Deestroy All

[censored] up, Garry.

Last time, with Gawn out, O’Brien took about 84 marks from kick ins or that get out kick between half back and half forward. (It was also a frustrating trend in all games with Gawn out). So hopefully that doesn’t happen again. I too, am worried about the cheapies out the back to their smalls. But that’s really my only main worry, along with Isaac Smith who’s the type that kills us. But it’s all upstairs. I watched round 1 with my Collingwood supporter mate, and they just didn’t take them on. Too much respect. This isn’t the Hawthorn we think of when we hear the word Hawthorn. They still have the footskills, but that’s their main weapon. They’re not as organised, they don’t have all those great leaders controlling the game, and they don’t bat deep through the middle. Just take them on. I’m going to predict we’ll lose because I’m a superstitious idiot that thinks if I say we’ll win, we’ll lose. Go us.

Some absolute garbage written in this thread. I don’t know what people are watching. Kid who has struggled to string blocks of footy together, for numerous reasons, hasn’t found consistency yet, isn’t that shocking? Anyway, his hit on Majak after Majak nearly knocked Lewis’ wig off made me smile. Onwards and upwards for Salem

What a night in Europe. Absolute scenes in Rome. What a win that is. I got a tad nervous when City scored so early. But with the greatest front 3 on the planet it was never in doubt. Now I’m nervous Pep will buy our whole squad.

I’m so sick of being mentioned in the same sentence as them all the time.

Also 2 of the first 4 goals shouldn’t have happened. Salem’s tackle was fine, shouldn’t have been a free. And Lever was elbowed in the head, didn’t know blocking with your face was a thing.

1. Gawn. 2. Kent (got a coaches vote) 3. Sportsbet’s 24 points up , you win.

I’m more worried about the Hawks. I’m hoping we learnt from the Geelong game. The Hawks would’ve seen how easily Geelong chipped the ball short through our zone when they controlled the game. Hawthorn are well equipped to do the same. I hope we’re ready to shut that down. Adelaide are no quicker than us and they dealt with Richmond easily. I think Richmond find us a difficult match up. Can’t wait for that game.

Exactly. Not to mention the overall standard of footy this year across most games hasn’t been great. There’s been momentum swings in most games. Our defence has been all out whack. Better in the 2nd half on Saturday. Yes the Hawks and Richmond could punish us if we have lapses. Just like we’ll punish them if they have lapses, like they have had. It’s usually what happens in every sport.

There’s still momentum in sport? I’m shocked.

It was. He was aiming for the umpire.

Stringer has really embraced the sexual predator look.

Nice one Parish.

Essendon challenging the Saints for the worst quarter of footy here. Glorious.

This Richards kid has a crack.

Satyricon not there then.

I like how Essendon were rubbish defensively last year. So they recruited 3 front runners with no defensive attributes. Good strategy.

Frawley weak as [censored].

So they don’t give away free tickets.

True. I think we have a bit more individual brilliance that helps. They have Jack Steven and... yeah Jack Steven. Remember when Carlisle said “this club is f’ked” at Essendon. Wonder what he’s thinking about this one.

Watching most Adelaide games over recent years, this has been one of their least impressive games. And they’re doing it easily. Saints just play horrible football. Exciting when their pressure is up and it’s manic... but they simply can’t keep that up and have little skills when it comes to plan B. They need a Petracca type. *sniggers*

The praising McCartin for basic simple things is so cringeworthy. He received a handball standing still and then handballed, and that was “really good.” They do it every week.

If you’re trying to kick the ball while being pulled in a tackle the sling tackle should be thrown out the window. It’s the kicker creating the imbalance and momentum. Unless you knock em out cold, should never be looked at.

I blacked out from rage after that. Guess I’ll find out what I did in that moment in court.

Also I really love Fritsch. So clean.