BDA

Never heard of them and never noticed their logo at any of our games. Their marketing team needs to lift.

I'd be surprised if other clubs weren't looking at him. As regards Collingwood, they need all their chips to pay for Daicos. They have nothing to trade with and no player we'd be interested in. They can gagf

Not a returning traveller or hotel quarantine worker. Means he's picked it up in the community. NSW have been the best at managing these spot fires, tracing contacts effectively and adopting proportionate public policies. We'll have to see what contact tracing uncovers but he's been out an about for 5 days or so. Fingers crossed this outbreak hasn't spread too far and can be contained. We'll just have to wait and see.

I think the right decision was made on the basis of precedent. It would have unfair that Bayley copped a ban while Danger and Cunnington didn’t so definitely justice served in that sense. I don’t think raising your elbow, connecting with an opponents head and leaving them dazed is a good look. I think these incidences warrant a one game ban. I mean, we all thought (or most anyways) Hawkins should have been suspended for breaking May’s eye socket. The process is not working and needs to be reviewed. Too many incorrect interpretations and inconsistent decisions.

We'd be crazy to let the Weid go. He is 5 years younger than TMac so reckon TMac might be the odd man out. No disrespect to TMac he's been great this year for us. Maybe we can keep both somehow! The Weid is the future up top and Petty is the future down back.

fritta free to play - advantage us

Fritta free to play and now Trac renewed. My MFCSS is feeling pretty sheepish tonight.

I'm not a fan of long deals either but there are exceptions to every rule. Trac is a generational player so i can live with it.

Great result. I'm feeling a whole lot better about the sydney game.

No Petty is next in line. Trained in the role so will know the system. He'll have Lever and May to help him settle. Now is his time. I reckon he'll be ok TMac has been great up forward so leave him there. Weid only plays if Fritta's suspension is upheld.

Have you never heard of MFCSS? Only known cure is a flag.

Right call to challenge. I happen to think that it is medium impact but the MRO has set a precedent with the Danger and other incidents so i don't see why Fritta cops a week but the others don't. I want fairness and consistency. It has to be over-turned. If it isn't I'll be very interested to see what kind of mental gymnastics the appeals board perform to distinguish the Danger and Fritta incidents.

I say we need to fight the MRO decision hard and get Fritta's suspension overturned. It's too big an ask to have the Weid and BB trying to find form at the same time. Sparrow for Viney and Petty for Tomlinson the only changes. TMac forward and Gus back to the wing. Personnel won't matter if we don;t get back to our contested pressure game. Spargs and Nibbler in particular need to lift but Max and the midfield unit have to be switched on from the get-go as well.

I haven't read through the thread so apologies if mentioned already. On the couch last night showed a side by side of the Dangerfield and Fritta incidents. They looked practically identical. Danger got off. My initial view was we should cop the week and move on but after that seeing that comparison we have to challenge.

That was some haymaker he threw. Thuggish behavior that needs to be dealt with in the severest possible terms. No excuse for that whatsoever. No one expects to be assaulted like that on the field. Disgraceful.

If we produce the same level of performance as we did against North we lose this game. Buddy, Papley and Heeney are the danger men. If we can limit their influence we will go a long way to subduing the Swans. Hopefully the first half v North was just an aberration, we’ve got it out of our system and can now return to the tough, contested, pressure based game plan that got us to Top of the ladder in the first place. Petty to slot into the defensive unit seamlessly. Sparrow into the midfield. The Weid comes in for Fritta. Very different dynamic up top but hopefully it’ll work. Sydney defenders aren’t world beaters. Out mark them and slot our set-shots. BB to find separation this week (and umpires pay frees if defenders are trying to piggy back ride) and slot a few. Spargo and Nibbler to rediscover their pressure games. The real Max Gawn to show up. Gus back to the wing where he’s been solid for us this year. That first half last week has me really spooked. My MFCSS has returned with a vengeance so I don’t know which way this will go. All depends on which Melbourne shows up.

This is the opportunity the Weid has been waiting for. Let's see what he can do.

Petty to replace Thommo. He is next in line and has trained for this role. TMac goes forward to partner BB Sparrow comes in for Viney. Not sure about Harmes, sounds like he was well off the pace in the VFL. Baker goes back to being emergency. See how Jones pulls up. Might be time to manage him. Preference is keep him in as I don't want too many changes. Weid comes in for Fritta if he is rubbed out. If Fritta cleared to play then the Weid will have to bide his time. BB needs game time to find his form. Whats the point in dropping our boom recruit, our spearhead, after one game? And we did kick our highest goal tally of the year.

I would be very surprised if Darren Burgess hasn't considered this. He's the best in the business so surely something as obvious as customised footwear has not been over-looked. Looks like this hot spot was picked up as part of regular scanning which means a quicker recovery. I'm sure Burgo is keeping a close eye on Jack and will manage him in line with best practice. In Burgo I trust.

I’ve learnt a few things today 1. Never get ahead of yourself when it comes to the Dees 2. Never underestimate North in Hobart 3. How percentage works Over and out

Got there eventually

I'd take Top 4 and not have to play an interstate final

Never in doubt

If it is assessed and medium impact and careless he'll get a week. Can't be worse than medium given phillips played out the game. It's line ball i reckon.

Max just had an off day. He dropped marks and fumbled the ball around the ground as well.