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I think any team that plays against Harris Andrews goes in with the plan being pretty simple, which helps and it's literally don't let him mark the ball. If he plays on McDonald i imagine Tom will try and pull him away from the danger zones or at least compete really strongly in the air and bring it to ground. I don't think Andews has been at his absolute best either which does help.

Anyone else got the feeling that Kozzie might have Byrons "big game gene" and absolutely rip a final to shreds? i could see the little fella going nuts and kicking 6

I think some consideration should be given to a Jordan-Sparrow swap, i think Jordan is our best tackler, and when he's in the side it's something i really notice, i think we're a better side with him in there, definitely missing Hunts run, and happy to swap him and Smith. I'd be picking Melksham or Jones as Sub, i think having an experienced Sub is going to be really handy in finals because it's effectively another coach, another experienced head on the bench and someone ready to go right away. coming into a big final half way through if the game is really hot could be a tough adjustment for a young player imv

I think it's really hard for teams that have multiple heavily polling players to produce a winner, which is why i think the winner will be Ollie Wines, but i also think Zach Merrett has had a VERY good season and could be top 3

From what i've heard it's not so much Yeo wanting out of Meth Coast, and it's more Meth Coast having a look at what senior players have some currancy to start a re-build

It 100% favors us, Brisbanes revival has been based on slick ball movement and high scoring, it suits us down to the ground if it rains. i think we will win either way though

Lets hope so given everything he's ever posted has been wrong, it would just about guarantee us the flag

Get the feeling the Lions are the most in form team in it at the moment, Cats last 3 they're 1-3 and only fell over the line against the Saints, we're 4-0 and in good shape injury wise and should beat the Lions but i see them as our biggest threat. I think we can feel confident against anyone else

Goody has got to be coach of the year doesn't he? a team most predicted to win finals finishing with what 17 wins, minor premiership I'd also nearly pick Max as the AA Captain to be honest, i'd say it's him or Bont

Could be a few Dees in the team. Max, Clarry, Petracca, Lever all just about certain Fritsch, Langdon, Salem, May and co all huge chances as well

Not too sure on the inclusion of Smith? guessing they have a very specific role in mind for him, but i personally would be going Hibberd, i feel like we've potentially lost a little bit of our rebound through that selection, and given how important it's been for us, i hope whatever they have in mind for Smith helps us.

The Tactics of Geelong this weekend will be really interesting because they'd know that Tom Stewart being out is going to present a problem, and they'd also know Max and Jacko are going to dominate them as they basically always do in the ruck and around the ground, i reckon they'll try and turn it into an in tight arm wrestle and make it really hard for both teams to score. it'll be really interesting to see how Chris Scott, imo one of the best game day coaches in a long time, approaches cracking our defense with some really important players missing from their side

Brayshaw is having a very good year based on the role he's been asked to play.

I look at the Eagles and see a team that's right on the edge of a re-build, i hope we're having a look at any Vic boys over there who might be keen to come home. i'm sure they've got a couple.

I'm less worried about that than i am about meters gained from clearance, if they're winning it, and getting it in deep consistently, out game plan supports us locking it in there and getting some scoring chances. parker is definitely a good enough kick to hit up a lead though, if someone did manage to get some seperation. in saying that, i can't see it happening.

100% on the Luke Parker band wagon, i imagine the Swans will prioritise their young core.

Agree with that, Pettys Development gives me confidence that in 2-3 years time when Steven May steps away we could potentially have another elite key back to take his place and hopefully keep a premiership window open.

The one i am really interested in is Adam Tommlinson, seems like a great guy, and played some good footy before injured, but my gut feel is Petty has gone past him, he looks so good in the AFL side now, do we have another role for Tommlinson? could we play all 4 down there given Tommlinsons mobility? a player i would be interested in looking at is Tom Lynch from the Crows, i think he'd help inside 50 connection, and be an upgrade on Mitch Brown as a fringe/depth forward, has some leadership qualities and finals experience as well.

Nah, not best 22

Bit of a culture shock seeing WCE Eagles supporters.. it's amazing how one team can attract so many average human beings.

Rising star this week?

Nailed it, Hibberd is the logical replacement for Hunt (assuming he doesn't get up) Bowey looks so impressive, i imagine he's got that spot for the rest of the year now

He looks like he's grown in confidence with his marking, suddenly has a huge presence up forward!

Just because someone is a taller player doesn't mean they should be afforded x amount of time by default, Max from his fourth season was trending upwards in a very clear, and obvious way. we've not seen that with Weid, he's still doing the same things as year 1

6 Matches is not enough, i am of the view that if a player makes a comment like this they should be given a zero strike policy, they should be sacked on the spot. AFL players carry a responsibility to be role models and how many feral Adelaide Supporters, and wider supporters (Collingwoods entire base) will now think it's okay to say things like this because Tex did