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Yes balls, just wanted to add his defensive work in the forward half might be a little underrated. In a year where we have struggled with ‘retention’, I think Trac has worked hard defensively to keep the ball in, especially in the last 6 weeks or so. Often he reads opposition defenders well and puts him himself in a good position for an intercept or simply just sticking an arm in to bat the ball down. I like what some of the young players have shown also, for me it’s Trac that’s been a big positive. He’s received a lot of negativity and I’m glad he’s starting to show what he’s capable of. Pity it’s been in a horrid year, can’t wait for next year though when he starts getting some more support.

Wonder if Robert Harvey puts his hand up again for the senior gig.

Apologies for the slight sidetrack, I also touched on this on another thread. Do you think we should still target Hill and/or Langdon? We are lamenting poor kicking skills and those two aren’t rated highly either according to the article.

Interesting to see his efficiency over the last month. To me his kicking has been a lot better in that period.

Interesting you bring up kicking binman and I do agree with the above. I was just reading a stats file article on AFL.com.au on where we have gone wrong this season and it’s about contested ball and some kind of kick rating system. I always find these data systems a tad complicated but on ranking numbers alone it doesn’t look good. Goody said on Sunday it’s our ability to get the ball and effectively using it on the outside that’s posed a challenge. The article also touches on our interest in Langdon and Hill for outside issues, yet those two are not strong performers in the kick rating metric this season. Some like stats, some don’t, it was an interesting Tuesday morning read anyway. FWIW Jones is ranked as our highest performer on this system.

I’m surprised Maxy hasn’t copped a fine for the big boy comment.

I thought Hibbo had one of his better games for the year. Looked like he regained some attack and dash back and although he didn’t have many disposals he did gain us some much needed territory at times.

I’d like to see something new. Jordon has been good the last two weeks and many on here have noticed. Hannan unfortunately has no impact lately, probably missing his buddy Melksham, our balance is totally out of whack without him. Dunkley was quiet and ANB just needs to get reward for effort but is that enough now. Fritta just stay forward. Anyone know when Weid is available? In: Baker, Jordon Out: Hannan, Dunkley.

Oh Sh_t, Blues play Suns in Melbourne next week.

Indeed Luci, Lions are a serious threat the way they are playing, like them a lot but I will put a little hate on them just for tonight. They are keeping Essendon in the 8.

Frustrating again, missed chances that make you scream at the telly and a heap down on output yet we nearly won it, although the Dogs hammered the points early in the 3rd and it might have been game over. The Dogs were allowed to clear from kick-ins easily yet ours seem like extremely hard work to even find someone standing on their own. The start of the 3rd was painful after all their behinds. Would have preferred a goal from them just to get the ball back in the centre. Time to experiment with a new zone defending kick-ins because this one is clearly not working. Re-ignite the small forwards thread, where are our players when the ball hits the deck? It really stood out today, similar to the Lions game. Petty definitely showed a bit up forward. Keep him there for the rest of the year and Salem is looking at a top 3 B&F finish. Thought Trac was very good again but a miss like that can’t be excused.

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Salo has saved our backside more than once today.

They kept us in it, surely we don’t produce another woeful quarter like that to finish off. Fumble after fumble, no crumbing at all when the ball hits the deck.

Who is Hibb Ard?

Yep, we’re still in the quarter time huddle.

Wow, how is that not a free? Terrible

Very good fight back. We look better moving the ball that little bit quicker.

Rubbish kicking for goal continues. Terrible really.

Lever is overdue to sing our song post-game. Hope he remembers the words because we win by 20 today.

???? Norf, you had it.

That measly point was their only score since the 10 minute mark of the 3rd. Completely lost their way.

Did BT just say the he can’t wait for the ‘Heart of the Nation’ game on Sunday week in Alice Springs between the Eagles and Crows?

Rioli, Ryan and they’ve added baby Cameron. They are so good to watch, they just make something from nothing all the time.

Petracca Time!! He will rip them apart.