For players like Jack the style we are now playing suits them. They are getting space because of our run

Jack McGovern Martin Fogarty have significantly improved their efforts in recent weeks. We need to keep playing this way

EFA - Kicking efficiency 52.6%
Only Carlton players worse were Harry 50%, Boyd 44.4% and Dow 40%.

Probably the most important stats from last night were pressure acts and is where we won the game IMO.
5 of the top 6 players were Blues.
Walsh - 33
Drew - 31 - Port
Cerra - 30
Cripps - 25
Newman - 24
Fogarty - 23

Thanks for that Sidey I thought it would be 50-60. 2 x OOB doesnt help.

Acres was huge defensively. He just runs to the right spots. His kicking isnt Mundy level but his nouse is.

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Nice numbers from players in the busy areas of the game.

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The numbers I read this morning showed Port had more I50's and time in their forward half. It didn't feel that way, coz it was rare the ball past their HF line, unless Umpire Razor Ray gave free shots at goal to Port, I think there were 5 charities . Those forward entries entries are areas that requiring attention at the review. Not much else to complain about.

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He is a conundrum.
His defensive work is elite as too his decison making.
However his kicking is woeful, not just in accuracy but the up and unders he kicks.
We just can't seem to find a complete wing yet.
Doc and Walsh would be our top 2 at the moment IMO.

I think it felt that way as every time we went inside 50 we scored quickly, whereas Port broke down in front of goals and spent a lot of time there trying to score.

For periods of the game they hemmed us in across our half back and got repeat entries. However I would not call them quality entries and if it wasn't for the umpires frees for them and not paying incorrect disposal on so many occasions - I could hold my breath between the lack of decisions, they would not have had shots on goal.

Loved the atmosphere. It was great to go to a Carlton game and actually enjoy having the win wrapped up in the last 20 minutes instead of being on edge.
The last time I felt that relaxed in the stands was the 95GF.
I love the effort being put out by the players. Martin, Cunners and Fogarty are rightly getting plaudits for the forward function but Cottrell has been a big bonus as well. Plus he provides a quality wing rotation.

With Boyd probably going out, I'd be inclined to push Docherty to H/B and bring Hollands in. Cowan isn't like for like and isn't overly suited to small forwards.

Walsh is playing inspired footy. The amended game style suits him perfectly. Hard runners are rewarded with our shorter/faster ball movement and no one runs harder than Sam. Plus his smothers and other defensive actions are inspiring the others. 10 clearances to Cripps was excellent but I thought he went back to some old habits yesterday. Worrying too much about engaging his opponent at stoppages instead of getting to the drop of the ball. It reminds me of the old Carey/Jakovich battles. Carey could have played the ball but his ego needed him to take Jakovich on for strength instead.
I'm not certain that Crippa is our ideal choice as captain long term. When Rozee received the handball from Finlayson to kick a goal, Cripps was his opponent and just walked away without being accountable. Combined with some of his poor defensive efforts when resting forward, they're not the actions of the player who should be setting the standards. Disappointing. I love his effort in tight but the defensive expectations should apply to everyone.

Cerra 66% game time was a concern. Hopefully he's OK. I love the way he plays the game. Great all round player. Special mention to McGovern. He concerns me with his willingness to commit to marking contests sometimes but he continually put his body on the line last night. I love the footy in his hands.
That's where we'll miss Boyd. He's a beautiful user of the ball. Lastly, TDK. Clearances, tackles, ruck work. Great all round game.

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Like that idea of Hollands in.
Kid is going to be a serious player for us.

First time ever

You always provide articulate and thoughtful responses. Thank you.

He does a lot of things well. Kicking is not one of them. Is he a better kick than Dow? Yes. Than anyone else in the team? I wouldn't have thought so

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wonderful post BV

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Can anybody name a better H&A win this century?

When was the last time we beat a genuine contender in a game that mattered? When have we ever done it so emphatically?

10 goal win over Collingwood in round 3 2012. Put us into premiership favouritism. That was probably our highest moment this century


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2001 against the cheats who won* the flag the previous year after only losing one game. We go in minus Kouta, SOS, Braddles, Matty Allan who was the best ruckman in the comp at the time and come away with the win.
Knocked them* over again in the return match later that season too.

Watched the replay

Play like that and we can beat anyone. It's that simple

As a supporter it is everything you want to see. Pressure, effort and an attacking style

Brisbane in Teagues first game as coach.

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