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Dunno, sundown?

I wouldn't stress yourself out too much over comparing tackle actions. I'm sure there were at least 12 very similar ones in the Round but for whatever reason they've picked this one as the example. Cop the week, move on. Bigger fish to fry.

Sounds like heavy bruising for Petty, something that should subside over a few days hopefully.

You succeeded! Got me 😀

Best in the business with the scoop yet again, thanks Kev!

We really do. Should never forget where we came from.

Haven’t really had a chance to go through my thoughts from this game. Will just get this off as I’m now fully turning attention to Port this Fri. Intensity was up to 11 in that first quarter and Petty was marking everything. Think he had at least 6 marks before coming off, love the way he was presenting and also just attacking the ball as it came in. For a shining moment it looked like we had what we needed up forward. Petracca’s 12 possessions in the first quarter was electric. He’s just too strong in the contest for a lot of these guys and his class was on display. You could blanket over Trac, Oliver and Viney for BOG in this game. I went with Viney in my votes for the sheer consistency, the defensive side and that nice snap but I don’t have an issue at all with people who thought Trac was best afield. Trent Rivers really impressed me in this game, used it well and picks the best moments to leave his man and make an option. That goal late in the game was the perfect example of this. I loved Hunter’s first half and I really marvel at his ability to nail a target in the 50 when dashing down the wing. His output tailed off a bit in the second half, as did a lot of other players. Judd McVee played a huge game, easily his best for a few weeks. Seems like he was spinning Wingard’s head around as he sure looked dizzy when he kicked that shot from 20 metres out on the full! Glad to see Fritta get his radar dialled in later on, doesn’t seem at 100% fitness but those goals help the confidence. Kozzie had his moments, thought this was the day when he’d hold a speccy in! Getting closer. All in all we got it done and pretty well too. To the Hawks credit they didn’t turn their tails up, they brought good intensity and dare in the second half with those first 3 goals. There were times they moved it a bit too easily through the middle and we slipped a few tackles. Having said that with the way we are moving the ball ourselves, I’m not too fussed about a few going the other way. Just have to make sure we win the ball in the crucial areas. Whether we started hard and tapered off to save ourselves, still find this concept hard to get my head around but could be something. Unfortunately it didn’t spare us on the injury front with Petty coming out with the foot issue and then Trac getting his foot bent round so late in the game. Fingers crossed these aren’t too bad because 6 days will go very quickly. Back to actual business on Friday and a real test against Port who are playing very good footy. They have a midfield group that can really hurt us on turnover if we aren’t careful and we will need to bring our best. We’ve looked ok lately but this is the kind of game I wouldn’t be surprised to drop, 8 point game and either way the media is going to be talking about us a fair bit after it.

They are playing better football no doubt. They are moving it quicker, taking risks and creating more chaos. Anything is better than that slow and boring ball movement they were doing. Their last two games almost mirrors Richmond's last two games as they both beat up on a useless pile of garbage the week before and to their credit had good wins this week but over sides not at full strength. Freo for the moment have played their way back into finals contention but to say their forward line is now fixed is far fetched. There is still the inconsistency there which was on an upswing this week. Can't rely on small forward Schultz kicking bags each week, Dogga was very good but if the Mccartins and Rampe are there does he get the same space to roam around? I can't help but feel there is a bit of a sugar hit about this. They play a big-boy back line this week in Geelong so let's see how these guys fare then.

Are we sticking enough tackles outside our 50 at the moment? There were a few moments where the likes of Day, Nash or Newcombe started dashing through the middle/wing and our player would make contact but couldn't wrap them up, They would slip out of the tackle and get away. We currently rank 1st for tackles inside 50 but 12th for overall tackles. Interested to hear your thoughts.

He seems to have a really good knack of knowing when to leave his man and present to make an option, that goal in the last was a great example of this.

Gonna be a sweaty 6 day break waiting on these injury updates.

Newscorp... Sigh.

Tell me about it. It's amazing what a win at home over a hapless West Coast team and a decent decent win albeit over a Cats side with 6 premiership players out can do for their 'profile' in the media. Was watching First Crack last night and heard David King saying something like "It's amazing how good they are at getting the game on their terms", was gobsmacked when I realised they were talking about Richmond.

70 would be a world record!

And this is why we've all grown up like this.

Yep thought Nibbler was very good.

It's line-ball but I don't have it the energy for another tribunal challenge.

There it is, the chink that must be exploited!

I love how we are poised this time round. I'd rather be underdogs on King's birthday.

Yeah I don't think we're in a position to accuse other teams of only beating up on lower teams.

100% this

Big game next week. Regular business resumes.

Probably not any different, just gotta treat with caution. Our return game with them will be interesting.

Brisbane looking pretty good right now. Right in the frame

How it ends up like that I'll never know