Jaded No More

Trac trying to do too much. So costly.

Umpiring stinks. Truly.

Umpires will cost us

If May goes down we are instantly 80% a worse team.

And this is why BB is so important. 3 players go up with him. Jacko gets a run at the footy.

For such a good player Oliver is a disgraceful kick for goal. Embarrassing.

That’s the home ground advantage.

Viney with the rubbish turnover

Tonight will tell us everything we need to know about this team. Are they serious about winning a flag this year? Do they want to finish top 4? Or have we taken the foot off and fallen into a mental and physical heap? We are yet to lose 2 in a row this year. Win and we are back to an even playing field for the top 4. Lose and top 4 is going to be almost impossible, given we have by far the hardest home run.

The problem in NSW is that their lockdown is only a half lockdown. Retail is open. You can go wherever you want. It's not a lockdown that is effective. And so it won't work, or it will take months to work. As someone who is married to a small business owner who nearly lost their company of 10 years to Covid restrictions, I understand where NSW is coming from. I applaud them for caring about the economy and people's businesses as much as the health of the community. But when things are so clearly out of hand, and yet the consistent message coming out of the government is so relaxed, than of course the situation is going to get worse before it gets better. Going early and going hard is the way to do it. You'd think they would learn from Victoria. The lockdown capital of Australia.

People expecting loads of changes are kidding themselves. We are still 12-3. We are still second. You don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. We made a big structural change with Brown. That’s enough.

I would say we’d play GC on Saturday the following week so our game against the Dogs can get the Friday night prime time slot.

I just can’t get over how every time a team welcomes back a gun player from long term injury it’s against us. Every. Single. Time.

No.

How are the inclusions for Port. FML.

Confirmed. In: Brown Out: Sparrow

Saturday 4:35 confirmed.

I would say usual time but tonight instead of tomorrow. Some big inclusions for Port because of course ?

Isn't Brad Scott going to the AFL? But you're right, plenty of tried coaches out there who I think would be an easy sell for the members at both clubs. Can't see them going for a new guy. Too risky.

Probably right. Especially coming off a 5 day break, and especially considering all these non-playing emergencies will still be able to play for Casey. I would suggest that Sparrow and Vanders go out. Brown in. Melksham sub.

1000% Petty is better. He is better one on one and he is a better reader of the ball. He is also a better size to take on a big forward. Besides, Joel won't replace Petty. If anything he would come in to cover Lever or Salem. And if that happens we are at least 99.5% worse off!

I have no idea why Carlton or Collingwood would go for an untired coach. The pressure is on both clubs to deliver and appease the members. Yze is not going to do that. You have Clarkson and Lyon available for the taking. Surely they are your targets. I suspect Choco will be primed as 'past his use by date' for a senior role.

God help us. I hope that's not because Lever or Salem are in doubt.

Viney seems to have lost his burst of speed. He’s never been quick but he was ok over the first few steps. Having had yet another foot injury and limited pre season, he seems to be missing that yard of pace that helped him. Without this he’s a liability in both defense and attack. I am sure he will get better when he regains fitness and he’s still someone I want in the team come finals. He’s a beast and a competitor and he will put his body on the line every week. He’s a perfect finals player. Just don’t agree with bringing him into the side to gain fitness when we have 18 fit guys in the VFL busting a gut. Not to mention we don’t exactly lack inside mid options.

Yep you're as insufferable as he is, with literally 0 grand slams.