Round 12 vs Melbourne Demons @ MCG

[AB Swannie]

+1 a Cortina from the Kirk / Bolton mould.

Nice call. A bit of Brett Kirk in both his effort and kicking.

[Mel_C]

Am I imagining things or are the 7 commentators repeatedly calling Sam Reid by his brother's name?

Fox commentator has named our player Ben Reid twice so far…

Twitter is saying that it's Luke Darcy that is calling him Ben. He is just a terrible commentator full stop!

[707]

I'm catching the replay later. What happened to COR?

[Mark26]

I hate to say this, but I think we look better without Buddy. All our forwards are so active.

His absence makes us unpredictable.

[Markwebbos]

I hate to say this, but I think we look better without Buddy. All our forwards are so active.

I think those delivering inside 50 have to learn not to kick it to him (a la Errol) and some of our young forwards (Logan) need to not be overawed by him.

Easier said than done when he’s capable of winning a game off his own boot.

[Faunac8]

Rowbottom was incredible that quarter. Beating Clayton Oliver, then delivering accurately into the forward line. He's becoming an elite midfielder. He has such a complete game. I can see him as a future captain.

But only 9 disposals to half time he better lift his game in the second half ????

[i'm-uninformed2]

Rowbottom was incredible that quarter. Beating Clayton Oliver, then delivering accurately into the forward line. He's becoming an elite midfielder. He has such a complete game. I can see him as a future captain.

Oh boy. Someone’s gonna jump on a plane to find you.

[Chilcott]

Concussion

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I'm catching the replay later. What happened to COR?

Concussion

[Blue Sun]

Sam Reid must have changed his name to Ben Reid. Luke Darcy is really on top of things tonight.

[stevoswan]

I hate to say this, but I think we look better without Buddy. All our forwards are so active.

I have often thought this....but then Bud kicks four or five pearlers after his return and I start pinching myself again.

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Rowbottom was incredible that quarter. Beating Clayton Oliver, then delivering accurately into the forward line. He's becoming an elite midfielder. He has such a complete game. I can see him as a future captain.

Next ROK.

[stevoswan]

Paps deserved that for sheer persistence....just missed.

[Markwebbos]

I think the move of Ollie to defence is worth pursuing

[stevoswan]

Paddy McC has been monumental tonight. He's so Reg!

[Markwebbos]

Lizard has been very quiet. Are they tagging him?

[Daisi]

Very exciting so far. I love the 2nd quarter fightback. I'm a bit worried about how long we can hang in with them...but so far some excellent play by our team.

Melbourne starting so show their experience here...