pitmaster

If we can't get Clarkson, then Yze.

Keep in mind this year's draft is heavily compromised with NGA and father-sons so the lack of a round one pick was a gamble with a pick more lowly rated than usual.

Not the conditions to make a call on lightly built small forwards but Kossie lacks goal sense and that's a worry. He needs to cool his head.

So true. And we never adapt. We played much dumb football tonight.

We never adapt to wet conditions. Fritsch handpass to Rivers an example.

And the seven changes the following week highlight the lack of urgency in addressing our clear need for pace as shown by the inclusions of Hunt and Baker.

Northey had the solution. It's called a red hot go.

The travel arrangements for our Sydney game in Cairns were appalling and put us at a disadvantage, but I can't become upset about that because the result was so predictable. It was entirely in keeping with how this group has performed in the past. That for me says the travel was only a minor factor. The bigger issue is in the players' heads.

Unlike some here I didn't mind Oscar going forward. We had to hide him somewhere because he was hurting us so much in defence. Maybe Goodwin has worked out that we cannot afford him.

And WTF is a skeptical selection?

This is so far off beam. Before his time.

C'mon we've all been there. Think of it as a bonding experience, something all can relate to.

Yes but Blues would have been on our tail as well. Best result was a Blues win. This outcome 2nd best.

Worst possible result - would give woods a game break on us.

Kane Cornes rediscovered his inner [censored] and declared Trac's final, crucial goal touched. https://www.afl.com.au/video/492533/i-m-starting-to-turn-the-emerging-star-who-now-has-the-complete-game?videoId=492533&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1598711631001 I normally approach score reviews with trepidation but I had no doubt last night we were OK on that one. The goal umpire was right on the spot. Anyone agree with KC? Am I paranoid thinking he just wants to have a dig against us?

Yep, he was visible in the pre-game coverage heavily strapped around the upper body. Fresh for a comeback next week. I really thought he should have gone to Bont last week. It was striking to see Dangerfield going hard against Bont on Friday night. Gave him none of the latitude that we did.

So reassuring to see that other supporters are as level headed and sober in their reactions to defeat as Demonlanders.

Perhaps it was a comment on the umpiring.

Oh yes he did - a two goal turnaround with the same sort of disposal that cost us a win against Norf in Tas last year. Not acceptable in a player of his experience.

The better side but for 7 minutes late 2nd quarter.

I'm going to need to think about this highly praised analysis some more because AoB there is a fundamental flaw in your introduction. Simply, the fastest way to move the ball forward is by kicking it. Run and carry does not move the ball at anything like the speed of a kick, unless it's a mistimed "up and under". For speed of movement a kick is the best way to go; "relatively slowly" ain't right, with respect.

Are you alluding to a particular incident, WJ? That's normally how a dash is done...

Marty Hore when fit

Lid back on please, Don.

I agree with Wallace in that we should have persisted with Weideman more than we have but it's only at the margin - make the kid earn his spot is old school and generally well founded. Hipwood, however, is the wrong comparison to make. His 10 minute break out against us last year and his recent game against the 'Dogs are about the only times I can remember him having much impact. He's more memorable for his man bun than what he does on field most weeks.