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What do you mean make it up? Blind Freddy could tell you Dogga is a generational talent with a unique skill set. Do you think I’m making it up if I say Kozzie has shown more than the Weid as well. The Weid has been plenty inconsistent. At best he is a No.2 KPF. Don’t get me wrong, I like the Weid and think we’re better if we can integrate him into the team but if he’s so good why is Dogga and TMac keeping him out of the team. I have doubts about the Weid. I have no doubts about Dogga.

He's contracted and going nowhere. If the Weid can't nail down a spot and wants to leave then so be it. I'm a fan of the Weid and want him to stay but the reality is Dogga has shown more in 15 odd games than the Weid has in 5 seasons.

To take the next step we need a dominant KF. Perhaps Zanker can go forward and do the job. She's got the physique and can mark the ball although her set-shot kicking is iffy. That said, her form in the middle was so good when she was switched there for the second half of the season I think she's more valuable there. Whats Gemma Houghton's contract situation at Freo. Could she be persuaded to come across I wonder.

I get the like for like logic of bringing Daw in but if we can integrate the Weid and find a role for him we will be a much stronger team. He offers much more than Daw.

Adding another young player to an already callow list doesn’t really help. North need some senior battle hardened players to stiffen them up while the youngsters develop. Hard to do as what senior player wants to go to an uncompetitive club. Perhaps chip in some of their salary to entice them?? Other than that the AFL should ensure that the coaching group is top notch supported by a competent FD and board.

Sometimes you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It happens. They are Richmond players so I don’t really care tbh. I just hope our boys have the good sense to stay away from nite clubs. There will always be a drunk dh spoiling for a fight.

I think the signs are we won’t have a drop off Great defensive set-up and system We’ve overcome challenges in pretty much every game We aren't actually playing particularly well. I reckon we have another gear to go. Not overly reliant on key players. If the oppo shut down one another player can step up Great depth to cover injuries We are fit. Very good fourth quarter team Injuries can derail any team but that aside I don’t believe we will fall away

If TMac can maintain his form then he'll have to be in contention. Other than 1 poor outing (against the Giants i think it was) he's been playing to a very high level all year. It would be some effort if he managed to get selected.

I think you did. How should i have read the below. At the least you implied it. All good IWS. It's a topic worth discussing.

I reckon the youngsters Kozzie, Dogga, Jordon and Rivers will tire and need a break at some stage. If players are carrying knocks (none spring to mind although there is some conjecture about whether Maxy is carrying an injury) then by all means rest them I think round 8 is too early to be resting our mature players. They have a few pre seasons in their legs so shouldn’t need a break this early. Later on in the season if the club feel a break would freshen them up then go for it. The key is to have the team firing for September and if some strategic management of players ensures that then I’m all for it.

This thread has been worth it for the memes.

Carlton play unaccountable, defence free footy. If we bring the heat they will wilt. The doggies were on auto pilot for a while but as soon as they woke up they obliterated them. Cripps is not playing well, Williams in the midfield isn't working, Saad turns the ball over a lot. They really aren't all that much chop. Sydney they are not. I reckon we'll win comfortably.

Well done young man. Thoroughly deserved.

Brighter than you i reckon although probably not saying much

Thanks. I will. It's still better than 17-6 from the 50m arc. I guess you could argue that taking marks on the 50m is easier than top of the square. The conversion rate might be lower but if you're taking more shots you score more goals. Out of interest is there a stat which combines conversion rate with degree of difficulty?

Harmesy ?

In comparison Nat Fyfe is 2-15 for the year. He missed a dolly yesterday that was harder to miss than score.

Disagree Jnr. Goals scored from the 50m arc are worth the same as goals scored from the top of the square – 6 points. Plenty of players botch the easier attempts and nail the harder shots (less pressure) Doesn’t matter where he’s scoring them from (and I’m not sure bty). If he’s good enough to take marks closer to goal all the better.

Josh Bruce is very accurate this year. I can find find his conversion rate but from memory it was something like 18-5 from set-shots this year. Not bad going at all.

TMac was very sure on saturday night but he has missed a few this year. Ben Brown's technique seems to be very effective. He split the posts with his 3 goals and was on line with his chance from outside 50 iirc but just fell short with the distance.

The only potential issue with B Brown is his knee. If he stays fit and healthy he can only be an asset for us. Talk of him not fitting the system are silly. If you have a 60 goal a year forward in the team best to tweak the system to make sure you optimise his skillset. On access all areas on the afl site today Matthew Lloyd showed some down the ground vision of TMac and BB working in tandem. They stayed out of each others road easily so no doubt they can play together. Plus 7 of 10 goals from your KPF duo in a tight battle is a great return. BB also pushed up the ground to take some relieving marks on the wing for us. I was quite satisfied with his contribution. I have no concerns about BB or his fit for us whatsoever.

Don’t take it personally Craig. Consider it character building. Best to stop posting under your real name and create an alias for future posting. And best of luck on Sunday. I hope its a success.

Kozzie

According to Gary Lyon this morning Trac confirmed off-air that no after effects from the corky. He's right to go.

AFLW commentating has been good. No over the top hysterical nonsense just straight calling the game. Jason Bennett the best of them. I like abbey Homes as well.