Kev

You don't have to sit in the cheer squad area and you probably keeps as far away as possible anyway. No different to any banners, flags, large pom poms, spinning targets, etcetera. Those kids with small flags probably antagonise you. The ground needs their atmosphere and the energy they bring. Game day is only a little of what they do for the club. "Unnecessary and annoying", I think you may be on your own with that opinion. Another guess is you don't Mexican wave, or dance, during dance cam. Not making the most out of the live experience are you? They are so much fun, I have often heard our young supporters getting excited about the giants heads. I don't understand your antagonism. Well done Demon Army, we need you and you are at the cutting edge of supporter's accessories. Keep us entertained, and continue making lots of fun, colour and noise for our teams.

Unsure what to make of that. Straight kicking, defensive rebound, midfield dominance and determination got us back into it. North missed some important goals that would have kept them with us. Still bombing away, and handballing to the other under pressure. At least we play better at the G. Worried, that if the other out-tackle us, we fall apart. Pleased, that if they don't continue the pressure for the 4 quarters we take them. Glad we can play in a variety of ways, and the coaches can get the right style, for the situation from us.

Want to see our backline working well. Limit them to minimal opportunities. The rest need to tackle well. Defense wins it. No injuries, and run out the 4 quarters. Junk time goals would also be appreciated. Kossie has his game back on track, keep it going. Some forward marks would also help, just like last week. Go Dees.

I thought McQualter was doing alright after Hardwick. Gave them a few wins and some hope. Dusty was playing beautifully against us. Just not enough time for the veterans to get up, after only 5 days. If a 5 day break, needs both clubs to have the 5, otherwise too much advantage to the one with more days. If prime time telly, should really have more than the 5 day breaks, especially at the back end of the season, if they want a spectacle. Also, the Docklands curse for Richmond. They need to embrace the travel.

Richmond making a statement. You want us prime time Friday, then give us more than a five day break.

The problem with suing sometime in the future is the diagnosis of CTE can only be done after death. Helps very little with the effects of behavioural changes of the victims and the consequences to their family and friends. Needs litigation that has potential for injury, and that could begin now as there is obvious negligence.

Is it swept under the rug now? If hard ball, then the players or players association should start civil cases, through work safe, and see what an independent jurisdiction has to say about negligence and potential damage.

I am OK with Woey being dropped. Had a run, knows what to expect next year, or perhaps if an injury occurs to one of the wingers/mids before the season ends. A chance Tomlinson takes the sub position (or Harmes), as they need to get some game time into Joel. Hibbo slots into the backline, unless they decide to keep Chandler. Sparrow is Woey's replacement. A no to Grundy and Spargo from me.

If they are avoiding doing concussion test with their players when it is obvious to many, what is happening at training sessions, etcetera? Run their whole squad through assessments, brain scans, blood analysis and anything else that can diagnose brain problems (monthly psych reviews). If they are not a responsible institution, then put them through the ringer. May act as a deterent in the future, if they find their time consumed by assessments, because of a poor decision or mistake.

They put the Doctor up as a scapegoat, that let's others off the hook. The doctor made a mistake, LOL. I suggest they all have duty of care. We could all see the hit and effect of the collision to their brains. Anyone who is in a position to do something to mitigate the effect, and didn’t act, should be held negligent. I would like to hear what discussions went on between all staff, players on the bench/box or those close to the impact area. It is unreasonable to think the assessment/discussions from many areas didn’t happen. The no action required, is unbelievable and to put it solely on the doctor is letting others off the hook. (Oh, c'mon Doc, they're out cold.) I also understand the third umpire, review system have some responsibility. I heard someone in the media say that they have some jurisdiction about concussion assessment, if the club doesn't act.

I watched Goody on the 360 show from the YouTube site. I found his comments about Yze the most interesting. He said he looks after, "mids, stoppages, and offense ". Is that the change we are observing with the ball entry into the 50? He was asked about having a strong discussion with Gawny at half-time, against Richmond. Leadership, and home truths about effort (I think), made a difference to our game and possibly the season.

We tackled very well without any reward from the umpires. I kept on seeing we had two free kicks paid to us, for much of the game. Made up a few in the last. More likely the umps swallowed the whistle, and the undisciplined Tigers gave us the break, with that 50. The Rich fans seem to "boo" at everything, poor "boohoo".

What an enjoyable game. Reminded me of the 70's, with the boots being on the other foot. Used to be us having to win against a contender to give us a chance for the finals. They stayed with us, until we ran over them in the last. Well done fitness coaches. The umpires helped us with a goal from a free and a 50 in the second, that led us to another. Undisciplined Richmond. The next one in the last with the head high free in the goal square that pushed the score well away from the Tigers. Max just gets better, what a great last quarter. Our tackling killed them, didn't think I would see Tigers hear so many footsteps and panic. Great structures around the field. Backline stopped them when they were rushed. Tigers still play the corridor well. Our wings continued to hold their width and give us some outlets. Forwards gave us options. Makes for a happy week.

Cannot watch anymore, off to the MCG. What bad scheduling.

We are managing playing against the wind, much better this quarter.

BBB looks like he is carrying a niggle. No game plan, scrappy, Williams' playing better windy footy, we look like individuals. Spargo good, Grundy hasn't got a leading pattern, very scrappy game, full of tackles, no stand outs for me.

They need to develop a game plan against the wind. I would've thought Casey to have plenty of experience in these conditions. Why no swarm of smalls handling and running the ball, with bigs giving the one, two's, playing in-front and expecting the ball to be all over the place. Well done Jefferson with that last goal assist. Adams doing all right, and Hibbo into it no matter where he plays. The ball will go over the back when we go forward with the wind.

I heard them say, tendon with two hamstrings muscle involved. If a typical Hammy, there is no way he would have been running at all, after the injury. I'd say, a bit of hamm but with a tendon strain. I would also suggest that is why he became frustrated as tendon don't feel much at the time, but flair the next day, after some exhaustion. Hams always give some awareness, tendons not so much. Both, and diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, means complexity.

I have some tendon problems in the calf area. I could run hard for about 25 minutes, without any effect the next day. I could continue running for more time, as long as I wanted, but the next day I was limping. Taking a full rest for 8 weeks was the only way I could repair the tendon. Though the tendon could ping at anytime, especially when sprinting, and I was back to 8 weeks of rest, massage, acupuncture, and ultrasound treatments. I found tendons to be the most complicated of injuries, I have had. Get Clarry right, we need him for at least, the next 8 years.

Put it up, then ask Daisy, together with a few of her previous team-mates, to give a pregame Gee-up, highlighting feminine qualities.

How non-woke is that. As if females aren't tough. We could embrace the force, bring the resilience, heart, determination, courage, intelligence, connection, I could keep going with She qualities. Living in the dark ages, comments leaning towards a sexist and misogynistic bent. I guess they are not alone in that uneducated or uncomprehending box.

Last season we were playing well, early in the fixture. We also won away games easier than at home (from recollection). The MCG, just wasn’t suited to the pressure game we were playing. We also smashed teams early, or in at least one of the quarters, and then let them come at us. Held on early in the season, then in later rounds, were run over. The biggest changes this year, include our capacity to run out the fourth quarter, win on the MCG, use a few styles of play, be flexible in where we position a variety of players, and build the season, as we peak, hopefully towards the Grand. The finals at The G last year, we couldn't play there and were winding down.

That all good and likeable. That is why I responded, and being called a clown for theatrics purposes, well! Just an opinion. When at stoppages for example, we are constantly changing the player who is after the tap. Which one does the opponent hold back? When the forward line sets up. Who is pushing into the centre, who is swapping positions? Is the backline going to play high or sit back? We are even trying to create one on one's in the forward area, as well as open it up. The backline has learnt more about creating tempo and switching (still a work in progress). Players are playing roles all over the field and swapping those roles with each other. We use the bench very well. We have a subtle game strategy and I say again, we must be a headache to play against. Apart from coaching, our players must also give the oppo coaches a headache. Who stops Tracc, how do they run with our wingers, how can they minimise the impact from our backs, how do they stop our desperation, what do they do to clear our foward area and minimise the repeat entries. We are always on their mind, and if we aren't we hammer them. Also, some teams learn from us and set themselves to play us.

I think you are calling me the clown. I noticed your laughing emoji on on my post. So is it, coaching or lack of 4 quarters? The coaching group, are constantly moving players around on the field. That is why I believe we give the opposition a headache. We don't match up easily. For the other to play better than us, they need "to take it on", play their own style, and hit the corridors. If they play to restrict us, they lose. Good coaching, forcing that, now if we could only stop the oppositions fast ball movement for the 4 quarters. You're a cynic without much optimism, thriving on loss and judgement. Do you see the worst and hope for the best, or are you just stuck in the mire of hopelessness and worthlesness? At least you have the Wobbles to rock your boat.

The media have always talked about the Woods, whether sinking, floating, or bazzing. I just wish the Demonlander's wouldn't follow suit. There are 18 teams and I find too much thought is about Pies, especially by the media.