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Only if we win week 1. Lose it and we could end up with an i/state Prelim. I reckon we have a good chance of winning the forthcoming return games vs Freo and Lions. Optus is our second fortress and we won't be missing 5 of our best next time (I hope). Gabba is 50/50 but our mauling of the Lions this week will cut deep scars and they have only a few months to recover. Like the bulldogs after the GF mauling, I doubt the Lions will. I've been very confident of top 4 all along. I'm quietly confident of top 2. If not I have no angst of playing those teams away.

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Because neither have good team defence nor a decent back 6/7. Hawks gradually building their defensive assets/methods. Dogs have been weak in those areas for years. Bulldogs will not make the 8!

And its safer late night travel as there is likely to be more people on the train at 10.30pm than 11.00pm. It is only 30 mins but as you say it makes a difference.

Agreed. iirc the higher finishing team gets a say in the time slot of their finals, especially if a reigning premier. It is another advantage of finishing 1 or 2.

Correct, for the first final. From there there are lots of permutations depending on who wins/loses that and other finals. Essentially, finishing 1 or 2 makes it more likely to have a Home prelim.

Scott said something like they hadn't been able to do it the last few years. I'm guessing that is because they didn't have the know how. Shannon Byrnes joining them after our premiership, even tho he was in a development role with us, would have given them the framework/concepts to research and build/modify their training programs and probably gave them a bit of IP learnt from the Master, Darren Burgess.

Anyone know when the date/time for rnd 23 is announced?

By a country mile. I'm still in awe of Viney's game. I was thinking the 'minor' placings re Jackson etc.

We exploited both last night bringing in a short player for a tall and tweaked the way we played. Caught them by surprise. Their system and structures broke down early and they had no way of getting the momentum back. Can't see their depth to quickly overcome the list 'imbalance'.

A worrying aspect for Brisbane is they have virtually zero depth, especially small/mid sized players. Current injury list: Darcy Gardiner, Lungs 4 weeks Kai Lohmann, Ankle Test Dayne Zorko, Hamstring Test Zac Bailey, covid protocols They brought in a debutant and two players who have had very few games in their AFL careers to replace Gardiner, Zorko and Bailey. They will struggle, as players get injuries have form lapses to field a finals ready team. What last night showed their list unbalanced ie is too tall with about 5-6 players >200 cms. Would not have thought this a few days ago but they risk sliding out of the top 4.

Fair comment. Wondering if that was his team role as he would never beat the Big O for hitouts or marking contests. The impression I had was they let Oscar do his thing knowing we had him covered in other ways. As an aside, it will be interesting to see the coaches votes. Tough job to choose this week as this thread shows.

Yeah, bring him back for the following one vs Geelong. Because of the bye/fixturing it will be about 3.5 weeks since the injury. He said a highlight of 2021 was beating Geelong three times!! Like their feline mascot, they would be hissing and spitting at that comment. He won't want to miss a trip to the kittens' playground. Inflict more hurt.

He will be fine. We have another 9 day break to the next game. Wild horses and wild bulls couldn't keep him from playing.

Hard to understand how some left Jackson out of their top 6 altogether and most others ranked him low (relatively). With this high impact performance deserves higher ratings: 21 disposals 10 led to scores one goal 18 hit-outs a team-best nine tackles 89 per cent efficiency by foot 10 contested possessions six inside 50s.

21 disposals 10 led to scores one goal 18 hit-outs a team-best nine tackles 89 per cent efficiency by foot 10 contested possessions six inside 50s. He is only 20! Take a minute to absorb that performance. On any other day that is a BOG performance. That honour goes to Viney.

What really impressed about Viney's game was not only were his tackles brutal, he kept his feet and found space after a contested possession enabling him to compose and find a target. His disposal was excellent.

That was surreal. Viney flattened him, didn't break stride; just kept running. Literally ran through him as if he wasn't there.

He played the 'big man' game Goodwin asked for a few weeks ago. Reckon Goodwin and Weideman would both be happy with that.

This game could be the GF preview and both clubs have a lot to gain from winning: Dees: avoid 4 in a row. Lions: win at the G for the first time since 2010. Both: top spot and a game ahead of 3rd and maybe even 2nd. Big stakes. Both teams will give it all for those reasons. Really worth seeing live!

Another plug for this game: GA tickets are just $12 and kids are free: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MELBO1522&spMailingID=8405312&spUserID=Mjg4NTYxMzI4NjIxS0&spJobID=1520478031&spReportId=MTUyMDQ3ODAzMQS2 So if you can get there to support the cause and support the team. After all they are desperate to go back-to-back FOR US, so we their fans can see them lift the cup at the G. It will be a relatively warm night and no rain. And, if at the game make lots of noise!!

Another plug for this game: GA tickets are just $12 and kids are free: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MELBO1522&spMailingID=8405312&spUserID=Mjg4NTYxMzI4NjIxS0&spJobID=1520478031&spReportId=MTUyMDQ3ODAzMQS2 So if you can get there to support the cause and support the team. After all they are desperate to go back-to-back FOR US, so we their fans can see them lift the cup at the G. It will be a relatively warm night and no rain. And, if at the game make lots of noise!!

Not sure about in Bali but he has had 'friends' with him when other problems have cropped up. They take the pics/films and put them on social media. In Bali his 'friends' could be newbies while there. As one media commentator put it: "they throw him under a bus then reverse over him." . Sometimes he does the damage himself by taking selfies for social media. Jordie needs to wise up on a lot of fronts. One is to dump those who exploit him and find real mates that will protect him from himself in potential risky situations, and from others. Hopefully, he hasn't left it too late, not just for his football but for himself after football.

Great anecdotes thanks. iirc correctly one of the first things Roffey did was get past players back to the club and included others that had been sidelined like McLardy to President's lunch etc. As you say we are in great hands.

Thought I'd give a plug to the Pink Lady cause: If folks can afford to, chip in some $ to this most worthy cause💗. Donate before June 30 for an immediate tax deduction. Folks can buy a 'virtual seat' at the G for tonight's game: https://www.pinkladymatch.com.au/donations There are also PLAY4BCNA beanies on sale via the BCNA website.