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Take a bow t. Bugg

Rapt they won but why on earth would you think north is winnable?

Definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and expecting the same result. Demons v Roos has to be even money at this stage.

The result makes the Lions game even more important this Sunday. Given the saints ( a rabble today ) beat the Lions by 4 goals last , what does that suggest would be an acceptable result Sunday? If its under 6 goals I'd be worried.

Agree. I've had the teeth out and there's an element of shock in the procedure. He needs a couple of weeks minmum. He'll be there when the whips are cracking for sure. Just not yet.

Fully Agree. We only played Lions in Rd 22 last year, and should have creamed them but didn't. This was the game that cost the finals. Whilst there were good signs last week, the Lions are better also this year. A narrow win will be seriously concerning. A huge win, maybe not that much meaning - unless backed up again against the Roos.

I like Deespencers team. That' s why there should be changes. The loss wasn't close looking at the game and the stats. We should have won by 6 goals. Address the problems now, not at the end of round 4 when the team is 1 and 3 (and that's assuming a North win which is no certainty.

Watts - the 2nd best outside 50 pass in the AFL. Taylor Walker was No.1 last season. Crying shame to lose that key skill set, but he had to go I guess for the FD to make a statement on behaviour..

Possibly and hopefully ProDEE. I was interested to compare the attitudes of Sunday with the last game of 2017. The team seemed on from the start this time . But... lapse in 2nd 1/4 and my view of poor on-field/coaching box inability to recognise trend and address quickly remains. This is the major flaw in the football dept. The next 3 weeks will define the season. Again... no Viney and I get worried.

This is the fear with wagner. 3 turnovers a game. Poor dispoal efficiency.

Interestingly, in the Age today, 10 out of 12 tip Melb. to win. The only 2 for Geelong are the only ex-players - Carey and Bob Murphy. What might they know others don't? I trust their judgement more, but hoped to proven wrong. This story will run and run until Sept. Viney's on-field leadership will be sorely missed.

The missing piece is between the ears and killer instinct

So who says they learnt from last year? If this was a real match the team blew % building opportunity. Unhappy. Talk is cheap guys. No wonder we aren't ' trusted ' yet.

Wrong call and have a listen. Its an excellent summation between Robinson and David King. Not to be trusted based on last year and selfishness. King has the faith and has a good logic, Robinson looks at history and who can blame him but still gives credit where its due. The team owe us after sitting through the last game and talk is cheap. I expect them to be at least 3 - 1 after four rounds if the team is serious about hurting after last year.

Ouija Board says no! But it has Pt Adelaide as 5th yet couldn't beat ANYONE last season and embarrassed themselves in the only final. Seriously?

Romsey/Lancefied is a beautiful part of the Macedon ranges. BUT, emphasis is on Jake wanting to come home AND he chose us, being able to go to any Vic club. Bummers would have been more convenient. The other aspect of the article is just how stressed his life has been last few months, yet he turns up to training early in peak condition. Professional. And only 21.

Just an out of ratings season fill in.

I think the station recognises quality on-air talent. The best example is coaxing back Frances Leach who is able to converse on all sports and his highly articulate - a true broadcaster. KB is another example of a true broadcaster who just happens to be an ex-champion. Lyon and Watson also. I see this as improving the stable, albeit its tough on those leaving and much sympathy to them. The Drive show was a standout weakness for the business. I'd be mortified thought if Hird was appointed.

Agree. and few 7.25 games on Seven on Saturdays evening will go into Melbourne live also.

Fair comment and I hear you Hardtack. I was obviously meaning I can't remember ever winning at either Hobart or Sydney venues, whereas as I have seen all recent wins in Adelaide and that could continue hopefully.

No Hobart and no Sydney - Swans and GWS both in Melb. That balances some of the other bad news well IMO.

He was stronger than the above on Watts. He said only 1 club interested, then followed up with "...that tells you something..."

Seriously? . 1 team wanted watts. Geelong lost interest. What does that tell us.? Good call by the club.

yes it does. and I agree, but the issue for me is the " what if..." The club clearly have a strong view on list quality which I agree with. No finals next year will be a bigger disaster than 2017

And the sky might fall too. Confusing post. We have a great list , and strong backlines win flags, but "...if we finish bottom 4..."