binman

Absolutely it will be a tough game. They are not top 4 out of luck. And we face a big challenge making sure we are switched on after such an emotional win last week. Really important we are ready and that we win this game.

It is pretty good viewing in the Southern stand, but i prefer the ponsford. Partly out of long term habit, but also because it is less crowded (i think because more people come from Richmond station that the other direction), it is a newer (and a bit more comfortable) stand and the incline of the seats is less severe. I feel like i'm falling in the Southern standard - and also it feels as if the seats are little more cramped.

Tell your hubby this sort of rubbish might have been acceptable when we last won a flag. But not in 2018. Even if we play the first final in Melbourne you should book a beaut room at the Pullman (the old Hilton), have a slap up meal at some flash restaurant (but not with him - dees fans only) and then before the game a big buffet breakfast before strolling to your premium seat ta the g to watch us smash the Cats. Get ahead of the game and book a room for the following week and hope we play the hawks and make sure he knows he has to look after the kids (because you are more organised).

Not sure how familiar you are with the g (i naturally assume everyone knows it as well as i do!) but the Ponsford is the stand at the city end behind the goals. So you look down the ground. Most people seem to prefer sitting on the wing (which is why you will almost always get a seat at the top of the ponsford) but as i say i prefer being up high behind the goals. I often think that in this age of presses and players moving all over the ground the coaches would be better of sitting behind the goals rather than the wing

My favourite spot at the g is top of the Ponsford. I love the view from up there and being able to see the spread and formation of the players as the ball transitions from end to end. Also with a GA membership you get your choice of seats for a game like this one. The only issue is that for smaller crowds the bar is sometimes closed so you have to go downstairs. But if there is 30k it might be open

...quite pleased

Get a room.

The thread is clearly in jest. But in the same spirit i would have him at the club as a runner. Perfect as he would get to point, instruct and direct to his hearts content. Can't imagine though that Goody would take too kindly to being told his instructions are ##%%##%#%# wrong.

No. A fantastic player and one of favourite non dees player. but the time has passed for bringing players nearing the end of their career into the club. Particularly one who has had 9 months out of the AFL environment. However i reckon he would be great fit for Lions, given where they at in their development and list mix. He would also be closer to home up there, Hodge will play on i assume and Rioli and Cameron would represent a pretty good combination up forward.

I think this is a brilliant point.We often seem to get the worst umpires - i think because often our games are not considered 'big'. For big games you really need the best umpires and i though they did a terrific job all in all. The best umpires seem to often let 50 50 ones go (like the OMac call), whereas average umpires often seem to want to impose themselves and pay everything - or worse are inconsistent tin what they pay (particularly in games at the Adelaide Oval or in Perth. Where the crowd becomes a factor) We were lucky not to get pinged a few times, as were they (one comes to mind that made me laugh - Vander gets legged and the WC fans are baying for holding the ball, despite him getting handball off - and then go crazy when a couple of seconds later Tmac goals). I find it crazy the AFL are considering radical rule changes when they could improve the game overnight by biting the bullet and having professional umpires. It would make the game better instantly. As for conspiracy theories? Is it 1 April? Is this a satirical thread?

Agree largely - except for him being near our best field kick. I reckon he is actually pretty average as filed. kick. When i listed the players who i think are above average kicks (only 12 in total) he was not one of them. Tries too many cute stabby kicks. Hogan is a gun and will be scary over the next few years as he gets stronger. Hawkins is a good comparison i reckon

VDB will cop a fine at worst. Low impact and looked accidental so careless

Only your scarf?

Kids should do drugs

Disagree

First time. Long time. Jokes. Go dees. By the by Dr D i'm thinking something a little more embarrassing than a picture of Jack Watts as your new avatar. How about this:

My best for tomorrow, on what is a great day is Le Romain first up. Deserves a win and dropping back from group 1 class i ti think will get it done. Big weight but huge class edge over the second favourite Siege of Quebec, is unders in my humble.

Have done my form for Caulfield, Randwick and the group race at Morphetville. Really terrific days racing. Quietly confident. Will post my best tomorrow morning when i see how the tracks and odds come up. have posted my best footy bets here

Two stand out bets for mine in the AFL Tigers plus 14.5 Comment: I think the 14.5 line for the tigers is too short. I know tigers are resting players and Bombers are playing for their chance of finals but Tigers are a 6 goal better side and i would have that line at 30 points. Great value. I hasten to add my betting partner has Bombers as one of his best so i won't be betting in this game (unless i can convince him to go unders on TMP of 166.5 - i think it will be scrappy, low scoring game) GWS plus 4.5 Comment: GWS will win this game by 4 goals plus so a line of 4.5 is terrific value

Do you read all other posts other than your own as one big, single post? Saty against the world. Anyway i'm happy wit selections, save JKH being dropped. He is one of the few reliable kicks in the side and i think he played ok. I like Hunt and Hannan as two physically strong forwards. Jeffy deserved to be dropped.

Im a fan but he lost me last week

I hope it is to replace garlett. He was a terrible against the swans. Unforgivable lack of intensity from one of our senior players. I'd also drop Spargo and bring Hannan back in. Hannan and Kent as small forwards is a good combination i reckon. Hard bodies, both of who one presumes will leave nothing in the shed. Sorry pedo i'd also drop you big fella. Didn't give us enough on the weekend. So if i was doing selections (as opposed to what i think will happen, which to be honest i have no idea what they'll do) i would have: Out: Hogan (inj), Hunt (inj), Spar goes, Gar left, Pederson In: Weed, Hibbo, Melk, Kent, Hannan

I noticed that. Surely he was/is injured?

Agree on all points. Not wanting to single out jonesy but his decision to go for goals late the in the last quarter rather than center the ball (which surely is the team rule) was perfect example of our poor decsion making as was the stupid dump kicks to the extra defender.

That's true. But they have some excellent field kicks who hit targets and forwards with good technique that take their chances. They also have a ruckman who has good technique ans can be relied on to kick goals when he has the chance