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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.

Posting to bump this up the list. Hope there is a great crowd. I'm going to brave public transport/empty carriages to go. If folks can't go and can afford to, chip in some $ to this most worthy cause💗. Donate before June 30 for an immediate tax deduction. https://www.pinkladymatch.com.au/donations There are also PLAY4BCNA beanies on sale via the BCNA website.

It looks like Emirates is doing what the AFL failed to do: Make Collingwood accountable. “Emirates condemns disrespectful behaviour towards women. We are in dialogue with Collingwood Football Club on its response to the incident,” an Emirates spokesperson told The Age.de-goey-granted-personal-leave- It is not the first time Collingwood sponsors have asked them for a 'please explain'. Some news outlets are reporting De Goey was supposed to do a press conference today but didn't show up. He has been given personal leave. Whether he asked for it or is response to Emirates enquiries or to his no show is not known.

Their ins aren't a patch on their outs. Weakens them considerably. The three ins have barely 80 games between them. I think Tunstill is a debutant. It shows they have very little depth beyond their best 22. Dees by 3 goals!!

Bulldogs and Carlton. Bonus if we beat Lions once and Freo once. 8 pt wins vs them and top 2 is ours for the taking!!

Technically, that means that if our preferred alternate premier beats us in the GF, we will be happy.😒 I DON'T THINK SO!

But 15 will. So many 8pt games to go for all teams some will fall away. We need to win 5 of next 9. Will be shocked if we don't.

Is that chart saying the GF will be between Sydney and Freo and that Saints will finish above us? Neither of those is going to happen! I have no doubt we will make top 4.

I know stats aren't the be all and end all but his 2022 is better than his 2021 on most factors. And 2021 included his finals series. So not sure why folks think his form has dropped. #LJ myths

I think we have to change even for a few weeks. Jackson can't ruck, play fwd, fill the hole in d5o and be the exit target. We don't have anyone tall enough or strong enough to take that exit d50 kick. If we don't change our exit d50 from kick-it-to-Max the risk is what Sydney did: corral our ball carrier against the boundary line where they play 'hot potato' handball until there is a turnover; Sydney score. If we do change not only do we have the element of surprise we have a new string to our bow for the rest of the season. Less predictable to the opps. Not sure what other options we have.

With Max out we don't have the usual exit from d50 where he marks the kick-in (or the ball hits the ground) for the mids and Langdon to do their overlap running game and deliver to a fwd in good scoring position. I see switching as a technique to exit d50 and let our good kicks do that in our def half. Whether we then attack down the switched side of the ground or come back to the corridor can vary. I don't think Lions have much speed outside Charlie. Even then it is 'burst' speed rather take a run type speed. We can take advantage of that around the ground. Considered ball movement with running dare is what we need. I'm quite fascinated to see how we overcome Max.