While I didn’t watch a heap of day five, there seems a lot of criticism of Cummins and McDonald - especially for a team that’s now 2-0 up Is there even a small chance they know what they’re doing, maybe even more so than us at home in our uggies?

This. Reckon the average fan often overlooks just how big an accomplishment it is to fly to the other side of the world and play professionally - with a different-shaped ball. Have loved those tree-trunk thighs, his versatility, right boot and passion. Great Cats man

You’d struggle to make a strong case for any Cat (except praps Tommy Stewart) but it’s interesting that the 2023 premiers don’t have one player in this side.

Coupla Cats visited the young fella’s training last year, and were asked about their fave teammate. One said (to the effect of): “I love running out w Tom Atkins because you know what you’re gonna get and you know he’s got your back, no matter what.” From the Max Rooke mould 💪

One of the things you learn fairly quickly in sports media is to avoid terms like ‘tragedy’ and ‘disaster’, and references to battle/war.

M Marsh ton off 30 balls into Ricciardo pole into Jason Day shooting 60 … who’s coming with me? Leeessssss go #Ashes #HungarianGP #BritishOpen

Wow, the (no) Blicavs effect was big We actually looked a tad old today. Not too fussed on finals, but regardless I reckon we need to let Knevitt, Dempsey and co have a crack for a few weeks. Go Cats

Warner to ton up (and go out on a high), Khawaja and Smith to bat time and the others to go at 5+ an over

We were outplayed in parts, no doubt. But outdrunk now too? Disappointing. Let’s get Boony and Warwick Todd back in the line-up. #Ashes2023

Time to move on from this, maybe?

Maybe recall that one ump?

May not have got the choccies but the ride - and that Sam Kerr goal tonight - has inspired some youngsters in this house and the whole next gen. Thanks CommBank Matildas. Proud 💛💚

Time for a reboot at KP. Off the pace all year, despite our best well and truly being good enough. Reckon the players are feeling a bit like a lot of fans after so long at the top. Meh Looking forward to embracing the struggle for a bit, and the off-season direction Go Cats

Rooting for a contest. 11pts the margin, Swans coming, centre bounce F/k against Hickey for … what? Think ump called “high fend off”? Ball then spends 2mins in Carl half before Martin kicks the steadier. Ruck free kicks a bit of a guessing game. #AFLBluesSwans

Looking forward to this guy exploding in ‘24. Go Cats

Hill Crisp Dunkley

Jhye Clark’s third game. He seems to be in the right spots a lot, and never takes his eyes off the footy. Only gonna get better for the next 5 years. Go Cats

Will the Cats lose again this year?

Life ain’t fair Was fortunate to work with Sammy on the desk back in the days of live blogging SC scores He quickly rose beyond that and became a damn good journo, who never let his steep rise get to his head. Thinking of all at the Hun, but especially Sammy’s family 😭x x.com/theheraldsun/s…

Watching how quick on the whistle the umps have been tonight is like watching games from the 70s. Bit odd compared with the rest of the season. #AFLFinals