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Pies will finish bottom 4 this year

The ruck position is over rated. I don;t remember the exact details but in the game against brisbane Grundy had something like 80% of the hit-outs. The pies still lost the game.

A solid citizen who made some important contributions for us. Like many players we have moved on (Frosty, OMac, Pruess) I'm sure he will always be welcome around the club but no question that it was the right decision to let him go. We have younger depth players (Bedford, Chandler) who deserve a chance to prove themselves so there was no need to keep him on the list. We're covered.

You need to ease up on the TMac bashing P2J. He is a big part of the reason we're 6-0 and wishing he plays poorly and assuming he will fall apart makes zero sense whatsoever. If he continues this form and keeps the Weid out of the team while he's doing it then so be it. The season is long, there will be injuries and loss of form. The Weid needs to keep working hard, front up in the VFL every week and make sure he's ready to take his opportunity when it presents. That's what a professional would do.

The club couldn't give him away during trade period so fair to say they're as surprised as everyone else by his form.

I would be shocked. I’ve seen plenty of flaky Demons teams but I genuinely think our present team is different. All players are playing well but it’s the system and structure that is really holding up. We've been challenged a few times and responded on each occasion. We will beat North handily

Good call

As well as telling us that the doggies are flaky I think last nights game also reminded us that Richmond are still a very capable side. Talk of their demise is premature. They’ll be a force this year.

The doggies folded last night when the pressure came on. The first time they were challenged this year and they failed the test badly. I thought the doggies were the team to beat but on the basis of last night i think they're down hill skiers. Look a million dollars against the suns and north but exposed against a good team. They'll be in the mix for a Top 4 spot but they lost a lot of fear factor last night for mine.

Great effort from all 3. Paxy is a dead set legend. unbelievably consistent performer Hanks is a little ripper and will be the heartbeat of our midfield for the next 10 years If May was unlucky last year not to get AA then Lauren Pearce was absolutely shafted this year. Far and away the best ruck in the comp. Glad she was recognised by the club at least.

Doggies stocks fell a lot tonight. When the heat was applied they wilted.

worst goal kick attempt ...ever

Game over

Jeez those tiges fans look feral!

that was some kick from hunter into the bont

First time this season doggies have been really challenged. Let's see how they respond

On the other hand I don’t like seeing the Tiges win and the more games we put between ourselves and them the better I will feel. They’re not in form at the moment but they are liable to click and put a run of games together which could be enough to make Top 4. I’d prefer if they finished in the lower half of the 8. I'd prefer not to face them at all in September.

I'm probably in the minority but i wouldn't mind seeing the doggies beaten. Looks unlikely though.

I'm not quaking in my boots looking at this doggies performance. We'll take them i reckon

The Tiges aren't out of this game but they need to start converting.

How bad is the goal kicking in this game

Both very good players in their own right. Lever can finally play to his strengths now that Thommo can take the other opposition KPF. He is an outstanding intercept player who just reads the play so well. Fingers crossed he can stay fit and healthy because, other than injury, on current form and trajectory he’ll be an AA for sure.

Reckon we softened up the Tiges last week and the doggies will capitalise this week. I think the Doggies will account for them pretty easily actually. 5-6 goal win in fact

All his best mates are signed up, the team is playing really well and the future looks very bright. He'll sign for sure.

Feels great to be relevant for once