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I was at the game and this “dew” and slippery ball comment is not accurate. We went for a kick after the game and there was little moisture. And that was at 7:15. Ball handling wasn’t so much the issue. I agree we were simply outmuscled or outsmarted at the clearances. We had our A graders in there and guys like Rowell (11 clearances) and Anderson 10) won out. Trac (8) and Clarry (6) were beaten but still were excellent all night and tried their guts out. Viney was Witts also was very good and was break even (35 to 33 hitouts) v Gawn and Grundy. There’s work to do on Clearances especially Centre clearances where we have been down in prior two seasons.

Suns v Dees frustration and then relief in Dees 5 point win Suns won contested possessions 149-123 clearances 42-36 marks 94-66 Dees won tackles 66-44 inside 50s 61-45 (but low impact inside 50) Dees overhandballing again Dees kicks 177 handballs 146 Suns more effective with the footy Suns 227 kicks 121 handballs

Suns v Dees frustration and then relief in Dees 5 point win Suns won contested possessions 149-123 clearances 42-36 marks 94-66 Dees won tackles 66-44 inside 50s 61-45 (but low impact inside 50) Dees overhandballing again Dees kicks 177 handballs 146 Suns more effective with the footy Suns 227 kicks 121 handballs

3 votes N. Anderson 2 votes M. Gawn 1 vote W.Powell 6 GAWN 5 Sparrow 4 VINEY 3 Brayshaw 2 Oliver 1 Trac apologies to Rivers and Bowey

AFL article on Noah Anderson. He’s the one to stop. The 22-year-old is averaging 27 disposals a game, 12 of them contested, along with seven clearances to be ranked top-10 in the AFL in that category. Statistics provided by Champion Data show that when Anderson attends the centre bounce, the Suns win the clearance 52.3 per cent of the time – ranked second in the League behind Sydney's Luke Parker. He's also forced 29 turnovers from his pressure this season – top 10 in the competition.

Thanks JB @jamesbrayshaw for the pickup as well

Does BT even realise Andrew Dunkley (father of Josh) was himself a very good reliable Swans defender with a lazy 217 games.

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Dunstan out is a big loss. He’s virtually BOG every week. Tmcd rested to get his body 100%. At least we hope there is no further ongoing foot issues. Whilst he’s not in form, having him fit for a late season cameo might be handy.

So it’s 19 teams. Final 8. 11 miss out. Constant bye allocated. More travel. Tassie has population of 500,000. Hobart population 240,000. Expect small crowds of 18,000-20,000 post the initial mania. More impacted draft with 12 of 1st 18 draftee players allocated to picks for the Devils in “2025”. Free agents to Devils.

Yes first votes this year for Brayshaw. He’s had a moderate to quiet start to 2023. But he proved his quality this week.

7 out of 9 in my tips this week. Missed Giants and Pies !!! Can you believe it. Got Suns and Power as upsets. Ps. Swans to beat Pies this week 👍🏻

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Danger game this week. Whilst without Miller, Suns are otherwise at full strength and are looking for a big scalp. I would be putting time into Noah Anderson. Seriously is close to A grade now imv. Dees have the stars to prevail but can’t take this one lightly

6 Melksham 5 White 4 Harmes 3 Tomlinson 2 Joel Smith 1 Turner

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Cats definitely going to be very hard to beat. Scoring power and plenty of options. Hawkins and Cameron are immense. Bombers effective with skills through the inside through the corridor. Cats defence is elite and (alert to Goody), if you go wide and restrict options, they can shut you down. Dees skills and one grab footy will be tested. Cats, Pies, Lions and Demons are the best 4 in my view.

In. Petty out. Hibbo (if injury worry) or Schache Aside from Salem and potentially either BBB/Tmcd, we are looking like a best 22 outfit

He really should play. Other subs with a quarter or less of footy are constantly playing in the VFL when their game is the following day. Casey would welcome him in given it’s a tough clash v undefeated box hill hawks. Wait and see today.

Curnow is a star. Clearly alongside Cameron as the best key forward in todays game. Even the Blues chose McKay ahead of him but they are blessed to have both Mckay and Curnow. The 2015 AFL Draft Round One 1 Carlton Jacob Weitering 2 Brisbane Josh Schache 3 Sydney Callum Mills 4 Melbourne Clayton Oliver 5 Essendon Darcy Parish 6 Essendon Aaron Francis 7 GWS Jacob Hopper 8 Gold Coast Callum Ah Chee 9 Melbourne Sam Weideman 10 Carlton Harry McKay 11 Adelaide Wayne Milera 12 Carlton Charlie Curnow

Hibbo played a solid game. Had some important intercepts and defensive clearances. 88% disposal efficiency. Played 3/4 only and still not imv 100%.

Yes KC now one of the first names picked. Has had a very good 2023 so far and do deserved. Works hard at the pressure and at the contest. Love his goalkicking. Spargo will be back at Casey next week. It might help him to get some midfield time and work on his front of pack crumbing. It’s tough but the standard is high and there’s competition for spots.

30,000. Small profit in those numbers. Two home games within 5 days. Plenty showed up on Anzac Eve. Very few Kangas fans given their situation, think they’ve zoned out !!

Goody says : Our forward line mix is tallied about but spread of goalkicker and looking at our mix. How we go inside 50 is important and happy with how that looks. Defensive side of the game we thought we needed to tidy up. How we defend has been a ficus. How we create turnovers. Though we’d like the last few minutes back. Petty likely straight back in. He’s a key player. At either end.

6 Petracca 5 Oliver 4 Brayshaw 3 Chandler 2 Pickett 1 Grundy Apologies to Hibbo and to 7 or 8 others No passengers and even Schache was ok