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Rowan marchall a very good player

If the afl are serious about protecting the head then Maynard has to get a ban. Not sure they’re serious though. We’ll see I suppose.

I rarely listen to the commentary. Adds very little to the experience and normally just gets on my nerves

If we kick straight, we'll win. If we don't, we won't. I think it's that simple. We'll win all the other stats just like we did against the pies. I don't see Grundy helping our goal kicking. Stick with TMac rusty and all as he is. IF we can get it into his hands he's a much better set-shot. I think spargo should come back in. I'm a big fan of his because he can deliver a pass. He might be able to find Tmac and Fritsch on the lead. He has lost his form badly this year, i acknowledge that, and has rightly dropped but jeez we need his kicking skills and I50 delivery. Worth a punt, i think.

Then get a babysitter and leave the kids at home.

I could not imagine anything sweeter than winning through and beating the pies in the granny. I would die a happy man if that were to happen.

The week off helps, with only five teams – Brisbane in 2003, Sydney in 2005, West Coast in 2006, Hawthorn in 2015 and Richmond in 2020 – losing qualifying finals, then winning the flag

Find this very hard to believe. If you can't be bothered to turn up to a final because of low morale then you're not a supporter to begin with.

The week off helps, with only five teams – Brisbane in 2003, Sydney in 2005, West Coast in 2006, Hawthorn in 2015 and Richmond in 2020 – losing qualifying finals, then winning the flag it can be done and has been done. We're still a tough proposition for Carlton and Brisbane (if they win their QF). We have the grit and resilience to stay in those games and win. I just don't know if we can kick a score to win. where are the goals going to come from?

Huge game next week. 50/50 call.

Carlton set up really well defensively

swans making wrong decisions at crucial times. the ball need to go long not short to papely

rubbish calls all round there for that rgoal review

don;t believe that defender

why no advantage there. umps all in on cqrlton

game on

the throws are ridiculous

McKay looks very dazed. not sure he'll pass the concussion test

this is getting interesting come on swannies

shocking umpiring call. its not a free if the player ducks his head

Swans have regressed a long way this year. way off the pace here

threatening to turn into a blowout. Swans need to stem this bleeding quickly

Daniheresqe from McKay there. how did he miss?

Swans play the G very well. They won't fear playing us next week if they win this. need to kick straight though. should be ahead here.

nice throw cripps