AFL - Round 1 discussion - (and live scores)

[Jim05]

The best part for Port is Renouf, Logan, Cassisi,Thomas, Gray, Butcher, *ahem* Hitchcock, played SANFL and Brett Ebert is to return. We haven't had that for a long, long time.

How many of them would push for selection this week?
Wouldnt think you will make too many changes.
Cant see Renouf or Pfeiff getting a game too often barring injury

[JK]

Port were pretty impressive Booney, and looked for the first time in a long time, to have some clear direction in how they wanted to play .. And it was effective and good to watch. Now that they have injected a batch of younger players with actual skill, they should have to rely on raw emotion no more - Something I always saw as part of their undoing.

I know they were only playing the Melbourne witches hats and (imho) won't play finals - But it was confirmation that they are heading in a much more positive direction than they have been for a number of years.

[Booney]

Jim, Gray for sure and Ebert and Butcher would all make claims I think. Feel for Dom, he might really struggle to break into the side.

[Rik E Boy]

Well done to Port Power today. Nothing like a Redlegs/Geelong take over to turn this rabble into a functioning unit.

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

Port were pretty impressive Booney, and looked for the first time in a long time, to have some clear direction in how they wanted to play .. And it was effective and good to watch. Now that they have injected a batch of younger players with actual skill, they should have to rely on raw emotion no more - Something I always saw as part of their undoing.

I know they were only playing the Melbourne witches hats and (imho) won't play finals - But it was confirmation that they are heading in a much more positive direction than they have been for a number of years.

The Power looked like they wanted to be out there and were prepared to work. For some strange reason for the second straight year Melbourne were not. For the second straight year a guy in his first game has been the most impressive player for Melbourne. How they managed to backwards from zero last year is astonishing. Little wonder the Melbourne fans howled their team off at Lemon time. It was well deserved.

Really looking forward to Port v GWS next week both teams will have a real crack.

regards,

REB

[Jim05]

Jim, Gray for sure and Ebert and Butcher would all make claims I think. Feel for Dom, he might really struggle to break into the side.

Gray and Ebert for sure, would be hard dropping someone from today, not many passengers.
From what I saw of Butcher he is a long way off, his chasing and second efforts were non existant, got towelled up by an opponent 6 inches shorter. Would think he would need 2 or 3 decent games with the Maggies. Also reckon Schulz looks better when Butcher isnt there

[Jim05]

Should be a good game between Port and GWS.
GWS had a good hitout against a very physical side, Port had a 2 hour training run, only differance is the wizard hats would have put on more pressure than Melbourne.
Dont think Port would want to underestimate GWS, already hearing some media declare that they will be 2-0 by time they face the Cows

[Squids]

I think Ports fitness will get them over the line. GWS will apply more pressure than the Dees though. Hopefully Port don't get too far ahead of themselves and can get off to a great start. I like them better than the cheats across the other side of town.

[locky801]

On todays showing Brett Ebert is not is their best 24, he will play alot of SANFL this year as will Snorkel Stewart

[Squids]

Read Brad Scott had another sook after the game today, not sure what it was about.

[Q.]

Read Brad Scott had another sook after the game today, not sure what it was about.

The disgraceful umpiring? Umps were woeful.

[kickinit]

isnt brett ebert out injured? didn't play for the magpies on the weekend.

[Jim05]

Read Brad Scott had another sook after the game today, not sure what it was about.

The disgraceful umpiring? Umps were woeful.

They were ordinary but he was sooking about Buckley.
Apparantly Buckley said that Thomas's hit on Reid was off the ball and pretty average. He also said that match officials will look into it. Scott was angry that Buckley was speaking out about it and said it should be left up to officials.

[LMA]

Have only got 2 tips so far this week, with a coin toss game to come

[Squids]

4/8 for me - disgraceful. Tipped the Hawks this week, had a dream two months ago that they would win.

[Booney]

Sydney,Port,Richmond,Freo and Collingwood give me 5/8 with Geelong my last picj.

[BZB27]

Ive got 5 outta 8 also i thought i tipped the pies but just checked and i tipped north, i knew the Suns where going to beat my lot so got that one right.

[Baron Greenback]

6/8 for me. Only got Bombers and Dogs wrong. Picked Geelong today.

[valleys07]

4/8 for me with Geelong my pick today

[Brodlach]

Brian Lake out for the Hawks, Max Bailey in