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It's never one thing...it really annoys me when people try and make complex things simple and simple things complex. We're a good team, sitting in a good position and as good a chance as any to win a flag. A much better position than last season eve though we were higher on the ladder, we're playing better football. ...but we'll all be more the wiser at 6pm on Sept 30. Until then enjoy the ride, it's been a good one to date.

I thought Ray in particular had a howler in the last Q... It's ok to let the game go in a finals type tight game (maybe). ...but to not pay the sling against Riv (luckily it was picked up by another ump) and JVR having his legs taken out. Please.....

Goldie has been great for us, a real heart and soul type player. Blaithin Mackin was a revelation in her first year as a premiership player last year and her sister Aimee joins us this year. Mick Stinear has been pivotal in making it happen, taking the time to visit the girls and their families in Ireland. I hope the men can follow suit, there's some great talent to tap into. The Stynes legacy must mean something.

Goldie and the Mackin sisters... ...maybe Goody needs to have a good talk with Mick.

If that's the case and WC end up with the 1st pick then it makes more sense for them to trade the pick out for multiples. I'm sure they want Curtin and if they could pick up another one of tow top picks, that could set up their rebuild nicely.

He's building them nicely up to their GF next week...

A bit like Danger but with good foot skills.

Reading between some not too subtle lines I think they're trying to get rid of him 'Mach'... Probably for some of the reasons you've mentioned above. I that case would we be interested, not sure he's a Goody type.

Surely ladder position is an indication of form? I won't be surprised if we drop one but astonished is a bit of a stretch. With 3 minutes to go... You've got a bit of Kane Cornes about you 'Jimmy'...

That's a very odd statement 'Jimmy'. I'm not a gambler but even I know that odds reflect many things, form line being the big one. I mean ladder position is a simple reflection of form line.

It beggars belief... A similar situation last year was ticked off by the AFL. The ground has shifted significantly. I would say the AFL were late to the party last year. ...but Port haven't bothered to show up this time. A massive miscalculation at best.

Thanks 'Jaded', that's my first and only big laugh of the day...

I thought it was a good counter move, well worth a try.

He didn't really have the right match up today with the Tiges set up. A smart move to bring Smith on in the 2nd half.

That's mean...

They pushed him up forward in the 3rd Q 'bin'...it took Hodgey until nearly half way into the last Q to notice it. About the time he kicked his first goal. I've always said our expert comments people are the best in the business and really keep us informed.

The cream on top will be if WC can knock them over...and it is possible. It will be WC's GF.

...be interesting to know who. There is always a lot of media hype around potential number 1 picks, I wonder if real recruiters (the bosses) are this hyped.

It always is...

Maybe, but this is food for thought.... The number 1 pick is not always the best in the year and I would say none of these are generational talents. Hodge for leadership maybe. https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/30390521/ranking-every-no-1-afl-draft-pick-2000

Scully was the best they'd ever seen as well. Martin went at pick 3... Never believe the hype.

He would be the ideal candidate for the Tiges job... If they give him the support Hardwick got then it will be a prime gig. If they revert to the old pre Peggy/Gale Tiges then it will be fraught. Good luck Adem...

David King wrote Geelong off completely early in the season...then he got back on board, now who knows. They were all writing the Tiges on...now saying no chance of a flag. It's the entertainment business any relation to serious analysis is only in passing.

I reckon Spargo has been really poor this season and wouldn't have him back in. His precision kicking is off the boil and that's his only real weapon.