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Standards at the Age have been falling for a long time. I don't read any of there football coverage any more

The rules were changed for exactly this type of scenario. No malice by danger but he knocked the guy out cold. That's as severe as it gets therefore has be 3 weeks

True but its been a while since the Wix and Yze ran around for us. I guess it demonstrates the paucity of talent we've had in recent times.

I don’t like 5 year contracts even for exceptional talents like Oliver. Contracts don't make clubs successful. Give him 2-3 years on top dollar. Let him test the market if needs be. I’ve no problem players securing the best deal for themselves. I would do the same. If he wants to be involved in a successful team then he has to be a catalyst, an agent for change, driving standards’ play his role in creating a successful culture and environment. He needs to invest and commit. Likewise the club have to deliver the best possible coaching and development team. I think coaching deficiencies have been addressed this off season with Chocco and the Ooze. Burgo is the best in the business. The head coach is the last piece that’s missing at the moment imv (I hope to be proven wrong). Commit for 2-3 more years Clarrie. If you work your nuts off to help the team be successful I don’t think anyone would begrudge a move away.

Magee doesn't have the same feel for the game. She's best used to lock down on an opposition forward. Run and dash is not her forte at all.

Only midfielders get a look in for the Brownlow. Might poll a few votes but that's it. I wonder if the umps gave him any votes this weekend? He'll make the AA team if he continues this form for sure.

Blair Campbell, who enjoyed a brief spell with us in the late sixties (before my time) was credited with inventing the banana-kick. Not a renowned exponent of the fine art Ed Langdon executed his banana-kick perfectly on the weekend. Struggling to think of other examples in recent times of other Dees players doing the same.

I thought our season was going down in flames after the pies fiasco but credit to the team and coaching staff we’ve really turned it around. The move of Daisy to full forward has been inspired. Her poise was the difference today dribbling the 4th goal and setting up Gay for the winner. I doubt we’ll improve our ladder position so most likely inter-state finals. It’ll take a herculean effort to win it from here but after the grit and fight we’ve shown the last 2 weeks I wouldn’t back against us. Go Dees.

I hope the girls reminded Roxy Roux what the score was at full time.

My heart isn't able for this. superb win. What a joy to watch these girls play

We've wilted badly. It's one way traffic now.

the commentary is now on mute. Schofield is insufferable

there is nothing wrong with kicking down the line. really dumb turnover.

He's starting to get very annoying

Very soft free kick

4 goals to the good at half time. Great position to be in. Its hot over there so hopefully the girls will be able to withstand the heat in the second half

Freo goal kicking deplorable. Worse than there men's team and thats saying something.

Hanks has plenty of time but blazed away at the kick inside 50. Should have hit a target. Needs to improve that side of her game.

Excellent ball movement. Hitting targets. Carving through Freo.

This is a super start. 3 goals to zip early.

Huge win for the saints. Showed real grit. We'll need to up our performance levels significantly next weekend if we hope to win.

I don’t think intent is a factor when grading. The Adelaide player was out cold before he hit the ground. I think it will be graded severe so he’ll get 3 games.

4. Goal kicking

Brilliant stoppage goal from Tom Green. Serious composure for a second year player.

6. May – rock solid 5. Lever – best game for us 4. TMac – didn’t think he had it in him anymore 3. Spargo – sat the doubters down 2. Langdon – what a banana kick and ran all day 1. Jordon – mightily impressive debut. Honourable mention to Oliver and Trac (I’m sure they’ll get plenty of votes throughout the season).