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Wow 'Brett C' you have virtually called me stupid in a post and then stated.. a poster who’s rarely ever able to form a coherent argument or thought in any of their posts Whist a few of my post (probably too many) have been negative towards Birch, and a couple towards Lester and Adams (although...

'Brett C' I had accepted 'Irel' advice to ease up a bit and be more positive...but you butted in with 'keep spouting absolute gibberish' Sometimes just got to let it go through to the keeper Your the same poster that snapped at me a few months ago and stated that the Lions had poured tens &...

will do my best

No he shouldn't, but he will. Got to keep accumulating those non contested possessions.

Richmond look like they are in trouble, and suffered a few injuries against Saints last night. We play them in a few weeks at the 'G' so would be great to beat them and virtually end their top 8 prospects, certainly top 4 almost impossible.

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Below was our back 7 when we played Collingwood in round 3 this year. I think this was the game Payne got injured, otherwise you would think he and Adams would have likely continued to be in the same team, certainly against the Dogs in round 4. Lester, Andrews, Payne, Rich, Birch, Starc, Adams...

McFadyen suffering an ACL l NO!

I know Ballenden is on the rookie list, but hope he gets at least one more year, just needs a bit more mongrel and a few kilos of muscle and we could see genuine improvement. He is a good kick.

Fair point, Geelong had played a couple of top sides the past two weeks, and looked a little off, but our mid field pressure was intense and I just loved the performance of Dev. Bailey is growing in confidence every game, and might get caught occasionally with the ball, but the positives of...

Sounds like you are almost describing Payne who has played 8 OR 9 games opposed to Adams who has played 50. Reckon Payne has significantly more upside. That said, Adams appears to be improving and good to see him consistently on the ground and he played very well last night, and seems to play...

Ah Chee appears to me to be a better option in the forward line, which is what you are indicating, and I too have liked Coleman but probably Ah Chee just the better option at this stage. Dizzy does come straight back in. Whilst Payne has only played 8 or 9 games, he showed promise last...

I don't think his role is critical to our team and whilst his form has been reasonably good against the bottom teams, IMO his lack of speed is a liability against the top teams, and his kicking is not as elite or penetrating as it might have once been. I agree with you about picking the right...

Think Dev is playing that well, he should be on as much as possible. Form likely to dip at some point being only his 2nd year, but really impressed with his performance thus far

Agree loved the game of Dev

At the game with my sister and husband. Firstly I just enjoyed it so much. Payne was marking mostly Dangerfield and Ratugolea, but also had stints on Rohan (when starc off), Higgins and Dahihaus. Birch maybe has a role to play come the back end of the year, but really hope we can keep the...

Can see Birchall playing a role in the last few H & A rounds and in the finals, but please give Madden some further games. No way should we have Birchall, Lester and Rich in the same backline, the fast teams will/have exploited the lack of pace across the half back line. Dev is 100%...

Agree. Been saying for a few weeks get games into Madden, even with next year in mind. Once he gains some experience and confidence to take the game on his speed will be an asset from back half. Birch can do at least a few weeks in ressies. Geez I hope Fages has an honest conversation with him...

Birchall article quoted his manager saying that at this point time Birchall is 50:50 for next year. Given we have three current best 22 defenders out and we could still field a very strong back group, I doubt they'll keep him on. Why? we don't need him, even this year, although he and Lester...

I probably agree it is a 50/50 game, so a little surprised Lions are relatively firm favourites. Posted it to make 'Derrinalphi' feel a little more optimistic about tonight

would you feel a little more confident knowing that the bookies have Lions at $1.70 favourites as of 3.15pm today

I think they will also. Geelong had a couple of tough games recently against top sides. Bookies think Lions will win currently $170. Geelong $2.20

Thanks 'beardancer'. I like Payne a lot, reckon after 30 or so games he is going to really show his potential when he realises what he can do (bit like what Bailey, Starc and Rayner are now doing...good draft that 2017), just don't know if after only 1 ressie game in the last 9 weeks he is fit...

Yes 'Jason mp' your very likely correct, they will certainly use it. Just reckon the players wont be over enthused driving out there five days a week. With the AFLW schedule occurring mostly over the summer, you never know 'Jason mp' the Lions men still might have the occasional preseason...

Hard to imagine the players will want to drive 5 days a week out to Springfield and do all that preseason running in the Ipswich summer heat. Maybe weights and swimming at the new complex and pre season (summer) running at Yeronga when complex completed.

I probably agree with you Birch and Lester appear to be favourites, but again the lack of speed in the backline with RIch, Birch and Lester and to a lesser extend Andrews means we can be exposed, especially on the quick turnover, so mids would have to be great come finals, which they were not in...

Yeah I don't believe Payne ready just yet, maybe another few games in the ressies, but I do see him playing a role in the later rounds and the finals. I would have him in front of Lester. Madden I would play as much as possible now and barring injuries don't see a spot for him come the later...

I stated last week before the Nth game that Birchall would no doubt play well against the side running last. IMO he has struggled against some of the better teams and I don't believe his role is critical to the team. Again I am no expert but we are too slow with Rich, Birchall and Lester in the...

Agree, would try and keep Matho for Cats game. Not sure if Payne fit enough yet for cats game, but he has played well on Rohan in the past. Wonder if Berry is getting 'match payments'? I believe it is common for some of the younger guys (not on huge money) to have match incentives and...