Witches Hat

I don't mind Sydney winning it, they have been the best team all season. Happy for Chris Fagan if Brissy get up but that is massively offset by the thought of seeing Zorko get a premiership medallion. Swans by 27.

I get that but why 5.15 when we've had other starting times all year?

Tradition! Such a stupid time slot. We've had 3.20 and 4.20 all year.

As a forward Ratugolea makes Harry Petty look like Wayne Carey.

Come on DD. You're not seriously suggesting we tamper with the traditional 5.15 start time? FWIW - Sydney by 27 tonight, Geelong by 14 tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure Mitch White was going to play for Rosebud this season but was persuaded to stay at Casey due to the massive exodus of experience. I guess they couldn't convince him again.

Matt Owies gone too. Carlton mates are fuming that they've flicked Owies but kept Fantasia.

Excellent point. I'd add Mitchell to those three but of the rest, eleven would expect to make finals and those that don't will certainly feel the media and fan heat. Only ones exempt from finals expectations are Yze and Clarkson but if I was a North supporter I'd want massive improvement on what he's delivered so far. Another two win season for Richmond and it may well be bye bye Adem. Whoever gets the West Coast job probably has a free hit.

My poor family are exhausted. Twenty of us turned out for Port on Thursday, most got back in time to represent the Dogs in the second half last night and now a full contingent of Witches Hats is running around for the Blues.

We've been blessed with a couple of outstanding captains. Daisy's record speaks for itself and I thought Kate Hore almost single handedly kept us in touch in the first half. Good game to watch.

Hore McNamara Mackin Goldrick Pearce Hanks

GWS miles ahead of anyone else. After that...ABH - Anyone But Hawthorn.

The longer this goes on the less I care about Trac staying. Travelling to Casey didn't seem to be a problem when a seven year mega deal was dangled in front of him. It also contributes to my falling out of love with the AFL competition. Petracca, Bolton, Barrass all on long term contracts that clearly mean diddly squat. Players have all the power now. Unfair fixtures, the joke that is the MRO, umpiring, fan engagement obsession at breaks. There is just so much that disillusions me. Local footy becomes more appealing by the week.* *Fun fact. Was at Rosebud v Red Hill elimination final yesterday. Just before 3/4 time play was halted for lightning. Twice in three days at the footy must be some sort of record.

I think we're too tall down back. With the weather forecast the way it is I won't be devastated if there's a late change and either Brown or Woey come in for Tomlinson.

I've got Freo in, Carlton out. If my recent tipping form is any indication there is zero chance of this happening.

Couple of emoji's short for Sam McClure.

Gary Dempsey Justin Madden Barry Round A few handy ones not far off. John Nicholls, Carl Ditterich, Simon Madden and Sam Newman were all a lot closer to 35 than 34 when they played their last games. That is an elite group and Gawn sits comfortably among them.

Thirteen games in the last two seasons, dodgy knees and about to turn 32. JVR, Turner, Petty and Jefferson all in front of him. I will be stunned if he's going around next year. Forever grateful for his 2021 contribution to the premiership.

No idea but not playing yesterday surely puts a line through a call up next week?

If we give BBB a farewell senior appearance do we do the same for Lachie Hunter who is sitting on 199 games? I'd rather pick our strongest 23 and bury them.

Saints fans say hi.

Kings Birthday. I expected us to come out breathing fire, we came out breathing Kool Mints. Trac's injury was just the icing on the cake.

We don't have to be losing for Demonland to be a miserable place. I give you the post North Melbourne game thread as Exhibit A.

You are right. I just checked MCC website. I don't know why it would be closed to the public this week, can't be weather related.

Disrupted train services will still be a factor but at least the hypothermia threat of a fortnight ago isn't there. Despite the woeful performance last week surely we get mid 20K.