Moonshadow

I think I remember Silvia getting a free for forceful contact to his shins by opponent's head and shoulder. Could be wrong, i havent checked the replay. He seemed rather bemused as to whether the free was for him or paid against him for high contact.

Spot on. We knew the rules when we got him.

Thanks for the heads up (pardon pun) and link fellas. Amazing viewing. I'd strongly recommend anyone who has played contact sport watch this, or anyone who has an interest in concussion injuries take a look. I played suburban footy up to 18 and had a number of head hits, including about 5 broken noses and a few concussions which, in those days, were not tested in any way. Unless you had skull fractures, you went back on and played the next week. Otherwise you were labelled weak. I fear for Ro Bail, and I remember watching Jack Grimes getting poleaxed twice in one game at the G. Not good, long term. Seems to me to be the single most important health issue in footy.

I'd like a team with no chumps. I reckon there will be a few more cast adrift at season's end, maybe even some well known names. As for number of champs, it doesn't matter as long as we win a flag.

Was it the same leg he broke? That may have played on his mind, if it was. Hope it's nothing too much

I am pleasantly surprised that the Watts-bashers on here have quietened down. Lets hope he continues the good form throughout the season proper. I'd love to see him win the Bluey.

Got a link to it OD? Can't find it online

Dawes' calf was tight after first match

If only he had Sam Mithchell's lightening hands, immaculate disposal by either foot, great decision making and leadership qualities.

Thanks Dad

And Chip's head? Spencer's leg?

Stop drinking and posting mate, that's my opinion.

I'll cheer his first game, his 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so on. I don't need to wait 5 yrs, Demonsterative. My support is not conditional.

Fair point. There were a lot of targets missed by hand and foot. That much appears not to have changed since '12

I thought it was hair gel, for his new look

Richmond trainers fussing over Jack Rs hair. I reckon it was all Chip's blood, eye and brain matter they were wiping off. "It's just a flesh wound", as the black knight once said

Not sure, we didn't look purposeful. There were a number of times that both Norf and Rich looked structured and smooth. Can't really same the same for us. But..... it is only NAB cup, so hard to tell if this sets the tone. A couple of more Nate Jones' would be handy.

Geez they all looked slow and clumsy, didn't they. Like the opposition were happy for the ball to be put in their hands, knowing it was likely to become in-dispute very quickly

Remembering that our game plan is one that hugs the boundary and this form of the game generally penalises that style due to the last touch over the boundary line rule.

A bit early, Stuie. I want 60 games under Viney's belt, 40 for Hoges and 30 injury-free games for Mitch.

A ruckman that will play more than one good season and midfielders of class

Thanks Bananas. Great, reasoned comments. You defy your user name.

Thank you Captain Obvious...... sorry, Grandpa Captain Obvious.

Watts hasn't been a KPF for a year or two. I though Watts was great tonight and went at the footy. Loved Hogan, but the comparison is just so off the mark.

Apparently, won't be respected until he has played huge finals matches, regardless of whether we play them