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I wanted to say "we will kick the next 2 goals to end the quarter" but didn't want to jinx it.

Great umpiring by Razer.

JVR needs to protest there. Sydney player literally tapped it over the line.

2021 was an anomaly. we've had a decent run, considering.

Viney Petracca Oliver and Rivers have all lifted the last 5 mins.

Kosi in the middle. Petracca out of the square. Roo push up the ground. Give him space. Fritsch coming back on. LESSO GOOOOO

The difference here is a team with something to play for vs a team with nothing to play for... except if we go into the Pies game with a big loss it just gives them and their fans so much more of a mental edge. We must bring this back.

Different foot for Fritsch, no?

Kozzie's pressure has been superb so far what chu talkin bout.

Sydney has smoked us all game on the transition out of defensive 50. We simply aren't running hard enough when we transition out. It's a small ground but we are playing it like the MCG. Viney tried to play on then but had no one. Nibbler, Rivers and Oliver have all tried but had to stop.

But he's left the game.

Salem is actually inept. Tomlinson would be better in the side at this point. Even Jordon.

Good on him I say. I was at the Hawthorn v Essendon game when he kicked that running goal along the members wing. One of the most spectacular individual moments I've witnessed. Will live with me forever. Sydney is his home and he's ready to move on. Godspeed, Buddy.

We've tackled well today.

Hunter shouldve had a ping.

You're not following.

Yes I know that. I'm saying that, I'd rather face Brisbane in a QF, than the prospect of *losing* against Collingwood and then being on a pathway to going to the Gabba in a PF. The pathway to the is GF is easier if you win the QF, obviously. But I'm thinking of the pathway if we lose the QF. And that pathway is easier if we play Brisbane week 1.

Might be unpopular but I'd actually rather Port lose and we win. It's either Brisbane at the Gabba in a QF, and then a pathway back to what will likely be 2-3 games at the MCG. Or, potentially a Gabba Prelim. Which is way harder. Granted I am more confident of a Pies QF win than a Brisbane Gabba QF win, but Brisbane won't lose a Prelim at the Gabba. EDIT: Also, you'd rather face the prospect of Brisbane at the Gabba with a second chance, then Brisbane at the GABBA in an elimination game.

People saying the outcome doesn't matter. We have to and should win. Regardless of other outcomes. We need to go into games against Brisbane or Collingwood with a win. A loss just gives them added mental benefit. Need to shut down the crowds early and quickly.

did they not tip melbourne in 2021? or geelong last year?

they deserve a good belting.

He's not quite soulless undertaker of the underworld ginger like Oliver or Bowey, but he's at the very least gatekeeper servent of hell ginger.

BUT *is* he the right guy?

Schache showed enough for me to know he ain't up to it. In the last he showed a fraction of the energy and run that Melksham, Jordan, Smith have shown all year. When they have come on as subs they absolutely throw themselves at it even when the ball seems lost. It's called pressure. Schache played today like a player who had already played three quarters. Except he played only one. In one particular moment he flat out stopped running on a chase... Never again, please. Regardless of other results, I'd play Fritsch next week. Needs the run. Then maybe consider him for a game for Casey during the pre-finals bye. I would also seriously consider Pickett as the sub.

Biggest callout for me wasn't even how we played. It was the support from fans. Reckon we out numbered them 3:1 but they were way louder. We didn't make noise until Petracca's goal which was the last goal of the game.