DiscoStu17

Yeah. I thought it was just me. If anyone had genuine problems, they would be [censored]. In the sun, the dark and light orange/yellow strips are difficult to tell especially from aerial shots.

If only there were still journalists employed that could ask why being unresponsive because of substance abuse is different from concussion protocols?

Everyone is the best coach when they’re on top of the ladder. Although he does look like he’s picked up something nasty from Essendon that’s causing him to [censored] the bed atm. We’ll see if he can find something to put a plug in it.

The season looks like it’s shot. But even if it’s not, there is no point throwing all of the toys out of the cot after a few bad games. It’s damn hard to win these premierships because every other bastard is trying to win as well. If EVERYTHING doesn’t go perfectly, you’re [censored]. We have not had a perfect year. Far from it. Decent teams don’t throw it in after a little hardship - they dig in and improve. Otherwise you will never have sustained success and Scott, Hardwick, Clarkson etc would be lucky if they had 1 flag each.

These little guys in Green make themselves look more stupid every day when they get involved with ruck decisions that they don’t understand.

Got them right where we want them – false sense of security. Can see us coming back. Hopefully not to lose by less than a goal again. Certainly a high blood pressure game. At least the commentators have stopped calling AMW, “Wakeman”. Small wins.

Jude Bolton’s getting on a bit!?? He might even be older than Houston??

It would almost be like it would be maybe just a little bit better to just play the seconds before the AFL at Docklands? Woah dude 🤯 But after the cluster-$@&) of the kardinia surface a couple of weeks ago, I can’t see them playing any games or even too close together. Except if it involves Taytay …..or gmhba

No 50m for Bowey?

We’ll see how much it means in the next 30min. They can do it if they want to.

Petty been on the bench for 1 1/2 quarters?

These chase down push-in-the-backs are rubbish. Before the 1980s, the push in the back rule was almost exclusively for marking or tackling people on the ground. So they didn’t get jumped on with peoples knees etc. The way it’s interpreted at the moment just doesn’t make any sense. You’re trying to affect the kick. It’s not like it’s causing any lasting damage.

More seagulls than people?

Block your ears. Turn away. It is the path to the dark side…

Absolutely. He should’ve stuck to his guns. There is more than enough evidence to support his claim. I understand keeping a lid on the umpire criticism, but The Corporation should not be immune from criticism. They are not the CCP.

Lowered expectations?

Yeah, nah. Not 20 Definitely not 22. Or 35, or 14, Not overly fond of 25 or 19 either There must be one that’s okay? Maybe? Can anyone think of one?

No maybes about Ess though. They are absolutely charred.

Actively going for North and Saints today

Yeah. They’re cooked. Maybe.

Don’t mind that - they showed they can have the game on their terms – it should’ve been over at three-quarter time. They dominated for 3/4 of it, but they really need something done about their kicking for goal.

Some very annoying kicking for goal but at least it’s down the right end. Sparrow’s tackling looks like it could be contagious - there’s been a bit more desperation.

I think he’s still on the injury list. McAdam was supposed to be playing but must be a late withdrawal. All the AFL emergencies are playing, so hopefully they don’t need them. sparrows State of mind seems to be a lot better today. Maybe eating some raw meat etc. Should be a long way further in front, but connection into the forward line could be better. There has been a few nice transfers and Marks so far though. At least we have a midfield today.

Still think Bergman will be a better bet than Houston.

Ratugolea - how many kgs?