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Interesting. Thanks for that. Would love to see the stats of how often the above are targeted for a marking contest. I would imagine Weid would have had plenty of opportunities compared to others. But surely you can't argue that he regularly drops sitters?

Just watched the Olympic coverage. I believe her name was Takeya.

Weid rarely takes contested marks, and very often drops the ball cold, even 1 out. If he could not be a Lever type by reading the play and intercepting, he would need to be a shutdown defender. Petty is all over him in this regard. He is improving as fast as Weid is regressing. Trade while the trading is good.

Would be typically Melbourne to play a team like the Boogles back into form just as the AFL are negotiating to play the finals in Perf. No confidence at all that we will win, but plenty of hope that we can go against recent history. Eagles by 20.

As evidenced by Long and Wallis dog acts.

It was hysterical. Not many lines needed to express that thought brainiac.

I love his contest, don't get me wrong. And he is definitely not soft. I just would not characterize him as someone who will belt a bloke back for whacking him.

That is racist.

Not so sure. Petracca is no hard man, and every time someone beats Oliver in a physical contest he throws himself on the ground pretending to spew.

This game was not as important as the Swans losing, but wonderful to see the umpires lose a game they tried to win. Good weekend.

Did #freekickbulldogs lose?

If she is 100% committed to being the best player she can be and has a good run with injuries we may have the missing link between finals and a flag. The single truly elite kick in the Womens game, tough as hell and a great pair of hands. Exactly what we need up forward. Wrapped to have her on board.

He's actually toughening up quite a bit. That was the knock on him early on. Much better player at the moment.

I'd normally argue, but there is not much to argue about here. Good points. However there are still reasons for people to not "call out" racism when they see examples of it. For example, if they fear a smack in the teeth for getting involved? I would not blame anyone for that. All things equal, any sensible and fair human would call out blatant racism as it is repugnant. It's activism I have a problem with, as activists see racism everywhere.

And people accuse me of being over the top. Seriously Col, try to relax.

Actually rjay, I have to agree with most if not all of this. Voices are certainly being silenced, but many (not all) of the opinions are still there.

Everyone deserves a turn Grape. Even the common people.....

You must be quite young. The changes I have witnessed in my 50+ years have been dramatic and welcome.

Australian of the year. Love our researchers. They do an amazing job. Oh to be this brilliant at anything. Stamp licking, shoelace tying, anything.

Can't blame them. Our record against West Coast in Perf is horrendous.

The PNG people dont have 2 bob to rub together. They need help and we can afford to give it. No brainer. Would be interested to know if they are as AZ averse as we seem to be. Nice to see many of our younger demographic racing in to get the AZ jab. Proud of them, as every jab helps the overall fight.

Would be wonderful to finally see a Melbourne team take their chance and lock away a spot instead of leaving it until the final round. A second chance is something we've been craving to give us a genuine flag shot, and if we hit the finals fit and in form, we can still win the flag. (Can't believe I said that) Having said that, still don't have the confidence that we will bring the heat against the Boogles on their home deck.

I'm surprised that you are surprised. For many people, no amount of training or education on the effects of racist comments would ever change their opinions. Life experiences always last longer than a training program.

Defensive pressure is required to win the big games. Melksham better be elite with his disposal, as we all know he will not defend.

That's an opinion piece from an alt-left writer. Toilet paper.