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Similarly I think Hibberd needs to come in as he may be the Dusty match-up

Can anyone explain to me the “positive lingers” thing?

Those two are good mates. Definitely helping them enjoy their footy

Pat Lipinski dropped by the dogs. We must go after him

Metres gained is available on the AFL website (select advanced stats). He was 6th with 520m. Definitely above his usual

We were first to the ball

Surprised people saying they thought Bris played better up to 3/4 time. We dominated the midfield all game but struggled to connect with the forward line. Bris defence were very good. Cant finish lower than 4th. Guaranteed home final

Strange that we didn’t bid

Probable 2 goal turn around with the sheparding free against ?Paxy mid 2nd quarter was the difference. We feel like the better team but Brisbane take their chances. Should be a good 2nd half. Hope Daisy is ok!

We have a huge chance this week to push for a home final. Looks like Meg Downie has now played two ressies games so she should be the replacement for Goldy (who will be a loss for sure but Downie is a handy replacement). Brisbane are a good side but definitely beatable on our current form and at home.

I don’t understand why Baker is in so many teams

Can we talk about how bloody good Tyla Hanks is?! Her decision-making and execution is outstanding. She would be leading our b&f and is now one of the best players in the league. So smart and clean.

Whilst I was hoping we'd go after Phillips, I suspect it was a salary cap management decision. He would come cheap from a picks perspective but his existing contract may not have been as attractive (with Petracca, Oliver and others coming up for re-contracting).

Reprimand I would think due to low impact and being in a contest (so not intentional). Lynch deserved it

Actually pretty much north’s entire first choice midfield was out

They are very reliant on their senior core. Apparently Goldstein and Cunnington didn’t play? Saints had plenty out too but it affects weaker teams much more. I doubt they are that (Neeld) bad

I have money on them for the spoon. Partly I think it’s a possibility, mostly I just want it to happen!

Agree on Cunningham. We were far too tall up forward

Umpiring (for both sides) showing why the players kicked up a stink when doing the new EBA. We have massively missed Hore’s class.

That paxy miss says it all

This is the worst rule change of the lot. Will be a spectacular mess. Will decide some games.

Salem is a muuuch better kick than Saad, who is prone to high bombs. Saad is otherwise better than him and very good one on one.

I am amazed that Brisbane would offer enough guaranteed $ in the contract to get first round compensation. He has barely played in three years and far from dominated in his games this year.

Not happy, not disappointed. Baffled that Geelong went after him - their supporters hate hawthorn and will pile on if it doesn’t turn out well. Plus they have Higgins coming in already.

I have a medical background and, without knowing the details with Higgins, I doubt there will be further issues. A few journos going with Higgins to Stk though. Richmond fans laughing at the idea he is fast (I assumed he was). Makes sense as to why he hasn’t been getting a game there. Still want his footy smarts - would be a good partner to Kozzy