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Rusty What bubble are we out of ? We are in a hub in Qld snd for nearly a week at Cairns I believe then back to Qld . What bubble are you talking about? The Gold Coast one? Also your changes : Lockhart should come back If we want Speed and run and carry He is prob the best defender to give it consistently And we usually select 7 defenders ( prev counting Harmes) but Tommo can provide some flexibility along with Brown. Reckon no harm in trying Locky on the wing or even Rivers. Both run well and are quick. Think maybe Kossie for a rest Bedford ? To replace him. Or ANB Vanders needs managing and either Hannan or Melksham replaced by Harley snd Fritsch. Need a good team effort to get points possibly 5:6/7 goal win. Lets get in the 8 Dees !!

While we can smile ( a little smugly) NOW there has not been such love for Trac universally over The journey. Remember these posts will be still on line somewhere in D/L from drunken fans, also frustrated supporters about his shocking set goal kicking his lack of a tank His less numbers up forward and inability to play a starring role in our wins or losses. 2019 was a breakout development year but Trac wanted midfield time and his Msnager met Mahoney and I Think Goody after season end to discuss his wishes. I read that talks were friendly enough but the ball was clearly in Tracs court to get fitter and more endurance ie a tank to enable him to perform in this role Say 60/70% of game time and not just cameos. Fast forward snd the new Trac prob with Burgess precision emerged that Marsh practice game at Casey in a flurry of 30 plus possesssions etc A new Star was Born !! Footy world sit up and take notice. I am serious and want to show off my considerable talent ! Well we have come along for the ride and it's getting better and more engrossing nearly every match. If ever Dusty is chop sticked out of footy never fear Trac is here!! He really is aClone with his powerful body surging pace and acceleration and weaves rather than fends off, as well as grabs marks beyond his size with a vice like grip! A get out clause for goals when needed indeed.Like Dusty no real left foot to speak of! Hasn't he matured at public speaking all serious and only a spark of his humour occasionally. Just let him play and win matches and let Band F and Brownlows take care of themselves I want a Norm Smith medal but it's now getting a lot harder with Clarry Maxy snd Stevan May all A grade bona fides coming along in the same ride. Well done Christian May you get your rewards now as you have earned the right to whatever comes your way.

Trust me Deanox it's very little of the first and a whole lot of the latter!!! Somehow 2018 is a distant past fir Melky Hannan and Spargs on a consistent basis. Even Kossie has lost some of his magic. Weid is still developing and needs a breakout game ( like Yom Hawkins GF 2011 game) fir 4/5 goals. Yes our forward entries were low on Sat but maybe it's preferable to 50 and 40 going out on the opposition express to their scoring zone! But we are kidding ourselves that 12 shots will get us wins consistently.

What improvement to our list TMF depth ? Or us he stopping development of Sparrow Jordan and even Jackson on the ball?

Really CHF a topic???? we have just got into the 8 and this is the most you can greave up? Not even funny really sorry mate.

RF what have GC and Norf got to doveith the decision and making them different. Storm in teacup as Ump was in best position and call was referred back as that as many decisions are even with full blown ARC technology. Saints fans are rightly upset that they dropped a game against us as they clearly don't rate us due to the 20/3 result over the last decade and since their 2006 qualifying final loss. They blew it with some errant goal kicking early persistent long bombing of the ball to forwards who were out matched on the day primarily by "the wall" Stephan May who was as good as SOS Rance and Scarlett combined. Thirdly like us their passing to their forwards when attempted was below par for a team sitting 6th. Ratten fell asleep at the wheel also and for once Goody wasn't tested with slick game changes which test his creativity to the limit. Move on folks check the result in the papers check the ladder we are in the Top8 and providing we take each match one at a time Have every chance of returning to Finals.

Thanks PSDee

Forgot AVB Locky named twice!!

Don't risk Hibbo this Thursday manage till next week after vs Freo.

Not avail as one more suspension game!!

Absolutely agree esp in last quarter!!

What we get from Langers is always running up or down the wing whether we are 5 goals in front or 5 goals behind. He also is starting to find targets consistently and more penetration in his disposal. Very good recruit.

There would be lucky if anyone of them are still at the Club now given their turnover (Lethlean etc) and Covid delisting (sackings)

Ditto Repeato FITB Riv will be a 200 gamer and will be in our 2000 plus Team of the Century and rate like our greats Williams Anderson Thorogood And Brett Lovett. Joy to watch !!!.

Forgot Lockhart who should return in place of resting Hibbo.

Lockhart should join him (Riv) with Salo Maysie Tommo and Jake as starting defence 6 plus Wags deserves spot in 22.

Ditto Bravo Goody ( and Richo) and the players.

Thought Jack quietened Steele in the second half and contributed to our win along with Clarry showing his class in the last quarter as well. Many others did valuable 1%ers in the last quarter even though they were not major contributors all day.

If some of our forwards ran like Langers They would find the ball a lot more. How many of them were front and square Today? That said most did something even 1% ers to contribute. Great to see some beating on the stats AND still get up and win. Really IF entries were the biggest discrepancy and I feel we were slightly more direct over the whole game. Fir once we looked a tad more dangerous up forward jus think how good if we ever get all forwards working as Hard as our magnificent backline played today. Maysie best game ever for us Trac another level up forward today and Langers a trooper who gets better disposal each week now. Very honourable mentions to Clarry ( last 1/4 especially) Maxy Salo ( kept Butler quiet I think) Jack on Steele 2nd half plus Rivers ( rarely makes a mistake fir a kid) Tommo very reliable under pressure today and Jake who clearly is nearing his best form again and Weid who is one of the Four form AFL forwards averaging 2 goals or above for a game. Promising and should play next week Smith, (Hibbo I would rest him ) Hannan I thought he linked up ok but need goals from him. Not sure we need Oscar vs Sydney for height. Wags not worst and didn't make errors. Angus not best but handy seemed to slip a bit and fall . Manage or drop Kossie AVB Spargs ??? Return Fritta Bennell? Bedford? Tommy ( not this game) Coaching one of our best efforts by Goody ( and Richo no doubt) but selection a dogs breakfast really. ONE OF GOODYS BEST WINS considering the pressure and importance of the game.Definitely in his best five wins fir the Club I feel.

It was twofold Donny. Pace and run snd carry!!! First kick or handball to outside runner who then transferred to another outside runner snd thence to their forward line where they marked a pass or were clever enough to pressure our defence to panic or at best stifle the ball into a ball up. Saints have greater pace In foot speed than Doggies and kick far more. Mids must be on our game and Gawny in defence marking mode with quick handball to keep game flowing.

Some very well made points AF and thanks for your response. Unfortunately not much joy really out of it all. Melky still in team ( only good game vs Cwood) and Fritsch surrendering on his own sword. and no doubt we will miss him warts and all, If Bayley is happy now playing his role then that Is a damning reflection of the Coaching stsff. We need much more from him in view of Tommy's form and others like Melky Hannan and Harmes lack of impact on the games, Also the lack of flexibility in the coaching box on game day is breathtakingly poor. It looks as though changes in selection are considered flexibility by our FD and Coach. I thought thst Richo made a point that we would up the speed factor due to the Saints run snd carry. Who is fast enough to play on Butler for eg? Jay Lockhsrt should be tagging him IMO. This looks like the slowest team all season with Brown Oscar Wagner and Jonesy do our mids will have to play super games to keep the ball in motion IMO. Oh and some Forward accuracy Like vets Pies would be nice!!

Absolutely DZ He was the lamb the AFL dined our on and set up their pretend strict Approach ( for a lowlight low Club situation) as Burgoyne was too good for yo be made an example of and Hawks both Clarkson and Kennett would have monopolised the airwaves fir the week with vitriol. Agsin the damage done was crucial. Last night at Metricon a similar tackle resulted no head damage so no thoughts of a sling really and of course Tigers and Eagles not in the equation fir this result. But it's about technique and last Round Powell Pepper slung McEvoy dangerously IMO but no outcry it even free kick. To ChangE the method of tackling penslities are need even if no concussion or player damage because e tackler dies not always control this aspect and I becomes a lottery the AFL can loophole out if in its own biased and arrogant way.

Melky should go first. Completely under achieved in most stats this year. Fritta needs a wake up call though as he is a wasted A grade talent potentially.Who ever Is forward coach needs to work on his leading to pockets near the boundary accuracy on goals lack of body strength and IMO is too reliant upon marking fir his scoring opportunies. Should be good at on the run goals with his ability. IE what's he wasting his time kicking 1/2 goals per game when he is a 40/60 potential goals per season player even in this reduced time of games. Our elephant in the room again Developmrnt if skills !!' Work rate etc

No Footy head not Coach !!! Ideal but can't see where he and Goody are alike? Skuit what traits are the same???

Why ?? He would live a challenge I am sure to enhance his reputation. Put the bank for consideration we badly need off field strategic direction and ideas! Say goodbye to Richo!!