Straight Sets Simon

Go Saints.

Brayshaw shared this on social media (as well as other recent signings) which says he is staying.

I really hoped he got to play at least one game for Melbourne, awful timing to get injured while Gawn is out.

The difference between Thursday night and the the previous three weeks was our sustained pressure for most of the game. This includes not getting complacent with a small lead and actually going on with it. This allowed us to get back to playing the footy that made us the best team.

Michael Long only got a four-match ban for his disgraceful hit on Troy Simmonds in the Grand Final, which was lenient at the time. Stewart’s bump wasn’t quite as bad but not far off, and yet 22 years later with all we now know about the impact concussion has on long-term health it is disgraceful that these kind of bumps are getting anything less than 6 weeks minimum.

I’ve seen cow paddocks in better condition than the SCG.

At least Geelong didn’t get a percentage boost, it will be a top of the table clash with them in a couple of weeks.

My goodness umpires are so inconsistent with holding the ball, especially when a player gets the ball and is tackled immediately.

Just need St Kilda to roll Sydney and it will have been a very good Saturday for us.

Two weeks would be pitiful! Should be a minimum of four.

Agreed, should have been a free against Lyons when he was injured the other night.

Tom Stewart should get many weeks but won’t because he plays for Geelong.

Carlton and Richmond winning is good for us.

I was going to say the exact same thing. I wish nothing but mid-table mediocrity for Essendon.

I have it as well, totally knocked me around for over a week now.

I think the flu which was reported to have got Petracca has had a bigger impact.

Someone explained to the team at halftime how ladder percentage works and they decided to go on with it for once.

How bad is umpire no. 2’s haircut? He looks like an acorn.

I think we simply went away from doing the basics right which then had the flow on effect of dustrupting all other parts of our game. Contested possessions, clearances and tackling pressure were all back last night and that allowed the game to be played on our terms.

This is why putting the foot down on opposition teams matters.

6. Viney 5. Lever 4. Harmes 3. Oliver 2. Hibberd 1. Jackson

Have not seen Charlie Cameron all night, Hibberd has done a hell of a job on him.

What a tackle by Viney.

Weideman has been serviceable as the second ruck.

Oh no, Viney.