Bring-Back-Powell

Feels like we’ve been asking the former to step up for the last 2 and a half seasons. Another of a long list of 12 possession little influence kind of games, last night.

Lever to miss the next 3 games with knee surgery according to Ch 7 news.

Fair point. Last year's game plan got us 8 more scoring shots against Carlton in a semi final which by any measure should be a 3-4 goal win when you outscore your oppo by that many. (we also outscored the premiers by 3 shots in week 1) The game plan did not factor in Max Gawn missing a goal from the point post or Fritta and Kozzie missing goals they usually get in their sleep deep into the last quarter. The game plan could only go so far if the players failed to compose themselves in key moments. Hopefully this year's game plan comes together soon, but it's clear the players are having a bit of trouble with it as highlighted by getting out marked by 51 and minus 21 in inside 50's, in addition to losing stats during the year that we usually excel in.

You're right they wouldn't have said you're only in for this week. But on what planet would BBB be playing next week against St Kilda with JVR due back and Goodwin's willingness in keeping Petty as a forward.

He was probably told that the only reason he was playing this week was in replacement of JVR and that he'll be back at Casey next weekend. Would be hard to stay motivated particularly for a 4 hour away trip. Agreed that he's completely run out of gas after a very promising Dogs and Port game, and simply not helping the team.

Should rename the thread "road to top 8". We are not playing anywhere near top 4 football as our consistency within games is nowhere near the standard of a top 4 side, since the "Business Trip". The Geelong game being the outlier where we brought fantastic pressure for most of the night, and made the most of our opportunities in a clutch last quarter. To make finals, and win ONE final, on the back of a terrible pre season, an impotent forward line, a dramatic downfall from our midfield and the loss of depth is our ceiling IMO.

At the end of the day Collingwood banked enough score earlier in the game to be in a position to win a close one. The complete opposite to us last week and for most of the season so far.

Reminds me of our final against the Pies. All the inside 50’s they were able to absorb against us in the last quarter, and again today.

Has been responsible for all four of their goals to qtr time. Might be handy if Adelaide put a bit of time into him.

Would love for the Crows to win today but can’t see it happening. Pies have got the game in order and the consolation would be that Carlton will slip to 9th or 10th.

edit - double post.

Statistically a bit better, but what about the job he’s been doing on the dangerous opposition? Held Walsh to 20 instead of 30-35. Did outstanding jobs on Clark from Freo and Whitfield from GWS. He’s been a significantly improved player from his MFC days, particularly from a consistency point of view.

Based on his form and the specialised role he’s playing, and the form of our midfield this year, Jordon would be a lock in our starting 22 and would be higher in the B&F than our other mids such as Sparrow, Clarry and possibly Viney. Plus, with the absence of Brayshaw, we’ve got some midfield vacancy IMO.

Sydney should be everyone’s second favourite side for the remainder of the H&A season. They’re on track to win 19-20 games and are clearly going to finish top. However second spot is up for grabs, so whenever they play another team vying for top 2 it would obviously be more beneficial for Sydney to win. And that started tonight with their win over Carlton who will be out of the 8 and at least 1 game and percentage behind us.

Yeah it would be tremendous….. Speaking of Jordon, has there been a player in recent years to leave the Dees and play about 300% better at his next club the following year? We ought to be all disappointed that Jordon isn’t with us anymore as he’d have a role on the oppo’s best mid. Disappointed for us, not for him,

I assume we either offered him unders in terms of length and/or money and/or GWS offered him overs in terms of length and/or money. In other words I have no idea other than I'd imagine we offered him a deal.

1-3. The win came against North in round 10 2022. Two losses against the Dockers.

I think we've rushed back some players this year when they should've played VFL. Spargo played round 0 off no pre season game minutes and that turned out terribly. Bowey was poor last week and should've returned via Casey. Eight weeks off is a long time to get back up to speed, particularly in a high stakes top 4 kind of game. I'm on the fence on whether a 4 week absence for Salem is considered a lack of match fitness. If it is then, playing he and McAdam probably isn't the wisest of moves as you pointed out. We'll miss Langdon's run.

That would be nice. Sydney are likely finishing top this year, but second place is very much up for grabs this year, and let's face it there is almost no benefit in finishing 1st compared to 2nd under the finals format. Therefore it's beneficial for Sydney to win against all the other contenders as it stands right now.

Or better yet Collingwood.

Any intelligence on Elliott Yeo who instantly makes their midfield about 200% better? It's believed he trained today.

Absolutely reeks of a danger game this one. However, the last time we lost to a bottom 4 side was 2021 against the Pies.

I assume this wouldn’t be available for Australian subscribers?

Sure, why not... At the start of the year I was hoping they'd rest him for this game, however West Coast are far better at home than I could have imagined. (can only imagine Petty and T Mac will share 7-8 minutes a quarter as back up. GC rucked defender Mac Andrew as a pinch hitter last week, so it's not out of the ream of possibility that T Mac could pinch hit ruck as a defender)

He quite frankly hasn't set the world on fire at all since getting injured in round 1 2022. 28 degrees in Perth on Sunday. Is that abnormally high for this time of year over there?