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Some good points in there Rab. Just on 2 of these lads, Hunt to me looked like he was playing to instructions and trying to find a leading forward and not to have a crack at goal. He had 2 clear shots on goal that while difficult, we're gettable. If he nails those 2 shots he could be a hero thIs morning but I believe he was playing to instructions. Petty got crunched on the southern stand wing a few minutes before 3/4 time. He was down on his haunches for close to a minute and I thought he'd come straight off and be subbed out. He went completely downhill after this and made some crucial errors but I looked around at start of last qtr and was gobsmacked he was still playing. He was clearly playing hurt and it showed in his movements that last qtr.

Johnny I was there, and there was bugger all to make noise for in the first 3 qtrs other than out of frustration, we were awful! We resembled a team in the last and the crowd got involved accordingly. It was as also the coldest I can ever remember being at the footy! By the way did you see Richmonds crowd on Thurs, and they have twice our members.

52,446 is the record which is looking likely to be beaten. Agree, great effort!

51,924

Thought Tiges were reemed in that last qtr 10 frees to 1

This is how I remember the rule playing footy in the 80s and 90s and I reckon all who played then will agree. Maybe it was a case of Chinese whispers and it was never a written rule back then, but this is how it was played.

Sadly nobody is listening but I'm with ya Kent ! Any chance we can keep this thread to what it was intended for??

Did it from my phone no problem just now

I've always thought the foot has to be inside the line in these instances. Even Harrison Jones thought it was a point after he saw the replay, you could see him set up for the kick in, then his surprise when it was confirmed a goal

Kozi has had a poor last few matches. Love him but it might be time for a break and think about team footy again.

Saints play Cats, Swans, Lions, Eagles and Port in run home. I reckon they will do us a few more favours in our bid for top 2 this year. They are a better team than what they've displayed so far so hopefully we see more of last night's effort moving forward!

Good Question! I seem to remember Drake being around for a while back in the 80s or 90s?? Certainly won't be Energy Watch !

Geez I'm flat after that. Cats are insufferable.

Mackay has been cleared

The footballer in me who played in the 70s and 80s who once copped a king hit behind play and had to live with it says great contest, play on and unlucky to Hunter The father of 2 young boys In me says we need to protect the head at all times and despite zero malice from Mackay, he chose to bump and broke Hunters jaw in 3 places with the potential of ongoing health issues as a result. I love tough footy as much as anyone but concussion / brain injury are changing people's lives and in some cases ending them. I won't be upset if a precedent is set here.

Frees were 28-17 our way. We were dismal and got what we deserved. I do however agree with the OP and that free for out of bounds decision being reversed even though it was the correct decision in the end. Don't think I've ever seen an umpire change his mind because a player questioned the decision before in my life.

Just keep in mind they've flown across the Nullabour 4 times in 7-8 days, you could see they were spent in the last 10 mins. Still a massive threat with several stars to return.

Correct sadly

This is one of the things I admire in him. He is a no nonsense, get the job done type player. I like seeing blokes enjoying themselves out there but over celebrating does my head in. Don't change Charlie!

This is why we are so good this year, we have so many guys playing career best footy, even our best players have improved. Spargo comes to mind but it’s hard to go past TMac. We tried to shop him off and pay some of his salary yet nobody was interested such was his performances for 2 years. He has turned several games this year, and been a match winner, could not be happier for him.

I struggled to sleep last night I was that excited by what we displayed. Brisbane rattled us with pressure in the first half and we looked panicked coming out of the backline which was not surprising considering it was 18-32 inside 50s. We lost our structure and gameplan because of their pressure. 2nd half was premiership football. We played on our terms and completely dominated the 2nd best team in the comp in my eyes. I’ve been loathe to say it but my lid is now completely prised off. I see loads of improvement left in us and if we execute our gameplan nobody is beating us! Tell me I’m dreaming!

Yeah I’m starting to feel a little more confident today. Besides there after the siren win against an average Collingwood, have they won outside of Qld, I don’t think so. Also , we are not favourites any more so even more reason to be confident. Will be tight but we can win this!

I remember him being quite open about chasing him. He didn’t stick around long though did he, maybe 3 months in the job?? Strange tenure.

Look like no Ins and only Langdon out. Does that mean Sparrow plays?