Demon Dynasty

I think the term is something alomg the lines of ... 'Grumpy old Bastard'

What a nonsense PITB that was. The tackler held him up until he decided to drive his legs forward and then dive to the ground. Staging of the highest order but all umps fell for it.....again!

Again, no credit or mention (by name) of the oppo. Apparently the Cats played poorly for a half but then improved immensely in the 2nd. And poorly for three quarters against us. He can't move on from that loss which is great to hear. Full post-match, R11: Cats https://www.afl.com.au/video/1138283

Will be interesting to see how the peptides go without Draper from here

Yes thats what i meant Bin. Just flap them firmly once and hang . Job done

Watching Peatley tonight, really hoping we'll see Kolt get another shot at it soon. Reckon he'll bring a similar exuberation, desperation and run to this group if he gets the chance.

Thought it was changed tp 20 at the time of the Mac Andrew AFL fix? Did they as change it back again after 2018 or so?

Riccardi a stellar game so far. That goal in the 3rd was very special. Something you don't see alot of from the big fellas much nowadays.

Much prefer watching VFL (Casey) now D17. The umpiring there is at least a pass mark most weeks and i don't have to put up with "enter the sandman" pre match type rubbish plus the gound MC voice blaring in my ears at every single break. Its old school footy and just pure footy watching the boys develop and hone their skills / craft plus see how some of the seniors are doing post injury / recovery. It's also an easy get in terms of parking and price (or no cost using the membership) as the case may be. The food is basic but reasonably priced or you can just take your own stuff with you. Most games are also during the day, making the standard fairly reasonable without the greasy / slippery ball stuff that you get at night time matches. Of which we seem to play alot of! Add to that the ever increasing cost, no cash accepted nonsense, AFL fixture / start up club bias, the constant "it's this week or that week build ups" and it all adds up to a big turn off for me now. The AFL is sucking the life and enjoyment out of the big stage stuff now.

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Lol Hogan a straight forward mark there... but not according to four umps

And the GC too pls. Absolute basket case of a club that will forever be also rans. Just pinch their top tier and be gone. AFLcontinue to plowing millions and sending so many careers to the wolves going there.

100% Cranky. This is why players like Moniz end up moving on and potentially getting a gig at senior level elsewhere. They play their hearts out over and over including some performances that warrant a call up in a few consecutive matches. Experienced fringe player comimg back from long term injury and trying to build some fitness / form then plays a few games without doing much at all, looking somewhat disinterested but somehow gets a recall. Selection integrity is an integral part of a club's culture. Unfortunately it hasn't been there for us of late. Very dissapointing decision. Surely Choco is seeing the inequity here?? Would be great if he could speak up and highlight this. No doubt Richo is on the SC but if Choco isn't also there advising of Casey players' form and fitness he should be imo.

How was that not HTB against Walsh. The lunacy continues

No one in their right mind. You iron it before you hang it out ...

Line up looks a tad stronger NS although we're still very shallow in the middle. Anyone know what's happended to Roy? And where are Neocleous and Laplanch at!? 🤔

Surely it's ok for Jeffo (aka Young Angus) to blow his own trumpet OD!?

A draw plus Cox & Mihochek out. Great start to the weekend.

Woot woot....gotta love it!

Besides Fyfe & Darcy, they arent woeful by hand but they do over use badly alot of the time which invites pressure and unnecessary turnovers

Yep. The whole team has white line fever. It's 100% pressure / urgency then go go go on the turnover. Cameron's also a decent ruck and VG overhead mark. I think i heard somewhere he's one of the best intercept marks behind play also? The game appears to have gone past Fyfe now 😬

Young's been pretty ordinary tonight. Is it just me or has Walters had a mare so far?

Darcy's competitive in the ruck but that's about where it ends. Super slow to react & dispose and his HBs are generally pretty shizen

The Pies use their feet to kick / toe poke the loose ground ball away from oppo alot, attempting to move it forward or towards safety of boundary. Deny and disrupt.

Freo are very slick by hand and foot but over use the handball which sees them get caught in their back half a little too often. They also make a fair few rookie & basic mistakes both with choices and clangers.