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Looks like some people arent watching the Grand Final often enough. Gus was enourmous.

At our first loss, the winning team will be hailed as a hero. Meanwhile I load up as Dees odds for the flag briefly go out to $3-1

I met Bucks very early in his career at CFC where I happened to have lunch irregularly. He was humble, inquisitive and had a genuine interest in what someone who didnt barrack for CFC thought of the place, what their impression was of CFC in general. I was happy to chat. I dont have a strong dislike of the Pies at all, although Id run from fights on the odd occasion after a Dees win at Vic Park and Id witnessed the spitting on players coming out of the runway. Anyway I have a respect for the guy since then. I have observed Eddie in the old days at the Chevron and I had also witnessed how Heretier carried on one match day while being a guest in the Lindsay Hassett room. And with having said that Ill take the advice of my grade 2 teacher, Miss Green (Michael Greens sister) 'If you cant say something nice about a person, dont say anything at all'. At all.

Robbie made the game look like a dance. He looked like he was just stepping through it.Thats the difference.

Excuse my ignorance, how can we see other clubs up to date figures of their memberships?

Yesterday while still recovering from the dreaded Lurgy, I watched the game on Kayo. This is the 1st time I have heard all the commentators (barracking for the hawks, of course) say "Why would you even kick it to the same side of the ground as Gawn"? They all seriously agreed that the game plan should be "keep it away from Gawn". They werent kidding. I think Id heard something like this once before in regard to Anthony Koutoufedis. But that was long ago. Pretty high praise!

At some point we need to say that Weed played a good game, or at least better than TMac. I havent seen it and hope I will accept the shock of the new when I see it and then I will believe it. I am biased. i honestly believe Weed will let us down big time in a game soon, either by not committing or by missing a crucial shot. Tmac thrives under pressure still, and has won us games in the past off his boot. I realise his halcyon days are behind but is Weed better yet, this year, when we need to be putting up our best team to win this years flag? I dont think so.

Im surprised that Harmes hasnt been in the spotlight. Very tough but always misses a shot without looking for options, and not as thoughtful about his disposal as say, Nibbler. I wonder if Sparrow could take his spot allowing Dunstan a berth? Nothing against Harmesy but a lot of riches.

Id rather watch Hawkins remove his mouthguard after being awarded a free kick in front of goal. Well nearly

Ryder had a Hawks player run in his path as he was trying to apply pressure to Will Day. After that he only less than a second with Day running at him. He turned his body and bumped but without force. Day has some responsibility to gird himself as well. I cant see him being able to smother in this case. 2 weeks is too much.

Any one know if car park is open?

Weid's one standout game against the Cats is really paying dividends.

I think he is quick as most, but his trick is taking posession then stopping on a dime, swivelling and summing up his options quickly. His decisions are normally pretty good now, but its his quick stop and evasion which buys him time. He and Ed langdon are favorites because I think they're both reasonably humble.

Just from the interview, my take was that he is quite happy at melbourne and that he is seriously considering going back west. We certainly have work to do.

Daisy makes a point in the GF around the time Bont put them 19 points up, Rivers had been great all game. I think Ive memorised the whole game.

Its difficult without knowing how long many unfit players are, from being ready to go.

Hey Chopper, Look what youve done.Your mums upset!

I didnt really care about the win till I saw Chopper Beveridge blame a journo for Doggies not being good enough. [censored] Bevo [censored] the Doggies. It was a late withdrawal for Gods Sake. Grow up F$%%Wit

Tried to throw him out of coach meeting. Bevo said it was his loyalty to MFC because Morris heard of Jason J was out 10 minutes before the game.Tom Morris basically laughed at him.

called him a gutter journalist, blamed him for mental health of players. Said he is muck raking trash. Full tilt nutcase

WOW BEVO has gone BUNTA! on journo Tom Morris who barracks for Melbourne. Totally over the top

id have Smith over Hunt. Hunt's a known known

From one Molly Duker to another: Vintage Cellers is 3 doors away and Westlake charge very little for corkage. Go the Ginger Prawns, Sui Mai and the Footballs. Delicious.

If Dragon Boat is open Im happy, but it was totally empty last year and I thought it had turned its toes up. Its great for dinner. West lake is my favorite for Yum Cha at lunch as it is all hand made onsite yet not very expensive. But Dragon Boat (about the same pricing as WestLake) has a nicer dinner menu and IMV a better experience... but its not yumcha, although you can order a small range of entrees that feature on the Yumcha (lunch) menu.

Premier: Melbourne Runner-up: Brisbane Wooden spoon: WC Eagles Moving up: Richmond Set to fall: Eagles Brownlow Medal: Oliver Coleman Medal: BBBrown NAB AFL Rising Star: Daicos Best new Demon: Bailey Laurie Demon All Australian: Oliver, Petracca, Lever Demon B&F: Oliver Big Call: Brendon Gale is announced mid-year as new AFL CEO and immediatly announces New Tasmanian Team to start in 2025 with Alister Clarkson on-board but not as coach. Ladder prediction: 1. GWS 2. Brisbane 3. Melbourne 4. Bulldogs