Very Jaded

Pathetic. These umpires need to [censored] OFF

But it made 0 difference to the goal going through so why does it need to be paid? Makes no sense.

They are doing what they always do against us and killing us in the contest.

These umpires need to be thrown in the bin. Absolute joke.

Lever injured

How good is Petty?!!!

West Coast will be saved by Norf for the spoon

Jackson’s strength is not his ability to hit out to advantage, it’s his ability to follow up and win his own ball or get the ball out of a stoppage to our advantage. He’s a very tall midfielder.

Yes although Brisbane losing is good for us

Petty was always coming back sooner or later. Supporters underestimate how good he was last year. He reads the play beautifully and is able to help out Lever and May as a third man up.

Brisbane Dogs SURELY but I would love an upset Swans Saints but will be barracking for GC Richmond Melbourne Carlton but Port getting up would be great... bring on those salty Carlton tears I say Freo? I dunno. Never tip Freo they'll always stuff you up Geelong but lets go Hawks!

I think you are right. If it was a simple 2 year deal then I can't see why he wouldn't have got it done already. My suspicion is that we are trying to push for a long term deal and his management is, rightfully, playing hardball... probably calling Tim Lamb after each game going "mate the price has just gone up another $100k". And we could also be trying to get a few other 'smaller' deals done, or even perhaps trying to lock Oliver away long term which may enable us to up our offer to Jackson, as perhaps Oliver would be happy to accept more years at less coin like his best mate Trac. I think if Jackson was keen on going back to WA the jungle drums would be beating very loudly. He is too much of a hot commodity for this sort of stuff not to leak from 'inside sources'.

I can't see them resting Trac unless rest is going to miraculously fix his ongoing knee swelling, which sounds like something he has battled with for a long time. Even at 50% output, his presence means the opposition is very focused on him and it allows others to come into the game more. He can also easily rest up forward and we can give ANB and Kossi more midfield minutes, or even Gus and JJ now that Lever is back in the side. Given Brown is going to miss again, Trac up forward working with Fritta is definitely not a bad option and it's another weapon we can pull in games.

I think no change. Tomlinson will play on Himmelberg and May will take Hogan. No need to rest Trac if his knee is structurally ok. He can always play more forward minutes.

Surely we can crack 60,000. We are 4-0. Get on it people.

I am also perplexed about the crappy time slot for the Freo game. Perhaps it’s due to the time difference in Perth? The timeslot for the North game isn’t bad given we all have to vote in the election during the day.

A week is fair but two weeks (before early plea) when I saw Hawkins break May’s face and get 0 weeks? Please. The head is sacred unless you’re a star footballer playing for a big club. Brown has a perfect record. Never been aggressive. Two weeks is a total overreaction when the player didn’t even flinch.

I just saw the vision on Twitter. How in the hell is that 2 weeks? Talk about tall poppy syndrome

Oh get stuffed

Freo at the G will be prime time. We both are doing well. Norf will surely be Sunday.

Correct, but we were dominant last year and won it. So anything is possible. We aren’t dominating right now we are definitely just pacing ourselves. If we finish top 2 I can’t see us losing the flag.

Carlton proving to me that I was correct about their ability to defend. Hawthorn proving to everyone they are trash

Come on Gold Coast

How so? North, Adelaide, Essendon and Port is their next 4. Should win them all.