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A great win! With the result was beyond a doubt in the 4th, seeing not a noted sledger in Lingers get stuck into Nik Cox summed up the intensity and competitive spirit within this group ATM

Not only does he have pace but he's seriously strong too

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet but the Coll player on Trac's other side bumped him into Moore's knee. Very unfortunate but purely accidental the whole thing

Unfortunately yes

I just finished the replay after watching live. On second viewing we were more dominant than I realised. We made them play on our terms significantly more than they made us play on theirs. The Cats are also a bloody good team As for Chris Scott's mealy mouthed post game presser saying they were off and had their chances. Maybe but he ignored the fact we had way more chances to win and did

124.6% or 6.1%

Yep. I thought he was very good up until he up until he landed awkwardly on his back in the 1st or 2nd quarter after which he dropped off

Just finished the replay and he's been spoken of much already but Laurie really impressed me. At the beginning of last year I thought he was a spud but last night his inside work distributing the ball was outstanding. He makes great decisions with and without ball in hand and goes when he has to and a great side step, reminds me a touch of Sam Mitchell. Here's hoping he can develop as good non dominant side disposal as he did

Turner also kicked 18 behinds which worried me

I've put my professional photographer (30 years)and sleuth hat on, poured over the footage of Trac's nearly match winner and come to the conclusion the ump probably got it right. The behind and in front of goal footage is inconclusive other that going through it frame by frame which shows no clear finger bend from the ball being touched but If you look at the goal post camera footage it's clear his outstretched left hand at no point is anywhere near the ball BUT WAIT If watch Marchbank's right arm as the ball passes you can see its shadow from the lights suggesting the ball is very very very close, most definitely in brushing distance and if you watch him on the ground suggesting he touched it he initially points to his left hand then quickly changes it to his right

Absolutely! He would have going off his trolley if he'd touched that

Agree. Those long spindly legs don't inspire confidence that he can hold ground or deal with a contest but he just keeps marking it

FWIW the Lions and Dees score worms after 1/4 time and 3/4 respectively make textbook stock chart reversal patterns. If I wasn't such a passionate Dee I would have definitely shorted them after the Lions 2nd in the 2nd

I went to school with him too at Hawthorn West PS, one of the 'tough' kids but never a bully. Also got a chance to chat with Robbie Flower a few years before his passing and asked him about the Dippa thing, he said he was brutal but always in the act of play. He then said without reservation Malthouse was the dirtiest player he'd encounted on the field, bashing him behind the play in a practice game one year

Speaking of young talent Blake Howes game against Southport was very impressive. Class, courage, great hands and a beautiful kick. Won't be surprised if a senior look in beckons soon

Blake Howes really impressed me. Very classy, a couple of courageous contested marks backing into packs. Great hands, good decisions, a beautiful kick and pretty good wheels. Won't be surprised to see him promoted if an opportunity presents

Petracca Langdon Grundy Chandler Oliver Apologies to 4-5 others

Awesome effort girls!! Rice harvest here in Samrong Thap so locals except me not as pumped as could be

Hope he gets another chance. I felt his disposal and decision making improved this year

Carlton's tall forewards.........I want them!

Smashed at clearance, in the air, on the spread and their defensive system. 12 of the last 13 goals...Ouch! I don't think May's absence would have changed the result. Freo are a really good team

Yes unfortunately. He coughed it up by foot once last week

Petty wouldn't have got a look in if he was

Gone from being hit and miss with his kicking to very reliable

All that and he's as hard as any player in the team with an almost Clarry like appetite for a contest