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Started well but intensity dropped off mid way. Terrible kick from Rivers at that stage of the quarter. McVee has been great despite one Rankine goal. May some great marks. Can we play BBB out of the square? Looks unnatural him chasing down defenders.

Started brilliantly last season with multiple three goal hauls but by the end of the season wasn't contributing on the scoreboard or doing as much defensively. Has had a good to start to 2024. Makes you wonder what duress he is under with his knee. Is a tough little buggar and he and he ANB have showed the way to date. But would rather he be firing at the business end of the season so if Spargo, Kolt and others can keep the seat warm then we shouldnt hesitate doing that...

Generally speaking, Aussie Rules fans are far too parochial and critical of umpiring decisions. All you hear on Monday's after the weekend are so called fans whinging about umpires costing them the game. So much so that there is some conspiracy attached to it . Mistakes are made and there will be inconsistencies like most sports. But Aussie Rules is so difficult to adjudicate. There is so much happening at one time. So much grey area. 36 players often in a confined space. There has been a trend of late in deliberately burrowing your head into an opponent, rugby league style. But how can you police it? Players duck their head all the time. We were taught as kids to burrow into packs to get the ball. I worry it just adds another layer of complication to an already difficult game to adjudicate.

Fair enough. Thanks for the info.

If Chandler is in doubt would they consider AMW? Has been consistent in the VFL and seems a like for like? McAdam still seems a week or two away.

This Jagga Smith bloke plays well every week! Averaged 30 as an underager last season.

Might look at Hore and the suggestion of swapping Billings is a good one. Four day break is tough after such a gruelling game.

Maybe he is what they call a late maturer? Set shot kicking, work in close, gut running, tackling... he's doing it all now!

The form of Pickett, Billings and JvR were the worries...

Thought his free kicks against were bit naive. But positions himself well.

6. ANB 5. Max 4. Viney 3. Langdon 2. BBB 1. Lever Apologies to Clarry who was massive in last.

Immense win. Oliver's last quarter was incredible. BBB incredibly effective. ANB best third quarter I've seen from him. Viney a warrior. Soldo was competitive but Max stood up.

ANB has been fantastic

Jefferson 7 marks sounds ok

You can see why Saints fans thought Billings couldn't win a contested ball. Goes missing when hot.

Defence looks very shaky. Particularly Lever. Umps are looking after us. Viney 4 free kicks. Salem, JvR and Kozzie need to get in game. Kids doing OK. Max hasn't been clean

Doesn't help when your main ball carrier (Dawson) is going at 48 percent disposal efficiency! No one can carry the ball for the Crows.

Lachie Neale is a terrific footballer. C'wood midfield is rubbish. Daniher is a pretender.

His best trait is his handballing so maybe. But for such a little guy needs to improve core strength. More like Lachie Neale, Rory Laird, etc.

Not to mention the drugs they give you!

Ever had a busted rib? Four weeks minimum.

6. Tracc 5. Gawn 4. Fritta 3. Salem 2. ANB 1. Kozzie Apologies to Sparrow, Langdon

5 goals to Fritta not worth a vote? 😀

I'm concerned. But we live in hope. Kozzie to have a day out.

Going to be a much younger team by the look. Will be fascinating how the locals go including Kobe Shipp, Riak Andrew and Mitch Szybkowski. All will be looking to put their name out there to try and get on a AFL list.