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Lack of space might not suit him... I hope you're right and I'm wrong though.

He is a serious 'Merchant Banker' this guy...maybe the most punchable head in AFL, not that I'm condoning violence here.

I'm on record as saying we should have gone after Phillips, in fact I think I was the first on here to mention the possibility. For whatever reason, we didn't make that move. ...so, now Brayshaw is probably our best bet. Certainly streets ahead of Baker. Hopefully one the kids will stand up and demand a shot but until then it looks like Brayshaw is the man.

It worked pretty well on the weekend so lets wait and see...

Harmes now out injured for 6 weeks with broken wrist...Viney for Harmes

It might be the reason but it was only luck that saved Zanker. In this case the action should have been taken into account. You can't have tackles like that in the game. Personally I would have told her not to bother coming back this season. Set the standard now before it's too late.

Only just had a look at that one...horrendous is right. Lucky not to do serious damage. Should have got multiple weeks for that one.

Including the coaches it seems... I think they might have a better idea than you. See below example.

'@binman'...the Cats have done the right thing by us. Our prediction is on track... Thought I should go the early Crow.

...but the point is, we did have them. They're a part of our team, it's why we got them...to replace Oscar & Frosty. Looks like a pretty good piece of list management. Saying something like what you are saying is like saying the Tiges don't win a flag without Dusty & .....

I think he's being told to take more time and break into space...so many on here have criticised him for being too quick to handball in the past. I just don't think he has the balance right yet but will do and be a better player for it. Agree with 'A F' that he's key to our midfield. Tracc gets the glory but Oliver is every bit as important if not more so.

I would say this..after a really promising debut season. Rivers - 2nd year blues I hope he can shake them

We still get drawn to the ball...it's a big problem. Watching the dogs last night, they spread and give options. They do it so well. We have a long way to go.

Yep, they've proven in other situations. They couldn't win without Rance (I actually thought that one) but have sailed through and it's like Rance who... They've won games without Jack and Cotch when they were a 3 player team. Couldn't cover the loss of the ruckman... Only had one key forward, no way you can win with that set up...did. They are a strong side as you say. How would they go without Graham and Lambert covering for Martin? They had the Cats on toast, we will never know how they would go without Martin.

When I looked at the headline I thought..."what fool wrote this!" Well, I should have guessed.... I had a few other words censored, but basically meaning someone a bit challenged in the thought department...

I think he gets underrated around here and by the so called experts. He was very good last year. ...but agree he still has another gear. Should step up further this year and get the recognition he deserves.

Well, one things is for sure. BT & JB along with Jobe and Hodgey were appalling.

Was listening to the most level headed person in footy at AFL level (in my opinion), Neil Balme. About the sub he said he didn't see the need for it and if it was his decision he wouldn't have brought it in.

I don't clearly remember...was knocked around the head a bit in my early days of football but I think if you were 19th or 20th and didn't get on the ground it didn't get counted to your games tally... Usually they would give you a run at the end even if it was only for 5 mins but not always.

Lets call this out for what it really is... It's a grab by the coaches to get some of their precious rotations back even if through the back door. ...and the AFL have blinked because of the preseason injury list and a belief they've solved congestion with their new manning the mark rule. On a sample size of one round of preseason games and a few scratch matches that's a real stretch. Everything else re concussion and that other classic Clarkson furphy about blooding players under 23 is all smoke and mirrors.

No, I'm not missing the point...a concussion sub is not going to change players fudging their tests. Players want to play no matter the consequences. You can't help stupid.

Honestly, a concussion sub is not going to make one iota of difference to future claims. The player is either concussed or not. If he suffers as a result down the track then he will have a claim. His lawyer won't say, "Hang on Henry, you don't have a claim...you had a concussion sub".

We've been down this road before...and it got us nowhere. They're not at full strength, we're not at full strength. The cards will fall where they fall but if we're switched on I expect a win.

I always think it says more about the user 'Bob'...I don't like it at all.