Bring-Back-Powell

I have a feeling we'll be having the same discussion after the Port game in 2 weeks.

It was also mentioned on Fox Footy's "the Tackle" that we were looking at bringing Hunter for the sole reason of playing his 200th against his old side. I don't expect it to happen, but also wouldn't be shocked if it did. In his one full AFL game this year he was actually pretty decent.

Yep that's a good point. We're probably projected now to finish 12th-13th which will mean far less Thursday and Saturday night games in the first 15 rounds of next year compared to this year. There will be more Sunday 1:10 games and maybe even some Saturday arvo's of which we had none of this year.

I wouldn’t be shocked if Hunter comes back into the side to play his 200th against the Dogs. Direct replacement for Billings who once again did next to nothing. We owe nothing to Hunter, and he won’t be with us next year, but I think it’s fair that we get him to 200 before he retires.

Dogs have a 5 day break into this one which is handy I guess. Have we played a team off a 5 day break this year? As in the oppo, not us?

Proud of our comeback. To go from 27 points down with 10 mins left, to game on in the last minute shows some good character. The effort and pressure was overall good tonight and I hope we play the role of spoiler for the rest of the year, starting with the Dogs on Friday night, who themselves have a 5 day break.

Not specifically having a go at Goodwin, but what’s the upside in not having your premier defender in May on their premier forward in Hogan?

Should the sub rule be removed for next year, the biggest beneficiary of all AFL coaches will be the one and only Simon Goodwin. He’s a brilliant coach but can’t utilise the sub rule to save himself. Goodwin directly cost us the Carlton final last year due to his mismanagement of team selection, specifically not utilising a sub at his disposal on a warm night when we had no injuries.

Thats how GWS are winning their games. On efficiency, less scoring shorts and Jesse Hogan. Not sure it’s sustainable in finals.

We got 20,000 in round 5 2022 against GWS. A Saturday night game after a 28 degree day. The most perfect night for footy coming off a flag. It would actually be a surprise if we got 20k tonight.

I can see why we want him. Last night wasn’t his best but how good were two or three of his passes going inside 50. Weights the ball beautifully for his forwards.

If Port winning is not a disaster, it’s by far not a good result for us. If Carlton held or built on their 5 goal lead and we won by a few goals tonight, then guess who replaces Port in the 8?

Terrible result for us. It’s probably only Essendon that are looking vulnerable to miss the 8, and thus only 1 team we could replace. (although GWS could be in trouble if we were to beat them)

Jayden Hunt would be in our back 7 each week. Having a far better season than Salem and Bowey.

@WalkingCivilWar would you kindly mention how Max trained this morning, assuming he trained on site?

They certainly are doing something right in the accuracy department but they can't rely on kicking 16.6 in each final and expect to win a flag. They could very well continue their supreme accuracy on Saturday night but law of averages suggest it won't last much longer.

My requests: Carlton to beat Port. North to beat Geelong Brisbane to beat GC St Kilda to beat Essendon WC to beat Freo Richmond to beat Collingwood Sydney to beat Dog Adelaide to beat Hawthorn I expect just 3 of those to salute.

The Tackle on Fox Footy last night.

Lachie Hunter rumoured to come back in next week to play his 200th against his old mob.

He’s expected to command two first rounders which is pricey. But in a vacuum, he’d be an excellent acquisition, and we have Brayshaw cap money to spend.

Is is just me or Bowey's late 2021 AFL games better than what he's produced in subsequent years. He was a joy to watch in that period. BBB playing a big role post round 16 2021 was worth the price of admission alone. Can't really complain about his subsequent years.

The one thing going for us is that 3 out of our last 5 games are at the G where we have an 8-3 record and we only have to travel once. Our heavy lifting in terms of travel has been done. I'm not sure what's happened to our interstate record but that used to be one of Goodwin's strengths - the ability to regularly win on the road. Saturday night will prove whether there's any life left in the season.

Absolutely. In early 2022 when we couldn't lose a game even if we tried, we got 20K on a warm April night against GWS. I doubt we get anymore than 22K on Saturday night.

A minor win with Coniglio out. In the old days if GWS were missing Kelly and Coniglio they'd be no chance. I reckon if Max is right on the border line, then they might leave him out this week due to the wet weather predicted. Saturday has more rain predicted then what was predicted for the Dons game 2 weeks ago. The problem is Briggs will get 90 hit outs, but the onus is on our midfield to step up from last week, and GWS supposedly have a clearance problem.

Is he a chance to miss this week? Was getting treatment during the Freo game and looked completely out of sorts by his standards.