Recent content by Charliebrow 16

How long did we actually hold on for? Five minutes under extreme heat? Controversial finish or not, that takes some serious mental fortitude under serious pressure. Interstate wins are rare for this footy club, so I’m enjoying this.

Always love a quiet Dyson Heppell thread. Great game. Lost track of Higgins a couple of times, but so did Redman. Some of his efforts in the second half were huge.

Thought he had a decent game. No abhorrent disposal errors. Dropped an absolute sitter that resulted in a goal but other than that, deserves to hold his place. Terrific leader back there.

Back North Melbourne next week, mate. You’ll make it right back.

Guelfi has been a passenger the last month. Not sure how he escapes scrutiny and selection pressure

This game plan is not going to get us anywhere. Looks pretty at times, but pretty doesn’t win premierships. That’s the business we’re in.

Heppell was absolutely immense. Terrific final quarter in particular.

My best mate is a Sydney supporter, and it hurts every ******* time

I doubt Parish has hit a target by foot all night. Absolute liability with ball in hand right now. Needs to improve dramatically if we’re to get close in the second half.

I think this is one of those complete write-offs. Obviously you review it on Monday, but the sooner we move on, the better. The ruck situation was always going to be an issue, and our midfield haven’t adjusted all night. Disappointing performance.

I feel for Zerk. You can’t compete without midfield pressure. I hope he doesn’t drop his head.

Funnily enough, I got over that loss quite quickly. Sure I lost about four minutes in an absolute numb and disbelief state somewhere between the ball going through the goals and Port walking down the race before I had the wherewithal to switch the television off. I’m really excited by where...

For anyone wondering, go down to the Fox footy live channel on Kayo, that feed is working

I know it’s unpopular to compliment North, but they have some impressive kids. Ratten is coaching really well too. They challenged Collingwood for large portions of the game last week, so that was the quintessential danger game. Happy to have (barely) passed the test and secured the four points.

Heppell was sensational. Backing back into aerial contests with complete disregard for whatever or whoever was coming towards him. Played within his limitations when it came to his disposal by foot, and that contested mark he took with roughly a minute remaining cannot be understated. If that...