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Playing Games with the Hand Brake on is always going to make disposal look bad.

The handbrake did not come on until the last 1/3 of the year and our disposal was improving over that period.

We were unhindered other times the way we perpetually butchered the ball.

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all in all i personally had a great day at the game today. The last 5 goals by the saints was disappointing, but the boys were probably getting tired, long year and all. The crowd was really good i thought, the chants of 'robbo' and 'wheatley' were awesome, and hearing the grand old flag first by the crowd, then played by the mcg was great. Goodbye to some champions, and looking forwards to a bright future. Robbo looking around the G for the last time in the last quarter was depressing though...

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The handbrake did not come on until the last 1/3 of the year and our disposal was improving over that period.

We were unhindered other times the way we perpetually butchered the ball.

Sure, i am not saying a lot of work does not need to be done.

As i said elsewhere the Up Coming Pre season will be critical to the future, but this year was all about 4 wins & gaining experience so i do not think it is a true guide. This is why i call it phase 2 from now on..The Coaching style will change.

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all in all i personally had a great day at the game today. The last 5 goals by the saints was disappointing, but the boys were probably getting tired, long year and all. The crowd was really good i thought, the chants of 'robbo' and 'wheatley' were awesome, and hearing the grand old flag first by the crowd, then played by the mcg was great. Goodbye to some champions, and looking forwards to a bright future. Robbo looking around the G for the last time in the last quarter was depressing though...

Agreed.

It was a really positive way to finish the season, even if we are the wooden spooners.

I compare it to how I felt this time last year, being demolished by Richmond, and there really is no comparison.

What a fantastic farewell for Robbo, Whelan and Wheatley, three fantastic guys who have made a big mark on the MFC.

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It was funny in the first quarter when Liam was playing Octopus with his marks and kicking goals over his head, all the Saints supporters around me were freaking out, "wow check this guy" and a lot of them were actually applauding!! Fun times ahead guys cant f@#$g wait!!!

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It was funny in the first quarter when Liam was playing Octopus with his marks and kicking goals over his head, all the Saints supporters around me were freaking out, "wow check this guy" and a lot of them were actually applauding!! Fun times ahead guys cant f@#$g wait!!!

Liam Jurrah will win next years Norm Smith Medal :lol:

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all in all i personally had a great day at the game today. The last 5 goals by the saints was disappointing, but the boys were probably getting tired, long year and all. The crowd was really good i thought, the chants of 'robbo' and 'wheatley' were awesome, and hearing the grand old flag first by the crowd, then played by the mcg was great. Goodbye to some champions, and looking forwards to a bright future. Robbo looking around the G for the last time in the last quarter was depressing though...

Well said chooka, I had a really enjoyable day taday to watch the boys send off their brothers. Relaxing recently since the club showed it was Not going to shoot itself in the foot. So I for one have been able to enjoy the games rather than worry about losing the extra top pick.

Thankyou to Robbo, Wheels, & Wheaters for their dedication to our club & entertaining us supporters over the journey, & giving us some highs & hope.

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Sure, i am not saying a lot of work does not need to be done.

As i said elsewhere the Up Coming Pre season will be critical to the future, but this year was all about 4 wins & gaining experience so i do not think it is a true guide. This is why i call it phase 2 from now on..The Coaching style will change.

Agree about Phase 2 - it's a totally different game from now on. The main limiting factor will be injuries.

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