pitmaster

They're just kids. Give them a break!

Just a heads up: demonstone would like a word in your shell-like. Something about whether you know the difference between short term manifestations of climate and the word "whether".

R M Williams?

Schwerter was a metropolitan zone kid. The three 100 gamers were Keenan, Grinter and Lyon. Connolly would have joined them but for his knee. Tingay, like Yze, was from our old country zone but was actually drafted a couple of years after the country zones were abolished.

Almanac Footy: The unknown history of country zoning Part 2 – Reshaping the competition

One for the keen observers: in the Cats versus Dogs contest will the umpires enduring indulgence and love affair with the Bulldogs hold sway on foreign territory, or will the constant whingeing of the Kardinia Park cowboys hold sway as usual? Really, if the Dogs get the umpiring breaks again this week in the face of Corio entitlement then we know we will always be playing 19 on-field opponents against those pups.

Does this mean you're suggesting we abandon the 'selfish" tag? I, for one, am with you, but you better move carefully round these here parts. Or carry a large umbrella.

What's with the background noise on the telecast?

Terrific book. Well worth it.

Now available from Readings in Lygon St, The Avenue Bookstore, Beaumaris Books and Ashburton news extra (243 High Street) as well as the website http://betweentheflags57.com.au

https://www.theage.com.au/podcast/the-age-real-footy-podcast/flirting-with-their-form-dees-pick-and-choose-when-to-go-hard-says-stokes-20220725-p5b4fc.html Stokes argues the attitude is off, the team first ethos has lessened and the Demons aren't willing to play the whole game with intensity. Some were frustrated even when we were winning that we were doing it with half measures. Stokes seems to think the last eight weeks is the result.

Not sure it is gettable. Only 100 copies were produced but it is in the MCC library

Check the video. There was an opposition defender ideally situated to pressure Spargs between him and Fritter.

Missing from this discussion is the fact that over his first five seasons Fritter has improved his accuracy markedly. From 2018-20 he kicked 59 goals 52 behinds in 61 games. Since, he has kicked 95 goals 43 behinds in 41 games. Not only has his output increased markedly, but his accuracy has lifted from 53% to 69%. He is entitled, more often than not, to back himself. More often than not, but not always. He is one of those blokes who has a licence to have a shot - the Petracca missed handball, however, was a shocker. The non-pass to Spargo this week, not so worrying. Spargo is to put it politely, vertically challenged and a chip shot on the run with a defender between Fritsch and Spargo may well have been spoiled depending on how much air time the kick needed to firstly, clear the defender and secondly to reach Spargo.

Big effort by G Pert and his crew.when you remember where we came from in terms of membership and merchandising.

AH has been schooled by Bruce Mac apparently. Is frantic and hysterical in turns and two octaves above what is necessary. In a word, appalling.

Worst umpiring all year by miles. The only thing worse is the Foxtel feed which is even less watchable than the disgraceful officiating.

Weird did much more than those stats suggest - good physical presence in the ruck, several clean taps to advantage. Showed improvement without getting among the goals. Played his role.

Aaaah the McCabe...that is one fine memory.

Great game, great leadership and that tackle I thought might have snapped the recipient in two but well down Coleman the way he got right back up. That's how footy should be played - hard and fair

That would be a 'verb' Wiz - what they called in primary school 'doing words' - but good point otherwise.

Did I hear correctly? Casey are playing a curtain raiser before the game against the Swans next Saturday? That would be a blast from the long ago past if the twos are on show. Should be a reason to boost attendance (although Swans have a decent local following in any case).

Really? Fritter destroyed him in the Grannie.

Blatant itb Naughton but oh well, you play for the Dogs so take your shot.

I wouldn't be reaching any firm conclusions like Lever needs Petty around him on the basis of one game. I just think Lever was a tad underdone and less certain in reading the flight and the bounce. More fumble. That will go with match time.