Damo

I really like that Im not searching through "Changes for Next Week" looking for hope.

This is short term? Im 59.

Well Rory Sloane re-signed after his parents moved back from Adelaide to Upwey. Well done Adelaide, I guess. Bad luck Saints and Dees who both had claims. I thought he was gone.

Toumpas is Flinchy. With Van and Viney probably out and Watts now sometimes deciding to go when required, we cant carry Flinchy who most of the backline dont want to kick to. He certainly seems to have quick reactions disposing of the ball.

Sorry Macca, Lucas Cook was eyebrow raising to nearly everyone if I remember correctly. Gysberts was not expected to go so early but viewed as if BBBP had inside info.

I think Spencer Jamar combo is something Id like to see us live with this year. If we can win in the middle and provide another, admittedly mediocre, tall option forward, its a team that would be tough to play against for many teams. We cant keep hoping the Russian can do it on his own. Spencer is as ready as he is going to get. Exciting.

Im sorry to hear this. I always thought he'd show his great talent at Freo. I cheered him on many occasions. All the best Colin.

Brian Nankervis - Collingwood Tex Perkins - St Kilda Paul Kelly - Adelaide (previously Melbourne) David Hobson - Melbourne David Larkins (Dallas Crane) - Essendon (currently working at MFC)

There are some alluring bets on offer. i took Demons 11.5+ at 6.50 and a punt on the draw at 61 (quite high for a wet game that I think will be close)

Watts plays without any dash. Dawes is always trying, bustling and is a focal point. No one looks for Jack Watts and they havent for 7 years. The team would miss Dawes much more than Jack Watts and the apologists for Watts always come out with stats that dont stand up. I dont expect him to be dropped and I dont expect him to change in his outlook or his game. I dont blame him as he is continually encouraged and never dropped. His acts and Tex's go at him which he totally ignored and walked away from turned the game significantly in my opinion.

Gawn protects his ribs by not stretching out too. Im going to be bitterly disappointed if Watts isnt withdrawn from the final team.

Start with David Grace Q.C. (sic) defender of the EFC players and creator of their defence. Funny that he has another hat.... http://www.smh.com.au/sport/athletics/aa-president-david-grace-says-hes-the-man-for-the-job-20150323-1m5w17.html

As designed by Dave Larkin

a great read, well done

The missing

Once Tomlinson went off, I thought jamar would beat the big mummy. Not to be. With your best midfielder having a rare off day, we needed to win some clearances. Jamar looks like Tarzan.

Sorry I didnt notice your question, BBO. Ive now got wire to wire - in front at each break, and I also took the 1-39 range as well. I see us not letting them overtake us in a hard fought last quarter. But best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry..

Jamar was great last weekend, but my fear is Frost isnt big and mean enough to go against Mummy. Mumford always plays well against us. Spencer gets around to every contest and battles hard. There is no other attribute other than that. But Dawes and Gawn for all their other claims cant do it. I wouldnt pick Spencil just on that alone, but Jamar Vs Mumford is an interesting contest. I wish I could stop reading this thread!

I took the $5.95 wire to wire.

Anyone know if there are known injuries at GWS for this weeks game? It would help to know if they are going to be bringing in another tall.

Jamar and Garland back to their best.

any updates??

New emblem coming soon.

I think its odds on that Jack Grimes will play. I have no evidence at all except exasperation on how the club (used to) run things. Hope I'm wrong about a last minute call up, because I will not believe it was an accident. I feel guilty for thinking this BTW.

From the players media release and Hirds apology of sorts, I see: They know they took PEDs, They know we (the football public) know, They know we know that they know. I take comfortable satisfaction in that.