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We sure were...nothing was going to inspire that team to a win. ...but your comment inspired an ironic laugh.

If he's getting that he's getting way overs...

I wouldn't want any of those players if it meant losing Oliver...particularly Kelly who is grossly overrated. He should have taken the cash on offer at North as he's not going to get another like that.

It must be a bit sad for you 'Dr'...all the talk of Goodwin's position being in jeopardy if we go 0 & 4, 0 & 5... It was almost like you and some of the others were hoping for us to start poorly. Getting rid of Goodwin seemed to be the narrative when we inevitably failed. Now it's the old we've had an easy draw story...preseason Freo were picked as big improvers, the Saints top 4 and GWS a solid final 8 aspirant after a disappointing 2020. It's still too early to say where any team sits this season, probably North are the only one that appear to be headed for the spoon. Well we're 3 and 0 sitting top 4. I'll take that, any win's a good win. Don't let your dislike of Goodwin and a need to be proven right sour a good start to the season. Enjoy!!!

Pretty sure he's talking Heritier not Rod...still not particularly appropriate.

I think one of the big differences is that St Kilda have not hesitated to own the problem and apologise. Collingwood seem to bury their heads in the sand and are if my recollection is correct yet to apologise to Heritier for example.

Yep, I think they might have relaxed the tag...he seemed to be out on his own a bit after the first Q...the only time I noticed O'Connor with him then was at the stoppages.

Mustn't have been a hard tag on Mitchell as often he was nowhere near him... If they put a hard tag on Oliver it just leaves Trac & Viney free and I would back them in against the Cats mids particularly with Danger still out and an ageing Selwood.

Higgins is done...he's had very little influence in the first 3 games, just a couple of nice cameo's. Collecting his pension down at the Cats...at least it's not us.

Does anyone else think Geelong are the most boring team in the AFL... I will go back and watch a bit more in a mo but seriously they make doing some housework interesting.

I don't think this is correct... The Giants not Sydney had those areas. They were taken away from them (GWS) in 2017.

Not saying he deserves the credit for it...just saying he is a part of it & playing his part. He should get better as the year goes on.

Well there must be a reason our first 2 opponents of the season couldn't get any connection from defence... If Gus was playing his role so poorly then surely they would have just waltzed through his wing. ...they didn't. Let's watch a few more games and see if our structure holds up, it's certainly looking a lot stronger than it has in an age.

What's wrong with Taylor???? The rule the ball needs to be touched from a kick in before going out of bounds changed last season with the introduction of the larger kick in zone. He made the same mistake early last year, the man's senile, doesn't do his homework, dumb or all 3....

I think Brisbane are playing poor footy but somehow they are still in the game. ...maybe Collingwood and Geelong are just not that good.

Yes 'dazzle', Caro's a bit late to the party on this one. Hardly being poached but it makes a better headline I guess.

These are the things he hasn't shown in the past and no reason to think he will at this stage of his career. Agree with your assessment of his strengths but I don't think he gets in ahead of Sparrow yet.

He should, but I'm not sure he has it in him. I certainly wouldn't let him run around on his own pick up possies though.

It's all a bit of good natured humour...don't take it too seriously crew.

I'm speechless....

I don't think Kelly is a fighter 'Pennant', that's his big problem...but Green, Coniglio & Cement are plus I really rate Taranto. We certainly wouldn't want them to get a sniff early.

Poor old Clayton...not doing any damage with his possessions say some on here. The coaches obviously don't agree...he picked up 9 votes for Saturday's game & sits 3rd on the leaderboard, pretty average player I think not. The best, most consistent pure mid in the game at the moment. LEADERBOARD 19 Dustin Martin RICH 18 Taylor Walker ADEL 16 Darcy Moore COLL 16 Clayton Oliver MEL

Give it up...no one knows the real story & each of the participants will have their own version. It's their business & raking over it here serves no purpose.

I understand the point you are trying to make...and why. ...but not everyone's situation is the same. You are relating from your personal experience and others personal experience may not be the same. Some have shared differing personal experiences. The mate you confided in wasn't particularly helpful, others have found the opposite. I think the one thing we can all agree on is a need to open up rather than bottle it up. There is no doubt when you are staring down the barrel of fully blown depression just talking with a mate is not going to solve the problem. I don't think that Lyon or anyone else was saying that it would but it can be a step. Hopefully being more open will mean being more open to getting professional help, something that a lot of men don't do well and not just with mental health. ...and I think the flip side is to be aware and if a mate is struggling, talk or at least just try to be there for him. Some won't let you in but others will welcome some empathy and assistance where needed. "No man is an island."