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I'm not keen on the travel aspect either and would prefer not to play in Darwin at all. The only reason to do so is financial But time away gives the group a chance to bond and perhaps re-energise and re-find some form away from Melbourne

Our form at the G has hardly been inspiring recently. Perhaps getting out of Melbourne and playing in warmer climes might do us some good and inject some energy back into us Also the hub last year was credited as the catalyst for the game plan gelling. Could afford the opportunity to re-focus on roles and system. Steven May reckoned it helped the group bond as well Metricon to Darwin is manageable. The 3rd leg of the trip might be difficult but again they'll be staying in a resort in WA so hardly a major imposition We'll get some sun and have a chance to bond and re-focus so this could all work in our favor

Reckon we should start complaining about the free ride the doggies get from the umps. We were shafted at the weekend.

True. Big benefit though is not having to travel to Qld and then onto Perth for the WCE game. Reduces a lot of travel for us.

It would be a big stroke of luck if we get to play GC at Marvel. Fingers crossed Queensland don't open their borders to Victoria

It's called MFCSS

To answer the OP most likely reasons will be: 1. Beaten by the better team on the day 2. We don't kick straight 3. We're injury depleted going into the game 4. Bad luck with ump calls / bounce of the ball etc.

Limping into finals in 5th or 6th spot is no good. We have to find some form somehow. The problem is all our opponents smell blood now. Every game will be a battle. Let's focus on one game at a time starting with the suns next week. Absolutely have to win that game.

Isaac Smith would have made a big difference for us this year. Oh well

There must be some logic to it. I'd love to know what it is. Serious question. Does anyone know?

Think we need to re-set our expectations. We had a blinding start to the season. Everyone playing well, sticking to their roles. Defensive shape and system working perfectly. We won games despite our poor skills and goal kicking Goal kicking is a perennial problem. We can’t win games consistently kicking more points than goals. BB showed some promising signs so maybe he will find form and make a difference for the rest of the season but the rest of team its just more of the same. TMac has gone off. Kozzie hit and miss. I don’t know what the coaches can do at this stage to make a difference for the rest of the year. Below the knees we fumble too much. Field kicking not up to the standard required Nibbler would sweat blood for the cause but ball in hand is a liability. Harmes has done some great things for us but is a poorly skilled footballer. I acknowledge their contribution, don’t want to bash them unfairly, but they are not good enough for a flag chasing side. Let’s put time into Sparrow and Bedford and see what they can do. Gotta freshen up the team. We’ve been stale for a few weeks now. Give Dogga a breather and bring in the Weid. Bedford for Nibbler and Sparrow for Harmes. We’re still good enough to make top 4 and secure the double chance. We are always in the game as we proved again last night so I’m hopeful. We have to keep grinding and hope our form turns. Gotta beat the Suns. It’s a non-negotiable and a critical test of our bottle. A loss next week will confirm all our worst fears Going forward we have a great crop of young players. Recruitment has been very good but we need to bring more skill onto the list to compliment the grunt. And we’re going to have to find a reliable goal kicker from somewhere.

Goody needs to come and talk about how the doggies get favorable treatment from the umps. Someone hasn't to start calling this out. If i was him i'd fume about it in the post match presser.

We badly need freshening up. Bring Weid in for Jacko. The kid needs a break ANB with ball in hand is terrible. Give Bedford a go to see what he can do in the role. HE can cover the ground like ANB and might use the ball better Perhaps Jones and Melksham can come in as well

6. Oliver 5. Max 4. Lever 3. Trac 2. Kozzie 1. Hunt

That’s the kind of loss you can have during the season against top opposition. Dropping games against the bottom teams could yet cost us Top 4 They took their chances. We didn’t. Our kicking just not good enough. Has to improve before finals if we’re to give it a proper shake BB took marks. Missed 2 very gettable ones early but steadied to kick 2. I’m hopeful he can find form for finals I won't mention the umpires. They’re out of our control Clarry, Trac, Max, Kozzie and Lever best for us Hibbo, Spargo had their worst games for a while We need to re-group and take care of the suns next week. It'll be a tough game with some many of the team out of form Go Dees

A throw right before that goal. the doggies are the masters of it

I cannot believe umpire 22

Big bad Benny Brown.

I worried about Hibbo.

Viney did very well there. we are somehow still in this. need to kick the next one to really put the pressure on the dogs

Umps have been paid off. only explanation i can think of

ANB runs himself into the gorund for the cause but why would you turn back into traffic in that situation. bad bad decision

That was a free to Harmes for taking his legs.

Hibbo threw that

i think i'm drunk. i thought i saw the ump give a free for a throw