Lord Nev

There's a massive shortage of umpires, this obviously affects the quality. The AFL have identified they believe part of the reason is the abuse they cop week in week out - hence the new harsh rule. If you want better umpire performance, then unfortunately the available data suggests the new rule is needed.

In the post-match presser Goody talked about how they've spent a fair bit of time working out the best forward structure and they believe they have that now. Can't see us playing the 3 permanent talls anymore. Would be similar with the backline I imagine given Tomo came out for Petty. Wing won't happen IMO, we've got that covered now.

Totally agree, but that's why I think labeling someone 'a tool' without all the information might not be a great move.

Did you hear what Clarry said though?

What part/quote exactly makes you think that?

If we're thinking of the same one, where May ended up standing on the goal line, the umpire could be heard telling him it was against Oliver, cos Maysie was pretty confused!

Do you know for certain that's what it was for? TMac was acting like a pork chop all game, sooking about every umpire decision, I reckon it may have been cumulative after a few warnings. That one was against Oliver, not Lever if we're thinking of the same one. Don't love the rule, but it's 'settled' somewhat since first coming in and will eventually find it's place.

They don't give flags for pressers though.

He very well might, and I won't be sad if he does. Just my opinion that after a win like that I wouldn't be making any 'automatic' changes.

Thought both TMac and Weid were good and we won by 11 goals. Ben can win back his spot just like everyone else.

No change (barring injury). Sorry Ben.

Weid's been good! Nice to see him get a little reward.

Dees Footy TM

Not bad from both here....

No late changes, so he's playing. Don't reckon the lack of tape is evidence he's 100% though. It miraculously disappeared the week after everyone started asking about it. Definitely been playing sore lately.

Fair few of the players in the polos, so don't reckon Trac in one is a worry. Haven't heard there's any late changes, anyone else?

Unfortunately not (as yet anyways).

Possibly, but I never read too much into Goody's team sheet placements. It's more a list of players rather than exact positions they'll play.

Trac rumoured to be doing a fitness test this morning, so potential definitely there for a late change.

Petty's in for Tomo.

Have never heard this used for footy before and I bloody love it.

Thought it was pretty self explanatory tbh. You think the backline is doing fine, but you also want to change one of the key components. Doesn't make sense to me.

I mean, Joel Smith is on limited preparation also, not to the same extent of course; but Brown wasn't brought back in after missing a week so can't see Smith (who's not really needed given we're already in 'ok shape down back') coming straight back in, especially after a goalless half. That's leaving aside the argument about who's a better option out of Smith and Tomlinson (although we may have been given a clue by our skipper as to Maysie's thoughts...) ;)