player. Brings leadership and respect. Has a lovely kick on him, can kick goals. Hard to tackle, has a good step and has a passion for the MFC. Give him a game before finals and see if his body/skills are still up for it. Vanders has had his game to prove it, and I think did not perform well.

Weathered the storm (LOL), Really thought a mature club like WC would bank those 4 points and secure their finals spot, and expected us to be fighting right up to round 23. Funny feeling having it the other way round. We done Dees, a club with a changed culture. Oliver, what a game winner. Creates the moment for us. Gee , we give others a look. Need ruthlessness, and the idea that missed opportunities leads to a change of momentum. Stay focused for the entire game, steely, hard and not accepting a weak will. Worried that the game has passed AVB. A few others were in and out, some a bit more out than in. Jackson, hard to match up on, try's and keeps pushing, gets to the contest, plays tall and still developing. Has become an important player. Tracc, Oliver, Harmes lovely work around the contests. Lever, not allowing marks, slapped everything. Petty, winning quite a few one on one's and placing himself in the right position. Jordon picked up for Hunty, though without the flare. May, Gus, Langdon, Salem, Gawn solid games, but I still want more. Liked that Sparrow has endurance, saw him all over the field. Lost his footing a few times, and thought he looked rushed. Hoping he finds something in the next two games. Melky did enough to keep his spot. Nothing like an old head in that forward line. ANB and Bowey, so many assist, always there to help, works so hard. BBB is building. I want us to play on and be a bit frantic occasionally. Some of our close in handballs broke the lines well. Still too many bombs and straight kicks into the forwards. Lower your eyes, kick to space and advantage, use some angles in the delivery. Seemed difficult for them to stop our momentum in the third. Good quarter of footy. Entertaining game.

It is ok whichever way it goes. If it goes on, then we fine tune some things that hasn't worked for us during the game. We will have an easier physical run, with a big break or a suspended last quarter. It will make for an exciting 15 minutes. Need to score early so as to not give them a sniff.

Good goal after the siren. We go in with the excitement and some momentum. Jackson playing well, May, Bowey and Petty, ok. Need to have fast movement after a mark. Where is our play on at all cost at times gone? A few are going missing while some are trying their hearts out. I think we are in a good place to attack in the second half. Go Dees.

Reasonable start. Melksham in it for the first ten minutes, then nothing. Pickett, help out others, do the simple. BBB, good game. Sparrow losing his feet. Backline working well. Keep running Dees. Oliver getting a bit frustrated with the tag by 23, 34. Less bombs and more precision into the 50.

Wet weather! Glad Bowey is in, and Salem. So important not to give turnovers in their forward half. It will be a territory game, push it forward and fight. We have a good balance of young, mature, fast, gut running and powerful players. Love to see Langdon rip it up and Pickett involved for 4 quarters. Plenty of room for BBB to operate, with Fritta leading to smart areas. C'mon Dees play as clean as possible and get some goal accuracy. A good start and we are in the box seat. Would love to see us show up for a fight, be ruthless and play for each other, team first stuff . Go Dees.