Return to Glory

They're not serious. Should go for 6 minimum and his record is very poor. But, you know, GWS is still that project that must succeed. Bring in some bullshite biomechanic and Harris Andrews may find that he's suspended for headbutting Cameron's elbow. I have no faith in the impartiality of the competition.

You could make a reasonable case that Gold Coast are the most insipid professional sports team in Australia. They may as well rename themselves BYE.

Great to know that umpires Curtis Deboy and Sam Hay are born and bred South Aussies. How does that work? As for Matthew Nichols, he's every Hawthorn supporter's wet dream but was the ump who told Max off when he punched the ball away a while back.

Max is right. I can handle a loss when the players have had a crack.

We were nowhere near as poor as some are suggesting. Port are in great home form and we didn't have things go our way. It's a loss that hurts but I suspect it's one of those painful lessons that will hold us in good stead as the season progresses.

I saw that McQueen and I was not sure what to make of it. Was it a swipe at Carlton? I assumed so. He's right in what he says in that a positive culture spreads just as quickly as a negative culture. I'm assuming it is referencing off the field as well as on? The only thing I'd also add is having great players can paper over the cracks a little.

It looked like we played a team of Alex Rances Diamond. Talk about going to ground easy. Sounds like you're having a great time, lucky bugger.

You're heavily invested in a comment I've made about a delisted Carlton player. Then you ask what my problem is.

No problem. I made a comment about Jaksch being rubbish. I stand by it.

Fixed it for you

Forgive me if he's a relative Jumbo.

His son would not play at the top level if not for his name. Very average footballer.

Bolton may struggle to survive come Monday but their issues are also about recruiting. Silvani's decision to recruit all of the Giants offcuts was a monumental blunder. I.e. Kristen Jaksch was one of the worst footballers I've ever seen.

I thought I knew my footy. Selected Carlton. Nuff said.

I rarely offer wisdom on such matters but if I can offer some subtle advice. Divorce him. Divorce him right now. Hopefully that helps.

Over 80,000 at the MCG with a top two spot up for grabs. If you can't get up for that then there's a big problem.

Smith - battled pretty well

Petracca - shouldn't do media

He has the physical attributes but I'm not sold on his footy smarts atm.

Nah, I will concede that when we are under pressure Jonesy always tries to do too much. Today was a prime example.

That made me puke. FFS -He'll be on Bachelor next. I don't think Trac is going to split the atom any time soon so where are the club's advisers.

Pretty fair post Big Red. Regarding Petracca, I'm hoping someone taps him on the shoulder and advises that media appearances aren't his thing. He's not a natural and strikes me as someone who should concentrate on playing footy rather than stilted TV appearances.

Can't agree AF

Just a couple of thoughts from a fragile fan: Petracca needs to gut run more and, more importantly, make an impact when he doesn't have the ball. And less mongrel kicks. Touch of the Brent Maloney's about him today. Our mids are not blocking for each other effectively and it cost us dearly. Tim Watson is a [censored].

Basically said that McDonald would be re- thinking his decision and then added (disingenuously) 'just thinking out loud'.