Nascent

Laurie wasn't spotted for a good chunk of the second half at casey, not sure if it was injury or perhaps pulled out for cover in case of a late withdrawal for the seniors.

6. Oliver 5. Grundy 4. Rivers 3. Langdon 2. Petracca 1. Lever

100mfc games gets his name on the #18 locker and father/son eligibility. Not saying it's the best reason, and may not be accurate, but with due respect to Melksham I can't think of many other reasons for him to be selected, even as sub.

Think melksham is a lock for sub until he hits 100mfc games, he's on 97 now.

Give JvR a 10 year extension

Melbourne to finish this off and a West Coast win will make this a pretty damn good weekend.

Genuinely shocked with Petty forward.

Geelong look rubbish, hopefully we are witnessing the end of an era.

Quite possible, could mean there's a possible late out for the seniors.

Is Laurie injured? Haven't spotted him at all in the last quarter.

For anyone that's at the ground, how did Jefferson get his 3rd goal?

Jefferson allegedly just kicked his 3rd. Stream is down for me.

Looks like some players are closely checking Laurie at stoppages.

McDonald playing like a man desperate to get back in the seniors.

McDonald, Tomlinson and Laurie probably the best of the Demons with Howes getting a bit of it as well. Adams looks mote comfortable than last week, getting out bodied a few times by a much more seasoned player in Francis which is fine given the discrepancy there in development and size.

Star Saint to wait, Hawks up the ante, Giant in no rush - https://www.afl.com.au/news/891943

You usually have good mail so this is somewhat comforting (so long as it's not a lingering issue). I know there are a lot of (non-covid related) illness going around at the moment including respiratory and gastro.

Brown this year, Yze next and think Kalani White the year after that if I'm not mistaken.

I'd rather freo tank for Reid.

Guess we will have to call it a draw now.

6. Lever 5. Gawn 4. Pickett 3. Petracca 2. Oliver 1. Brown