BDA

Agree. I've been critical of the close in hand balling but it worked a treat today. sharp and clean. We were able to clear the congestion and evade the tacklers as a result.

Pies in trouble v North. It would crown a perfect day if Collingwood were knocked out of the comp.

Hopefully this game punctures the aura of invincibility around Richmond. They've been a champion team and i wouldn't bet them against yet this year but they look like a spent force today.

Does there have to be a conspiracy theory on every match day thread FMD

I'm sure Longmuir is enjoying rubbing Hardwick's nose in it.

It also helps that they are a very well run and coached football club so can take advantage of the unfair system. They are renowned for developing players particularly re-cycled players.

I hope Sydney smash them

Adelaide at their place. Tough ask.

Just switched over from the womens game.. Wow. Is there a changing of the guard underway?

Brilliant win. Switched on right from the get go. Tackled like tigers. Adelaide next week i believe. I wouldn't bet against us.

We'll win in spite of our rubbish goal kicking

Gotta say. Colvin has really improved as the season has progressed.

Composure girls. 1 goal from here will win it for us.

brilliant goal against the run of play.

This game is not over yet by any means. Freo are a second half team. Third quarter will be critical.

Shelly Scott is a star.

Magee should know the rule. Lucky not to concede the junk time goal as a result.

Tis windy

ah. very true. changes the equation somewhat.

the new man on the make rule makes all the difference. He'll swing around and split the big sticks. I hope he gets a set shot tomorrow. See which of us is right.

Charlie Spargo would slot it.

They've proven over the last few weeks and in last year's semi-final v GWS that they have big hearts and plenty of fight. If we lose today it'll be because Freo were the better team on the day not because of any lack of effort or intent on our part. Dees by 10 points.

A decent game this between the Crows and the Suns. Both teams have improved a lot. Adelaide will be tough to beat when we play them over there.

It's party time again for the key forwards. Ben Brown will kick bags of goals for us

announced tomorrow evening