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I tipped the suns. Collingwood are decimated by injuries. Nothing Buckley can do about it.

There were 8, although Dumont only played a half

I didn’t really provide any reasons so I can understand that you couldn’t see them! Brown is A grade when up and running. He has had 2.5 VFL games and played very well, including presenting up the ground. There is no chance of dropping Fritsch, Tmac or Jackson on current form. Fritsch is not a tall though and I think we have room for another. Now that Brown is ready it’s also time to test what could be our best forward setup. Much like Jetta being dropped for Hibberd, whoever makes way for Brown will be unlucky but it will improve the team. Melksham is easily our lightest contributor in recent weeks IMO. Spargo was also weak last week but has been better prior to that. Jones isn’t going to be dropped straight after his 300. Melk played fwd/mid. Only two score involvements (nibbler/Pickett 7, Spargo 1), 2 tackles/13 pressure acts (spargo 3/12, Pickett 5/21, Nibbler 4/26). We aren’t losing much. Nibbler, Pickett plus one of Melk or Spargo will provide the forward half pressure. TMac, Fritsch and Jackson are capable of pushing up towards the wing/high half forward. We can make room whilst maintaining excellent forward pressure.

Ben Brown must come in this week. Melksham is the obvious out but seemingly never gets dropped no matter his performance (and he didn’t have a bad game this time).

Injuries at WCE is why

Looks too good for this level but seemingly too slow for AFL

Melksham should be very nervous about Bedford’s performance today

Bedford sets up Chandler goal

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!