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Agree with this, and with Petty coming in. Weid gives us a replacement aerialist for Fritsch which is important as it continues the gameplan of either marking , but at least bringing to ground fro Pickett etc. Tmac stays forward

On the Couch last night quoted a stat that out of 66 games played since data commenced being collected, given the stats from the Cats/Swans game, a team has never lost from that position - that is until Saturday and the cats lose. Swans were clearly outplayed everywhere -so lucky is a good descriptor and as they should have lost by heaps. The other amazing stat was that about Adam Tomlinson Of the 21 one-on-one contests he participated in this year so far, he won 20 of them.

The side issue in Robbo's comments on the histroy is that looking at the games in the season collapse he refers to , Robbo did his bit as a very productive forward in those losses and I wonder if he felt others let him down, or maybe he is emphasising that it can't be left to a few - everyone has to stay contributing to the end. A timely contribution by the great man.

Incorrect. Its all to do with each weeks winning margin and its % relationship to the losers (the other teams) score in points.

Our % is 150%. Therefore to keep at the level we need to beat a team by at least 50% of their score. Today we beat roos by 30 points and they scored 73 points , so winning margin was 41% of the roos score, less than 50%, thus the overall % dipped below starting number of 150%. Had we won by 50% of 73, which is approx 37 points then % would have stayed the same.

Correct historically, but maybe your tense is incorrect. We'll see soon. "..people called them that..."?

This is last night's take away.

Only saw last half and the tiges played just like demons last week. Could have been wearing red and blue. Defence set up . Forward pressure. Tigers showed dogs weaknesses and dees should take great confidence we have the personnel and system to take the points in Round 11.

Agreed. A good outcome for him. But given dees forward structure and strategy i think there was no room for him and fritsch. Mitch was a bit hot and cold but fritsch has become a 4 quarter threat and is more vetsatile.

As per other posts, weather is looking Ok on 3 forecast sites including BOM. 20 degrees , slight chance of a shower, cloudy with some sun,, winds 15-20 km/hr in the morning but lightening winds in afternoon.

20 degree maximum, slight chance of a shower, wind speed in afternoon 11 km/hr. In other words, ideal weather for a full forward,

Insightful and spot on Mr. Steve. Each game so far we learn something, such as ability to accelerate when challenged, improved game plan, players to next level (e.g.Langdon), skills etc. This week we will see in a big test if the juggernaut continues or the team is , as in the past, appearing self-satisfied. So for me Its a tough mental test for all and will go a long way to predicting the year.

At Round 6 Dees have beaten 3 of last years finalists incl the 2 gf teams. Not bad in my book. According to on the vouch tonight the score against dees for inside 50's % is the powrst at Rnd 6 since records on this stat negan. Kudos MayLeverSalemTomlinsonRiversHunt and team supporting defensive efforts.

haters gonna hate Dazzle. Wishing a proud team (with Barassi as its inaugral premiership coach no less) to fold IS disgraceful. Over and out.

This is a disgraceful post. No question. Disrespectful, especially from where the Dees are coming from in the last 10 years. Evidence of how quickly the media(BT and Ch7) jumped on Kossie for pointing at the scoreboard and the need for Goodwin to give some quiet and probably thoughtful advice on skiting behaviour(assumed by me) is a risk to be managed. The marketing team would have been mortified at this instance. The upside of remaining focussed and just playing well without the fanfare for me was the 2018 first semi against the Cats. It was a 95% Dees crowd of the 90K in attendance, and Max said after it felt like a home game at Optus Oval with the crowd on our side. Worth a couple of goals maybe? That's what we need now. Crap posts and attitudes won't deliver it. I trust in Goodwin, Williams, Yze (and even the new President Roffey) et al will see us well in this regard.

Which would prove that they also can't spell.

Spargo says if you touch pickett you have me to deal with. Great game Charlie

Good call. And I expect the team to be either 10 - 0, or 9 - 1, at the end of 10 rounds, with tonights game being the unknown.

I see tonight as a great chance to prepare for a finals-type atmosphere for later in the season. The result is important of course but the experience will be invaluable also for the future. - both players and new coaching team.

Not really. 11 last quarter possessions last week. Looks like he belongs at this stage

On the contrary. Huge advantage to kangas

Incredible, and most changes are omissions

Current 14 day forecast for Hobart for 2nd May is 20 degrees , light winds and little or no rain. Perfect

In the late 60's early 70's a close relative of mine was the Tiger President's PA in a company at which he worked. In those days club presidents all had day jobs, unlike the well-heeled types today. (Post Ray Dunn as background) He was the lovliest of men, polite , kind and courteous. Except on Monday mornings when the Tiges had won and he was unbearable. Although my relative wasn't a Tiges fan, he provided free Grand Final tickets for that family every year. They have a long and proud history of this behaviour so don't be surprised. Its just a fine tradition.

Above to me will be the 'fascinating' part of the game if it turns out this way. According to The Age defence article this morning, when comparing Dees and Tiges,both teams rank No. 1 for final 1/4 efforts. Both have won all 5 last 1/4's If its close both will think they have a chance - which will be true in fact.