Bring-Back-Powell

A Brisbane loss will be phenomenal for us. (until Port tonk Richmond tomorrow)

I wonder if anyone had our old friend in the Weid in the anytime goal kicker same game multi?

That was such an unforced error by us in terms of preparation. The Dogs did the complete opposite to us and had a solid win in WA the week after Gather Rd.

I can recall a certain top 4 contender last year leading by 11 goals in the 2nd quarter in the final game, only to prove to be a bust in the finals. Not too concerned about Collingwood’s uptick in form.

They actually looked slick, impressive and hungry when they played us in Gather Round. Compare that to the rabble on display tonight.

Can someone with far better footy knowledge than I explain why Tomlinson keeps getting dropped. We haven't lost a game with the May/Lever/Tomlinson combo since since September 2020 and further to that, we have a 21-4 record since round 17 2020 when Tomlinson plays in the side. Are the above stats an anomaly and he's therefore a complete liability in the side, or is he getting harshly treated at selection? Do I need to get over it and accept that he's a BOG ordinary footballer, not withstanding that he allows Lever to be an intercept king. I note that his replacement for this side got towelled up by Levi Casboult of all people in his one and only appearance this year. Hopefully he makes a better fist of it this weekend.

I can't keep up with the weather forecast for Sydney on Sunday. Last Sunday, we were looking at dry and 21. Then Monday, we were looking at torrential rain and 16. Now we're back to 21 with a possible shower.

I'm flabbergasted that these GF guarantees are still available. We're not exactly North Melbourne. Would've thought they'd be harder to get than a Willy Wonka golden ticket given we've got top 4 locked in.

Any chance Port throws this weekend's game against Richmond to finish 4th and avoid the GABBA?

Very unlikely scenario, but they would put St Kilda V Sydney or GWS at Marvel. In 2011 they had the exact same issue and ended up playing St Kilda V Sydney at Marvel. If the AFL were desperate to avoid a Marvel final, then they'd have to play a Sunday final.

Yeah I think we went 11 of the next 12 wins to go from second last to third by round 15 2006.

I thought the McCartin hit was a text book suspension given the AFL’s campaign against head high contact and the fact that McAdam has a busted face. Oh well, I’d be more disappointed if Sunday was a must win.

Haven't beaten Sydney at the SCG on a Sunday afternoon since round 4 2006. Although in fairness we hardly ever play at the venue.

Would be the fairest option to replay the final minute. Be interesting to see how many thousands would rock up for a 71 second event.

Maybe but not getting my hopes up. Freo have actually been pretty decent over the last 4 weeks. Beat Geelong in Geelong prior to them chucking the towel in, two very competitive performances against Brisbane and Port and a walloping of West Coast. Which ever side can be knackered going one more week will get the job done. The final round is always hard to tip when two non finalists play each other.

North would be absolute fools to beat the GC and throw away the most bonus pick ONE a club will ever receive. Therefore assuming Freo beat Hawks, I think GC would have to win by 30 plus more points than Freo to bump Freo down to 15th. And who's to say Hawthorn can't beat Freo? They were ultra competitive against us for 3 quarters and might welcome back Newcombe. Going to be an interesting Saturday arvo for the death ride.

Jack Bowes from Geelong?

Rain predicted on Sunday. You can't make this stuff up. Last year we played in one wet game, Vs Freo at Optus. This year we've played in 5 wet games, and lost them all. (I don't count the 90 second 3rq qtr drizzle that occurred in the Richmond game)

Swans challenging McCartin's 2 week suspension head knock on McAdam despite McAdam copping a depressed cheek bone from the incident. Longmire also might risk Papley despite injuring his hammy and finals on the horizon. Imagine if he tears it properly in our game.

Surely North aren't going to hand back pick 1 to West Coast by winning an absolutely meaningless game against the Suns in Hobart, where most of their membership base won't even be at the game to enjoy the win. You'd imagine Gold Coast will leapfrog Freo on the ladder and we'll get pick 4 (before it balloons out with all the compromises)

Yep. He's signed through to the end of 2027 which is fantastic.

The Adelaide decision was obviously a blunder. Is there categoric and undeniable proof that the umpire made an incorrect decision in relation to the Petracca goal decision last week?

Eagles supporters on Bigfooty are genuinely livid their team won a game of footy. One of the worst seasons in living memory and they still won’t get pick 1.

6) Rivers - our leading possession gatherer and is becoming a serious AFL player. 5) Lever - Playing his intercepting best football. 13 marks is incredible impressive. 4) Viney - another brilliant hard working game. His disposal and decision making has dramatically improved. 3) Melksham - His presentation and marking up to the football was outstanding and he kept the scoreboard ticking throughout the day. He has that wild card vibe about him and needs to be in our finals team. 2) Brayshaw - Good midfielder’s performance. Is now a key fixture in our midfield. 1) ANB - was out of him or Sparrow for the last vote, but we’ll give it to ANB for his milestone. Having a dramatically improved 2023 compared to last year.

Would be an extremely harsh call to omit Bowey, but the holding the balls and the critical fumbles deep in defence are starting to stack up over the last few weeks. Whilst his offensive game is in order, we may be better off defensively with Hibberd replacing Bowey.