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Offers ruck, defensive and forward cover. If there’s a better option out there I can’t think of it.

That's the spirit OD

Freo putting the Crows to the sword. Clinical performance. They're the team to beat I reckon.

That’s true but the gold coast folly can’t continue much longer. Reminds me a little of the situation with Tokyo Olympic committee. Nobody wants to make the inevitable decision.

You could be right LFS and if the Tassie government think the same I wouldn’t wait for an undertaking. Take the plunge now and go it alone. I wouldn’t want a re-branded Hawks or North and I’d let the Suns die on the Gold Coast. Create your own authentic Tassie team. The AFL talks the talk about fairness and inclusivity. If the team is financially underwritten by the Tassie government then hard to conceive of a reason to exclude the Tasmanians.

The other possible option is for the Tassie government to fully subsidise the team, no support from AFL HQ. Put up or shut up. Even then I don’t think there’s an appetite amongst the rest of the league for an odd 19th team. I feel for them, they deserve a team and I understand why they’ve had enough of handing money over to the Hawks and North. Unfortunately their timing couldn’t be worse.

Easily. There have been some good individual team performances but that was the first game I can remember 2 high quality teams going toe to toe and producing that level of performance. Good match-up today between Crows and Freo. Interested to see whether the game will match the heights of last night. Freo are a balanced outfit were plenty of threat in the forward line. Along with North, ourselves and possibly the Lions one of the best teams in the comp.

Great to have you on the bandwagon OD

I've watched most of the games this year and that was far and away the best quality game of ALFW this year. If we can sustain this level no reason to think we can't go deep into finals this year.

Outstanding win for the girls. Superb effort all round.

Huge 50 and the champ slots it. Badly needed that.

Kearney is a quality player

The Dees have dismantled a quality opposition in that half. Super impressive.

Goldrick is a ripper

Brilliant play Dees. Great link-up play.

She's a champ but Paxy has cost us 2 goals this qtr. I'm sure she won't let it get to her.

I’ll be there for sure as long as we get this latest (and any other for that matter) outbreak under control. I’m not in a risk category and have been bolstering my immune system with vit C, D and zinc so I hope I can fend off this virus if I come into contact. The best thing the govt can do now is move hotel quarantine to the regions and out of the CBD. This second leak confirms for me that leaks are inevitable so makes no sense quarantining in populated areas.

just completed mine

Excellent reporting PF. I think you've found your calling in life. There hasn't been much mention of Fritsch in any of the reports (that i can remember). How's he looking and is he kicking straight?

I’m certainly in favor of the match going ahead. It gets pretty tedious in lockdown so having a game to watch helps pass the time.

looks like a 5 day lockdown on the way. I wonder whether the game will go ahead.

Whatever about the intentions we all know the consequences. The fate of indigenous Australians is the same as every vanquished people the world over since time began. Defeat, subjugation and dispossession. We can argue all day about the history of it but it won’t change anything about where we are at which is that the indigenous population of this country feel justifiable resentment and anger because of the ongoing consequences of the colonisation of this country. As a nation, we have to deal with this issue. The uluru statement from the heart offers a pathway. I think we should all engage with it and hopefully we can create a future where our indigenous population feel a part of this country. I mean, what do we have to lose? By far and away the most disappointing aspect of this sorry affair is that Collingwood, a major sporting and cultural institution in this country, had the perfect opportunity to start a conversation, to lead the way. And instead, buffhead Eddie completely stuffs it. Another wasted opportunity.

Well done young man getting a spot on the list. We're all wishing you nothing but success and hopefully you can match the deeds of your old man.

I thought i'd take the heat of you D. It must be lonely for you being the only one making ridiculous comments all the time!