Maldonboy38

I am heading down to this game - one of my 5 annual games I attend seeing that I live 2 hours away. Our family group will have 3 Dees supporters and 4 Tigers supporters. Tigers are no easy beats because they are playing with intensity, system and skill. Midfield battle will probably break even, our backline should be far too good and experienced to be truly troubled, but their backline is really, really strong. Whoever Vlastuin takes he will probably beat, so one of Petty or Fritsch is looking at a average evening. I can't see Fullarton on him unless he is given a negating role. Our game plan has changed/is changing too much for Yze to have to much inside knowledge, but he will know how our stars play. For mine, accurate foot skills, and intensity when in transition are the keys for a Dees win. Dees by 20

Windsor - would love for him to remain on the wing. His two way running, and his pace are perfectly suited to this role. Lindsay - Salem role at half back. His kicking and decision making are excellent. It is just his light frame holding him back at the moment. Langford - Inside mid with license to spread forward. Potential star this fella. Kolt - half forward/midfield like Petracca. Loves a goal, looks natural inside F50, but can have impact with strength and power at stoppages. McVee - classy inside and outside midfielder.

Wow I can't stand these 2 teams but the Hawks getting the rough end of umpiring. Very fast footy, but if and when it becomes in tight and pressured, I can't see the Hawks matching the Cats.

I am a real fan of Buku Khamis, love the way he plays. If the Dogs have to find a way to keep Naughton, Darcy and JUH I would make a play for this kid. Could be anything.

Sydney looking bog ordinary in skills and structure.

I feel he has gone backwards this year, but he was steady today. I agree, lots of players start on shaky ground and grow into AFL players, and Howes looks to be on the same path. With Lever & May out, Turner on the rise and Adams playing OK at Casey, Howes is among the pack and needs consistent games and consistent form.

I can't wait until his match fitness catches up, because his physical presence and goal smarts will add further dimensions to our forward line. Huge fan of this bloke.

May and McVee are certainties. Difficult to drop players after today's win, but Turner is a definite out and Sharp and Melksham were probably our worst.

I have been really concerned about his lack of pace, which remains an issue, but his last half and in particular last quarter was really, really good. His strength allowed him to stand up in the thick of things, and he was still able to run and kick in the last quarter which is rare for a 1st year player. Very impressed. And he can kick - a skill we so desperately need.

A good serviceable game from Fullarton today. Forward pay looked solid enough, and his ruck work was better than I anticipated. A lot better than what JVR and Fritsch have been offering.

A shout out to some things that might go under the radar. Fullarton a good chop out for Max, and seemed to understand his forward role well. The tackling from Viney, Trac and Oliver. A lot of in-close hard work from all three. Langford's strength and poise in the last quarter. The gut running from Langdon, Chandler, Rivers and Spargo in the last quarter. The quiet but effective games from Howes and Windsor.

Kozzie Bowey Tmac Viney Gawn Petty

At last we got to see our boys play our way. Contested, effort, team work, transition and brilliant defence (for the most part). Bowey, Kozzie, Viney and TMac - wow. Gawn's last quarter. Langford's game. And the backline when Turner went down - well done. Best of all was our effort and intensity around the ball.

Something happening across our half back line. Constant 2 players free near CHF. Turner being off is messing our structure up

Love seeing the way we are playing. If our senior players like Oliver, Salem, and Trac improved their disposal efficiency we would be 6 goals up, not 3. Lots of injured and tired players on both teams, so it will be effort and heart that wins this game. With no May or Lever, and Turner subbed off, a huge shout out to our back 6 being able to hold the Freo forwards from a big score.