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As much as it is popular to bag Geelong, they are exceptionally well drilled. Carlton work so hard to win contested possessions but the Cats sit off and wait for the turnover. They move the ball with system which means you don't need contested beasts like Carlton, Melbourne and others have.

One of the beauties of AFL is how much form can fluctuate dramatically from week to week. I suspect it is the physical nature of the game but that probably doesn't explain everything. Brisbane thrashed us for three quarters last week... at the MCG. GWS, who look to be the most talented side in the comp, thrashed the Lions. Teams will lose games they are expected to win and win games they are expected to lose. It all sorts itself out in the last week of September.

Interesting observation. Essendon were particularly strong in the air. In 2021, with Jackson, Gawn, TMac, BBB May and Lever that was our modis operandi too.

McKay has generally been excellent this season, Gresham useful and Goldy decent.

Forget Hugh then. Notoriously bad kick.

Think there was a concerted effort to target Disco knowing how sticky his hands are. That's not embarrassing but smart.

Kind on TMac and touch harsh on Windsor. But not a bad effort.

Would be a huge statement by the coach to drop Petty. I can't see it but sometimes you have to make a statement. Not sure young Woey has any tricks at AFL level. Willing tryer, can tackle and OK disposal but has no point of difference.

Agree. Apart from one chase down tackle from Chandler in the last I can't remember the Tiger runners being put under too much pressure coming out if their back 50.

Overpowering them was always going to happen. We just had too much class all over the ground. That said the disposal in the first half was a bit shocking. Max, Lever, Turner, Rivers and May were great. Viney looked like he was going through the motions. Petty and Chandler very disappointing. TMac's kicking was back to 2014 levels!

6. Lever 5. Max 4. Disco 3. May 2. Rivers 1. McVee

Assume it is blowing a gale! Only reason i can think that you miss 15 metre kicks!

@Demonstone is going to erupt with your spelling of Fullarton!

Absolutely.

McAdam available. Great. Wonder what they will do with him I think he'll make a big difference to the forward line. Like a more mercurial Bruce Lindner!