Roger Mellie

He's missed at least one with illness and while I think he's been pretty good in the VFL, his tank is still a worry IMO

It's an opportunity for Dogga to experience life as the No. 1 ruck. I hope he relishes it and signs on the dotted!

I thought our first half was looking really promising. Our intent and pressure was there and we were forcing errors. BBB and Spargo at the very least looked to be finding some form. I thought Bowey improved too. As far as changes go, I'd like to see high pressure, two way runners come in rather than change for the sake of it. That's why I'd like to see Bedford in, purely for his pressure, speed and endurance. I don't think his kicking will ever set the world on fire, but I think he comes in to maintain the rage. While Dunstan had a great game for Casey, I don't think his two way running is quite there, so I don't see a spot for him. For all Sparrow's poor form at the moment, he'll continue to apply good pressure and run so I'm happy for him to stay and just play his role. Similar for ANB but I'm not overly excited player by either at the moment. Throw in Harmes and something might have to give as all three are out of form. It's hard to see Brisbane try to isolate Hunt in the forward line with all their talls, so he could come back in, even as sub. Rivers has played well for Casey as well. Indifferent about Weid for M Brown but Mitch is really not offering anything either and at least Weid has slotted a few this year. I'm a little indifferent too - I just want pressure applied and two way running. Team: Petty May. Hibberd Salem Lever Brayshaw Langdon Viney Jordon Kossie Weid ANB Spargo BBB Fritsch Gawn 🤞Oliver Petracca Bedford, Jackson, Harmes, Hunt/Rivers/Sparrow Sub: Hunt/Rivers/Sparrow

In the match report, Gawn is listed as having a foot injury. Fingers crossed he's ok

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Give it a rest. You must have clocked up 300 posts just chiming in to pot Wiedeman. I get you're not the most positive poster but jeez it's tedious.

Enjoyed the game. Great contest and can see both teams as contenders - Freo now and Hawthorn when they get a bit more consistency. Not too many weaknesses in Freo's list although that forward line will crumble. Fair dinkum, Michael Walters looks for a free with every touch of the pill!

Thanks Bailey!

I think it's neither. It's the media trying to force an issue as they always do. If they can put enough pressure on to force an AFL intervention, then the story continues or gets bigger - that's all they want! If nothing comes of it, the story will fade and they will move on to their next victim.

This ⬆️ What a tool! 6 Gawn 5 Viney 4 Jordon 3 Petty 2 Brayshaw 1 Fritsch

How do you do a poll 'Stone? I tried to do one a couple of weeks ago and couldn't find the 'poll' option or any such thing. Cheers, Roger the Dense

I wondered if it was just me, but I only ever read the articles of interest on the AFL website. I could think of nothing worse than listening to or watching endless podcasts/videos of AFL journos.

One of the umpires is No. 26 (Fleer or Freer or something). While I generally don't get as upset these days by umpires, IIRC, that guy has prompted me to throw bricks through the TV screen in the past. Other than that, Bedford is stiff. If Rivers needs a rest, I wouldn't be surprised to see him as sub rather than running around in the two's. Bedford needs a bit of continuity.

"AFL Appoints US company...." How utterly pathetic

It's called Lay Day or something. I've had it once. For instant coffee it's excellent and I would definitely take it bushwalking where weight and space is at a premium. It's very expensive though. I haven't bought instant coffee for decades, so not sure the relative cost.

Watching Casey, Rosman is much improved, but I'd still have Turner ahead of him (not sure if Turner is match fit after injury yet). Out: Melksham, Weid, Dunstan, May In: Harmes/Chandler, TMac, Langdon, Tommo,

How did you cope for so long without dumping on the Dees? You must be in heaven now.

I agree with the need for a developing ruckman and would add that Max Ramsden descends from George 'Podge' Ramsden, who played for the mighty Fushcias (?) in the 1890's. I'd love to get him on board....but can't see it happening without a Great-great-great grandfather-son rule or thereabouts.

It was simply (from Lyon) - Name the best three ruckmen in the comp, currently! He (Ryder) may have interpreted that as a ruck combo (hence the Jackson reference) but then went on to put himself at 3, so maybe not.

Patrick Ryder tonight was asked during 'On The Couch,' who were the best three ruckmen in the comp (currently). His response was 'The two Melbourne boys' followed by himself. I expected Max to be named at No. 1, but I sure as hell didn't expect Dogga at 2 (or vice versa for that matter)! 🔫 🔫 Lyon later mentioned that Gawn still rates Ryder as the best centre square ruckman in the comp!

I think it's the office of doom and gloom

IIRC his goal kicking stank in 2019 or 2020 or both as well. I attributed the drastic improvement mainly to Choco. Not sure what's happened this time around but he's gone backwards at a rate of knots. It might be the knee issue but hopefully he'll get on top of it by finals.

I did have a bit of a look. It was an interesting game. The Suns have a lot of talent running around in the twos. Andrew was OK but didn't entertain the idea of getting out of a trot the whole game. Still rake thin. Of the other players, the ruckman, Moyle looked good as did Hollands, Sharp and a host of others. I'd happily take a handful of reserves players off their hands. Curiously, Footscray's Darcy, lined up as a key defender.

Brayshaw - had a stinker Brown - had a stinker Gawn - had a stinker All three had worst games for 2022 so glad that's behind them.

Happy for Melksham to get to 200 BUT not versus Freo. Out: Dunstan, Melksham and potentially Langdon (inj) In Viney, Laurie/Bedford and potentially Salem with Gus to Langdon's wing for the week