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If the game was rigged, I would have thought the umpires would have found lots of free kicks to stop their run of goals that led to them getting in front. That would have been the time to intervene. Conversely, there were opportunities to find players encroaching space or the mark to march a player 50. There were some misses both ways - Vanders defensive spoil let to a goal and was a terrible free kick. Oscar should have given a free away on 50 after his dropped mark and hatching the pill. 'Rigged' is not what I saw in this game. Go to the Port Demons game for a better example of 'Rigged'.

We can celebrate as hard as we want. We beat the dog [xxxxx] in WA, his old mob before he took the cash to go to Carlton. We can also celebrate as hard as Carlton will celebrate getting a priority pick, maybe a bit harder. This DESERVED celebration. To not celebrate is unrealistic and not acknowledging the heartache of supporters over many years. Go Hard, and Juddy - F off.

He is playing a different role. He pushed back hard a few times into D50 and stopped the one over the back that has cost us throughout the year. He also delivered some beaut passes and was part of the chain that led to Melky getting the goal to get the lead back. He got caught out as a defender a few times, but I’m not sure he has ever trained there. He has done more than enough, and certainly played a team first role on the weekend.

Goody gave a hint at the start of the year when he tried weid, Hogan and TMAc up front. Weid needed more development, so wasn’t ready. Imagine these three, all with good tanks, roaming from the wings forward, rotating one or two out in the 50, with the other being the hit up mark. Having 3 strong contesting players blocking kickout channels, and taking it in turns to rest Gawny in the ruck? Making teams have to cover a range of options, not just triple teaming Paul every time he is in the forward line. Pup tent in trousers territory, that.

For sale: One microwave. Holds one membership card. Purchased from Richmond supporter 12 months ago. Reason for sale: Can’t see it being used in the medium to long term...

Not necessarily. Think that there is the for and against points columns. If they are on 120%, then the ratio is For:Against = 1.2:1. If they get a score that is more that 1.2:1, then their percentage can go up. If they win, but get less, this can go down. So, consider a match score 126 points to 100: this is 126% However, at the end of a long season, 1903:1514 is their current percentage of 125.6% 2026:1614 (126:100 victory) would give them a percentage of 125.5% . Ther size of the against number also has an impact on the outcome. So a 126:50 win is a 252% win, and their percentage goes up to 129.5%. Late in the season you need big results to gain or lose moderate percentage amounts.

Spargo was actually pretty good. I agree that Trac had a quietish game. I would have given Spargo more votes head to head. Oliver is an absolute gem. Fritta had an average game, although he played some important moments (running back into the back 50 to slow the Eagles fast break) Weidemann did really well - applied pressure, took some marks, made contests. Think he did more than enough to hold his place. No change, unless someone pulls up too sore. Most even umpiring I have seen in a Perth match - can we have these guys as ins for next week too?

Did anyone suggesting Bugg watch him yesterday? Complete turnover merchant. He would have to do considerably better to get a look in.

Goody said it was about if it was a mark or not.

Awesome. When we were behind, we shut it down, won the contest and won the game. We even knew how to ice it. Lessons learned and demonstrated

And that doesn’t tell the tale of it. Bugg was instrumental in turning the ball over to their advantage or score more than anyone. looks like stats for half a game...

Gawd, 15 hrs until game time. after the results on the weekend, we need: 4 premiership points a clean bill of health otherwise my week will be totally screwed. dees by 14 points

We are missing a number of players through injury that rob Casey of some quality straight away. It was also a terrible game for the club. It takes a big list to hold a firsts and a seconds together for a full season. If you dont read too much into today, then we have a few ‘developers’, a few ’plodders’ and a few undecideds on our list. No one today really put their hand up for promotion, and a few put their hands up for getting their card stamped. Depth is a big issue, particularly in midfield, outside run and rucks. I think we have a few good backmen, and DJ looks to be OK as the Nev Jetta apprentice. There are some definite items on the shopping list for the trade and draft period.

Wow. Lockhart, Corey Wagner, Petty (especially early), The rookie (Freeman?) malchia and maybe Dion Johnson get passes. Keilty maybe in this group, but not enough impact. Nufty votes go to the rest, Garlett #1, Bugg turnover merchant, Flipper -one tackle. King rucked but beaten. Josh Wagner - nowhere near a recall. Casey boys made an effort, but the problems were team wide.

VFL commentary team better than AFL idiots on seven

Looking lazy and tired

Bugg turnover leads to their goal. JUST POOR

3rd quarter huddle should be audible from Perth. Fumbly, beaten inside and outside, running second. Not what we are used to seeing. Bugg turnovers costly. Only a few players offering anything redeeming. No one pushing for a seniors spot in round 23.

And that was worse...

Man, that was BAD

Good viewing. Lots of space for him to share his story. Good luck to him.

Thing I’m most looking forward to? People letting go of this camp thing. Honestly, if it was going to be the difference, wouldn’t the players queue up to go? What specifically would they have learned or developed on a weekend away that would change what they are doing now? Game specific composure and experiencing close game conditions aren’t found up a mountain.

Honestly, that Umpiring was shameful. I didn’t give a rats toss about the game, but the umpiring was perhaps the worst and most blatant I have ever seen. Conspiracy theorists can have a field day. That made the whole comp looked like a rigged shill game.

Good changes. Play Charlie closer to goal. Looks like we have a chance with this squad.

swear a lot less in the 24 hours after the game. I think I set a new record after the Swans game.