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Dony Dalgliesh

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I am a passionate Geelong and Melbourne Storm supporter, as well as being an avid follower of rugby league, rugby union, cricket, tennis and football. My main passion is the AFL.

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As a Geelong supporter, the first seven weeks could have not gone much better considering our difficult draw and beating the Bombers was a great result from the point of view that it keeps us ahead of the pack but we mustn’t get ahead of ourselves in this long season. Although our next five may be pencilled in as wins by most, beating perceived weaker opponents has proven difficult in recent seasons and upcoming games against North Melbourne and the Bulldogs are potential banana skins. We’ve used just 26 players in 7 games and the undoubted chemistry the team has built will encounter its challenges with injury, as well as sore bodies that need management in season. Banking wins early has taken some pressure off, however we must ensure we do the job against these next tricky opponents, followed by Gold Coast, Sydney and a Friday night test against Richmond, to fully grab hold of our strong position. Only after conquering this next month against hungry opponents can we think of controlling the second half of our season – and a top four, hopefully top two ladder position.

Geelong are setting the pace; the AFL season is in their control

Of course it is early but i agree the Bulldogs are in a bit of trouble. I think Redpath is underrated and he should come straight back in. As for Boyd and Schache, Beveridge must want them to gain some confidence and touch in the two’s first but I wouldn’t wait too long, finals can get out of reach awfully quickly these days. I think most of us agree Easton Wood must move back to defence and i’d put Trengove down there too, he didn’t get a single kick against the Giants so maybe an assignment down back will help his game.

Dogs' season over, Luke Beveridge to blame

Nice work Luke.
What troubles me most is people coming in from the clouds, some of which have little interest in cricket, to jump on the ‘national disgrace’ bandwagon. Yes it was a terribly bad act and I like many of us was disturbed and angry when it came to light on Sunday morning. But let’s let the dust settle, the powers that be conduct their investigation, have everyone involved serve their punishment and move on. Leave the berating and hounding of our cricket team to the folks overseas, we need to get behind our country. And to the mums and dads wondering what to tell their kids, how about reminding them that everyone makes mistakes and it’s important to forgive, don’t let this spoil the kids love for the game.

Give Steve Smith a break

I think its much easier to make a case for the warm favourites then give an argument for the underdogs. cheers for your thoughts gentlemen

Structural shake up needed for Cats to topple Swans

I think the current set up is quite fair. You can’t have winners of first qualifying finals (Storm and Roosters) potentially playing the same team they beat in that game in the prelim final (Eels and Broncos). Save those rematches for the grand final. Although the Broncos finished above the Eels, its debatable who the Storm would rather face in the prelim out of the two given the Eels strong recent form.

The NRL's finals-system farce

Chris Scott simply out-coached John Longmire

was certainly interesting to see it unfold and they were some astute moves. with danger playing one out and isolated, kennedy well held and parker and buddy not in the game, sydney didn’t seem to have any answers. when geelong get that even spread from the mid-tier players, i think danger is too dangerous not to have forward. Adelaide will be even tougher but as you say, can’t wait to find out.

Chris Scott simply out-coached John Longmire

I’m not sure I agree with ‘there need to be ‘big changes’ at Geelong’. The trade strategy has been bold and McInthosh and Clark didn’t work out how they would have liked (due to injury) and the jury’s still out on Stanley. I think Danger, S Selwood, Smith, Henderson and Tuohy have been more then handy additions and now it might be time to try and get back into the draft, which is always difficult when finishing so high so regularly.Bringing in the likes of Cockatoo, McCarthy and Gregson next year will help the forward pressure department a lot, but they could always improve there depth. If improving there finals record is the biggest problem, i think they’ll accept that challenge over not being in contention at all.

The wave's finally about to break at Geelong

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