Not sure Max's disposal is such a huge problem - afterall he doesn't get it that much. It is more about balance. Since Max returned from injury and Zac was playing we are one too big down back. Perhaps that's why Ross had Fish play forward?

I think most are putting a bit too much credibility into this article Put this where it belongs and the sun don't shine.

Luke was good - got the ball (especially in the 2nd half) and contributed well to the team. Wished he had of kicked those 2 goals though. Love to see him stay in - should on Saturdays effort.

"Oh What a Night" - was that a song? Anyhow it was fantastic. The members of the 66 reunion were so generous with their time - nothing was too much trouble for them - signing autographs , talking to supporters etc. Michael Roberts did a very professional job as MC (capably assisted by the ...

Totally agree Jigster - what will will be. Take it as it comes (but sometimes it is hard not to get wound up)

Wasn't Rodan - but it was so close to Dawson it was frightening
I await how the MRP deal with it with great interest but little confidence in their consistency.

plugger66 wrote:Heard and watched every minute of the game. Sound alright to me.

Watched every minute of it - accept that. Your last statement means that you must have had the sound down very low.

Agree - well done Raph

hitouts 21-10 clearances 21-15 swans way i dont hear any bias in the commentary u know if they dont praise us every 5 secs it doesnt mean its bias towards the other team. maybe the swans are all over us and doing the harder stuff so maybe it gets commented on. Turn it up louder you must be deaf. An...

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kosifantutti23 wrote:You've started threads for a lot less.

I dont think I hardly ever start threads. Not smart enough.

Actually Plugger I agree with you on all counts - you don't start many threads - it just seems that way and you did start one after this post.

He's coming along nicely around the ground - agree still a work in progress in the ruck. Does a few nice taps but has to get his hand on the ball a bit more. Will be a player.

Strange game to watch - seemed like we were in control for most of the game (except the 3rd qrt?) mixed with some dumb mistakes - (handballing to stationary targets, no blocking,poor awareness, ) Yet we still win by 7+ goals - gotta love it.

giansiricusa on kosi = 0 weeks melbourne player on ball = 0 weeks trent west on xavier clarke = 0 weeks steven king on sam power = 4 weeks steven baker on jeff farmer = 7 weeks zac dawson on brad symes = 2 weeks i also compare the following incidents which were identical and just 8 days apart Paddy...

Interesting, even my friend who absoloutely loves him, thought he was ordinary. He can get the ball ok, and can do some nice tackles, but he just poops himself when it comes time to get rid of the ball. Sorry, just calling it the way I see it :) Watched it twice - sorry never noticed that Thought h...

When did this bolt of sudden intellect hit Andrew? :shock: The draw has been out since late last year - we had 1 (one) game at the MCG from when it was released. We also happen to have a ridiculous amount of Sunday games as well - & don't tell me the Club and our supporters wanted this. We were...

Do you think Andrew might arrange for us to play on both the Thursday & Monday night in the same round ? (and you think I'm joking )

When did this bolt of sudden intellect hit Andrew? :shock: The draw has been out since late last year - we had 1 (one) game at the MCG from when it was released. We also happen to have a ridiculous amount of Sunday games as well - & don't tell me the Club and our supporters wanted this. We were ...

Luke Ball doesn't need a wake up call - he would know exactly what caused him to be dropped and what he needs to do. I am sure he has been given feedback from R.L over the past few weeks. Give Lujke some credit for having some intelligence. He will bounce back .

Confirmed - he's out - flu

I love the crap about Gardi's first goal having come off the goalpost. They showed a top-down view of it tonight on the One HD show. Goes nowhere near the goal post. The ball came down and took an odd break (who'd have thunk that could happen with an OVAL-SHAPED ball :roll: ) straight to MG. Rememb...

Can someone explain to me the one against 44 late in the last qrt - I stupidly thought it was his free kick.

Thanks Brat - enjoyed that read immensely.

What an interesting statement. Umpires and best in the same sentance?
Is that possible What about the 3 best commentators - would that preclude Pain Dwussell ? Thought so.

Forgive me if someone has already posted it but who didn't play today for Sandy?

You cannot help but wonder that perhaps Max was simply left out of the team due to team balance and not because of his injury. Perhaps it was advertised that his exclusion was due to injury in order to maintain his dignity and to keep his spirits high. Just a thought. Just a thought jtw that you mi...