Bitter but optimistic

I've seen very little of Casey this year and to be honest, I don't know who is playing well consistently or who is putting pressure on senior players for a game at AFL level. So I'd like like some close Casey watchers to tell me what JVR has to offer. Has he genuinely demonstrated that he is capable of playing at the top level or is he only getting mentioned because Weid's form is poor and Tmac is out?

But it wasn't !!!!

We played [censored] football. Too many passengers. Dreadful disposal. Outnumbered too often. Also we gave them a couple of Junk times so if that is Geelong's best on their own dungheap, I don't fear them on the G in September.

we need a couple quick or we're [censored]

Yep. He's miles off the pace in this game.

Just tidy up and we'll win this easy

Job’s right!!!! The match is on the big screen!! Odd thing. A couple of Thai girls just joined me. I think they want to get in a shout …….. maybe they’re Dees supporters

That’s the one

Yeah Loges, 2 nearby but this is the biggest. A pre game summary was shown a few minutes ago, so maybe mamasan is correct and it will be on. The internet is good there so, if needs be, I'll watch it on Mac

I've paid the $20 as a back up. I'm currently having a pre game drink in the Sports Bar and mamasan assures me "all good for you"!

I think Hua Hin maybe better for my health SWYL !!!!!

Depends what you're looking for chook! Good food. Bloody hot weather. Plenty of bars to avoid dehydration . much more breathable air than BK. It's right on the beach. Any other details ... best pm me chook.

My sports bar in Hua Hin is proving a bust! Is that watch afl app any good ? $20 for a week sub. Don't mind the fee but is it any good?

Thanks for your considered and logical analysis bin! There is much to be said for understanding the game, as opposed to a superficial reading of statistics.

Another lovely warm morning in downtown Hua Hin and I'm just about to break my fast at one of the many local eateries. The good news is that the mamasan of a nearby Sports Bar assured me that showing the AFL is "no problem for me", so I'll be watching the Dees win a tough one. I reckon it will be close up to 3/4 time with Melbourne pulling away 20 points.

Well I wasn’t suggesting a candlelit dinner at The Manor right off the bat WCW but surely a post match prandial moment at Hooters would be sublime?

No one can ignore the Uncle Bitter charm offensive for long WCW! ” Resistance is futile”

Skiing Dub ?

Love it !!!

I watched last week's game and afterwards entrusted myself to @Sir Why You Little . I have no recollection of subsequent events so have just caught up with this thread. As it appears Max and Dogga are coming in then I imagine Weid and M Brown will go out. If only one of them goes (unlikely) then I would drop Weid. In my view he did not provide enough physical pressure in the ruck. M Brown is a better forward option. Bedford has been patchy but that is to be expected given his age and inexperience. What he does have is pace and not many of the Cat geriatrics could outrun him. In. Jackson, Max. Out. Weid, M. Brown. Disagree with calls for BBB to be dropped - he is fundamental to our set up.

Your poor old Uncle Bitter is taking a well earned break from Manorial responsibilities and enjoying a balmy 28 degrees in downtown Bangkok. However, I shall be watching the mighty Dees thrash the Crows this afternoon. No ruck? No worries! Our mids will create plenty of opportunities and ,if our defence is as miserly as last game, the Crows will be lucky to get 50 points. I'm tipping May to play a cracker. I'm very confident. I am meeting that Demonland luminary ( and Bangkok tour guide) SWYL at a sports Bar of his recommendation to enjoy the game. SWYL assures me that the establishment has a very welcoming atmosphere and is located in the Toorak of Bangkok. Nana , I believe, is the name of the suburb.

Thanks for those pertinent stats Dazzle. I was at the game and thought BBB played an excellent first quarter. Particularly as Brisbane was pressing hard at the time. In fact, I thought he was in for a big one but, as you say, he faded. Not all posters understand that stats must be read and considered within a context.

Gold Coast hasn't turned up

The filth getting rolled by GWS would top off the round nicely. Very nicely indeed !!

Saints should start a re build . They are barely VFL standard on tonight's performance.