Lots of video today. Uploading as fast as I can

AFL highlights
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Hampson ices the cake
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Jeff "The wont catch him now" Garlett
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Carazzo magic
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Much much more to come

Seems the Pies of '12 under FIGJAM like to play what we call "bruise-free footy".

Not to mention a total lack of accountability in midfield. Swan et al hanging off the packs waiting for the soft receive while our boys were carving them up in the clearances.

The much awaited midfield battle was a merciless slaughter.

I loved this comment from the Pies forum:




Absolutely amazing game from Scotto tonight - was my BOG. Considering the week he's had, it was a very gutsy performance mentally.

It will come down to conversion ladies and gentlemen.

If we kick 18.10, we're a big show.
If we kick 10.18, we're in trouble.

What can be said that hasn't already been said? We had a 22 man effort tonight for (verrrry close to) four quarters. Some of, if not the very best footy the Club has produced in a decade, regardless of the opponent. Big stage, everything to gain, all eyes on us and we made a very big statement. Tackling intensity, pressure efforts and one percenters right to the final siren, smooth transitions, no nonsense professional footy delivered with frightening precision. The Filth never had an answer and never looked capable of it.

Felt like the Twilight Zone tonight - we just did the '11 Collingwood on Collingwood, and a new dawn is rising. It's only early yes, but if we maintain this level of skill, speed and team cohesion, we're a certainty for top 4, possibly top 2. From there, this gameplay could see us pull an '08 Hawks and take a flag a year early. Our intensity and whole-team work rate tonight will hold up to any challenger. There's something special brewing down at Visy. I know it and you've known it for years, but now...now we really are coming. Commentary tonight said it best - a group of talented players, all around the same age and all peaking together - this is the premiership team we've spent a decade building, and the time's now. The window is open. After so many years in the wilderness, I don't really know how to feel...I'm waiting for the rug to be pulled out, for me to wake up and realise it's all a dream. I'm beyond impressed and bursting with pride right now and feeling the love big time...really feel like we're witnessing history in the making. Our top tier players are either elite or on the verge of eliteness, our second-tier are standing up and being counted, all our cheap buys are blooming into golden nuggets, villains are becoming heroes...and with more players to return, what's not to like?

Not leavin just yet your BGness. Another 9 days in Vic including a pants removing ceremony next sat for jimmy and the boyz. Didn't put a lot of thought into the itinery basically two games of footy separated by 8 days of sundry activities.

Interesting. I thought he was poor. Fumbled, made poor decisions and wasn't damaging with his disposal.
I thought Kruez was our best. Jolly gives their mids an arm chair ride usually and our rucks took them on and beat them comprehensively.
Especially happy for Henderson. He's copped a bit off some Carlton supporters over the past couple of years but he's reaping the rewards for his hard work. Fantastic.

Lastly, this highlights the stupidity of Ross Lyon and the media with the claim Dale Thomas could be the best in the league. Yes he has a fantastic workrate and excellent stamina but he'll always be an average kick and go missing for large chunks of games. Kade Simpson is a better option as an offensive wingman. Far more consistent.

Best win in a long time
Its the lesser known players who I am most pleased with
Armfield has improved his kicking
Tuohy is a gun
Henderson beat Cloke
Carrazzo was back to 07 form with his work in close
Hampson is a good backup for Kreuzer

Our only weakness is needing one big key forward
Providing the players dont get ahead of themselves and we have a good run with injuries we can do great things this year