Demon17

Last year Hutchy said his now-famous quote that Leon Cameron was in charge of a Ferrari and maybe wasn't the driver to get maximum performance from it (GWS) I firmly believe the Dees are or will shortly with a couple of retirements become a Ferrari, but again yesterday with 17 more inside 50's, swans with 2 less players, playing injured players, lack of ability to counter smart game style mods by swans from mid-second quarter, not playing Frost earlier when Lever went down (like for like, sort of), begs this question. I know I will get howled down but I sure hope the FD coaching team evaluate themselves as well as the players and don't waste the opportuiities coming up over coming seasons, and maybe still this one. I recognise the team' s courageous efforts on the road this year (was at Adelaide Oval a few weeks ago) which confirms my view how good they can be, but erratic driving is costing us. One KPI in this regard will be how they perfom making tough list decisions in the off season. FWIW - I really like the Coach but that's not the point

Petracca IS a no show when needed against class. A la yesterday running into open goal in first couple of minutes and overthinking/panicking/wrong option....... Take your pick. Against the Suns he was great but so he should have been. 20 possessions yesterday and 5 critical errors. Huge potential? Really? He has the most work to do for 2019 which will be a make or break season for him.

Simple comeback to those types is how do they feel about a team from another city thay deserted them. They hate the concept and it just makes them angrier. It can also apply to smartarse lions supporters when appropriate. It doesnt matter for suns or gws as those teams are artifical constructs. If youve ever spent considerable time in sydney you'll realize how irrelevant the club is in the greater scheme up there.

Sad but correct. No speed and takes 2nd or 3 option then gets caught. I cant see a serious future with him in the team. Started on the wing a lot also suggests goodwins thinking.

The lethal hit on bruns may have been personal surrounding possible issues about a 3rd party who was playing for geelong or living there at the time. Might be more complex than a simple hit behind play. One wonders why lethal refuses to speak to bruns which may be a clue. But who would know apart from both parties.

Much appreciated russian.

I like ypur thinking. I do this. Its called therapy. Wayne carey said this week mfc will be scary in coming years. I suscribe to that theory also and belive dees will win big agaonst a team that hasn't kicked more than 70ish points for mearly 2 months. Oliver gawn brayshaw Tyson hogan etc won't allow it. Hun5s forst big run will be the crowd favourite and welcome back.

Bringing in hunt - A poor kick inable to consistently hit a target. Drop spargo who is the opposite.? I dont agree.

Brilliant show. Andy mahers tribute to jarrod lyle was all class.

Fastest first 50 goals in history. This will be the 2nd best highlight of the week after 5.50pm sunday.

Good predictions but I don't agree on cats/hawks and we will know more after Saturday, but I see the Hawks as greatly underrated, and the opposite for the Cats. Both forms lines have plusses and minuses but Hawks have the defence, attack and midfield to beat the cats.

And the Eagles game is at the new Optus Stadium which is the exact dimensions as the G, so no surprises like the old WA ground which was narrow. Should be helpful

Couldn't agree more. Big fan. He doesn't panic or drop chest marks and can reliably hit targets. Clutch goals in close are also a speciality when compared to others. Not as quick as JKH but I'll take the above. I actually think they both need to be in the 22.

10 disposals and 1 tackle - you cannot be serious, even for 5 goals

Joeboy - best summary 2018 Footnote comment for Tyson - " has fixed disposal" Now a mandatory midfield member IMO as shown after last 2 appearances

The wind at ground level was incredible during the game, esp at the city end. It was a wonder Fritschs last kick even made a score from that distance. Ball drop to foot was very tricky and mistakes were always going to happen. I can't believe the negativity of some on Dees skills in this post - esp about fritsch.

Goodwin says viney only back in 2018 for finals.

No team has succeeded on gold coast but try telling afl head office that. This team will be a running sore for years.

The wind at ground level was huge and affecting ball drop esp. In 2nd quarter when the team tried to finesse a bit. Huge outcome narg5in wise given the conditions

He was the best kick into F50 in the league last year. Champion data call it the money kick.

Hawks midfield will dismantle cats next week.

He JUST won't shut up. Sound right down low for me when watching Ch 7. Appalling commentators -BmcV, BT, 'Lingy' shouting comments at me, Darcy/Hammer toeing party line at all times . Daisy the only bright light. Creepy is how my wife describes Bruce.

Ablett missing an easy shot ( out of character) doesn't validate Hardwick as a coach, as doesn't the after - the - siren loss at Geelong validate or invalidate Goodwin. (or Scott) What I learnt last night and past couple of weeks, and as quoted by Caroline Wilson this week - " who wouldn't be afraid to meet Melbourne on the G in the finals." I believe the current line up, plus Hibberd/Vandenburg can do something this year - if we make it.

Now swans to win tomorrow and cats out of the 8.

Interestingly at the airport Simpson was asked by media about the loss of mitchell to coaching team. He responded low key saying he was just finishing his first year - no big deal. My preference is for experience. Rattan was brilliant and had the midfield firing when he was under daniher. When he left it was noticeable.