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Yup, Schache is probably the first option. I’m commented about JVR in the above post and I guess all I’d put forward about Tomlinson, is Petty went forward for one game last year and did well whilst also not having trained in that position for 24-36 months. If we wanted to reward Tomlinsons efforts for last week, give him a go up forward.

Fair call. Only going off what others have said about JVR in other threads, apparently Goodwin has commented that JVR doesn’t have the tank at AFL standard yet. If Goodwin is brave and we want to throw a grenade at Brisbane, Petty up forward would definitely be that.

Just putting this out there, dunno if it’s any good? If Mayzie comes back this week and if… IF… TMAC is out, Tomlinson is 1cm short, yes he’s lighter than TMAC, but he looks very mobile and has played across CHF before plus he is hungry to play in a premiership. Considering a part of TMACs role is to open up space for BBB, I don’t see why he couldn’t fulfill that role? Happy to be wrong?

Ahh ok fair enough. It was just weird that Gawn was frothing at the mouth at Baker, never seen him like that before.

Absolutely! He not only hits a crazy amount of targets by foot, he hits them regularly in positions that 90% of other players wouldn’t even attempt to make. When he’s on half back, if there’s anyone close to free floating around high CHF, he’ll find them, then that player turns around and has multiple leading options coming to him or there’ll be a playing running past that takes a shot from 50. All happens so fast. Feels like a no brainer to try and take away that ability for the pies.

100%. With us he was on icing on top player, with them, he'll be expected to be a dominant player which right now, he isn't capable of. I hope for Jacksons sake he thrives under pressure because he's going to have to. Could quickly become a whipping boy if he doesn't progress fast enough.

I really like Ed Richards for the dogs. In a very average back line, he goes hard for 4 quarters, seems like he wins a lot more 1v1's than he loses, has good evasive skills and is a pretty good kick.

Maxy gave him an absolute earful when he was on the ground (I can't remember exactly what Baker did). Not sure if they personally don't like each other or what but I've never seen Maxy look that [censored] off/aggressive towards another player. Was genuinely not happy about something.

Yeah he played well! I remember watching him in the practice matches miss a couple that were very gettable. He gets enough of the ball so if he can tighten up his set shots and out through the easier ones, he's capable of getting a couple every week.

100%. He’s quick and doesn’t seem to have a problem getting the ball, just got to finish off his good work.

I’m pretty sure Rioli only kicked 40+ a couple times in his whole career

Some great signs. Defence was rock-solid. Tomlinson was fantastic. Had my worries about May being out but that proved to be unfounded. Tommo deserves high praise. Maxy, best ruckman of my lifetime hands down. I’ve never seen another ruckman cause as much damage, as consistently, as he does. So adding Grundy on top of that is absurd. Couldn’t ask anymore than a 50 point win!!!

Grundy!!!!!!!!

Bugger. Kick through the ball Chands

Great work Chandler!

Whoah, that’s the most aggressive I’ve seen Maxy. Must not like Baker too much.

I can’t imagine after the week of lawsuits happening that the AFL hasn’t had a word to the MRP to be harsher on hits like this. I’d be shocked if he didn’t get a week.

How bout a bang bang bang bang?

Stoppage clearances Dees 6 Dogs 14 Gotta fix that up on the second half.

See you round 4-5 Kozzie

NAUGHTON PUSH IN THE BACK???????

I think it’s going to be one of those rule adjustments with frustratingly unintended consequences…

Looks like if it’s any ducking at al that results over the shoulders contact it’s not a free.

Collingwood is the only team where I look at their best and I doubt if our best can beat them. They have a belief that they can win from any position, their speed and pressure is overwhelming when they’re on. They can turn the momentum of a game on a dime. Really, really hope I’m wrong obviously.

Doesn't deserve a thread of it's own, but I'm watching the post game press conference and I can't help but ask: Any chance in 2023 we can get some room microphones to be able to actually hear the journalists questions?