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So I guess that the Pies will beat the Cats by under a goal, with a few gift goals from frees --- but, who will KO them in the Semi?

In fairness, SA are in a vastly different time zone - maybe time era would be more appropriate. IF this is true, the AFL are showing just how gutless they are in not taking action to suspend Zorko - I am certainly not into political correctness in any way, quite the contrary, but this would be a line that just should never be crossed. Gil - make a stand, or just drift off into your comfortable retirement,

Stats show that Carlton had six scoring shots in the last quarter - didn't do much for them, did they? Spargo is not a wingman and is being played out of position. Like Frittata in the 2018 Prelim - and he got bagged for his lack of input. He would be very stiff to be dropped .

Of course they panicked re the Clarkson issue. "After all, we are entitled to the best" and now they have burned their boats. Now they say "we need an experienced coach". Who in their right mind would go there? MEMO: Mark Neeld is experienced - try him.

“…And we don't just have Tomlinson as back up but Joel Smith too….” And Disco as well

Yes. They are just awful (but they did win a 🏆 in them as I recall). Exactly. Gifted scheduling, shonky home ground, totally entitled, DH of a coach….. but no strong match training going into finals May (hopefully) see them out in straight sets

So looking forward to seeing JVR in the MFC team on 2023 - seems an excitement machine who can mark, kick, run, ruck. But having been an advocate for his promotion for a few months, I don't believe now is the time. Also looking froward to Turner, Howes and Laurie in particular. I feel really bad for Tomlinson, who was rock solid before his ACL and very serviceable when he came in a back up for May and Lever - too good for VFL but no room for him in our defence. He has been a winger: has he ever been used as a forward tall?

Perhaps this is an example of quick sharp loading pre finals?

" ... if the steak is going to stay alive ..." I like my steak rare, but still alive is taking it bait far.

“…trying all year to find the rules that govern the operation of VFL comp..” Do you mean rules other than “when a team gains momentum, give them another bye”?

Surely there will be, but ch 7 haven’t signalled Christian to review it so he won’t even look 😡🤬

OMG why all the unwarranted positivity after last night? After all we only kicked 1.3 in the last quarter, and actually lost the final quarter of the H&A season. Woe is me. 😱😱☹️😥

How about quadruple - AFLCA Downlow Premiership and Norm ❤️💙❤️💙

Go Saints. At least make it a close bruising affair. Please.

I can’t trace the details, but I seem to remember earlier this season, or maybe post 2021 🏆🤗 some stats comparing Kozzie with Cyril Rioli and Eddie Betts at the same stage of their stellar careers, and that OUR Kozzie was ahead of them. Seems that the sky is the limit.

I seem to recall Geelong having a vey soft run into finals a few years ago (may have been the prelude to the pre finals bye) and being crushed by pressure when they were challenged by decent teams. We will certainly be match hardened.

binman- how prophetic are you?

I said at the time how in any universe was that Not a 50??

6.Oliver 5. Jackson 4. Petracca 3. Sparrow 2. Petty 1. Jackson

Really looking forward to binman on the podcast - I hope he talks about loading.

Realistically they are not going to throw Bowey forward for the first time in his career in a final, but I agree that ANB is sailing close to the wind. Bowey would be very stiff to be dropped

My take is that he has signed (with us), taken the pressure off, and enjoyed having a great win.

I am sure the "Integrity Commission " :-))) will have a look and say nothing to see.

Looks like 💩 Zorko apologising to Petty?

BNE >8 inside 50 and lose by 58