DEE fence

Richmond is a gun side without doubt, but they have lost a bit of their run, just 5%, but is enough, Cats had enough time to beat tackles and the big forwards were all firing. Of Geelong, Richmond and us I rate our run as better at the moment and just as fierce in the contest as either, with the best defense and a forward line equal to the Cats. It is small small margins and thinking with head and not heart, I think the season will come down to injuries. Of the coaches, they all have a clue, and as much as I dislike the Scott brothers, you have to be impressed by the fire in the belly Chris has not to give up. Finally, to ask a useless 'what if' if our game against the cats was replayed, no Tomlinson and Cameron in, a scary thought for finals.

I wondered if there was fractional hesitation, because of a desire, sub conscious or otherwise, to protect his recently broken hand, that caused the delay in the arm going out? Was very happy with the tribunal result btw.

What do the Saints call their MFCSS?

Sorry to spam, but I actually thought today was Tmac's best game. He did a dozen things, right place, right decision, huge tank, super mobile defence, when things weren't going all our way. Don't get me wrong I love him marking in the forward 50, and I might finally be getting old, but his decision making and disposal was much better than I ever remembered from when he played defence regularly.

100% accurate, I don't think he is best 22 but his game was better than some of his others this year. Everyone's a politician now days, the narrative has to suit the agenda.

Just want to put my hand up and say I never thought he'd come on so quickly or demonstrate a tank like he has. Anyone else? I was very impressed with his draft video, but all the same his growth has been exponential.

Yeah, a few Hawks chirped up.

6. Fritsch 5. Langdon 4. Jackson 3. Pickett 2. Oliver 1. Salem

On 360 I though the way Trac said he was pretty banged up after the game, was indicative that there could be a few changes. Another incredible thing about that game was the running we did, it was a testament to the current level of fitness but might also have come with a cost. I (almost, nah not really) pity the tiges 0laying the dogs off a shorter break.

This makes me actually sick with nerves, what if he doesn't take it?, I could have happily waited till the end of year. Makes me think other merde is on the go.

What makes me smile is if you put this lot in a time trial, we would win by the length of Flemington straight, I can't remember any team that has had such aerobically fit talls. Tmac would probably be the only one that would hold his own on the bench press. F50 Defensive pressure I reckon we win (just).

He can run from the sight screen like D.K.L. if he kicks it as far as I'm concerned....

Have a sneaky feeling after reading Casey reports. Bedford has also earned a go according to reports. Melksham out is also a clear indication that Goodwin relies on Denonland. But seriously another tick for Goodwin, not playing favourites as some have accused. Can seperate being a mate from being a coach.

By the by, Brown and Riewoldt have both mentioned there were moments they had paused and said it's a furphy to suggest no player ever does. I went and reviewed his 2020 and 2021 highlights, he is not a squib. I actually think you should apologise. He will be part of our premiership team.

You know what I mean, he was very bullish on the Dees, but we were still callow.

Not going to hang you, but I do feel you are watching looking for flaws, he has clearly improved his disposal efficiency, he deserves credit for that, his tackles seems harder and his running is incredible and makes him disruptive to the oppositions game plan. He is never going to be Salem, but I challenge you to look again and give credit for improvement. Had a handball to Salem that resulted in a goal IIRC.

Word for Word, we haven't been bruise free since before Roos, but it is not our only trick now, btw, I swear Viney scares the C^@p out of the opposition. Everyone talks about the Tigers now putting our names up on the wall, I feel like ever since Stack laid out Viney he had been looking forward to hunting some Tigers, he put a huge amount of hurt on them on Saturday, and personally I think he would to do it again in a final. Viney, Kossie, Jones, May, Weid, Rivers, ANB, Jordan, Jackson, Trac, Oliver, Nev, AVB, and Salem - can lay a hard tackle as well. Others may have had there moments and not wanting to forget anyone, but just speaking to these guys that I can say hit hard. Personally Port and WCE are the one's I most want to see us put some physical pressure on next. (Port for the dog acts on Gawn and WCE because of the prelim.)

First Crack - King I knew was going to be slow to get back on board because, we burnt him in 2018, but he did with some grace yesterday. Leigh Montagna is very enjoyable, Tom is a tool of the 1st order and i wish he wasn't a Dees supporter (He started the crap about Kozzie). On the Couch are on board. Watching Purple talk us up make's me LOL, he is such a hater, but all in all who cares... It is a bit like taking Olisk or Pickett Fence seriously, they will all throw mud when we drop one...

Salem Trac Tmac Oliver Viney Hibberd

Thought Jackson was stiff when Tmac played on, was definitely a Mark, and a very brave one as well, running back with the flight and got properly cleaned up, didn't get the stat to go with it. Tmac did the team thing btw, just felt Jackson deserved more pats on the bum.

In terms of excitement for sure. And while my beloved Aaron Davey could lay a tackle and invented forward pressure Kozzie is much more menacing with his tackles. Davey was much cleaner by foot something I hope will come with Kozzie. Kozzie reminds me of a human missile, when he starts running I laugh like I'm riding a S1000RR, it's crazy fast.

If I see Titus tip the Dees against Richmond I will break both his kneecaps with a ball hammer

I could in all seriousness see BBB and Tmac being alternated because of management of previous knee/foot injuries (both seem to have an overuse factor), especially if we are going well. Not yet, and strictly for medical reasons, would nice to get to the end of the season in good shape.

No, the pain is too much, but then so is the love, Personally I am stressed about the season North had winning 11, then falling off a cliff, I can see the Dees doing that... I remember some years when we fell into finals after flying during the season. They make a strong brew of bathwater down at the 'G.

6. Gawn 5. Oliver 4. Langdon 3. Salem 2. McDonald 1. Lever Hibberd/Trac - ultra stiff This is the week Gawn catches Walker