BDA

Daniher and Hipwood didn't look too flash yesterday so no need to rush May back. Give him all the time he needs. Brisbane were slow and ponderous yesterday. we'll carve them up. if Salem ready I'd give him some gametime. Viney should come if fit. Doubt Fritsch is ready. And given its a foot injury lets be cautious.

I reckon 70/30

I don't think there is precedence with Cripps. Iirc the AFL changed the rules to ensure no one could get off like that again. Reckon he'll get and deserves 2 games.

Fair play to Smith. Jumped straight up after the incident. Didn't make a meal of it. respect.

7 goal win, stress free final quarter and a rousing rendition of grand old flag. a thoroughly enjoyable night at the G Tommo solid, Chandler worked hard and made some valuable contributions and McVee was steady. Incisive ball movement and F50 play much much better than last year (no dump kicks to the pocket thank christ) Still plenty to work on. the first 10 mins of the second quarter was very untidy. We went to sleep and could have fallen well behind if the doggies kicked straight but thankfully Max and Trac got going and we never looked back. Kossie is a star. Hassled and harried the dogs defenders all night. A real livewire. Pity about the likely suspension but we've shown we can handle absences. Great to have the footy back and great to get the season started with a win. Go Dees!

Freakish from naughton but we have to be spoiling that ball

Tommos been solid

Excellent play chandler

Great to see our women’s team doing a lap of honour. And getting a good reception

Kossie fantastic. He’s inside the doggies defenders heads. much better last 15 mins. Winning clearance and smart inside 50 play.

Brain dead footy. Goodwin needs to this team a bake at halftime

Gus a liability tonight

Nervous defensively. Petty a little off. Doggies sharper around the ball. it’ll be a close game I reckon

Small crowd

Port inaccuracy will cost them

Young Sheezel can play. And comes across as a level headed young fella in his post game interview with Ben Dixon

Thoroughly enjoyable game. They nearly coughed it up but a great confidence boost for North before playing Freo next week. Reckon they're half a chance.

North have lost their composure. aimless bombing into F50 and over handballing.

Long season ahead for the eagles. very stodgy ball movement. north should be at least 2 goals further ahead

Umps being kind to North

10 hours to go. Time passes slowly on gameday.

Last years MFC won't have got within 5 goals If you watched our preseason games you'll have noticed our ball movement much quicker through the corridor and into our F50. And we have 3 debutants tonight as well.

I'm confident. Boys have a point to prove this year. Dees by 25 points

The pies are a superbly coached team. McCrae, Bolton and Leppitsch have devised a game plan the team have embraced. And they have instilled belief and confidence in the players to execute. They look fit and will be a contender for sure this year. Can't wait for Kings birthday to have a crack at this mob.

pies won't die wondering.