Young Blood

Watched it live right in front of me at the ground and thought straight away that it was a textbook dangerous tackle and predicted the one week. No need to drive his head down like that. I thought most of the game that Brown was bullying AJ by being just too physical for him in the ruck contests especially, was able to move AJ quite easily. Wonder if AJ just wanted to give the tackle a little extra in frustration/payback. A silly mistake I hope he learns from.

From club talk/reports it sounds like Turner was due to play last week after being ruled out 48 hrs out to due illness. So he'll play. Only changes I see barring injury. Fingers crossed for Windsor. In: Turner Out: AJ If Windsor misses as others have mentioned I think Billings comes in and Riv plays more off HB. I don't like that JVR will have to compete with the monster Xerri. Hopefully its limited and Max can take on more Ruck contests this week (he was at 75% on Centre Ruck contests last week with AJ in).

Thats ok you're forgiven 😇

You forgot May! I gather you're likely referring to the most common straight line precision kicks in which yes I'd say Tmac is definitely in there. But in terms of overall kicking including under pressure/around the body/creativity I would have to have him out and Fritta in. Other than that I agree. Edit: Probably Rivers too, he just often kicks longer and more daring kicks but his shorter precision stuff is great as is Windsor and Langford looks a great kick too.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a week. Brown got up and was fine by the looks of it. But being first game they might set the precedence unfortunately. Shouldn't be more then a free kick but they really come down hard on these careless tackles especially early in season to try to deter players (never seems to work much anyway).

We're just old and fragile lol

6. Gawn 5. Bowey 4. Trac 3. Salem 2. Lever 1. Viney

I was expecting 20k with the grand prix and the weather so wasn't surprised. It was pretty miserable out there today. But if they boys put in efforts like they deserve people to show up and cheer them on. Like others have said against the lowest supported team in the comp on a day like today thats not too bad but against especially suns in two weeks I want to see more. Its those who are able to come but prefer to watch from the comfort of their own homes the annoy me the most. I remember Mike Sheahan saying that in an interview a few years back and it really [censored] me off. If its medical, financial, being abroad etc. all of those things of course are understandable. But if you're in Melbourne and have the ability and resources to come to games at least try to make it along to a few. Thought we were pretty loud for a small crowd today but come along and help us lift the boys up more!!!

I thought Tom Green was another week away. God dammit :(

Seeing the Judd 4-6 weeks 😔 Gotta be grateful compared to other teams' injuries though. We're looking pretty good (touch wood)

Some serious outs and concerns for GWS Out for round 2 - Tom Green, Riccardi Questionable - Hogan, Brown A few decent depth players also out due to suspension (including McMullin who is decent and due for more midfield time) I hope their game this weekend is a bruising affair to add to it all.

Childish humour here but repeating Xavier Lindsays nickname quickly and consecutively as players do calling for the ball must sound a tad funny. @Ghostwriter have you heard it out loud?

What are you seeing from Johnson that makes you think he deserves the starting CHF spot?

I went along to every game at the G last year and in all but one or two games I spotted Clayton throwing up on the field. He quite literally tried his guts out last season when his body wasn't ready for it. I think last year might go down in some sort of folklore in terms of a player managing to play 21 AFL games as a full time midfielder after having such a well documented, problematic off season with very little preseason training/conditioning. He's looking in prime condition already this off season. I think he'll have a monster 2025 and return to a top 10 mid of the comp.

Smart pick by Richmond. Future star

We avoided the possible go home factor.

Missed out on a Sicily meets Lever type Bummer

It will be Lindsay. Langford - Inside mid who can push forward Lindsay - Outside winger who can play outside mid or HB FLEXIBILITY

Bo Allan is a Ross Lyon type. Hoping Tauru drops to us now. Will be [censored] off if Richmond get him

Totally! You just said he was elite in all areas...

Except for speed 🙃

I reckon we'll bid on Ashcroft here Then pick Langford obviously

What a dream to be picked by the club you grew up supporting

They will

Come on Carlton take Draper! Then Adelaide pick Langford so we can get JAGGA!!!