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Jones would be touch and go I think.  We are winning so comfortably at the moment it’s hard to access how we will go under pressure.  

Great game today- EP certainly lost no admirers and are a real shot at the flag

I think your boys would have to be flag favourites now, KCEF, and were just a little too good on the day.
The Sharks kicked some amazing goals from the right-forward-pocket at the city end, while the Royals missed a few shots that we should've kicked.

Have to say the last month has been underwhelming.You need some momentum going into finals and we have lost it.
We have copped injuries at the wrong time of the season as well as lack of form.We are a far better side with Jones and Crowden and we might not have neither for the finals.
Missing out on third position by such a slight margin means we have no margin of error and some hard calls may be needed.
Tom Graham hasn't played all yeardue to injuries.We might need to take a punt that he doesn't break down.
Unfortunately both Bono and Medhat are not giving us a lot.Bono at least can play minutes in the ruck so maybe Graham in for Medhat.

Underwhelming indeed chaddy, terribly disappointing. Imo it's vital to finish first in a top 5, it's clearly the best chance to make the GF and the only way you win the flag is by making the big dance. We had top spot not so long ago, no one does tragedy better than us. Graham in for mine, have thought all year Medhat and Bonomelli barely warrant a game, and aren't significant even when we have midfield dominance. Gosh Eddie Simpson would've been much better I reckon. Crowden, great player that he is, played v Subi and EF, and we were ordinary, so can't blame poor form solely on his absence.

Graham is a serious talent, showed that late last year and nothing has changed on his return this season. He was very very good in the Dags against us on Saturday, he would be an automatic selection if I was calling the shots.

Our form in the last month has tapered off,as has the form of a couple of our recruits who were excellent earlier in the season.Maybe Graham can come in for Medhat who doesn’t hit the scoreboard enough,and hopefully Crowden returns,but hopefully that scintillating 15 minute burst of football where we kicked 8 goals,reminds the players of what they’re capable of.

Without Crowden and Jones I have doubts even a fairly ordinary Claremont team is beatable.  Too many passengers of late and a few that often come up with zero tackles in matches.  

Claremont dont win at Leederville, they have skeletons from the 23 GF.

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Claremont dont win at Leederville, they have skeletons from the 23 GF.

I just noticed Mel that Lynchy has announced that he is hanging up his boots,and I found him to be a very likeable character,and maybe a touch quirky,but was very popular with the playing group in the 2 seasons he was here,and finished 3rd in the fairest and best,and a.good hard contested player,and I wish him all the best in his retirement.