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Did anyone see the alleged striking offence cited by the MRO against Kozzie on Worner? What time and which quarter? It does seem that bloody useless and non-impartial Christian has a special look at whatever Kozzie does.

Matthews as I recall was referred to police, principally because the (then) VFL refused to take action. (Please correct me if my memory has failed).

Sentence him to full time ankle shackles but allow him to play and train? I agree with many here - punch anyone in the head, particularly from behind or if they are down, and jail time should be mandatory. Far too many deaths and maimings for this to be allowed to continue.

Looking forward to a far more positive podcast this week. It must have been hard for you to front up after the start to the season we had, especially the Bomber debacle. Your passion last week was obvious, and shared. Illness kept me away today so I only watched on Kayo - I got the impression that there were far more low kicks into 50 than previously and way less bombing it long. And our guys seemed to lock it in far more. Is this a change of “game plan” or just pot luck? Can we keep this up? GO DEES.

Tholstrup - provided much energy (Until he tired - good return)

Disco will miss with (yet another) concussion. Maybe , if May misses again, is it time for Adams? How did he go today, Casey watchers? McVee should return but for whom? Could he replace Turner - we could be a bit short in defence. Melksham could be on shaky ground, though he is a Goody favourite. Did Culley or AJ do anything to enhances their chances?

Howes did pretty well considering the whole backline was pretty well makeshift, AND then Turner went down. As for Ms Underwood - not only inaccurate, but a totally unlistenable voice. Not looking forward to listening on the replay - synchronised 774 radio during the live telecast.

Was there bad weather? Ridiculously low total score 86 points. Both bad? Both great defences?

Koz head high, twice. Sportsbet rules

One would have to wonder. That HTB against Koz has been overlooked half a dozen times against Freo.

A big loss for team balance

.... and Howes not a KPP defender any time. What are they thinking? Or, what, are they thinking?

I really get the feeling that Fullarton is being thrown to the dogs - setting him up for failure by pairing him with a returning maybe big forward (Turner) and not keeping one of the regular albeit underperforming forwards (JVR, Frittata) to provide some balance / experience. I realise that 2 and / or 31 should have been dropped a week or two back, but the timing and balance is not quite right to me.

With Lever having a long spell injured, yes maybe Turner should fill his role, unless Jed Adams is genuinely ready. And if Jefferson has recovered he probably plays ahead of Fullarton, who the match committee appear to feel is last man on the list.

JVR would have a better chance of improving were he not be required to relieve Max in the ruck

JVR is being killed off by our FD by playing as the sole tall forward AND being made to ruck as well.

Are they trying to kill off JVR - the solitary tall forward and bring asked to play second ruck? He had huge talent and is being wasted without support.

JVR — solo forward crucified

Then why did we bring him in? He has finally showed some sort of form at VFL level, with others underperforming, yet Goodie refuses to play him.

Please reinstate facepalm emoji 🙄

Thanks for doing the research that I should have done. 2023 was really one that got away. Frustrating as hell.

Maybe the fitness team have paced us to be at our best late September?? 🙄🙄🙄

A couple of yers ago were we not leading in inside 50s, but just the least efficient in conversion?? It is just so sad to watch our beloved team looking so totally incompetent and dispirited all over the ground. Hard to watch or enthuse over. I despair that I will ever get excited by a Demons game again.

Fullerton, Schache, Billings among other trade ins who don't fit this mould. Not competitive and hard at opponent and ball. Johnson and Henderson are, but skills are only just there. I would still prefer the latter pair though who give it a red hot go.