Melbourne were putrid, they have some serious work to do in the off season. Back to umpiring - has there been a rule change regarding impeding in marking contests? I’ve seen multiple examples over the past fortnight of players flying for a mark (specy) but failing to touch the ball without penalty. ...

I’d love to see where we sit in the ‘points scored against in red time’ stat, we seem to have been mentally weak at the end of quarters for several years. Do we have any semblance of a plan to shut down the ball??

What was the result Rnd 2 last year?

Nailed some amazing passes, I thought he was Winmar like in his pauses, had time. Im not convinced he was necessarily looking for the right foot but maybe the right option? great debut.

We aren't that far off, another game that shouldn't have come done to the last clearance. Had our disposal been cleaner we would have had it in the bag by 3qtr time- we need some 'smart' recruits, so much time spent with my head in my hands tonight bewildered by the poor choices. Not sure how to fee...

Bruce doing a mountain of work, he's being raped in the contests by Port defenders but he is to honest, needs to learn to draw the free kicks. Would have 3 goals away from Adelaide.

Weak dog act, reminiscent of the Scott Bros on Roo all those years ago, to sledge an player who is clearly in pain or distress isn't a great look. I think Marc will be fairly embarrassed by his actions, a great player but not one of his finer moments. Great to see the team rally around Carlisle and ...

Good morning children. Those in the plastacene group please find your team mates and those in the colouring in team please fetch your textas. 1965saint, don't bring your reason and humour here this is a football forum. I bet you don't know your plasticine from your play doh..... do you even colour ...

50 games? Compare this guy to some of our other recent 50 gamers, very, very good player. Well done Tom.

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