Bitter but optimistic

This is a real conundrum ! Jones has been a wonderful servant of the club and deserves the honour of 300 games. I love the guy. However, he was ordinary today and exposed for pace in both leg speed and disposal. If we were playing Norf next week there is no question he would retain his spot ....................... but against the best performed team of the last several years ??????????????

I absolutely do ......................................................... for the moment.

Ordinary for 3 quarters and then we did what GOOD TEAMS do and buried the [censored] in the last!

I must say the posts nominating me as a president are a true reflection of my considerable abilities. Since I lack any semblance of humility, I would encourage posters to keep up the good work

I like your thinking SWYL!!

Mmmmm I’m not confident that wages at The Manor would comply with current legislative requirements Mono ! I’m more your master/ servant type of employer. I would have been cutting edge in the 1860’s

The problem here is that we’re relying on hope Milkshake hasn’t played a decent game in 2 years

It’s about the only thing of The Maid’s that remains intact Wadda

Lynch the [censored] gets a joe the goose

I am loathe to admit it but decent odds on the tigers lured me I emptied The Manor’s petty cash tin and staff wages account to load up Go toiges !

I haven't been a great fan of Goody but credit is due for the development of Kossie. Kossie played a lot more senior footy than would have been expected last year. At times he was running around like a headless chook on coke and ,in normal circumstances, would have been learning the craft at Casey. Nevertheless the club stuck with him and we are now gaining the benefits of his accelerated development.

I'll take care of what you bear picket , however, The Maid is rather concerned about what you might bare.

The Maid is in a state of euphoria picket !

What a great day! Demons win Two winners on Sportsbet Enjoying my second bottle of Shiraz About to give The Maid a jolly good rollicking LG !!!

When your training reports win the Pulitzer prize picket, remember your old mates with donations of rare and expensive wines.

Jesus there are some serious wankers on that thread!

Pity Max didn't rip the [censored] 's [censored] head clean off!

How dare you dazzle - @picket fencewanted to open this thread!

Jesus Gnash - obviously we don't know the details but, depending on severity, that is a potentially long term injury. Lever demonstrated that he can run the show down back but Petty is a long way off like for like for May . He will probably get a chance but could we consider Tmac back and BBB ?

May would have to be very doubtful under concussion protocols. I also wonder whether they reckon this game is when BBB gets a run It's a winning team so - Interesting times!

Really difficult - which I'm really happy about Gawn - The captain showed the way - again Petracca Got plenty of it and love the muscle he provides Lever - Lead the defence Viney - His beastly best Clarrie - You just cant leave him out because he he gets the pill so often Kossie - Brilliant but more importantly he is creating pressure and match up problems. Oppo coaches are going to burn up energy wondering how to contain him Apologies to about 15 others

A huge team effort! Doubters and cynics be silent ! WE ARE BACK !!!!!!!

Now we stand up and show we are fair dinkum No excuses ! we must win on our merits

[censored] umpires !!! You have got to be [censored] kidding!!!!’

Selwood complaining about a high free FMD!