Notes from the game: 2017 Round 12 Melbourne

The Pies receive a reality check.

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 11 Fremantle

The Pies make it three in a row.

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 10 Brisbane

As expected, the Pies have a win over the lowly Lions.

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 9 Hawthorn

In one of the weirdest games The Footy Bogan has ever seen, the Pies, after a 61-point turnaround, defeat Hawthorn.

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 8 GWS

The Pies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory within 45 seconds of the final siren.

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 7 Carlton

The Pies come thudding back to earth, losing a milestone game (125th anniversary match against their arch-rivals).

Notes from the game: 2017 Round 6 Geelong

The Pies still kick badly, but manage to win.