Dappa Dan

@Macca Where are you?!!!!

Wow. Lazarus.

Oh no, Rodgers...

Ummm.... Do we have a tie rule? lol

Bloody hell how about the Bucs.

Yeah... I guess I've showed my hand there. Not a big Maynard guy, myself. Not in the current list, I guess.

Ah. Yeah nah, he's way too out of form. I think what I meant was that you'd toy with the idea, as he has played some great footy with us and may be seen as a future core player, but in the end, you just can't. Makes me think, actually, about the guys we have who are missing finals footy. Hogan probably the big one as he's a massive part of our future. Lever as well, though he's played in a few finals as recently as last year so it's not as pressing. Stretch and Kent the only other potential best 22 players who you'd want getting the experience. Not too bad, really...

To each their own. I don't see it that way, that he's out of form. Spargo's been good. Earned his spot, I think. Unless you're meaning Hunt? In which case, yes, Hunt in would be a mistake.

Past glories I spose. In Garlett's case, he has played great footy in his career, and for us as recently as last year when some had him in AA calculations. Hunt likewise, if we're serious about blooding youth they would think about exposing him, even though he's out of form. I had him as a core player coming into this season... I actually have Smith not too far off that point too. But yeah, this isn't a making up the numbers thing... win next weekend (which we absolutely should back ourselves to do), and we're in a prelim.

Even on Bigfooty, which is a cesspool, they're absolute gentlemen.

Was thinking about team changes before the game even started. lol On the day, I remember thinking Spargo seemed out of his depth. Too young and small, and too early if you're serious about winning a final. After watching the replay, he obviously didn't get a lot of the ball, but when he did his inside fifties were good. Something we lacked pretty badly. And on further reflection, even if he plays pretty badly, he HAS to be there. These starting 22 players need to get finals experience. Tyson was fine. Particularly as the game wore on. Anyone suggesting Smith or Hunt come in have forgotten that neither has played a good game in the seniors this year. No change for me.

The "Weed" call is already one of those things people are going to look forward to doing when they go to games. Shades of Ang Christou's "Woof" when he kicked it, and Yze's "Ooooze"....

Every game there will have more to watch than today's.

That's why I was happier post game. Pinched one I thought we could easily lose, especially with 5 goal line plays defended. I'm relieved that Eagles have Bucs, Colts and Titans... the first two stink, and Titans aren't much better. Feels to me like a rusty squad needing to get things sorted. Also Wentz will be back after those 4.

I can't wait to watch the remaining week 1 games. Some teams I wanna get around like Rams, Pack etc... Never mind today's schlockfest.

Yup,. Came away from it at first relieved for the win, and impressed by the D.... but on reflection (especially after an unforgettable final tonight) it really was a bad team beating up on a worse team. Lots of work to do.

I reckon I'd take our two bad quarters in this game over the majority of quarters we've played this year. Second quarter was aggravating, but only because we couldn't kick straight. 17 inside fifties to 6... and they only scored 2 goals on us. I really think it was a 4 quarter effort with awful accuracy, personally. What I find a little surprising is that Cats fans think we weren't that good, when it was played in the manner of a 10 goal win. Hell, even the coach and oppo captain said they were beaten by the far better side.

Going to be referred to over and over now. He's starred in a game that was ferocious, was either best on or in the bests depending on your point of view, against the best D in the game... in a final. That's it. You can't question his pedigree anymore.

Demons also weren't that great? What are they on? Otherwise, pretty classy I thought by the (few) Cats supporters I was around. Plenty saying good luck next week.

My boy. Eagles have 2 Aussies on their list now.... His punting will get him special teams player of the week potentially.

Hardly a classic, but I'll take it. Soft 3 weeks now then the scary stuff starts.

+ another 58er.

Suh, Donald, Peters, Talib.... And Mack? I mean... WTH....

Jesus @Gorgoroth. I thought you were joking about Mack. Apparently Rams offered 2 firsts as well...

AFC: East: Patriots North: Steelers South: Texans West: Chargers Wild Cards: Chiefs and Jaguars NFC: East: Giants North: Vikings South: Saints West: Rams Wild Cards: Seahawks and Packers Man, AFC was way easier than NFC. Steelers and Pats to go all the way to championship game. Found it tough to pick Texans and Chargers to win their divisions, but Chiefs and Jags will only just get pipped and will play Wild Card games. NFC is amazing this year. How one earth did I not pick Falcons, Panthers and Eagles? Have to pick Vikings (Best D in the NFC IMO), Saints were great last year and deserved to go further. Rams are the breakout superstars of the comp... EVERYONE is picking Eagles, but at least early on they are lacking pretty much everywhere on offense. The season will get away from them early and they'll be playing catch up all year. Giants will be the shock winner of a meh NFC East. Wilson and Rodgers will see their teams through messy rosters. Eagles couldn't beat Seahawks last year. Wilson will win league MVP.