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Well, as soon as I saw it I thought the free would go against Col as it certainly appeared he had slung his opponent out of the way.

Not at all... the request was made and I was happy to oblige.

Since you insist: Undeterred, page 8 of the Carlton gameday thread: "Weak again Watts. At least smash a pack." after he stood back from the marking contest. I couldn't be bothered searching all related threads... but this is one instance. And in case you were thinking of saying, "but that's just one instance, hardly conclusive", don't forget it was you who said "I don't think I've once read on Demonland where anyone has stated that they expect Watts to "crash packs". Why do posters make stuff up ?"

I understand that B-H... I was merely pointing out that your statement about posters "making stuff up", was not entirely correct.

I think they beat themselves more than the other way around... hence my comment/question.

Actually, I think you will find more than one poster was vocal over the fact Watts failed to crash the pack when he stood back from a marking contest against Carlton on our forward line at a fairly crucial time in the game.

Feeling bored and a little flat after coming down off the high that was Saturday night's result, but I can't help but get the feeling that Saturday night's result may have inadvertently exposed a weakness in West Coast... a win would have seen them move clear at the top of the ladder, yet they were unable to secure it against a much weaker opponent in Brisbane; ergo, chokers. I might be wrong, but I like to think it is possible.

Apparently it is not an offence he can be suspended for yet (I suppose suspension comes with a 3rd strike), and the word in the media is that he will most likely get a fine.

Two fist pumpers that stood out for me... Jones' banana, of course, and Garlands reaction to his own goal in the last... I've never seen him so animated before.

It should have gone for review, but in the wash-up, the result would most likely have been the same due to inconclusive video evidence.

Actually, Taylor got right behind the Dees and, if I recall correctly, was tipping an upset by the end of the first quarter.

DD... why try to "intellectualise" it? The fact is that we applied constant pressure that in the end, aided by their poor kicking for goal (in no small part due to that pressure), got us over the line. Coupled with that pressure, we made space and so were more effective with our clearances and ball movement. The feeling I had while watching this unfold, was almost identical to that I experienced in our come from behind win (the first in Bailey's tenure?) against Freemantle. Sure we didn't come from a long way behind and eventually run over the top of them, but there was that same desperation to get over the line for their new coach, the supporters, and for themselves. I'm now really looking forward to next Monday to see if something really has clicked or if this was simply an aberration. Neeld has the advantage of knowing the opponent in this case, and to this end I hold a little hope knowing that we beat them in the pre-season when on paper they had a much stronger team than we are able to field (Neeld's inside knowledge had more than a little to do with that, I'm sure).

Sure is... we even watched the replay of the last 10 minutes together again today.

I'm trying to fathom what was "abysmal" about C&B's comment... are you saying that a player who plays a very ordinary game in a winning team is somehow immune from criticism? I would say THAT is the "interesting way of thinking". And I'm not sure what the winning ticket has to do with anything. For what it's worth, I agree with C&B and was sitting watching the game thinking how slow Trengove has become.

Thanks go out to the Demonland fashionista for their in depth coverage of Neeld's presser; I must say I found it very enlightening.

I wonder whether Jetta will go for staging - he has already been warned, and even though he did cop a knock to the nuts, he had already thrown his head back in an exagerated movement before the contact actually took place.

My favorite on Bomberblitz is the picture of the Essendon club tie accompanied by the words, "Take care, severe choking hazard".

6 Jones 5 Rivers 4 Garland 3 Nicholson 2 Watts 1 Sellar

Hope I'm not getting ahead of myself, but I'm now really looking forward to next weeks game against the Pies...Neeld will know exactly what is needed to get over the top of them.

The move of Garland forward was pure genius as it turned out.

They're 2nd, so let's not knock the coach too much...besides, that downplays our victory which was hard earned with superb pressure footy.

We win!

I'm loving the hardness they are showing at the contest...and I'm loving what Dunn has been doing so far since he came on.

I wasn't suggesting any such thing...I was suggesting that those who are willing to criticism for the most innocuous of mistakes remain silent whenever they do something worthwhile.

Pop quiz... Who said the following: "Love how posters here pick out one moment and use it to say that player has been awful all game..."