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I agree with nearly all of this, just don't think Laurie has been given a fair chance. He has only played three games this year with two of those starting as sub, one of which he came on for half a quarter and kicked two goals from 5 disposals. His only starting game was the opening round where we went with a small forward line with him, Spargo, ANB, Pickett and Chandler. That was never going to work. He was subbed off after two and bit quarters with 54min ground time resulting in 8 disposals. Billings came on and picked up 2 disposals in 50minutes and retained his spot in the side. 6 of his 8 games he has either been sub or subbed off. Hes also never had more than 2 games in a row. That's hardly getting a good crack at it. Not saying he will make it long term, or even deserves to come in this week. But would be nice to see him force his way into the team and get a sustained crack at it. We signed him for 2 years earlier this season so obviously see something in him. Up to him to now to show he belongs.

Fair enough, didn't realise it was just a clash of heads, saw the raised elbow at the end and presumed that's what's done the damage. Good example of not presuming things off grainy footage.

Still frames can be deceiving, Parker deviated into his path with Smith only having a split second to react. This should have been a regulation hip and shoulder to the body and its play on without catastrophic injuries. What I don't get is how Parker could stuff up the "shepard" so badly. He's lower to the ground and from your pictures his elbow is around the level of the opponents waist. Quite a feet to raise your elbow so much to fracture his jaw/cheekbone and eyesocket from that starting position.

Bowey in doubt with a rolled ankle

Bizzell and Vardy played some good footy in the early 2000s for us.

Out: BB, Lever, Billings In: JvR, Tomlinson, Langdon Could perhaps see Fullarton in if we want to revert to our 3 tall fwd set-up. Wouldn't be surprised if Windsor needs a rest and Chandler looks to be struggling. Can see either Laurie or Tholstrup moved into the sub position and woey starting in the 22 as well.

Winger if I'm not mistaken

Weren't we ment to hear about the salary cap decision for retired players imminently from the AFL. Like a month ago.

Only signed for 2 years. Can imagine those offers will be coming around again soon enough.

Well said. The voice of reason on demonland is a Carlton supporter. That checks out actually.

Not opposed to him getting a go, just don't think it should be as a defender currently.

He'd have to play forward because he's decision making and kicking out of defence is less than desirable

Curious to see the pressure rating stats

Ah yes, the overlap...

Anderson would look good in red and blue.

Cats to fall to 6th or 7th at the end of the round barring a few upsets. Have also dropped 10%

Clearly Scott will have a word to the AFL about the season being too long. Should have awarded them the premiership after round 7.

I wonder if the AFL have indexed their compensation formula to the rising salary cap. If not, don't be surprised to see Zurhaar leave on a 700-800k contract and the roos to get pick 2.

The Allies squad has been announced with 2 notable names for the MFC. 1. Kalani White - named as a bottom age player (listed as 198cm). 2. Ricky Mentha - NGA prospect

Fun fact, all 3 of our losses have been on a Thursday night. Makes for a tedious weekend.

Out: JvR, Turner In: Fullarton, Brown Seems the most logical. Unless we want to go small and bring in Tholstrup or Laurie ahead of Brown.

If JvR does play at Casey the following week it will give us hopefully an exciting glimpse of him and Jefferson paired up in the same forward line.

Wasn't overly impressed by the performances of those at Casey. Think we will keep it simple and replace JvR with Brown. Petty will have to be the chop out ruck in this case. If they're not happy with Browns form/fitness perhaps Fullarton will get a demon debut to fill the forward/ruck void. Verrall isn't ready yet in my opinion. Tholstrup needs more consistency in performance before getting another promotion. I like Laurie but don't think his performance at Casey warranted a recall. Can't see a need for Hunter unless we drop one of our wingers or think he would be an upgrade on Billings.

And got so far, but in the end...

I'm not convinced by the bombers just yet. They've won against Hawks, Saints (4points), Bulldogs, Adelaide (3points), West Coast (6points) and now GWS. They've also drawn with Collingwood but they're not the same team as last year, not yet at least. Apart from GWS it's far from a convincing form line.