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I reckon this year is just as much about defence and we are lucky enough to have a rock solid defensive unit at the moment. No way Essendon waltz through and score against us like they did today. Don't worry. The goals will flow once BB and/or the Weid return.

I expect to see some serious back pedaling in the media this week. A lot of commentators talked up st kilda.

Brisbane and Collingwood are still in the thick of it. St Kilda are miles off. GWS should have beaten them but for a massive choke by the Giants. Essendon and ourselves beat them easily. They have a tough run in the next 3 against the Eagles, Port and Richmond. I reckon they’re in big trouble.

Correct call. If it ain't broke don't fix it

I'm expecting the "Essendon have gone past us" post any minute now. They're beating them by 50 points to half time whereas as we could over mange the 18 point win to full time. Actually, when i put it like that. I think Essendon have gone past us.

Obviously that win in the wet against the Giants is still taking its toll on the saints. 50 points down to Essendon at half time is a bad look. They'll be getting the blowtorch in the media next week.

wise word OD, wise words. Are you back in the great state of victoria yet?

I thought the saints were supposed to have gone past us.

except when they played us

You may have spoken too soon. Pies just re-took the lead late in the 4th.

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.