Bates Mate

He had some great moments and games but for mine one of the most overrated footballers in the past 20 years. Was great at hit outs and follow up clearances in his prime but mostly awful around the ground and a terrible mark for his size. The way the commentators used to go on about him probably skews my judgement, but it was unbearable at times.

I'm sure all the fact finding junkets to study how they do things in the NFL, EPL etc are well on track.

If Hawkeye at the tennis can pinpoint a tennis ball travelling 200km with in millimetres, surley the tech is available. What possible excuse is there not to have it at all the major AFL venues? Can't be $$$ surley

With a Carlton player diving across his leg attempting to spoil

One of the more amusing things I've seen on the footy field in a long time 😅😅

Jordon, Grundy out . Hibberd , tmac in. Smith sub. Salem Lucky, won't ever get dropped but gees he's a shadow of himself the past month after a great patch of form

The Blues fans around me where calling holding the ball 😅. They definately got a few crowd assisted frees or non calls tonight

We need another tall, can't be a main marking target. I hope tmac gets through tomorrow if put him or brown back in. They know where to lead to and can at least create a contest

They wanted it more for longer, Goody's rotations and forward set up wasn't right. Sorry Grundy isn't in our best team

We finished that qtr the better team. Let's finish it off and never speak of this game again

Wouldn't call it quality but we have way more upside than them, we should get it done

Langdon and Salem have been horrible lately

Lucky to be this close. Reset let's go

Cheering against Aussie teams because of the media , ok then. I find it more enjoyable to cheer for my country than against it

Sad news, had a great couple of seasons with the dees. Always remember Rex Hunt calling him " the hotel "

Cats list management has been the best in the comp for 15 years

I assume we are wearing the light blue jumper this week being an "away" game? Not sure how the hell that works us playing Carlton at the G away when their home ground is Marvel. Happy we are there though

I think there will definately be an adjustment. Viney and Gus have stepped up big time and the midfield had been humming. Of course clarry makes us a better team but there is a chance we take a while to click and that subconsciously other players in the midfield may drop off slightly as a result.

Or scampering to avoid stray bricks

Headline " Petracca says demons ready for September " he says no such thing in the article

We already get force feed this bloke enough. It's just the beginning ,I fear how much danger we are going to be subjected to once he retires

Agree Smith is the perfect sub. He already jumps higher and uses his athleticism advantages really well. These strengths are even more pronounced against tired players late in a third or fourth qtr

We can only hope that kid is seriously good

IMHO he will be at least the year after next, very light frame. Takes a good mark at the highest point. Decent kick and skills but yet to impose himself on any game I've seen. I do worry about his level of attack on the contest, but that may come as he gets more confidence in his body. Been a more traditional inside 50 forward in his junior days and this year from what I've seen

Promising two forwards on the way back in tmac and fritta. Tmac if he is unhindered could fill the petty void. BBB unfortunately is done. Injured in the Casey bye round. That knee is just not going to get better. Wouldn't surprise if he pulled the pin. Been a great player and a premiership one at that.