Jamarra - How excited are YOU???

[Mantis]

We are the highest scoring team in the league. I think we are functioning pretty well in this area of the game.

We are, but scores of 55, 59 & 78 against probably the best 3 teams in the comp (of the Melb teams) shows that there is room for improvement.

[comrade]

We are, but scores of 55, 59 & 78 against probably the best 3 teams in the comp (of the Melb teams) shows that there is room for improvement.

I don't think there is any coincidence that we went in with a reduced ruck combo for those games (Martin v Richmond, Sweet/English v Melbourne & English v Geelong).

[Mantis]

I don't think there is any coincidence that we went in with a reduced ruck combo for those games.

55 - Richmond - Martin played, but was hobbling. English out with concussion. Nank played one out with support from Pickett.
59 - Melbourne - Sweet & English played - Sweet was poor with only 3 touches and English was rusty after missing a month of footy.
78 - Geelong - we know the story there.

[comrade]

55 - Richmond - Martin played, but was hobbling. English out with concussion. Nank played one out with support from Pickett.
59 - Melbourne - Sweet & English played - Sweet was poor with only 3 touches and English was rusty after missing a month of footy.
78 - Geelong - we know the story there.

Yep.

If English plays in the Richmond game, we definitely get closer.

And if we'd have played Sweet or Martin in the Geelong game, I honestly believe we win through improved structure ahead of the ball.

The Melbourne game, we probably don't win even if Stef played and was at 100% we were that much off our tucker. But it would have been closer.

Most of our scoring problems against good sides stem from issues in the ruck and it is a hill I will die on!

[azabob]

Yep.



Most of our scoring problems against good sides stem from issues in the ruck and it is a hill I will die on!

Damn, I really thought it was the Naughton to the backline was your chosen hill.

[comrade]

Damn, I really thought it was the Naughton to the backline was your chosen hill.

I have many hills.

[bulldogtragic]

Interesting how important Bruce has been and answered questions about his ability to score against good opponents. In these three games:

Bruce 7.4
Naughton 4.1
English 2.0 (in two games)

[comrade]

Interesting how important Bruce has been and answered questions about his ability to score against good opponents. In these three games:

Bruce 7.4
Naughton 4.1
English 2.0 (in two games)

He also had a strong performance against Port on the road, and in the that game as in the Geelong game was forced to chop out in the ruck. He's been excellent this year.

[bulldogtragic]

He also had a strong performance against Port on the road, and in the that game as in the Geelong game was forced to chop out in the ruck. He's been excellent this year.

Yep. I’ve been really happy that he can put weak opponents to the sword and hit the scoreboard against good defenders and teams.

[comrade]

Yep. I’ve been really happy that he can put weak opponents to the sword and hit the scoreboard against good defenders and teams.

He had a down game against Richmond, but credit to him, he's been rock solid since and a big part of why we're sitting 2nd.

[Ghost Dog]

Astounded at Bruce's turn around. He's far more skilled than I gave him credit for. And he's really exuberant, getting around his teammates and supportive.

[Happy Days]

That goal that he was trying to pass to the open seats behind the goal I guess was some Buddy shit. Bruce rules.

[EasternWest]

That goal that he was trying to pass to the open seats behind the goal I guess was some Buddy shit. Bruce rules.

Nah it was just an accident he definitely wasn't going for goal.

The commentators said that so it must be true.

[jeemak]

That goal that he was trying to pass to the open seats behind the goal I guess was some Buddy shit. Bruce rules.

Could you imagine the hullaballoo if it was Buddy who kicked it?

[bornadog]

Could you imagine the hullaballoo if it was Buddy who kicked it?

Exactly. That was one of the best goals I have seen from a guy 197cm, running flat out along the boundary, 50m wrong side of goal for a left footer and split the goals.