Jaded No More

Well done Gysberts. Thoroughly deserved. What a gun this kid will be!

No chance. If Tappy is fit, straight back into the side. Was one of our best and most consistent pre-injury and his kicking is extremely important, especially on the wide spaces of the G'. In: Tapscott, Bartram Out: Evans, Jetta

The AFL's treatment of Chris Judd makes me want to projectile vomit. It's as if everyone has one set of rules, and Judd has his own set of special rules. Dirty eye gouger can do no wrong. Disgusting! Good news re: Thomas. I think the penalty is reasonable for the level of offense, but is obviously an utter joke compared to Trengove's penalty for a far less deliberate/out-of-play incident.

So the two times these 4 have all played together we, drew with the premiers and beat the Bombers with some of our best players out injured, including Jamar. Lloyd, who is a massive toolbag, admitted on radio this morning that this is as good a young midfield as any going around. However, the key to our success is firstly keeping these guys healthy and continously pushing them to better themselves, and secondly, keeping them together. Keeping Scully at Melbourne has to be one of our most important tasks this year.

Incredible effort given he's missed 3 games. GUN!

Sounds like Sylvia will be alright. Few players miss games, especially after a 10 day break, with a corky. Although knowing our luck he'll probably be out for 4-6

Agreed. I think Evans is going to be a bit stiff, but Bartram has to play if fit. We need him down back. Otherwise I would make very little changes, unless of course Jamar or Tappy make miraculous recoveries.

How's Blease doing in the second half?

Daisy Thomas could be in a bit of trouble. Smacked his opponent in the face. Of course wearing a Collingwood jumper means his opponent will get suspend on grounds of having a face

F*$% THE HATERS!

Apparently post match they asked Jordie Mac what he was thinking when Gawn took the mark and was going for goal, and JMac said "I ran to my kick -in position". LOL!

Can vouch for that too. Have seen him out and about a few times and my god he is such a lovely, down to earth guy. Really struggles taking a compliment and just so humble. Definitely one of the nicest footballers I've ever semi- socialised with while out.

He played his 38th career game last night. FFS how much more development do you want from a basketball convert, who started late, and has played FB, FF and now ruck? Unrealistic expectations are unrealistic.

THREE AFL GAMES PEOPLE!

Brilliantly insightful post. Thanks!

Just like Judd, when Scully wins a flag he'll give a single fist pump and then go off the ground to work on his kicking. He doesn't strike me as someone who enjoys anything too much. Steely resolve to get better.

Did anyone see Bailey grab Tom's face post game and give him a big happy scary stare and hug? I said to dad that he is probably saying "good game but if you leave I'll hunt you down and break your other kneecap" God I'll be heartbroken if he leave.

Collingwood by 45. Let's be realistic people, we won tonight and it was good, but Collingwood are miles ahead of us.

He has really struggled over the last few years, but he has had a very good season to date and an absolutely sensational night tonight. Vintage Rivers. I think for him it's all about having the right match up. He isn't very fast so he can't play on someone who will cut him up on the lead. I actually think he suits FB more so than CHB because when the ball is coming in high, he excels due to his ability to read the play.

Mitch Robinson should stick to doing what he does best, being a hack.

Great to see young kids coming in and backing themselves. Nicholson looks a touch classier than Evans for mine, but god Evans worked his butt off. He ran constantly to present and spread. Both didn't look at all out of place, and neither did Howe or Gawn to be honest. And for Nicho to come on and play so well after being the sub last week and again this week, was a sensational effort.

Tonight proved once and for all that skills and talent trump experience. Give me Evans, Nicholson, Howe and Gawn over Bate, Newton, Warnock and Petterd every single day of the week and twice on Sunday. Tonight also proved that a good midfield can make up for an undermanned defence and an underdeveloped forwardline.

Trengove's overhead marking is as good as any midfielder in the competition, and he has just enough [censored] in him to make him a real competitor. Watts I've always loved and never doubted, so no surprises there. F*$% the haters!

LOL! Funny how it took him 3 senior games to actually do something. Bloody hack. B)

Kidding yourselves if McKenzie isn't the top vote getter people. 6- McKenzie 5- Rivers 4- Gysberts 3- Martin 2- Trengove 1- Scully The game was won in the middle. Rivers also saved the day and was simply sensational. Harsh on pretty much everyone else who missed out. Especially Beamer, MacDonald, Watts and Evans who worked exceptionally hard!