congrats. what a fine player. love him.

As for a solution, the problem is that the situation will never change because of the rampant conflict of interests that exist. As the AFL doesn't listen to the fans (their Potemkin surveys notwithstanding), the only theoretical source of critique of the rule changes are the media. And here is the ...

is he definitely out for the game?

Call me ignorant, but I personally never thought that Hawthorn were very good. That is to say, I recognize that they are a good side, but they certainly did not deserve a premiership last year. I think their losses this year (obviously injuries play a role) are indicative of the fact that they were ...

I really thought we would slip this year, especially after NAB cup game against Lions. I guess so far I've been proven very wrong.

thats definitely fair.

if tackling, kicking goals and keeping the other team to a few goals is copying another team, then its impossible not to.

Excuse my ignorance, but I'm not sure how a 6 day break is really that different from a 7 day one. I know that its definitely not an excuse but is there even that much of a difference? The players should be mentally and physically rested and ready for the next game after 144 hours (6 days) of a break.

i know that this is pretty obvious, but, if we are to be real contenders, this should NOT be a danger game. in 07 and 08, Geelong went into every game and smashed their opponents. We need to replicate that in so far as whoever we play, we need to put our best foot forward and smash them because we h...

Well, McQualter is going in MUCH harder then he ever has. Really selfless. Played a blinder round 1 but has not quite been THAT good for the past 2 rounds.still going alright though.

gwilt, although he did play very well yesterday, does not impress me. a bit slow and not very clever.

i agree he was good, but he just seems more effective this year. more direct, more physical. i guess it goes with the whole team, but still he looks more effective.

i think our toughness and tackling make us a realy threat. for the past few years we were good if the other team let us play our game. but now, we MAKE them let us with the pressure and tackling.

definitely kicked it. no question about it. maybe a little question, but i thought he had kicked it

we seem to be building victories on a combination of pretty good forward returns (it was excellent today) and EPIC defensive shutdowns.

essendon are holding their own though. actually in front as i type this. fab four could be going down... boy wouldnt that be sweet.

How much has he grown since last year? Seriously, he is really earning his money now. Kicks some goals. Runs hard. Tackles. Has REALLY become a very good player now.

Sainterman wrote: I just wish we could let the little ones go, pay a free kick or a 50 if need be, but to miss weeks, just seems wrong.

i agree sainterman, but they cant give a 50 for that when they give them for running an inch over the mark now can they

hes looking more sure of himself as a defender. i guess we first saw this during the collingwood final last year?

looks more confident down back and is building his running and forward game.

looks to be a star.

Absolutely great to see the boys hard at it as they have been over the start of this season. I just want all of your opinions. Were the boys undisciplined today or was the umpire a bit out of line. Lets look at the reports as a whole, not individuals.

i hope he doesnt get rubbed out for wrestling. it was just a good hard little skrimish.

king should not go. he was definitely swinging to get the guy to stop hanging on to him. kind of chopped to get his arm off.

as a part of a bigger issue, if he goes, the game is really going to the dogs. that is so far from a reportable offense that it would be a travesty for him to go.

i think he played well, but he definitely wasnt amazing. still lacks a bit of awarness and speed. got caught a few times. definitely not denying he played well though.

wait ahhh are u insinuating that lenny is retiring?

yup. well said. happy easter to all as well.

I wonder if he plays the same role hamill did for the team. That is to say, do you think that he is a leader in that the team looks to him for inspiration? I'm not sure if hes a big enough presence in a protector sort of way like hamill was. Nevertheless, seeing him come back and play beautifully ha...