I actually completely disagree with the sentiment that 19 teams are too many. And this is just a lazy argument manufactured by certain CEOs and Football operators to create outrage so a new team doesn’t happen.
Fact is Tasmania would create more teams and more talent. We are currently seeing the benefits with the academy teams in NSW and QLD. The potential growth of this in Tasmania is huge considering there is no other sports competing for sporting talent.
It’s a no brainer to me that the AFL grant a 19th licence.
Collingwood have kept their top 2 hopes alive after beating the Melbourne Demons by 7 points at the MCG. Melbourne have started off well but during the second half, Demons slowly faltered and simply derailed. Pies need to win Sydney and/or Carlton if they want to maintain the top 2 chances.
Freo have kept their top 4 chances alive with a 17-point win over the Doggies at Marvel Stadium. This was Fremantle’s first win in 4 weeks. If Fremantle want to secure a Top 4 chance, they will have to win over the Eagles and Giants. However, it could depend on other matches including the Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions and Melbourne.
Lets go!!! Cats beat the Saints by 45 points, which means we are 4 points ahead of Collingwood and 8 above Melbourne. I hope my cats win the premiership!!!
Richmond have kept their top 8 hopes alive with a 38 point win over Power at Adelaide oval. Port Adelaide’s Finals hopes have already been extinguished. Port had a very tough start but managed to recover. A loss to Collingwood Magpies last week was the turning point. Injuries have played a key role.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t here next week. There are a few coaching decisions that haven’t made sense. Trent McKenzie instead of Tom Clurey is one of them.
It is something you could see that needed to happen from the 5 minute mark as well. McKenzie really frustrated me last night. 2 goals were kicked on him from him slipping over. I know it’s wet but it’s not ideal. He is not a key backman. And Hinkley should know this after coaching him for 3 seasons.
Extraordinary finish to this afternoon’s Brisbane-Carlton match at The Gabba. Brisbane dominated the first three quarters and led by 57 points at the start of the final term. The Blues fought back in the last quarter, kicking eight goals to one to trail the home side by just 15 points. The Lions replied with three more goals to eventually prevail by 33 points.
Carlton really need to win one more game. At the moment I think they are at risk of missing the top 8. Bulldogs will likely win their last 2 games which will likely push Carlton out.