Temporarily Hopeful Demon

I agree that some people have been overly critical of Oliver but I also think that the animosity towards Trac has been over the top.

I find it hilarious how people are so quick to say that Trac needs to grow up but when people say the same thing about Oliver they get completely shot down. This site can be very selective of who you can and can't criticise.

Some personal highlights: Viney: Was incredible. Carried the midfield on his back in the absence of Oliver, Trac and Sparrow. His determination was next level. Langdon: Thought his first quarter was poor but he was excellent afterwards. Played a very 2021 like game Petty: Best game since his 6 goal haul last year. I'd still prefer him to play down back next year but he looked much more comfortable today. Turner: Easily the best game of his career. We definitely have something to work with there. Fritsch: Underrated game. Stats weren't huge but he was very team oriented today. His kicking inside the f50 was elite.

Gold Coast remain our bunnies. 12 wins in a row against them.

Rivers has lifted significantly in the second half. Credit where credit's due.

Lol Helen Keller would have given that a goal

I actually think Tmac has been really good defensively. He just keeps undoing his work with his kicking.

Langdon and Rivers have been atrocious by foot today

I literally only get excited when Pickett has the ball

Damn I'd be devastated if that happens. He's become one of my favourite players.

Mate he's kicked 6 goals in 17 games this year. It's been plain obvious for months that he's far better suited to moving back into defence. It's pointless to assume that people don't watch games because they don't share your views.

Gawn remains quite comfortably the best ruckman in the comp

Nothing surer than Billings missing that

Kozzie has been our best player by a mile. He's so good to watch.

Weird comment. He's coming off a life threatening injury.

It's amazing how little this guy gets recognised by the broader football community. I've rarely seen a second year player show as much poise and composure as he does. I'm predicting him and Rivers to be our two best players in a few years' time.

Huge win! Last 5-10 minutes aside we were easily the better team tonight. To do that without our two best players was massive. My personal standouts were Rivers and Langdon. Rivers looks set to be a gun midfielder. There barely seems to be a weakness in his game. Langdon easily had his best game in two years. He seemed to be on the decline early in the year but he's gradually returning to his old self. Onwards and upwards! We're 10-7 and 6th, anything can happen from here.

Honesty I had a feeling that we'd blow this open

Stringer is having a shocker. I love it 😅

Very reminiscent of our second quarter against Brisbane two weeks ago. Let's just hope we maintain it this time. Rivers is literally the complete package as a midfielder. Tough, quick, dynamic and a powerful kick. Love him.

Love the guy. Genuinely the most watchable player on our list when on song.

JVR seems to be gradually breaking out. His form since King's Birthday has been very promising. Should have kicked 7 today.

Great quarter! Our opposition isn't much chop but it's refreshing to see us play with dare for a change. The best part is that our youngsters (Windsor, Tholstrup, Kozzie and JVR) are on song.

That was the Fritsch of old there

Oliver has looked as good as he has in a long time. He's moving a lot better.