Recent content by dermott

There seems to an outbreak of pessimism on this board. I expect a win. If not there is always next week.

Butler is a bit of an enigma to me. I just get the feeling he has more to offer than he has shown to date. Has he been typecast as a small forward because of his brother? Can he play a midfield role? I don’t know but he puzzles me. Maybe he needs to move clubs as he has a few small forwards...

Dear just keeps on improving. Great contested mark. He will make AFL. Max Hall BOG. Great game.

Calsher needs more time at VFL level. If he continues to build his game he may get a cameo in the firsts later in the year. He is clearly not ready in my view and it would not be in his best interests nor the club’s to rush him in.

More a reference to the opinions of some on here who appeared to believe he wasn’t even good enough for the magoos. Not my opinion.

Frosty’s comeback has been Lazarus like.

A bit of competitive tension between Meek and Reeves is a good thing and should bring out the best in both.

I will put up my hand and say I didn’t think he was AFL ready yet as a ruckman and I still do. However, his contested marking has been good in the VFL and he has some forward craft. Yesterday’s effort by Ramma deserves mention as I thought he looked more at home than I was expecting. The speed...

Credit where it is due, Meek was great today. It was almost as if he brought his VFL or WAFL game to the AFL and realised he belongs there. I hope he continues to do so.

You have to respect the way our young team came back from 38 points down at half time to almost win the game. That was a massive fight back and exemplifies the character of our guys. It should fill them with the self belief that with a bit more experience ( and a couple of KPPs) they will be...

Fingers crossed. We seem to play well against the Pies so I am hopeful rather than confident. My Collingwood supporting mate is always nervous when they play us.

Great fight back. When we can put it together over four quarters we will be a serious threat. Hoping we maintain the pressure

Rain forecast to stop in 30 mins and start again circa 7 pm. Forecasting is a mug’s game.

Looks a promising kpf but still has a fair way to go. As others have said still a bit low production at present but has strong hands, a good contested mark and kicks well. I wouldn’t expect him to play AFL for a while but if he continues to improve at this rate he could be a good footballer...

Good to see Maginness silence a few of the criticisms today. He really produced an all round game which he can build on in the AFL rather than being a one trick run with player. Needs to improve his skills a bit but made some good decisions today.