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Normally I don’t look at the total count too much as long as the umpires pay what’s there and are consistent, but last night there were some dubious decisions. I thought the Dogs got the better end of it, one that went the Lions way was the Caleb Daniel intentional out of bounds when he kicked it mid air in traffic and it came off the side of his boot. My concern is decisions like that over the next two weeks.

Context please : They beat the dogs without Bruce and at the time the Bulldogs were having their slump having lost their last two and working out their new forward structure. And again, had we not beaten Geelong in Rd 23 Port would of finished on top having not beaten 2nd, 3rd or 4th. But credit where credit is due, for mine Port hasn’t had a slump this year, they’ve come to play every week but have struggled against the better sides. Their win against Geelong last week was solid but rd 23 against the Dogs was hardly convincing.

I’ve posted this previously on a different thread. Ports losses in 2021 Rd 3 Eagles by 37 WA Rd 7 Lions by 49 QLD Rd 9 Dogs by 19 AO Rd 13 Cats by 21 AO Rd 17 Dees by 31 AO Ports last 4weeks : Beat crows by 4 points Beat Carlton by 95, Carlton had no Cripps, Williams, McKay Curnow 2nd game back after a year. Murphy farewell game after playing reserve’s most of season. Beat Dogs by 2 after trailing all game. Dogs without Bruce. Had we lost to Geelong in rd 23 Port would of finished on top having not beaten 2nd, 3rd or 4th. Yes they comfortably beat Geelong last week but I wouldn’t personally describe their form as good as ours. This year has shown they have struggled against the top teams. I actually think if Lions will beat the Dogs and give Port a decent run. As for the flag this year, we’ve been the best side all year, we’ve beaten every other team in the top 8, some of them twice. Think we’re the only team to do that. We have an injury free list, Petty has been settled in the side for the best part of 15-16 weeks. We have season regulars like Hibberd, Jordan and Hunt currently not playing. We have the best defence, we kept the highest scoring side (a team that beats up on weaker opponents) to a score of 60. We are settled in Perth, if we’re lucky enough to win next week our GF opponent will have to travel as well. We will have played back to back at Optus. Barring major injury or total mental breakdown this is our year, along with the next 4-5.

Whilst I was excited after beating Geelong and we finished on top, for me as a supporter it’s a flag or bust. I’m sure the players would give up any individual awards if it guaranteed us a flag. Having said I truly believe this is our year and we can have it all.

For some reason I’m more nervous about the prelim, I think if we can win then we will steam roll who ever we play in the GF. I also think the Giants can beat the Cats this weekend, I think they’ll be steeling themselves for this game and make it a tough contested match. In the other game I think the Lions will easily account for the Dogs and I wouldn’t put it past them to beat Port either. This is unfamiliar territory for a Dees supporter to be sitting back in semi’s week watching our likely opponents battle it out, something I could quite easily become used to.

Although Hunts kicking can be wayward at times it’s better than it used to be, he breaks lines and was playing well enough before injuring his ankle. Bowey will be better for the experience and his disposal puts him ahead of others. Hunt for Smith.

Should be suspended for that, regardless of who plays them next week. Intentional and intimidatory.

I’d take Sam Walsh.

Didn’t see Geelong capitulating again like that. This might sound arrogant but we’re Port that good? Cats never really got going and I know that’s in part to Port and their pressure but for me it wasn’t a game of anything exceptional from either side. Allir had a cracking first qtr than Port just ran away with it. Looks as though the changing of the guard is complete with Richmond and West Coast already failing to make the 8. If we can beat Brisbane tonight I will be ecstatic, barring serious injury we should be GF bound.

Honestly didn’t see this happening but definitely not complaining.

Great post. Was having a conversation with mates about that last night and today. Choco Williams knows all too well that winning the minor premiership doesn’t always equate to the ultimate success. Port finished on top at least 3 or 4 times for just the 1 flag.

Ports 2021 losses. Rd 3 Eagles by 37 WA Rd 7 Lions by 49 QLD Rd 9 Dogs by 19 AO Rd 13 Cats by 21 AO Rd 17 Dees by 31 AO Ports last 3 weeks : Beat crows by 4 points Beat Carlton by 95, Carlton had no Cripps, Williams, McKay Beat an underperforming Dogs by 2 points. Had we lost last week they would of won the minor premiership without beating 2nd, 3rd or 4th through out the home and away season. Doubt that has ever happened before. Would like them to win tonight against a Geelong side with no Tuohy and Stewart, but it’s a big ask for a supposedly inform team which has done little to date.

Last year there was a post on Instagram that had goals scored against May throughout last season, Harris Andrews numbers weren’t nearly as good but went on to be selected.

Curnow Mckay Walsh / Cerra Weitering Some great young talent there you can build around.

Weitering May Stewart Rich Allir Lever Miller Oliver Walsh Petracca McKay Bont Greene Hawkins Fritsch Gawn Wines Mitchell Zorko Steele Laird Macrae

47 goals the most of any mid sized fwd. Don’t think luck had anything to do with it, all players regardless of position have quiet games.

And….

Not that this affects our line up but did Harris Andrews do his hamstring? I was watching Kane Cornes via the AFL site Sunday morning and he said he came off late in the game, when I checked the injuries he wasn’t mentioned.

Not an unpopular comment at all, I can’t believe they’ve gone with that design, its actually embarrassing.

People were calling for Fritsch to be dropped mid game last week. One of our fwd line strengths is the fact we have numerous options. Ideally they all fire every week but we know that’s not the case, TMac should stay in for mine.

Going to get my own piece of memorabilia made. It wouldn’t basically be along the lines off a team photo holding the cup in the middle (maybe A4 size) surrounded by a series of smaller photos of action shots throughout the game. Then have my 17 years of membership cards forming a border. Hopefully get it signed and then framed up.

Can’t believe after a quiet first qtr there were calls for Fritsch to be dropped. He is our Breust.

I think we’re better with them both. Fritsch is a very handy player.

That’s garbage, clearly not touched on two angles.