Robbie57

Tmac has had a lot of stick for the mark, and I think he was unsure what to do. I read he was worried it may hit the line and bounce back to my mind it looked like he was also worried he may not be able to get out the way with someone behind him. A shame for Harmes who deserved it but the commentary has been over the top.

Sadly these days non mids are no chance for the Brownlow and yet his dominance of his position, leadership and influence on the game is deserving of that honour.

Well done to the club and our supporters for embracing this. Our club can be proud of its initiatives over the years. Go the Narrms!

6 Max 5 Tracca 4 Oliver 3 Viney 2 May 1 Bedford

Totally agree if you sub the player is out for the next game. You can elect to play one down or sub. It should get rids of the fresh legs subs. As for Voss, seriously 23? That will become 24 because its a disadvantage to lose one of your 23 to injury and so on.

Our depth about to be tested.

Match committee: do you prefer the Moet or the Bollinger? We are blessed with choice. I think some are too harsh on Smith, it was a howler but Nibbler was probably a worse offender trying to run a through spots he was clearly going to get caught. Matthew Lloyd on AAA said Weid is the more natural forward than BB and TMac and we should persevere with him. An interesting observation. Dunstan was good and seemed to be playing to our system but, and I thought I would never say this, Viney has been good for a goal each week, largely from set shots. Lever , Viney in. Bedford out with Dunstan taking the sub spot.

Doesn't the dissent rule cover officials as well. So if a coach in the box remonstrates the Ump can award a 50. Where is the GIF of Scott in the coaches box when you need it.

Did Brad Scott announce the 50 metre penalties are to be applied for supporter dissent? (Other than at West Coast and Dogs games where the home crowds helpfully pointing out the umpires oversights or errors will be immediately corrected.)

6 May 5 Trac 4 Max 3 Spargo 2 viney 1 pickett

Watching from an armchair in another state probably dis-entitles me to contribute in an informed way. I have no idea what goes on off the ball except for Langers who pops up at either end of the field faster than the ball. However what is obvious is we are not playing at a level the coaches will think is satisfactory (due to our makeshift backline) and our ugly wins in the past two weeks cant continue if we really want to contend. Tmac is down but what is he being asked to do? I doubt we need his height down back. Lever in will steady May who is struggling without him. Port will be dangerous and GWS the following week a handful. It will be a tough couple of weeks for the selectors.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/livid-afl-fans-fume-at-mindboggling-umpiring-in-dogs-vs-swans/news-story/7d6f06c269f737b9c9f1a60a5d3d9d85 The AFL is right to back the umpires in most circumstances but as stated above that does not mean some sober reflection on trends in Umpiring shouldn't be discussed. It doesn't mean the Umpires are actually biased merely there is an issue that needs to be addressed. Most workplaces these days discuss the issue of unconscious bias. It has been plain as a pikestaff over the years there is a bias in Perth caused by something (possibly the crowds influence) but little has been done about it. The dogs free kick advantage should be discussed and addressed. Ps: Which brave journo will ask Bevo about it at a press conference?

Indeed. Now West Coast are not high on my faves list nor could I imagine extending them sympathy but the current situation is pretty inequitable. Simpson has not moaned about it. Given this could happen to any club depth this year is very important.

At first I was tending to agree re Tmac but quiet reflection suggests all our forwards struggled to really get into the game. I dont think you could say either BBB or Fritta were clunking them and our smalls were off as well(ANB excepted). Cossie was really down in the first half but really worked himself back into it. A long way of saying either they were all off or we were worked over by GC on strategy. That is not fixed by dropping Tmac who may be needed down back. I'd be surprised if Tmac was dropped.

Wake me up on page 50. Truth is that players these days are encouraged to think beyond one club, the AFL wants that to happen as the whole trade thing is part of the entertainment. Players have grown up watching the careers in the NBA. On that basis he must be a 50/50 risk which would escalate should he get another flag with us this year, not because of his character just the era we now live in. That said i thought his body language was stay, all other things being equal.

Sentiment over my head Bowey Trac Jackson Oliver Anb Brayshaw

Two years signals to me he thinks his stocks will rise which is only a good thing for us. Very good news.

As noted elsewhere we may be sanctioned for playing an extra man (Tom Morris) so it seems he will be omitted for this round. Apart from that forced change I have no idea on changes. I found it interesting on Fox the panel were talking about everything that Melbourne does off the ball (and you dont see on screen) as being critical to our plan. I think we slightly suffered forward for not having TMac there (although Bb was epic) so apart from changes down back we may need to think about that. It will be fascinating to see how the coaches see it.

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As a journalist he was just doing his job and it was merely about a selection. It was an amazing and in my view unjustified attack. ..

From the get go we lacked system especially in the back half, if we want to be able to interchange our usual back 6 for the Casey back 6 the latter needs to learn the system and to be cohesive. It was a mistake putting Gus there in the hope he would play the Salam role. We did not work hard enough going back when the blues were flooding. Where was our discipline?Max will be filthy with himself and justifiably others. Get the ball back and no dissent. Its not just about the umpiring if we are disciplined it spills into our other systems. Poor kicking (yes Trac) and decision making (Spargo) in the front half cost us early goals. I think a chat at Sorrento pub is required.

Is my recollection correct that after the game he made comment about the sickness in the group, noting of course it wasn't an excuse. Anyway we should move on except for one matter, his assertion Selwood is the best captain in the competition. He fairly admits he is biased but is totally wrong and slights a great leader and captain. Max clearly is the best captain, by a country mile. Why? He has led a team out of the wilderness having committed to doing so. Anyone who saw his performance in the last game of the season against Geelong and the prelim could not doubt his on-field qualities but its his off-field actions that really make him a great leader. His leadership under adversity and against the weight of history is far more telling than individual efforts in games.

Some might say to kick 3 goals within a minute is a fluke but to do it twice in the same quarter is genius. Significant family events aside possibly the best 2 minutes of our collective lives. Quite possibly tThe best ten minutes of football I have ever seen and i did watch Gawny in the PF. Consistent with years of training I couldn't call the game until the last 2 minutes but the last half of the 4th was a surreal experience. I only wish i had more alternate commentaries to listen to over and over.

Contacted the club and they said no plans but would raise it with the events team. Really quick response, well done to the team there.

Will anyone from interstate be allowed with the new variant on the scene? Is there any chance the club will live stream the event?