Well we made finals and won an Elim final last season.
Pretty certain it was Blanck both times.
What did you think of Johnson's game?
Yeah looks like a perfect target for Treacy's knee
It was Blank. Don't worry about it though, he's a pissant nobody who'll be out of the league very soon.
I think my favourite part of the game was watching Newcombe (who's got a well earned rep for being physical and hard at it) just bounce off Treacy in the middle. The Big Cohuna didn't even move. Going to be terrifying in another year or so.
If you want some insightful comments, look elsewhere. I'm just gonna dump and share my thoughts after another season done and dusted. Here are some random, beer-induced thoughts. 
I know it's not the season we wanted but enjoy the ride. It's not the end of the world if they don't make finals. I'm looking forward to next year.Grass seed.So, here we are at the end of the season. Last game. I just finished watching the game and JL's presser...and there might have been a few beers involved too.
- If this was a battle of the young and upcoming teams, we dominated. We're young but we are fu**** talented. More best 22 under 22 than any team. I get it that some of you die hards have heard this before, but doesn't it feel different.
- I. Love. Amiss. His composure. His unflappability (which is just another way of saying composure). His demeanor. Presence. I'm so glad dude is signed on until 2058.
- fu**** the MCG. Why is the GF played there until 2058? That contract should be torn up.
- Love Johnson. His ability to stand up in a tackle and get the ball out is incredible. Incredible Hulk. A few more kilos and no one will be able to bring him down. Could he be Fyfe 2.0?
- Cox is a defender. Stop putting him up top ffs. See next comment.
- As JL said in his presser, the structure they are going for requires another tall in the forward line (hence, Cox). If you think Darcy is gonna be traded, you're not paying attention. Dogga in the forward line and Hodor in the ruck next year. Love it. Dont' give a shirt about Gawn/Grundy and how "it hasn't worked out". Totally different players. It's like comparing apples to a Jeep fu**** Wrangler. I 100% support this. We are a better team with them both on the field.
- I. Love. Tom. Emmett. Hard. Big bodied. I love Schultz, switta, walters, and freddy, but Emmett brings a different dimension. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up next year.
- Brayshaw. He had 30+ touches and a goal but I don't feel like I notice him like the last couple years. Why is that? He doesn't seem as damaging. Less tackles? idk bit it's interesting...
- Serong. Make that dude captain. Now. He's my buddy this year and even though his s*t kicks from clearances where he just throws it on his boot are fu*** infuriating, he's a hell of a player and ambassador for the club. He flies the Freo flag with the best of them. I would be proud to be a supporter of a club with him as the skipper.
- Sonny. He's still got it. He's the heart and soul of this team. Glad he's signed on for 2 more years.
- Fyfe. Why did we give him 2 more years? I love Fyfe at peak powers. Easily my fav player 2012-2015. But, that 2 year contract seems...not ideal. Honestly, as I was watching the game, I just don't see where he fits in. Our midfield is packed with young talent and our forward line has plenty of options. Where does he fit? Who comes out?
- Our handball chains were fantastic. Quick. Precise. Were we perfect? Nope. But, when we get out of the congestion and into open space we can damage teams. I want to see more of this next year.
- Not sure what to do about Liam Henry. He's got a lot of potential and does some great things. I really want to keep him, but if he's chasing money, I think we have to let him go. We can't keep them all. Langdon. Acres. Hill. Henry?
- Are Warner and Wagner the same person? Can someone please spray paint one of them highlighter pink? Wtf? Cheers and thank you.
- Gosh, why do we play a game where we lower our eyes and hit the leading forward or open option and then the next game bomb it i50 to a huge pack? This literally makes me scream at my TV. It's the biggest mystery, for me, of the season. I don't get it. It's like we have a different style/game plan for every opponent. I say, play your game and let the oppo adjust.
- Jordan clark has been an underratted player in my eyes. Can you get any more solid of a HB than him? So quick. Him and Freddy are my fav two players when they have the ball. I love watching them burst forward. Such a great trade. Thank you Cats.
- Speaking of trades, why did the Hawks have Meek as the sub? A ruckman? wtf? Clearly some 4D chess going on there that I'm not smart enough to understand. The Hawks lost by 37, so I guess it's paying off for them.
- Young to the midfield is going to be fun to watch. Where does he fit with Erasmus and Johnson in there too? Not sure, but it's good to have options. Based on what him and others have said in interviews, he's had his eye on the midfield for a while.
- Its been three years and I can barely get through JLs press conferences. I want to like the guy. I want to believe. But, ffs he's the umm stiffest, umm most inarticulate, umm cough coach I've ever seen. However, sayin that, I don't give a crap what he's like in pressers. If the players back him, I back him.
- Why the fu** are there so many birds on the MCG? Do they seed it to attract them? I've watched hundreds, if not thousands, of sports games from baseball to american football, to soccer, to lacrosse, to rugby, to fu** polo and there is no place on Earth where birds hangout and chill during a game. Why the hell do players have to run through flocks of birds? Set a trap. Poison them. Shoot them. Seriously. What the fu is going on there?
And finally, I just want to say, thanks to all the Freo faithful for attending games and bringing the heat in person when I obviously can't. Some day I'll join you.
On to the off season!
Treacy is the closest thing we have to an enforcer. He hasn't been throwing his weight around as much as I would've liked this season (besides that beautiful bump a few rounds ago). I want to see him re-enact his draft video.
I'm gonna watch the replay tonight and just imagine the possibilities with MJ. The ceiling on him with his composure and unbelievable strength is through the roof.
Did you catch that tackle he made in the last quarter?
Yeah, even posted in the match thread on that one. It wasnt one of skinny kids either, I need to check who it was because he just ****ing bodied him
I'm so high on MJ. I'm so glad he slipped so far because I would never live down picking Ras over him.
He gave Newcombe a decent bump in the middle, made some terrific tackles. Blanck likes the cheap stuff.
This is all down to opposition pressure. When we play the weaker teams that don’t apply as much midfield pressure we look fantastic delivering i50.
