I can't accept that that was a deliberate snub from Harry Taylor. He is one of those players that supporters from opposition clubs hold in the highest regard. He's earned that over many years of high quality play AND sportsmanship.
Much more likely he was instead reflecting on the game itself...
A view on the Marsh pick. For mine, it's a speculator. With the depth we have we have no need to select a '39th best player' to have on the list. Such a player will never get a game, and certainly not help us win a final. Worth taking a punt that our development resources can turn potential...
I really can't join the campaign for Reid forward. The guy is an All Australian CHB, an incredibly important position. He's a good forward, but not AA level. We have recruited to deal with the forward line, I think we look much better with Reid intercepting and distributing with that raking left...
I'm happy to give Armstrong a go, especially if we can pick him up under delisted free agentcy on a one year contract. Looking longer term with the general opinion that next year's draft is a strong one and we might be looking at taking say 4 players there, as well as possible rookie upgrades...
I don't understand all these calls for Lachie Keeffe to fill the second ruck role. To my knowledge, he does not (and has not) played ruck at senior or VFL level. Add to that he's coming back from a serious knee...he is not the man for that role so either Lynch or Witts must be in the team...
When I first heard the 'barbaric footy' comment, I was pretty sure that it would be made known to every Collingwood player in the pre game. I know it was not meant in an arrogant way, but I reckon the Pies coaching staff would have used it.