Tricky

All sides of the argument seemed covered here - my vote, play Dunn.

Touché

I think it's both.

I wonder if there is a drill for that

3rd Qtr showed lots of potential. I never expected finals this year and anyone who did was really getting a bit ahead of themselves. Finals in the foreseeable future - definitely; as sure as these kids will grow into men. I didn't want to post to this effect before the game, but the general expectation amongst the threads seemed to be that MFC would win this game. I tried not to be too pessimistic but, after all, CFC should be ahead of us. AS much as today sucked, our future is no less bright IMO.

6. Gysberts 5. Green 4. Bruce 3. Grimes 2. Moloney 1. Morton

It's what happens when there are no leading forwards.

Agree wholeheartedly. Pluses: Grimes & Gysberts. Green great & Morton starting to show some form. Oh and Syliva was awesome in the ruck.... again.

I am very hopeful for Jack's future, I think I am being realistic when I say he is years away from having a real impact. He needs to grow into his body. He needs to grow up (speculative) In the interim, I think he needs spells for Casey, for confidence and motivation, however who replaces him? Oh and was he any worse than Miller today? BTW, i think there may be a thread on this already!

Also talking to NFL. Readme Say what you want, I'd have him as a rookie in a heartbeat.

Almost as hard as the Natalie Portman / Jessica Alba decision from another thread. Jack on fire tonight. Both fantastic. I'll stick with Chip.

Couldn't agree more. Even have a second ruckman.

Some of the stuff in here was news to me....EG sponsorship contra deal strategies and pet memberships Readme

I have spent a LOT of time in Cairns - they have pretty much zero appreciation for "Gayfl/ Arial Ping Pong".

Exaclty. Relax.

I hear you - this game will be a big challenge. What is the big risk you refer to though, playing Warnock over Rivers? Aren't they the same height? Rivers has more versatility IMO.

Venus Williams FF Serena Williams FB

Likewise, and equally compelling will be the Jamar/Kruezer contest

You make him sound like a one man midfield Rhino....

Yep

Fair enough RR. In reality any match ups will change with the dynamics on the day. IMO there are plenty of other Carlscum midfielders that will need consideration before the likes of Mclean. Personally, I rate Gysberts and I would enjoy seeing him have a crack on Mclean and not out of spite. I don't personally think that's overly self serving or senseless.

Stole my thunder there. Very good chance of this.

The Bulldogs won the following game in 2008 & 2009 but this was over the split round on both occasions, so they had a week off in between. The last team to do it the following week was Port adelaide in Round 21 2004 - their premiership year I believe. (from wiki) Edit: I didn't go any further back than 2004 so there may/may not be more.

Another key difference regarding the perceived pressure these code hoppers will feel vs the draftees, is the former can go back to their native code and more or less pick up where they left off. (as they have been known to do)

Gold.