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Jackson did compete, but he was pretty ineffectual. He actually looked tired for mine and should probably get a spell. We have Daw and Weidemann both in the twos who can pinch hit in the ruck. Daw may be good in giving us a p/t target up front and Weid (I reckon) plays better roaming the ground. Kozzie and Spargo were almost never sighted, that forward line pressure is absolutely what we need. If they can't do it, we must have someone motivated in the twos who can (at least) try. The effort (and effectiveness) shown in the second half are evidence that the forward line set-up can work, if people put in an effort. Gawn in particular came out with demonstrable intent from the 3rd quarter. We need the other leaders to do the same. Petracca got a lot of it but his disposal efficiency (esp in front of goal) still hurts us. As do the forwards kicking snaps rather than kicking straight. Too much show-boating, not enough intent. This goes triple for Hunt. Letting them get easy goals out the back after 40 seconds cannot continue.

Those caught with the ball in the forward 50 three times in a row aren't having a crack, they're having a brain fade.

If my grandmother had wheels instead of legs, she'd be a bicycle. "Ifs" are great, but we had a team that didn't turn up until half time. That's a poorly coached side. We've now lost 2 out of the last 3, and those against teams that aren't in the top 4. The team looks tired and lackluster. We have a short break now before playing Port, and will get royally touched up if we put in another performance like this. It isn't up to the supporters to get the #1 team over the line against a team that drew with North and lost to Hawthorn. The team needs to get itself up (as GWS did). The first half non-appearance was a disgrace. Any team that needs the fans to paper over their lack of commitment in a half of a game doesn't deserve those fans.

Hunt got caught with the ball 3 times in the forward 50 in the last quarter. I'd argue he didn't try to do something.

I wonder how much of this is due to uncertainty around ticketing / covid etc? If the club came out in force and said; we have 20k tickets available for supporters at x ground - members get in for free etc - we should pack the place

Look, I love going to the 'G, watching at the 'G etc - but if playing there costs us more than we make - we need to look at other options.

Not happy to suggest it, but, for games like this - it'd be great if they could be played at more intimate grounds that we could fill and get to easily; Princess Park / Port Melbourne Oval - other?

We've got 99 problems and this aint one

Good shout Brownie. I reckon fitness will play a big part in this. We almost won the Pies game through just sticking with it, despite being off pressure-wise. Stringer probably doesn't have the fitness to play out a VFL game. That being said, Im not too confident about this one.

I think he's had a pretty great season. Would love to see him replicate the Richmond game, leading all over the place in the wet and having more grabs than the coalition front bench. Not sure about the call to leave Brown out if he is fit. The weather shouldn't matter, the bloke kicked 80 goals a year playing a winter sport, so that shouldn't be a problem. Incidentally, anyone else have issues with the way "shouldn't" is spelt? Hope Jackson has another big one too, could see him confusing the hell out of the Essendon defenders.

Last time I heard racism at the Footy was 10? years ago. Swans supporter if you can believe it, having a go at Goodes. I called him out on it, he swore in my face and stormed off. Real class act.

Harris, like many sportspeople, "appears" to be very self-serving / focused. Can't say I blame her, the window for making bank as a sportsperson is limited, particularly for female athletes. I'd suggest that her drop off in the last season or two has been a combination of; poor delivery / better opposition and lack of focus (what was that boxing thing?). The Dees were successful in the last AFLW season largely due to the game plan and approach where everyone bought in and played a role for the team. If Harris can do this, there is no reason it won't work.

Great, great movie

I think we are in furious agreement

Nah, AFL won't let us - too much of a clash with the Doggies jumper? Now I know how Port supporters feel. Later, Im going to bash myself in the head with a cricket bat to understand how they think.

The bit with the old bloke at the cemetery? That was quite sad.

All VFL and VFLW games are off mate

Couldn't agree more. There have been worrying signs to date with the lack of pressure some have been applying / the lack of 'buy in' to the system. Hopefully there are enough reality checks here to get people switched on / playing with the intent needed. My main concern out of the loss, apart from how bad the poor umpires must feel, is the drop-off in form from Max. Is he carrying something? His average form is better than most, but he doesn't seem as switched on as normal.

McDonald sure has given us a good problem with his form and fitness, as has Jacksons improvement and performance. Brown and Weid are both solidly behind those two IMO. Weid is a way more effective player closer to goal (again IMO) than he is around the ground, and is 4 years (?) younger than Brown, so should be given a chance. Shame Brown isn't going to get the chance in dry conditions against a less capable defender, but he will get his chance if he does well in the VFL and IF (don't want to become the new George of curses) we get another injury.

This is doing nothing for my paranoia

Anyone else having problem buying tix for sat?

They touched on this in the podcast, it seems like he has played at every ground in Australia more than he has the MCG - including Hobart and the Gabba. Very excited to see what he / Fritsch / Kozzie can do together.

G'day guys, Just wanted to say 'thanks' for all your efforts in putting the pod together every week, it's certainly something I look forward to - and not just because we are winning at the moment! I know it must be a big effort and commitment to put it on every week and its very much appreciated. Thanks again

I still have doubts about SWs ability to roam like TMac does, hence my thoughts on putting Jackson in that role, but happy to be proven wrong!

Probably been covered here already, but my ability to go through 10 pages of contributions on a Monday is limited - which is putting it generously. Tomlinson and Viney are obviously out for a bit. Jones went OK as in IN for Viney, but I'd rather we played him as a burst player, I don't think he will last the year otherwise; which isn't very fair on a bloke that deserves to play finals. Id bring in Sparrow for Viney and keep Jones. McDonald went well in defense and I rate him more highly down there than Petty. Keep him there and bring in Weidemann. Let Jackson play the roaming CHF role that McDonald has been doing and let Weidemann chop in and out of the ruck.