5. Jack Sinclair . Another 4 quarter performance . Adjusted well when the rain came. 4. Brad Hill. Used it very well tonight , when others did not. 3. Marcus Windhager. Terrific in the guts , and a wonderful third quarter . 1. Dan Butler. Our best forward - knows how to play that ground and those co...

Windhager and Phillipou have been very good, especially in that 3rd quarter

repta wrote: ↑Tue 13 Jun 2023 10:23pm Is this the first appeal we have ever won?

No. In 1900 after 48 straight losses, we won our first ever game ..on appeal .

Outrageous decision. We must appeal.

5. Brad Crouch . Our best midfielder all night. Four quarter performance. 4. Mich Owens. What a star this bloke will become . Great contested marks both forward and back, crucial goals, has pace , rucks - the real deal. 3. Cal Wilkie . Dominated the first half, and key defensive efforts when it was ...

Whatever criticisms one has of Butler, it cannot be denied he is a team player

Good grief.

I am interstate this week and only caught some glimpses of action , so am not in a position to give votes - so over to anyone who wants to have a go.

With Stocker rightly embedded in the starting 18, and Webster back , the elevation of Paton into the 22 this week suggests Sinclair will play in the middle full time , with Paton the 7th defender.

The team balance looks right now. Mich Owens definitely is a genuine option as a backup ruck to give Roma a chopout. Having King , Caminiti and Membey/Philippou giving height up forward allows Owens to go onball as required. The mix of Higgins, Gresham and Butler as the forward smalls is working wel...

5. Jack Sinclair - a great game from a wonderful player . 4. Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera. So much poise. 2. Jack Steele. Quiet early , but willed himself into the game and was fantastic in the clinches . 2. Max King. A welcome return. 1. Jade Gresham. 1. Callum Wilkie. Until injured, Mich Owens was BOG...

Superb tackle Butler. Game over

I have to head off to a Mothers’ Day function, so for what it is worth, here are my votes.

5, Marshall
4. Clark.
3. Crouch
2. Steele .
1. Higgins

Toy Saint wrote: ↑Wed 10 May 2023 4:43pm What happened to Keeler & Van Es?

Playing for Sandy and struggling - although Keeler has only played the last two games after his long injury lay-off.

66Iwasthere wrote: ↑Wed 10 May 2023 1:47pm Good to see Olli Hotton and Dan McKenzie training with main group today

That is excellent news.

jays wrote: ↑Sun 07 May 2023 8:59pm Lol rubbish both will play next week, Ro and rolled ankle and Gresh knock on his knee/shin

Yep, as reported by RTB. A relief !

SAINT-LEE wrote: ↑Sun 07 May 2023 7:45pm Romo's injury? Who saw it?

RTB says it was a rolled ankle and will be ok for next week. Likewise Gresh, a knock on the knee, should be ok, although he may be under pressure from Billings anyway to retain his spot.

So I haven’t seen the game but what did people think..? Sharman - 17d, 11 kicks, 6 handballs, 8 marks, 2 tackles, 1 goal and 2 behinds. For what I can see in the highlights reel… he contributed to the first goal by actually getting to the contests and bringing it to ground whilst also taking a big ...

Apologies I was unable to see the game last week, but happy to kick the votes off this week. 5. Cal Wilkie . In a very poor game he was the classiest player . 3. Josh Battle . Also excellent down back. 2. Cooper Sharman. I have been neither on nor off the Sharman bandwagon, but to me he offered a lo...

Potential top umpires are driven out of the game well before they get to the AFL by supporters who then turn around and criticise the quality of umpiring. If an umpire can't cut the mustard because of a few words or thoughts - they have no backbone for the gig Source - as mentioned elsewhere - ex-j...

Devilhead wrote: ↑Sun 07 May 2023 6:19pm That's twice now Drury has sucked in the umpire

Yep - already I don’t like him !

No way Stocker will miss out unless injured or form drops off. Agree. Looking at DB Cooper’s team I would only make the following changes. Billings to the wing, Butler to the bench , Byrnes out. Stocker to the bench as reserve back, Windhager to sub.Jones out. Would be great if we could get that 23...

A true team effort , hence I have spread the votes around somewhat . 4. Jack Sinclair . Gun 3. Dan Butler . Classic small forward game . 2. Mason Wood. 2. Jade Gresham. Brought the effort we were hoping for. 2. Mich Owens. Crashes packs. Rucks. Kicks 60m goals. 1. Hunter Clark. Getting back to his b...

Max is still ATLEAST 6 weeks away, . Steely is STILL a few weeks away. I’d expect Steele to play against Carlton round 6 & Max round 7 barring mishaps. Not sure about Webster but I hope to hear something at training this morning. That would be sensational . Mike - look forward to your update

That was fun to watch.

5. Jack Sinclair. Pure silk
4. Cal Wilkie. Again the general.
3. Mich Owens. Has to be the Rising Star nominee.
1. Jack Higgins. Great forward effort.
1. Brad Crouch . Sensational in and under .
1. Rowan Marshall.

Apologies to so many others- Ross, Battle, Wood etc etc

Bytel confirmed as sub