Norm Smith's Curse

Football act defense.

Im starting to think Kozzie is the hardest player at the dees behind Vines

I heard exactly that. That it wasnt so much about leaving Melbourne but whether he would or could play at all again.

I can't believe that none of you seem aware that the biggest development is that the Sporting Globe is about to start serving the Petracca Palma for the finals which will incorporate actual Bolognese sauce on the parma.

I don't think the horse has bolted but could be wrong.

It really sounds like that preseason had a bit more spice than gawnie having a spew on Scully. All the little stories over the last 12 months all make me really wonder why the big story here has never broken when everyone says it's common knowledge yet none of us phlebs have a clue.

It's tantalising isn't it

I guess when its all done and dusted we wouldnt have a flag without Tracc even if he does now want to go to a 'bigger club'. But that being said, for the first time in a while we responded with actions rather than talk and showed that you young blokes have a lot of potential.

Yeah im not justifying it saying its reasonable or unreasonable but the word was that what started it all. Although the overall injury and recovery is similar to a car accident level.

A bit of Byron Pickett in that one

Actually Id already heard and posted the same. Im not sure about the big crowds aspect, but I do know that his family were shocked about the club posting that he could be back in 6-8 weeks while he was getting a life saving blood transfusion.

Or being in their rooms...

Now your talking!

That is how a real footy club responds - with actions rather than talk.

Apparently GC hasnt beaten us in over a decade.

This is the way a good club responds to questions. Not talk, action. Credit to the boys.

I feel like our gameplan of trying to lock it into our forward half just leads to turn over pain like constantly against Freo.

Not as sketchy as last year in attack.

Is Fritsch a late withdrawal? He has no stats.

When he is on, Petty looks impressive.

Im not sure on that, in the past he has actually said he likes playing forward. My take was more that his perception of how the reacted to his imjury was more the issue: Demons star Petracca not fussed playing mid or forward | Shepparton News (sheppnews.com.au)

there is a river in our momentum

Players that I am concerned about moving forward - Salem, Petty and Bowey, not sure Billings is a 'competitive beast' either but id like to see more of that disposal.

Turner has a bit of agro about him too. And I love how Van Rooyen insists on running through people after he takes a mark.

Ok with all the negativity around Id just like to say Van Rooyen and Turner are really starting to impress.