Really? I never felt we were going to lose this one, but the final margin was frustrating and flattered Port. Annoying to be so wasteful, but grateful that we won comfortably enough missing many key players and having no injuries.

Glad someone else thought the same, if Hampson kicked 0.4 people would be questioning him.

Can't play 2 rucks let alone 3.

However it was great to see Warnock dominate with 2 kicks and 5 handballs!

oh, and one pack busting mark.
Don't know what anyone sees in him

Really was a game of burst play.
When we all go hard we're quite good and it would dtand out if we kicked straight.
No where near as polished as Hawks, Cats and probably the drug cheats.
I'd expect us to suufocate against Freo and Sydney.

I hope we get better.

Kreuzer will get his marking and kicking right, because it must be embarassing for him.
I reckon he and Waite look mobile and dangerous.

Murphy was on fire. Really enjoyed Judd's efforts too, along with the steadying Scotland.
Walker was good too.

Hendo was superb at times. I actually thought his timing was a bit out today too.
Warnock at least would stop the oppositon dominating.
The McEvoy show last week was a coaching issue more than a Warnock issue imo.
Curnow did a fantastic job and good to see him getting arms cleared with strength to find a team mate by hand and foot or put it to their advantage.

Lucas was average and sane with Brock and Simmo and thought Bell and Cachia looked more accomplished than him.
Loved having that barge ass (Bell) in the guts. Seriously strong as an OX and kicks or sets up goals.

Menzel moves well, seems to have a bit of toe unless that's purely fresh legs vs 3Qtrs of leg fatigue.

Would like to see more of Cachia Bell and Menzel .
Who makes way for Gibbs Carrazzo and Yarran? Then Betts in 2 weeks?

Good to get the 4 points.

I watched the game on Telly so maybe my perspective is different, but I thought Warnock went alright, did a lot of the one percenters that we sometimes miss, wasn't afraid to get down and dirty below his knees, wasn't a dominant game stats wise, but I think Mick would have been more than happy with his work rate.

The question needs to be can we be a premiership contender with guys like Robbo in our side?

I think MM will have a major clean out at years end trying to build a premiership list. It's guys like Robbo that will be looked at closely.

I think you are right Psyc, I love Robbo for his endeavor and courage, but I don't think his skills are going to get any better, he is such an unknown, has the capability to to some amazing things, but offsets them with the pure ADD unthinking stuff that he does which kills him, not sure if I would consider cutting him yet, but if Bell keeps coming on as he is Robbo could struggle to get into a fuller strength side.

he s one of the few in the team that actually LOVES the physical contest. I reckon its just a maturity thing, he needs to curb his endeavors with some poise. Plenty to work with.

Brilliant.... Am go an try this also...

Cheers guys.

Carlton kicked a few more goals than I expected ... kids were buzzing by the end of the game. (And there was an additional Kit Kat bar on offer if Carlton won).

I think for the GWS game I might have to make it "every second goal" ... although that might come across as being arrogant and anger the football gods. Sigh ... a supporters life is a challenging one.

The difference was that Kruezer consistently marked the footy when it came in even if his kicking was off, Hampson just doesn't even get near the footy let alone mark it.

Robbie was good. I had him in our best. If you're troubled by a ruckman's possessions then I reckon you're in the wrong game. I couldn't care less if he got 0 kicks, 0 handballs. Best ruckman in the competition in my eyes is Mike Pyke. He leads the competition in contested marks. Rated #5 for hitouts to advantage. They're the only stats a ruck coach should care about.

Ahem, wrong sponsor sir.

Well apart from that when was the last time...