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I counted 4 goals missed from 20 mtrs out. Not a bad effort against a side with no less than 17 afl listed players. No excuse though should of won that game by 5 goals! Cam shepherd and ross lyon will be spewing on that effort by peel.

Finally we have a coach with some football brains and soul. It was hilarious watching peel handball over and over kicking into empty forward line instead of us for a change. Still not sure where we are at. Another 4 games will surely tell.

Worm Burner wrote: Tropiano could be in line for State team on current form but he's two set shot efforts were average at best, he was no orphan in that department and our kicking skills cost us the game not our endeavour, no doubt. Disappointing not to come away with a win.

Eyres should have kicked two and Chesters effort was terrible.

Was good to have Bateman back as he lifts the skill level considerably. Collard didn't get a bag but always looks dangerous around the ball. Johnston had his best game so hope he continues to improve.

If troppo keeps this format up burner he will go close to the sando!

Phew.
Only had Bol tonight.
I can assure you Mike that the 95 is beautiful, this is my last bottle.
I won't be saying that again.

Followed it on WAFL Online and they did the Club proud from what I gather.
Some developing players I think.
And a coach with the right attitude.

I think Perth can count themselves unlucky. Having 51% of the total ball usage and 22 more times inside their 50 M area.

Demons Forever wrote: Phew.
Only had Bol tonight.
I can assure you Mike that the 95 is beautiful, this is my last bottle.
I won't be saying that again.

Followed it on WAFL Online and they did the Club proud from what I gather.
Some developing players I think.
And a coach with the right attitude.

An impressive Grange that may ultimately prove to be underrated, like many wines from this vintage, the 1995, a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a saturated plum/purple color and a sweet blackberry liqueur nose intermixed with cassis, licorice, and new oak. The wine is textured, jammy, full-bodied, with impressive levels of extract, glycerin, and black fruit flavors. It is long, ripe, with unobtrusive acidity and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018 eRobertParker Only (Feb 2002) Robert Parker 92 points

According to Mr Parker best drinking before 2018 DF....lower rating than Oliver & Halliday who rated it a 95/100 wine although the 13.5% alc/vol would explain the lower rating from Parker who doesn't start salivating until he is drinking overtly alcoholic wines of 17%+....sadly some Aussie wine makers are chasing his palate for positive interrnational write ups and making almost undrinkable wines to please this buffoon. SA's Mollydooker Wines the #1 offender here. Here's hoping Perth FC can turn it around and give you something to really celebrate during the next 3-4years. Don't leave it too long. Like an old footballer playing one season too many you don't want to spend that kind of $$$$ on wine for it to run outta legs.

Thanks DW.
My guru is Halliday, what he says is gospel.
The bottle of 95 I opened was superb, not that I have opened a lot of Grange.
Opened it over a superb dinner at Clarkes in North Beach.
But I have been lucky enough to savour a few vintages thanks to some very good friends.
This bottle was given to me by a work colleague.
She and her husband were not wine drinkers, I offered her a $100 feeling guilty, but she insisted on giving it to me.
Lovely woman.

DW this is what James said about it.

"In the manner of all great stayers, has picked up pace markedly over the past year. Deeply coloured, ripe cherry, spice, vanilla and a hint of licorice rumble through the bouquet; the palate is powerful and sustained by sweet tannins, the plum and black cherry fruit providing the core for the future.the bouquet is".

His synopsis seems to be cut short, taken from the online Wine Companion to which I subscribe.
Cheers

It seems to me that McKenna and Latch have been good gets?
David Johnston has improved and has maybe the capability of filling a void?
Sinclair playing midfield?
He is racking up some numbers himself, star in the making?
Same problem, can't kick straight when it counts.

Another thing I want to make mention of is our players tackled well today. They didn't cough up too many cheap free kicks. I think Earl is a good teacher and the players are listening and learning. Earl praised the fact the free kick count was 11 to 4 our way in the first qtr because we were first to the ball.

Simple game DD.
Go get the footy and kick it.
Something McDud couldn't see.
The article on WAFL Online focused on getting their head over the footy.
So as you say the message maybe getting through.
Simple message?