Quicker side, lighter bodies. He didn't look too pacy out there last week, and complete disrespect from the opposition saw him sneak two goals.

I see him as a tagger, medium defender and borderline (I cannot stress that enough) defensive forward. I can't think of a match-up for the Dons that I wouldn't just give to Carrots or Grigg. Grigg stepped in last week and did what we wanted Bannister to do. He's out.

Thornton is the next choice on talent, but it's important that we don't go to tall in defence, nor too tall in attack. Austin will need to push his leads right out of the forward line; assist the midfield with aerial coverage and chain of possession.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

as good as thornton might have been this year, i think our defence looked its best it has for the year in the second half against the saints.. we took risks by hand and foot, and ran-- two things thornton doesnt do...

Agreed, Thornton is a slow mover of the ball.

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"One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds." - Frank Zappa

I don't think I've wanted us to win a game this badly in a long, long time. Stakes are high... a win will leave me feeling on top of the world... a loss I honestly struggle to comprehend what that would feel like.

Could not agree more.

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"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

The betting has us at 1.45 and Ess at 2.65.

We're buggered if this is this case. Athough some good money to be made on the scum this week.

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"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

Hate to be an echo, but I agree too. I'd love to see the backline remain unchanged for a week

We better bloody win this one!!!

I'm going to have to tape the game and watch it after I know the score. If it's close or we look like losing I'm afraid I may need to buy a new TV.

And it also means that if the unthinkable becomes thinkable I don't have to subject myself to such totrure.

SMASH THOSE BASTARDS INTO THE GROUND. I WANT THEM TO FEEL AS THOUGH WHAT WE GAVE RICHMOND IN ROUND 1 WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A FLESH WOUND.
You've got no arms!
Yes I have!

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Cer 'ch 'n alluog Blues

A line must be drawn in the sand.

These dirty pieces of dogcrap must be mutilated!

Failure to deliver victory in this game will not only ruin our season, but it will ruin my soul - I think I'll consider going to a buddhist monastery in the Himalayas and meditating in silence for 40 years.

Win Carlton!!!!!!!!!!!

Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't care how, Just Win!!!!!!!


Back to my rocking chair
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They will know that they've been playing against the famous old dark blues

thornton has a great record against lucas.

fwd line pressure is the key in this game. last time they ran it off half back and scored at will.

m-u-s-t w-i-n

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Go Blues

I'm a cop, you Idiot!!

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Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

Surely Bannister will make way for Thornton

It's NOT a Tumour!

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Lawrence Lawrence, The man who knows all the rackets and all the racketeers!

Don't get so stressed!

It's only a game!!

It's winning No 17 before Essendon* (and preferably against Essendon*) that really counts.

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

By the way, anyone else on this site there when the Blues last beat the Bombers in a GF (1968)?

Unfortunately, I also witnessed our loss to them in 1962.

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"You can't polish a James Hird"

This is probably the biggest game for us since 2001, season definining, arch rivals, foundations for a finals assault. Add the scandal thats affecting us right now and this is absolutely MASSIVE - Its on a Friday, MASSIVE

Agreed, aside from the "WE WERE WAITING" add in the paper and Lloyd publicly ridiculing our hothead defence if we lose this we more than likely drop two games behind the Pies, Lions and Crows and a game behind the Bummers. There is no option other than to win this game.

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You want the flame? Give us the marbles!!

This is like a grand final .
Can't imagine what it will feel like if we lose .

In , Thornton . . . . . out , probably Austin .

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Get the facts first.
Then you can distort them at your leisure.

Austin didn't play against the Saints.