The heart beats true

Wow! That was unbelievable from Melk.

Will be interesting to watch Collingwood and see if it’s a reflection on the short turn around.

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s shape is giving 44 year old me confidence for next years draft.

Last night was pretty pleasant for April.

Nice Sam!

This is only a ‘major boost’ to the Northern clubs because some of them simply don’t have football club cultures, and so forcing 18 year olds to stay longer is the only way to keep them there. It doesn’t solve anything.

Essendon played out of their skin against us 2 weeks ago, and now look terrible.

Todays Geelong vs Essendon games is the ‘country festival game’ - which of course is being played in the city.

The boys really got around him last night when he kicked a goal. They know his value.

That was a bit surreal. At times tonight at the ground it felt like a preseason game in terms of pressure and ramifications. I think about 12 of our goals the boys kicked and looked around wondering where the pressure was. We did everything we needed to do, and I really liked the mix of midfield players at times. We got a look at a few things tonight without sacrificing anything - so that’s always good. And for the first time this year I came home with my voice, so that tells you everything you need to know about the experience of watching the game.

Rumour at the ground is that the boys have an 8:30 group booking at Entrecôte, so wanted to get this wrapped up early.

For a disciple you’re not much of a believer.

He says rubbing his hands together.

He seems devoid of confidence, and doesn’t seem to know where he needs to be to get himself going.

I recently did a project with young Trans and Non-Binary folks and they were actively trying to get ‘youse’ used as an inclusive, uniquely Australian term. I just kept thinking of Jeff Fenech (but didn’t bring it up because nobody else in the room knew he was). Language changes, constantly. I don’t think trying to keep up with it is as important as using it with grace and good will.

Ashcroft just kicked goal of the year. The kid is a star.

Yeah, they went after us physically in that game for sure. I’m hoping it’s not the same this year. We limped home after that.

Enjoy the game. I’m not proud of it, but I’ve used the Jam Donuts at the G to motivate young family members to keep going to the footy until they’ve fallen in love with the Dees. It works for 49 year olds too. Whatever it takes.

That was Melbourne supporters - what’s it got to do with St Kilda that North have been poorly managed for 10 years, so a kid left? Do we expect Brisbane supporters to boo Jackson because he left for Freo? It’s weird.

The booing of Horne-Francis is seriously dumb.

I watched the replay of our last game this afternoon. The intensity was 400% on this game. It’s a good watch if you’re bored. We played with great heart.

Their draw is very, very soft.

Port’s skills tonight are very average, their team defence is amateurish, and they are still only a goal down. Im not sold on St Kilda.

But did you know he played basketball?

This is my favourite moment from the grand final celebrations. Hibbo had lost his brother in 2020, and I lost mine that year too. In that moment I felt like he was celebrating for everyone who didn’t make it. He just took the cup and was off! Makes me laugh, and brings a tear to my eye, every time I see it.