Another round down as we begin to distil the movers and shakers of the competition. Things that floated up for us include:
A flog. That’s how Matthew Lloyd was described on social media after his declaration that he didn’t rate Cyril Rioli. Given Cyril’s midfield and small forward credentials he need not worry being judged by a one trick sensationalist pony.
Carlton to rebuild in the wake of Sunday nights catastrophe after blowing the bank on Daisy Thomas. The premiership “clock” now winding back to the end of daylight saving in 1999.
Free agency providing BBQ grill fodder for the media as both Bryce Gibbs and James Frawley push back against their clubs for strategic planning information to support the evaluation of deciding where to next.
Tigers back to ole pretender tricks against the rapidly improving dogs.
Terry Wallace’s frank admission that he lost the players at Footscray during his last days there as he entertained the potential to lead the Swans back in the late 90’s.
Victorian Labour’s plan to make Ballarat the AFL capital of the Western District by pumping zillions into a 6000 seat stadium at the current Eureka precinct as a first stage toward hosting AFL games. North Melbourne presumably the target. 19,000 attended their game this round at Etihad against Port, meaning 13,000 wlll stand at Ballarat for future games, give or take the few casualties who dont make the 75 minute train trip from Southern Cross followed by 15 minute bus to the ground. And that’s not counting the Greater Western Sydney fans who make the trip.
Tragedy of Lion Daniel Rich’s ACL rupture against the Gold Coast.
My SuperCoach:
Star – Gary Ablett, Gold Coach (182 as Captain)
Lemon – Dylan Buckley, Carlton (34)
Smokey – Luke Dunstan, St Kilda (143)
Injury trades – Angus Monfries (hammy, Port Adelaide), Jordan Roughead (shoulder, Western Bulldogs)
Hit me on the chest with your centimetre perfect pass