Chook

At least BT no longer refers to the "Twitter machine" like he did in 2015.

Aliir's dominance is a lot due to Geelong's poor gameplan and midfield performance. Chip chip chip, pressured kick high into the air, Aliir mark. Not a great plan.

That's underselling him. Consider Majak Daw or Sam Frost (athletes). Aliir craps all over him in terms of football intelligence.

At least 2 goals to Port direct from Aliir intercepts. Geelong need to keep it well away from Aliir or else they have no chance.

Aliir is the best intercept defender in the comp. Lever's numbers are better, and his ability to help set up is better, but we base our entire gameplan on that aspect of the game. Aliir does it in spite of Ken Hinkley having no idea how to use him.

Aliir showing what happens when you don't drop intercept marks in the backline. 1st and 2nd quarter dees last week had a lot of trouble because of dropped intercept marks.

But James Brayshaw just informed us it's a great game so far. Could he be…wrong?

With that adjudication of dangerous tackle (protected him beautifully), Hawkins is in a bit of trouble. Oh wait he plays for Geelong.

It would be the sweetest of sweet wins though surely to get over that mob on the last day. Beating Port, hey it's a premiership. But beating the cats. My god. I don't think I'd ever come down.

Clear throw by Selwood. Should override a high free, as even trying to throw is cheating.

Just barely got over a Melbourne-2004 death spiral Dogs last week. Dees and Cats are miles ahead I reckon. If we can get over the Lions tomorrow night, I'd be shocked if we don't get a Dees Cats granny.

The players are going to love a crowd after most of them going so many weeks without one. Give me a crowd any day over an empty MCG in the finals.

Barracking is for the home and away season. I just want a quality game. The finals deserve it. Melbourne games excluded of course, they can be as poor as they want as a spectacle as long as we win.

This sounds quite accurate to me

I wouldn’t say it’s utterly ridiculous he has to abide by state COVID regulations, but it’s not like he went shopping for faberge eggs and gold plated tiaras.

Lion

Anyone else feel ready to run through a brick wall or it’s it just me?

It would still be weird, but stuff 'em. As long as Goody doesn't give his coaches medal away like Beverage did (not that he would - Goodwin has far to much sense for such a silly display).

Never rated Brayshaw before this year. I'm sure the coaches love him to death right now, and would only move him if they had a better replacement on the non-Langdon wing.

Live images from inside Andy's brain whenever he thinks of anything remotely relating to Melbourne.

I believe Tomlinson has played 10 finals. The most on our list. He has had a lot of chances - but I agree I think he also saw these days coming.

My guess... Goodwin 5 Oliver (because obviously) 4 Petracca (because dees) 3 Dangerfield (because he torched us in the 2nd when the game was almost lost) 2 Stanley (because he beat Gawn in the 2nd when the game was almost lost) 1 Gawn (because he pulled us back into it and then won it) Scott 5 Oliver (because obviously) 4 Selwood (because cats) 3 Lever (because there has to be a reason they lost) 2 Dangerfield (because cats) 1 Hawkins (because cats)

When will Essendon break these embarrassing records? (Hopefully never.)

Here it is as a playlist of videos http://www.youtubeplaylist.org/play/p/MDAwMDMzMTMz

Bloke will crack skulls.