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A lot of hindsight Harry’s in this thread

What is it with all the Bedford revisionism in this thread. He did not show this kind of form when playing for us. And he had chances to do so.

GWS will be a difficult opponent for port or lions. And they don’t seem to mind playing at away grounds. Tough on the inside, great spread, solid defensively and some real method going inside f50. They’re a well coached team and can’t be taken for granted

Good response from the saints. It was looking like it was going to be a rout so fair play to them for getting back into this game

If there are threats of violence fair enough, if you would rather not subject the kids to it fair enough. If your constitution can’t handle feral pies fans being feral then you’re soft as. We need all our supporters there to get behind the team and give them as much support as we can not sitting at home whinging about how feral the ferals are (and they are the worse supporter base out there, I hate them as much as anyone)

GWS far better. Ball movement much slicker. They’re mids on top as well. Could be a long day for the saints

Rowan marchall a very good player

If the afl are serious about protecting the head then Maynard has to get a ban. Not sure they’re serious though. We’ll see I suppose.

I rarely listen to the commentary. Adds very little to the experience and normally just gets on my nerves

If we kick straight, we'll win. If we don't, we won't. I think it's that simple. We'll win all the other stats just like we did against the pies. I don't see Grundy helping our goal kicking. Stick with TMac rusty and all as he is. IF we can get it into his hands he's a much better set-shot. I think spargo should come back in. I'm a big fan of his because he can deliver a pass. He might be able to find Tmac and Fritsch on the lead. He has lost his form badly this year, i acknowledge that, and has rightly dropped but jeez we need his kicking skills and I50 delivery. Worth a punt, i think.

Then get a babysitter and leave the kids at home.

I could not imagine anything sweeter than winning through and beating the pies in the granny. I would die a happy man if that were to happen.

The week off helps, with only five teams – Brisbane in 2003, Sydney in 2005, West Coast in 2006, Hawthorn in 2015 and Richmond in 2020 – losing qualifying finals, then winning the flag

Find this very hard to believe. If you can't be bothered to turn up to a final because of low morale then you're not a supporter to begin with.

The week off helps, with only five teams – Brisbane in 2003, Sydney in 2005, West Coast in 2006, Hawthorn in 2015 and Richmond in 2020 – losing qualifying finals, then winning the flag it can be done and has been done. We're still a tough proposition for Carlton and Brisbane (if they win their QF). We have the grit and resilience to stay in those games and win. I just don't know if we can kick a score to win. where are the goals going to come from?

Huge game next week. 50/50 call.

Carlton set up really well defensively

swans making wrong decisions at crucial times. the ball need to go long not short to papely

rubbish calls all round there for that rgoal review

don;t believe that defender

why no advantage there. umps all in on cqrlton

game on

the throws are ridiculous

McKay looks very dazed. not sure he'll pass the concussion test

this is getting interesting come on swannies