Maldonboy38

I would prefer to keep Bedford, but he is too good not be getting a regular game. If a trade to the Bombers is his preferred option, I would definitely be looking for a package deal involving picks, and going all out for Harrison Jones. Yes, still dreaming. I fair dinkum puked when I saw Nev Jetta put on a Pies polo shirt. If I see Brayshaw in a Bombers top it's going to need 20 Minnesota police officers to restrain my rage and nausea.

Swap him for Harrison Jones. Yeah, I know, no chance... but it is nice to dream.

Daisy is so good to listen to. Articulate, accurate and insightful. My brother-in-law can't stand her voice which I just don't get. She is the best thing to happen at the Dees for 20 years (apart from the Premiership of course), the best person to emerge out of the AFLW, and the best thing the channel 7 commentary team have done since Bruce & Dennis were together. I also actually like the input of W Carey. It's people like Ling, Ricciuto et al whose special comments are simply to repeat the bleeding obvious we can see on the screen ourselves.

The head must be protected. Glad it still is. I hate ducking, dropping and milking head-high free kicks. It's a total blight on the game. I am so glad the "powers that be" are making an effort to eradicate it. I have major issues with both Kozzie and Spargo doing it, and although they rarely do it now, it was on display from them both against Port. But the new rule emphasis is nearly impossible to properly administer. It is a nightmare for umpires, having to rule on intent in the blinking of an eye.

Yes, and he fixed them, winning 2 B&F's while doing so. I hope Sparrow also fixes his shortcomings. Currently, he is yet to do so.

6. Kozzie 5. Viney 4. Petracca 3. Tomlinson 2. Jordon 1. Hibberd

Sparrow was my big pre season bolter. I reckon he has massive amount of potential and could be a real beast. He can be a great kick but often isn't. His handballing to a player/situation that brings pressure or causes a turnover is becoming a habit, and his decision making is simply off. For all his effort and possessions, he is a momentum killer at the moment which is ruining the hard work of himself and team mates. I don't think he can be dropped, but he has a fair bit of work to do to in terms of polish and impact.

Yes, Sparrow got a lot of the ball. But no, his decision making, momentum killing handballs and kicks, and getting in the way of his team mates was really, really bad. And he has done this for many weeks in a row.

I hope not. Can we pleeeaaassseee keep him while Gawn era premiership window is open!!!! Clarkson to GWS Cameron to North (if he wants to get back into it so quickly)

With the possibility of Naughton and Bruce both being available, I hope all of May, Petty and lever are available. I though Tomlinson was wonderful today, but his lack of height will be highlighted against the dogs, especially with English now learning how to float forward. The only option is to perhaps play Petty forward and leave Tomlinson down back. risky though. OUT: Bedford, Melksham IN: Oliver, Chandler. Fritsch needs an old fashioned spray from the coach for his moments of utter selfishness. Sparrow is really frustrating me but probably shouldn't be dropped. Can you teach decision making?

I am actually really happy with the win. Port were very, very good through the middle of the ground but we came out on top. A lot of frustrations, but we won. And we have Oliver, Petty and maybe TMac to come back. Our best was very very good but only about 15%of the game time. Our defensive unit was epic today, covering a multitude of up-the-ground errors. Kozzie. Our midfield was well beaten. Stoppage work, defensive spread, poise with ball in hand, decision making, decision making. Biggest issue is the gap between our best and worst - far too bug and we can swing from one to the other within a single play.

Apart from continually letting Port move it from full back to half forward with a series of uncontested small kicks (which is making me yell at the TV screen) our contested ball play is killing Port. And funny how good BBB looks when a kick goes to his advantage!

We are butchering the ball, and I think the harder ground is making then ball bounce with higher variation because of it. So many fumbles from both clubs, from players who usually have clean hands. I don't understand the poor kicking though. So many unpressured kicks missing targets by a long way. Our forward pressure is back on which is good, and our forward system is at last showing early signs of organisation, but it would be good to have someone actually taking a contested mark for a shot on goal. Sparrow has such a huge upside, but he is quickly becoming a momentum killer. Some of his decision making is outright poor. I thought Harmes, Trac, Langdon & Kozzie lifted well that quarter.

Wow that lacked intensity and skill. Every time we kick inside 50, we are lucky to have 1 player moving, let alone anyone leading. We have a huge problem if our only leading forward is Gawn. And talk about static. Where has our run gone?

I don't understand this season. The ten top teams have all looked like gods or clowns at various times of the year. Tipping is a nightmare, form is as variable as the stock exchange in a crisis, and to top it all off, the form sides now are the &%$##%@ Cats and Pies. If we get our form together we will route this rabble - but our form is just as unpredictable. I need a nicely laid down Shiraz or a deeply matured Single Malt.

As well as Carlton are playing, Cats 17 scoring shots to Blues 8. Blues half forwards being murdered.

He is playing seriously good football this year. He plays the same role as Spargo, and his delivery inside F50 to a target can be very neat. Ignore him at your peril. Although his kicking action does my head it, he has kept on improving.

Well done North, you beauty.

I cannot believe how many F50 set-play ruck contests go unnoticed by defenders. That was too easy for Goldstein.

B****y Collingwood. As much as I admire Pendlebury I despise the jumper, the club, the club's history built on the back of John Wren's dirty money, and especially Ginnivan. I reckon I will watch the replay of the next game they lose. The fact they are equal with us on points makes me puke.

Yes, Ginnivan fell on the ball, but it immediately went behind him. Horrible free kick. But it is against Ginnivan so I will take it.

Tex could give our forwards a few lessons on how and when to lead. I know he is a bit of a boofhead but I love watching his powerful forward movement. And although I hate to say anything good about the Pies, I consider Pendlebury the best Pies players I have seen. Sublime.

My mum (a mad Demons fan) and dad (a Swans man) were huge fans of this bloke and loved his tough nature. A real man of his time and club legend. Imagine the team with him and Barassi running around - frightening AND inspiring!

I have been a stalwart believer in the Weid for a long time, but I think the ship has sailed and he has been unable to take his chance(s). (very glad to be proven wrong). We chucked in Bowey last year at a similar time - good result. I would be giving JvR a run. I have seen a few Casey games and although he hasn't starred in many games, he is as AFL ready as Weid was for his first game. And keep BBB. But the forwards have to work hard to allow him to lead, rather than be the man under the ball where his limitations are so pronounced.

Beaten at the clearances, badly. Our forward system remains a total enigma. Our forwards rarely lead, lots of kicking to stationary targets, our small and mid forwards nowhere near their best. A lot of our forward play totally staggers me. I know Goody rarely swings the axe but Bedford, Kozzie, Sparrow and ANB must be close to losing their places.