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Viney went hard at Boak in a contest. Boak was subbed out as a result. The umps actually paid free kicks against Port for blatant blocking of Max. First time I've seen that happen. Wish they'd do it more often. Port always use this tactic on Max. Sometimes it works. sometimes it doesn't. I wouldn't be getting sucked in too much as it benefits Port. Go hard when it's your turn which I'm not sure we're doing at the moment. If we do down the path of softening up some players i suggest we put an X on the back of Powell Pepper and make sure we get a dig in whenever we're close to him. He deserves it.

A lot of histrionics in this thread. It was the same when Maxy got injured.

St Kilda showcasing the Belgian national colours.

WC might try to split pick 1 and use their picks on the best WA talent

Going to be a long afternoon for Carlton

Percentage boost for the Hawks

West Coast are putrid. Melbourne 2012-2014 level putrid.

missed a game last season with a broken thumb courtesy of Joel Selwood

Big if at the moment though. A resurgent freo next week is suddenly a lot tougher than it looked 2 weeks ago. They have a strong midfield and their forward setup is functioning much better. I haven’t been impressed with Carlton. I expect to win that game. As for the big one against the pies if I had to put my house on it, I’d back the pies. Hate saying that. Their all round game is in much better shape. Unless a number of our underperformers lift I can’t see us winning that game. we have the cattle to win all those games but our form needs to improve otherwise I don’t see it happening.

2 late goals to King brings the Suns right back into this game at half time.

Ben Kings yips are back again

Suns have started well here. Would be great if they could turn the Lions over

Freo's form has picked up significantly the last few weeks. they'll be no easy beast next weekend.

How good is Isaac Smith at 34 years of age.

Tried to barrack for the Cats. Couldn't do it.

I've seen it all now. The worst possible way to decide a match. If i was North fan i would be spewing right now

what an abdolute ****show from the umps. what a disgrace.

They don't bring 11k to the MGC hence my surprise. i suppose the locals head along which bumps up the crowd.

Looks like a full house in Ballarat. I didn't think the dogs fans would travel.

Paul Curtis with a brilliant goal for North. That was special.

Bring BB back in. No point waiting. I think JVR's indiscipline was due to frustration at his lack of impact. Give him a few weeks at Casey to refocus. I'm not very confident about TMac but maybe he'll be better with a game under his belt. He did kick 2 goals. Sparrow to replace JJ.

A slight exaggeration here bb. Have you forgotten the Neeld era?

We lost by 4 points in hostile territory, to a top 4 contender that played as well as they can (albeit with injured players to come back in). We have plenty of improvement in us. It's not a bad loss compared to Brissy and Essendon. Against Essendon in particular we were putrid. We've responded well to defeats so i expect to get back to winning ways against Freo. We'll beat Carlton as well. Pies game massive. We have to bring our A game. If they get off the hook they'll slaughter us. Can't leave it to Clarry and Trac. Everyone will have to put their shoulder to the wheel. We can't carry Langdon, ANB, Kossie, Chin in their current form. They have to lift.

I think he's been great. Love his dash and dare. Great kick. He does alternate regularly between the sublime and the ridiculous though.