On the brightside...

[Ghost Like]

We know our poor kicking at goal isn't because of crowds

Kent won't play 22 games in 2020

Butler & Ryder

Clark & Steele

Our % is the best in a long time

Not having to be on the train home after that

[skeptic]

On a serious note...

The Long experiment looks a winner
Ryder was better than I thought
King looks like he belongs
Hill and Jones are clearly worth every penny
At least for a period of time we played a brand of football that we have been wanting to see and flourish with
Roberton got through unscathed

The challenge for Ratten is learning from mistakes which his predecessor was unable to do.

1. Can’t go in with too many small forwards... at least one of Kent, Butler and Lonie need to go. Have Gresh spend more time forward and being in another mid type like Hind
2. Cannot have too many players in the team that lack class. Hate to say it, though he did ok... Dunstan simply isn’t damaging enough at the moment
3. Battle needs to play

[Secret Kiel]

Only 2 more games to go before the seaon is postponed and the AFL can start making decisions based on health and safety.

[stevie]

Um, haven’t you guys heard that Vic and NSW are pretty much locked down from Tuesday? It’s over

[The Fireman]

Collingwood look good...close down the season.

[skeptic]

Only 2 more games to go before the seaon is postponed and the AFL can start making decisions based on health and safety.

Apparently 17 is the safe number

[Joffa Burns]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

[saynta]

Um, haven’t you guys heard that Vic and NSW are pretty much locked down from Tuesday? It’s over

Yep.

[The_Dud]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

Yeah doesn’t look anything more special than 3 or 4 other mids that we’ve had for years.

[skeptic]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

To be honest... didn’t standout at all. Think Dunstan was better

[samoht]

We have one year to perfect our game plan and hone our skills ... everything will be peachy keen.

[stevie]

A lot of idiots on BF seem to think that the afl can go on, for example saying ‘just play games in that state etc.’

They don’t seem to realise that a lockdown means only essential things are open. Absolute morons!

[BarryGrogan]

We know our poor kicking at goal isn't because of crowds

Kent won't play 22 games in 2020

Butler & Ryder

Clark & Steele

Our % is the best in a long time

Not having to be on the train home after that

Clark didn't hit a single target. It was too hot for him today.

[BarryGrogan]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

Looked like a guy that hadn't played for a long time to me.

[saynta]

Ins for next game,

Savage,Big Jake and Battle.



OUT. Any of the 22 who can' t play more than a half of football.

But if you want me to be specific.

Clark/ Roberton., Lonie and Kent.

[Ghost Like]

We know our poor kicking at goal isn't because of crowds

Kent won't play 22 games in 2020

Butler & Ryder

Clark & Steele

Our % is the best in a long time

Not having to be on the train home after that

Clark didn't hit a single target. It was too hot for him today.

I think he did & he is our genuine home grown shining light for the future but in the scheme of the current environment & season 2020 I'm not sure it matters.

[Secret Kiel]

A lot of idiots on BF seem to think that the afl can go on, for example saying ‘just play games in that state etc.’

They don’t seem to realise that a lockdown means only essential things are open. Absolute morons!

The AFL really have been disappointing in thier handling of this world crisis. The morons are the ones the AFL could have reached with responsibile massaging. Instead they have created dangerous citizens who still think this virus won't impact them in unthinkable ways and more seriously don't understand how they pose a risk to spreading the virus.

[saynta]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

Looked like a guy that hadn't played for a long time to me.

Named in best .. 22 possessions for 11 kicks and 11 marks.

[SaintPav]

AFL suspended until at least May 31

[BarryGrogan]

What was everyones take on Hannebery?

Looks very slow and rushed to me at this early point in time.

Looked like a guy that hadn't played for a long time to me.

Named in best .. 22 possessions for 11 kicks and 11 marks.

He was pretty good. But will get far better.

[Ghost Like]

A lot of idiots on BF seem to think that the afl can go on, for example saying ‘just play games in that state etc.’

They don’t seem to realise that a lockdown means only essential things are open. Absolute morons!

The AFL really have been disappointing in thier handling of this world crisis. The morons are the ones the AFL could have reached with responsibile massaging. Instead they have created dangerous citizens who still think this virus won't impact them in unthinkable ways and more seriously don't understand how they pose a risk to spreading the virus.

I don't think they did, they gave hope in a hopeless situation. I'm not sure those who invaded Bondi Beach took their lead from the AFL, if they had the beach would have been empty like the AFL stands were.

[Sanctorum]

Whilst it was really disappointing that St Kilda lacked the fight to knock off the Roos, especially when they had 3 players down for most of the second half, it has to be acknowledged that North had a far more experienced team on the park today. They did particularly well to contain Bradley Hill.

Zak Jones was a stand out, Paddy Ryder did well, Max King did alright and showed his potential, but is going to take a while to reach maturity - he has yet to build his body!

As someone mentioned, St Kilda's forward line was not functioning well, perhaps lacking another tall, and the back line was really exposed in the 2nd half.

Accuracy in front of goal remains a worry - Marshall could have won the game for the Saints if he had slotted a goal from a set shot in front with only 90 secs to go.

Now that the season is suspended there is no point in suggesting changes for the next game. Although the postponement announced today is till 31 May, it may well be longer than that, no-one knows. But if there is a further delay, I suggest the AFL should consider cancelling the 2020 premiership competition altogether and play a knock-out fixture culminating in a final at the end of September. For the 2020 NAB draft simply use the 2019 final ladder to decide on selections, minus the extra concessions given to the Suns.

[saynta]

A lot of idiots on BF seem to think that the afl can go on, for example saying ‘just play games in that state etc.’

They don’t seem to realise that a lockdown means only essential things are open. Absolute morons!

The AFL really have been disappointing in thier handling of this world crisis. The morons are the ones the AFL could have reached with responsibile massaging. Instead they have created dangerous citizens who still think this virus won't impact them in unthinkable ways and more seriously don't understand how they pose a risk to spreading the virus.

I don't think they did, they gave hope in a hopeless situation. I'm not sure those who invaded Bondi Beach took their lead from the AFL, if they had the beach would have been empty like the AFL stands were.

Some Bondi backpackers are amongst the latest virus victims.

[Secret Kiel]

Whilst it was really disappointing that St Kilda lacked the fight to knock off the Roos, especially when they had 3 players down for most of the second half, it has to be acknowledged that North had a far more experienced team on the park today. They did particularly well to contain Bradley Hill.

Zak Jones was a stand out, Paddy Ryder did well, Max King did alright and showed his potential, but is going to take a while to reach maturity - he has yet to build his body!

As someone mentioned, St Kilda's forward line was not functioning well, perhaps lacking another tall, and the back line was really exposed in the 2nd half.

Accuracy in front of goal remains a worry - Marshall could have won the game for the Saints if he had slotted a goal from a set shot in front with only 90 secs to go.

Now that the season is suspended there is no point in suggesting changes for the next game. Although the postponement announced today is till 31 May, it may well be longer than that, no-one knows. But if there is a further delay, I suggest the AFL should consider cancelling the 2020 premiership competition altogether and play a knock-out fixture culminating in a final at the end of September. For the 2020 NAB draft simply use the 2019 final ladder to decide on selections, minus the extra concessions given to the Suns.

You'd have to think if any part of the season was salvageable in terms of actually being able to complete games at any stage this year that results will be compromised and ultimately any premier would have a fairly large asterisk next to its name in the records of history.

Straight up the, skills, fitness and conditioning of players will be compromised by having to remain in an extended lockdown.

[remboy]

. But if there is a further delay, I suggest the AFL should consider cancelling the 2020 premiership competition altogether and play a knock-out fixture culminating in a final at the end of September. For the 2020 NAB draft simply use the 2019 final ladder to decide on selections, minus the extra concessions given to the Suns.

I agree with the idea of cancelling the season as we know it. A best case scenario now would be to play around 12 games. It wouldn’t make a ‘premiership’ almost meaningless. Play as many games as the situation allows then a couple of ‘finals’ at the end but don’t award a flag.
The draft is going to be interesting given that the players who would be drafted will be lucky to play at all this year.