Witches Hat

Farewelling retiring players is something footy clubs do so well these days. Great scenes at the MCG and Adelaide Oval last night for two people who thoroughly deserved to be sent off in style. I didn't appreciate until this week just how serious Michael Hurley's injury was and Robbie Gray is right up there with favourite non MFC players.

After we beat Carlton last year the bloke sitting next to us was belting out the theme song. We all looked at each other in amazement at how good his voice was. It was David Hobson.

Poita, you're a brave man to question the Grammar Guru. Foolish, but brave. I like that.

No risk any more PF. Still be two weeks.

I'm expecting Freo to make a late change and bring in Terry Alderman. He will be impossible to keep out on that wing.

If Clarrie doesn't win this I hope Touk Miller does. He is an absolute gun and I love that he has stayed fat with Gold Coast.

Fyfe hamstring! They did beat us here without him so probably shouldn't get too excited.

It would be nice for us if Essendon could get up in the clash of Evil v More Evil (doesn't matter which is which, they're interchangeable). I have a sneaky feeling they will do it.

Condolences to his family. Noel Played before my time but through my old man I had the good fortune to meet him on numerous occasions and was thrilled he was included in the premiership cup presentation. Just a lovely man, the family must be so proud.

Don't.

Totally agree. I can sort of see the Rioli counter argument (although I don't agree with it) but the Draper, Robinson and original Sloane decisions are staggering bad. Draper blatantly punched his opponent in the stomach. Robinson couldn't possibly avoid contact. Sloane was careless at worst. How does the MRO see it so differently to 95% of fans and the media?

That cheque will bounce. Keenan definitely not barracking for the Dees in the GF. He does keep in touch with past players but regards himself as a North player first and foremost, followed by Essendon.

Dees by 27.

My thoughts exactly.

Did we win?

Apparently that's why they want the 14 day gap between PF and GF to give the MCG every chance. They will be happy with 50 000 at the MCG but I'm with you and cannot see it happening. Perth would seem to be the favourite, Adelaide's chance harmed by the Olympic quarantine farce.

Friend of a friend who knows someone related to a taxi driver who reckons he knows someone who works for the AFL tells me the bye will be after the preliminary final to keep all options open for a Grand Final full (ish) house.

Gerard Healy did make the point last night that we have somehow slipped under the radar despite beating Dogs and Lions in recent weeks. I was amused by David King's assertion that the Bulldogs are on the verge of a dynasty. I'd have thought you'd want at least one cup in the trophy cabinet before contemplating dynasties.

Spot on. Top four competition is coming from Dogs, Brisbane, Geelong, Richmond and Port. I'm not at all sold on Port.

Yes.

First rule of Fight Club.

An English teacher! An English teacher! My kingdom for an English teacher.

This might just keep him in next week.

Love your work joeboy. Hard to quibble with anything there but I'm sure some will find a way?

You'd think so. He was stiff to miss a nomination last year.