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32c and little breeze. The ground here gets hot anyway but with reduced quarters and normal interchange cap we shouldn’t be under any great duress. I think today we just need to be the more physical side. I tip that Kennedy won’t make it through the game if May punished him every time the footy comes in.

Newman's pressure and tackling were excellent in that last quarter. A lot of kudos for the comeback should be awarded to her.

Looks like I’m gonna have to break into Optus.

I think we’ve got the cattle to challenge particularly with the wingers now and May and Lever down back. A fit list, a game style that when it works should produce winning margins and a team that (on the small sample) is one of real last quarter stamina.

True, but one of the funnier ones on here to be fair.

By God I’m pumped for Sunday fortnight. After watching the Eagles yesterday I’m confident we’re in with a very real chance of doing them over here in Perf. That was a great insight into the club. The boys look united, hungry and most of all happy. Some pretty good ingredients right there. ?????

I can clearly remember Cyril getting applauded for his similar hit on Oliver a few years ago. That not lenient enough for you?

It’s on at 10am in Johannesburg if you get more than expected.

4pm in Perf, bruh. All good.

The girls have gone harder.

Ted Whittens legends match has more grunt than this rubbish.

State of Origin will be dead forever after this shitfest.

Just how bruise-free is this [censored]?

I watched it live mate and he definitely wasn’t “unsighted”. I thought his pressure was pretty good and he was one of the main antagonists with breaking down the Roos short game with his speed most of the day. he clearly could’ve been better but tbh he wasn’t too bad imo.

He did and was serviceable.

It was ordinary wasn’t it. Dinky little kick rubbish.

I think our smalls will be the difference at times this year. All showed something today and will be fierce competition for spots. Brayshaw got better as the game wore on. kept an eye on Jordan and Sparrow for much of the game. Both seemed to be out of position and chasing more than winning the ball and being creative. Tomlinson presented well before he was rested and Melksham was at the coal face early on and creating. Bradtke just gets thrown around but his ruck craft is improving. Needs kilos. 7:13 is hardly a great result but 20 scoring shots is nothing to scoff at. Our pressure dealing with North’s chipping around game early on was also good to see. Beer time now.

Hardly a puff of wind.

Standing amongst Norf supporters. They are seriously nearly as bad as eagles supporters.

Thinking about a pint or two at Hardemans after this if anyone is keen. Meet a few of you desperado’s.

He’s getting plenty of it.

Asked Max and May how they were tracking. “we’re back” ”we’re both back”

Hannan looks close. Might be a sneaky chance for some time against the Hawks. Weird running style that makes you think he’s still got something uncomfortable going on. I had a chat to him. He’s aiming to play a half of VFL in a fortnight.

Chandler and HB set shots deep in the pocket before HB went off early.

Small group of about 15 doing repeat 100’s. May seemingly running freely as is Max and Vanders. Bradtke here as well so might not be In the scratchy.