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With most of the media attention on the Patrick White bioepic. No column space was available on Roan's AFL debut. We did manage to glean some statistics off the AFL match page. Time on ground - 82% Disposals - 19 (11 kicks, 8 handballs) Disposal efficiency - 68% Tackles - 2 Marks - 4 Metres gained - 309 Inside 50 - 4 Score involvements - 3 Not too shabby in front of nearly 80,000 fans.

With Lever’s levitation, Marty’s season ending injury and Adam’s Adelaide adventure. The defence cupboard is looking slightly Xposed. Although a refresh with Bryce, Freeman and Lual is a positive given last week’s struggles in Qld. Paddy Cross is a welcome return up forward, knows where the goal posts are. What was equally perplexing last week with Will Verrall’s limited time on field, was Taj Woewodin’s extended time on the pine.

205 lbs is equivalent to 92.986 kg. Certainly a frame to build an ‘AFL’ ready body. College basketball in the USA unlike the precious pretenders here, is able to give fans some idea about physical presence of an athlete.

Congratulations Roan, Collingwood have got another ‘Steele’.

James Tompkins @200cm, triple Olympic gold medallist arrived with a fanfare of publicity. Not First 18 ability but could put his back into it.

Yes more rough housing please! Lost the game Saturday but won the WCW rematch. Featuring Vice-Captain Jack Viney who appeared to be channeling Big Chief Little Wolf. Fines proportionally should be 1/4 of match payments.

6 Jake Melksham 5 Christian Petracca 4 Kysaiah Pickett 3 Trent Rivers 2 Jack Viney 1 Max Gawn Honourable mention "The Brawl"

Largely agree with your overall summation OD. Ricky Mentha watch is indeed on. Has shown definite promise and is steadily developing his game as the season progresses IMO. Exhibits some silky skills and is not shy about initiating body contact. Continuity of performance throughout the whole four quarters of a game, will come when he develops his aerobic capacity and strength further. Luker Kentfield another diamond in the rust? Had presence up forward, leads intelligently and takes the ball high with a vise like grip. On today's performance kicks accurately and strongly overall. Not giving up on Bailey Laurie either. Is he a slow burn?

Swallow’s swan song? Tmac good contestedmark. Umpire horse [censored] again. Clear holding the ball rewards in the back. Goal to Seagulls. Throw in a greasy chip wrapper.

Jye Culley showing some passion. Hardie goal!

Sucks Seagulls snap goal. Two posters! [censored]

Jye Culley goal. Come on Casey Come on.

Gold Coast Seagulls goal against momentum. AFL dumps the chips this mob swoops.

Blind turn caught red hot! Umpire not to upset locals decides to BU. Casey challenging this QT. JB again 3rd goal bomb!

JB you’ve done it again goal!!!

Billy the Kid goal!!!

Down in the Smithy’s bunker at Fox HQ

Umpires can’t bounce can’t adjudicate correctly. What is the point? Meanwhile Suns blowing Casey away. Some experienced players lowering their colours. Opposition just working harder with better skills. DeeZone sad face please.

Jesse Craven gutsy mark goal kick a trifle short. Suns got the begging bowl out (again) free kick, umpire mind reading player intentions. Jake Lever having some better moments. JVR good lead and mark. Cream to Craven goal!!!

Kick outs showing little imagination allowing Suns re-entry and goal. Billy the Kid dacked bloke for free. Jack B goal!

Tough kick for Luker dynamite 3 goals!!!

Luker Kentfield has PRESENCE. Goal x2

What the [censored]! What happened to bouncing the ball. Rosas goal an absolute joke.