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Look at the behind the goal footage. If he was really attempting to smother the ball he would have jumped in line across the kick. In the end he waved a right hand at it as it went past, he was nowhere near in line with the ball. He ran directly at Gus. His attempt was to put pressure on the kicker purely and simply...and he came unstuck. I wish Kornes and some of the other past players would be just tell the truth and not come up with this football act garbage. It was an old football act to take out your opponent in play and that's yesterdays game thank goodness. I've played and coached enough to know what he was doing.

I think there's some truth in this. Looking at the behind the goals view you can see Maynard doesn't jump at the ball at all but does jump at Gus. I believe he was trying to pressure Gus. As for protecting himself, that doesn't add up. Gus had no momentum as he had already kicked the ball and was wide open and on the back foot.

I learned that the hard way many years ago 'Jaded', not a good result.

The pre finals bye to my mind makes it slightly easier for a team to bounce back if they're good enough. The teams that win through get another week off and on this years form most have lost off the bye. Plus we have a nice 8 day break, then if we win probably another 8 day break to the Prelim. At the moment I would still have C/Wood as flag favourites but for us all is not lost. ...but Goody will need to pull a rabbit out the hat to get us a winning score.

It's really not...it's a player issue. The strategy is about making the most of what we have. Only 2 class forwards. You can't put the blame on Stafford for that. To be in the position we are in with a pop gun attack is a credit to the coaching staff.

So, it's Stanford's fault that we don't have a good key forward. ...and the only promising one we had (Petty) got injured. Go figure.

Maynard protecting himself... Seriously, from what. Gus was in the act of kicking the ball, he was wide open. Maynard was in no danger and took a cheap shot.

Should have been a premiership player at Geelong last year. The ideal of the one club player is fading fast.

I think we will be in the market for a good young prospect that in time could take Max's position. Forward craft would be a bonus. So, as you say probably not going to be much change left out of the Grundy deal to move a player like this.

I guess the important thing is to get the right understudy to Max now and that will give us some coin to do the job.

Me too...I couldn't watch.

Really...there were some great performances that deserved reward.

Thanks again 'Mel'...much appreciated.

Do you get the option on GF day? I haven't payed a lot of attention but it seems most are at minimum using a backing track of some type. It would seem hard to set up and then pack down a live show in the time allocated. Particularly a big show.

Do you think Kiss will play live?

For what it's worth...I'm not the slightest bit interested in GF entertainment. I'm one of those poor souls who believe the game is good enough. If they do need to put something on I guess it's hard to cater for a large demographic and you're never going to please everyone. My earlier comment re Kiss and lip-syncing...it's might be a bit embarrassing if they don't, lets just say that. They definitely don't play, some sing a bit to the track with some reinforcement. Kind of hight tech karaoke I guess.

...are you addressing me here 'Demon17'?

Hope they are lip-synching or it's not going to end well...

Would they be interested in a Collingwood/Grundy type deal and pay some of the salary. Probably more interested in picks but can't see us wanting to give more than what we get for Grundy. 2nd rounder? Not sure how it gets done but would be a good get if fit.

Need to get the Richmond doctor to do the test...

I think this is a good point and this is where my comment of being an introverted type comes in. He really needs to demand the spot or he won't make it. He's the new kid the others are on the way out.

I think you are reading too much into what I was saying... For your T.Hawkins we've been bitten by Sammy W...always developing but not to get there. There are a couple of things that concern me but next year will tell us a bit.

Love it...very funny.

To her, I hope she recovers well and is up and about soon... ...and of course a few goals on Thursday from Fritta would be more than nice

Please pass on my regards...