billyblanks29

Ok I acknowledge all the mourning needs to happen but I need some optimism to get through today/this week without prescription meds. 3 good things from yesterday: 1. Olivers continued dominance. Easily BOG. 2. Spargo is gonna be a dangerous player for us next year and beyond 3. We can beat Adelaide and season is still alive. Your turn.

Geelong kicked 8 goals in the last quarter. They kicked 8 to three quarter time. This wouldn't happen to a Richmond or Sydney. There's a mental weakness that allows this to happen. Simply say no. That's enough. No more. I won't let it happen again. We beat cats next time and the crows.

Did T-Mac play back for much of last night? I like him down there as he's good in the air and quick. Must play a swing man role a la J Westoff, going back or forward as needed methinks.

Agree Petracca showed good form with 130 supercoach points. Shows his potential. The critical commentary has been valid. We are still a year or two off bring a top 4 team in my opinion. Mostly a lack of coaching experience more than the players. Need to sort out the best backline line up.

No 1 on the VFL ladder by a mile with Richmond. This must say something good about our system and coaching. Usually the top AFL side has a top VFL side who Richmond does, but why is our AFL side a lot weaker?

You have to admit the lapses where we get 5-6 goals kicked against us in a row have stopped since earlier in the year. If they can fix that issue, they can fix some of these others.

Bring back Vince. Can't be experimenting with Casey players at this time of year. At least he can kick and handball at targets.

Thought Petracca played better this week. Gawn was excellent. Clarity down on usual.

Here's the irony of it all. By accepting nothing less than finals as success. We create extreme pressure on ourselves and the team, which makes success less likely. If anyone has actually played a sport, they'll know success comes from being in the moment without expectation.

Forget finals. Success this year is about more wins than last year or strong signs of improvement. We are seeing that. Richmond will win the flag again. Nobody can beat them at the G and they're in the right age bracket window as a group. Put your money on them now. Finals experience would be nice. But games like tonight will teach the players just as much as a first round finals loss which is all we can expect. I feel like there is too much pressure on finals. It may not happen due to Hawks and North super easy draws. Cheers

Can't see anyone beating Richmond come finals time at the 'G. Hate to say it but they'll go back to back. I might put $100 on them now to ease the pain.

We've lost clearances the past two weeks despite being the best team in the comp prior to that. Wonder if that's to do with the return of Jack Viney? Lacking a bit of touch going through there?

Totally agree with OP. Really hope this is his last year. Costs us 1-2 goals a game by being slow and unable to chase down opposition forwards. Play another tall or pacey back like Hunt or Frost and see how we go.

Spargo will be fine. Extra 3 night's sleep this week than usual!

Good effort after a 5 day break. 9 days now till the pies can't wait!

Geez Spargo has some football nouse. Can't see Garlett coming back bin anyone soon.

How would we have gone if they had Tex, Sloane and Seedsman? I'm sure still 80+

Yeah but that was Carlton.

At MCG - 2 from 5 Away - 5 from 5 We seem to be a far better team away from the MCG. Is it because of the MCC and history of the ground? I believe the players play worse under the perceived scrutiny and judgement of the significant MCC crowd. As if they're a bit nervous and keen to impress. Away from the G they are free, unshackled and born again. Anyone agree?

Great song. Seeing the old warriors makes me emo. If we won a granny I'd cry tears of joy.

T Mac had an off day. We need another forward who can clunk marks. Maybe Weid but I'd trade him for Gaff.

Hibbo best on for me. Great win. We just seem to be dominating the contest and it flows on from there.

Just finals. I'm burnt from last year still.

Omg we've played nobody yet. Can we beat a top 4 side before we talk about the F word?

Viney coming back to AFL this week could only have 1 of 2 outcomes: He gets through the game unscathed but has an average output (sub 20 possession) He re-injures his foot or does some other type of injury The whole reason there's a 3-4 game preseason is to get players used to match conditions and into form. One does not simply waltz into a side after a year off and have a blinder with 30+ disposals.