Chook

Tholstrop criticism is a bit over the top. Just needs to keep it simple. More gametime is what he needs, not less.

Watch LJ's footwork during the miracle minute compared to his footwork now. Chalk and cheese.

That is some quality comedy.

I've had a great respect (and a bit of irrational fear) re Freo since they broke our winning streak in 2022. They've been awful tonight.

Truth, I mean even a couple of weeks ago the Roos beat the 2021 premiers (and 2023 would-be champs according to their full-back!).

2-1 in this gripping game of soccer tonight.

Gripping game of footy. I'm actually serious.

Roos have a clear clearance and the turf just gives way like spongecake.

Separated at birth.

Wasn't it! His ankle seems to have just folded underneath him.

I enjoyed watching prime Clarry. Chill out Jaded.

Petracca's game overrated, Bowey underrated. These coaches have no idea.

We rested Gawn last week and he was still best on ground.

Best game I've seen Sparrow play imo. Bowey has turned into an absolute jet. Petracca is just going. Oliver has fallen off a cliff.

Possibly my favourite player of all time. He reminds me a lot of myself, just taller and with more athletic ability. That probably comes of as self-absorbed (my favourite player is the one most like me). Oh well, we like who we like!

Van Rooyen and Fritsch out. Here we go boys and girls. Goody's gettin' serious.

Honestly nothing at this point. A lot of my excitement for Melbourne and AFL in general died on QF night in 2023. Windsor and Lingers get me going, so I guess I have a thing for wingers. More broadly, I'm at a point in my footballing cycle I call "hate supporting", where I'm ostensibly a Melbourne supporter but get no joy out of it. Last time this happened was when guys like Rhodan and Shannon Byrnes were running around for us.

I think Bevo's generally not an all-time coach by any means but for our list and coming off a robot like Goodwin he could actually be quite a good fit.

That paragon of football media, Paul Wheatley, I assume?

I didn't vote for the status quo, so at the very least this isn't my fault. It could have been worse if my people got in though. Most in the shadow cabinet never are willing to say that.

Incorrect. Every club that wins a premiership sacked their previous coach to do it. The only exception is handover arrangements, and we're in no position to do that.

Saw that too and thought it very odd.

Fitness. Half the side looks overweight. I suspect Selwyn holds them back more than he should. He's not really a high performance fitness coach.

Ed Langdon might not be playing quite like he did in 2021 but can't fault his effort and commitment tonight.

We have a small forward line, but a small forward line with Melksham and Fritsch means it isn't really going to be locking the ball in there.