Very Jaded

Got through the game and didn’t look hampered at all. I assume it was a regulation twisted ankle last week

He has a serious girlfriend who is from Melbourne. Is that not a connection to the city? I mean she might be happy to move. But still to say he has no connection to the city of Melbourne sounds incorrect to me. Players have moved for partners and equally I’m sure they’ve stayed for partners.

Surely if we should worry about them playing 4 talls up forward they’ll need to worry about us doing the same and playing two genuine ruckman against their one. I doubt we bring an extra tall down back to combat their forward setup. IMO we play Gawn or Grundy behind the ball if need be as I’m sure Lobb will need to do a fair bit of rucking to help English combat these two. English can’t compete all day against them both and Dogs entire game plan revolves around clearance dominance so they won’t want to concede too many ruck contests. I have no doubt we can beat them if we are at our best.

Was on Dusty most of the game and kept him quiet which is a giant win. I think they gave him a purely defensive role this week to see how he goes against arguably one of the scariest players you’ll ever find yourself pinned against in a one on one situation. Kept his cool and did a really good job. He might just be our next Jetta/Hibbo!

Let’s not forget who their opposition was. I am not taking anything away from them, they are a strong side with a great midfield. But North are a disaster.

Viney and Fritsch the obvious ins. The interesting thing for me is the forward setup if/when Fritsch is ready to return from his mystery injury. Has to replace a tall for mine or we will be far too top heavy. While Fritsch isn’t “tall”, he plays like one and isn’t the best defensively.

The big change from last season for me was quick ball movement and ball use. Both were very much improved on last year.

KNOCK ON WOOD YOUNG SIR

Ah yes Facebook. Where all reliable news comes from 😂

Played in the centre at the last bounce. Looked fine

Good result. Bring on the real stuff.

I can’t see Tmac and Brown playing a full season. We need to give him some exposure.

Hunter with a beauty. I’m thrilled with this pick up.

This Ryan kid looks good. I’m disappointing we haven’t given JVR a chance today.

Some bizarre umpiring late

Phenomenal. Reminds me so much of Salem

[censored] in the same category as Cameron

Confirmed. And he looks like Hunter now and I’m so confused.

That’s an odd choice given we are playing far better than they are all over the ground

He’s running the boundary and stretching. Looks ok

Just look who their coach is

Bowey is incredible

Richmond are playing dirty. Pathetic given it’s a practice game.

Richmond with some arsey goals

Oliver almost with goal of the year. He is a freak