Redleg

Going to watch Sylvia come on as the sub and see how he goes.

Watching the game last night and the QB game, it is clear to see that our disposal is poor compared to the good teams. That is the area we most need to address IMO.

Go Hawks.

34 different substances given to the Bombers players in 2012 according to the Sun today. Again the club refuses to address the real issues.

Ok. The usual we are working on Defence first and then we will work on winning. Said Jesse Hogan is expected to play some games later in the year. Said some of the younger boys may need a break as he doesn't want to overdo it with them. Said Luke Tapscott has been cruelled by injuries. Said Blease was improving and was working on areas advised to him by the Coaches. Said he thought that if the goal was allowed to Vince, we would probably have gone in at 3/4 time 3 points down and then who knows what could have happened. Said the disallowed goal killed momentum and he felt the team were deflated by it. Said our disposal into the forward line on Monday was very poor. Said he would rather get a top midfielder next year than another big forward. Got the feeling he is confident about Dawes, Hogan and is hopeful of a retired player returning ( my take on it, I could be wrong ). Said Fitzy is improving and is another option and mentioned Kent as one who could come in maybe this week.

Off to a MFC Sponsor function tonight with a Q & A session with Roos and Nathan Jones. Will report anything of interest.

That's what Roos thinks.

Yes we can, it was wrong. You are allowed to play on if you are behind your mark, in some cases even if you are in front of it, even if the angle is not what some over officious umpire wants you to be on. Ling described it as bizarre and there was unanimous agreement from the other commentators, most of whom are ex players. Our coach described it as bewildering and was furious. It was a momentum killer and in a close game where we were given 5 free kicks for the whole afternoon.

Unfortunately for the game, you are right.

You gotta love the holding the ball rule, when the opposition are actually in possession under a pack, or the ball is loose and yet you get pinged. Absolutely ridiculous. The umpires just guess and usually go with the stronger club.

Let me say this unequivocally, the umpires didn't cost us the game, but boy are they bad. I am sick of the big clubs getting all the soft ones.

I think we have another record. The lowest free kick count ever in a game, 5.

Should be a big crowd as weather looks ok.

I smell too much hype for us this week and following a NT game last week, would not be surprised to see a poor performance. On the other hand!!!!!!!!!!

Great game by Steph Martin. Will probably carry the Lions rucks for the rest of the year, if he can stay fit.

A Trip to Italy, a film to avoid.

MM master whinger.

If it is Stef it has taken nearly all talls to be out before he was considered. Beamer also struggling. Both will be delisted at year's end.

Something to take Home with you on a cold and lonely night

14 Josh Simpson Height 184 cm DOB 09-02-1994 Weight 73 kg Debut - Games 2014 1 Career 2 Goals 2014 0 Career 1 2014 AFL Fantasy Points Total 55 Avg 55 Fan Rating: (9) My Rating: Player Bio Stats Q&A Player Bio At a GlanceJunior Clubs: Mullewa (WA) Clubs: Fremantle Draft information: National Draft 2012, pick 16 Debut: Round 23 2013 v St Kilda Recruited from: East Fremantle Brownlow Votes: - Outlook: Debuted in a game Ross Lyon rested most senior players last season, but it will take a lot more development for the talented midfielder to break back into the team in 2014. What the coach says (Roger Hayden): Josh is going well. He had a few issues with injury but got back at the start of pre-season and worked his way into it and started getting some good miles in the leg. He’s just starting to get into some footy now, so looking forward to the year ahead. AFL Fantasy: Given the depth of Freo’s squad, it’s not advisable to pick Simpson at this stage of the season. Season 20132013 Season by Season Season by SeasonIt was a development year for the club’s top pick from the 2012 draft. Simpson made his AFL debut in round 23 and showed flashes of the ability that made him a sought after recruit. Happy to keep the education and knowledge content up on the thread.

Make sure it is not from a footballer.

Now don't go turning this highbrow educational thread into something silly.

Who is Josh Simpson?

Just noticed Gary Rohan in for the Swans. Not sure if he has been injured or just out of the side. He could be a player we could target.

Yuk. Too much info.