Mark Stevens raises tanking

[Guest José Mourinho]

How exactly did we tank genius? We were ahead when the siren went. Or are you saying we stuffed that up as well ha ha.

Of course we did.

To make it any more blatant would have incurred the wrath of the AFL.

In the end, Richmond were too bad, and we showed too much heart, finishing in front at the final siren.

[old dee 22,946]

If we continue the form of the first three games there would not be one person who could suggest we were tanking.

[rpfc 27,590]

How exactly did we tank genius? We were ahead when the siren went. Or are you saying we stuffed that up as well ha ha.

Yes, we nearly did.

It was the most unconvincing display of tanking I can recall in any draft-driven sport.

The Footy World © thinks we egregiously tanked - no we didn't - not as bad as Brett 'I am taking off Fevola while infront against Coll, not tag Johnstone at all, and for some reason I will retire Lappin in Rd 21' Ratten.

But for one crazy game, in which Warnock played forward, we didn't want to win - the players nearly screwed that up...

[Guest José Mourinho]

Yes, we nearly did.

It was the most unconvincing display of tanking I can recall in any draft-driven sport.

The Footy World © thinks we egregiously tanked - no we didn't - not as bad as Brett 'I am taking off Fevola while infront against Coll, not tag Johnstone at all, and for some reason I will retire Lappin in Rd 21' Ratten.

But for one crazy game, in which Warnock played forward, we didn't want to win - the players nearly screwed that up...

I think you might need a pinned thread for all your footy terms, rpfc.

Although, the thought of "flag core" right about now makes me feel queasy.

[Guest José Mourinho]

Don't forget instructing Whitnall to kick for goal like his brother's life depended on it.

[Chook 14,602]

I am dead against playing in a way that will not win us finals in the future. If learning to play the Mark Neeld way causes us to not win a game all year, then I'll support it as long as the experience the players gain will be relevant in the future. Attempting to lose games (and thus not giving our players optimal practice in whatever game style the coach believes will win us a Premiership) would be a terrible mistake, and is likely to cause more harm than good.

[PaulRB 5,985]

Who cares what outsiders to the MFC think. We were fleeced by the AFL when they took our bird in the hand (Scully) and offered us two birds in the bush (draft) as compo. If we maximise the value of that "deal" then all the smarter us...

[Jonesbag 487]

what players in this draft would we look at getting?

[Carrot Top 947]

I wish we were good enough to tank. I really, really do.

[jumbo returns 6,507]

Could we please change the terminology to a more acceptable sub-text?

'List Management'

[beelzebub 22,257]

Could we please change the terminology to a more acceptable sub-text?

'List Management'

In the end this is whats its al labout and really, why shouldnt any club be able to maximise the exposure of whomever it chooses to the rigours of AFL footy in any fashio it sees fit.

This is about winning premierships...not necessarily individual games .

No one really cared til the bookies started screaming !!

[old dee 22,946]

In the end this is whats its al labout and really, why shouldnt any club be able to maximise the exposure of whomever it chooses to the rigours of AFL footy in any fashio it sees fit.

This is about winning premierships...not necessarily individual games .

No one really cared til the bookies started screaming !!

And who gives a rats arse about them BB?

They are parasites on a good day

[Sir Why You Little 34,689]

I am dead against playing in a way that will not win us finals in the future. If learning to play the Mark Neeld way causes us to not win a game all year, then I'll support it as long as the experience the players gain will be relevant in the future. Attempting to lose games (and thus not giving our players optimal practice in whatever game style the coach believes will win us a Premiership) would be a terrible mistake, and is likely to cause more harm than good.

I agree with you here. Look at North last sunday. They are learning the hard way.

We have already been burnt once with "list management" so we must be very careful. I know the draft is the modern way, but this club does not have the credits that many other clubs do.

[QueenC 74]

If we continue the form of the first three games there would not be one person who could suggest we were tanking.

Nope, we just suck......

[beelzebub 22,257]

And who gives a rats arse about them BB?

They are parasites on a good day

I certainlydont but once Vlad started selling the games soul he suddenly had them howling.

[beelzebub 22,257]

Nope, we just suck......

Maybe Hoover can sponsor us !!

[old dee 22,946]

Maybe Hoover can sponsor us !!

very Good BB

[Dockett 32 1,213]

I would prefer absynthe and hookers thanks Ben, it is the only way i will make it through this year.

Hang tight Mark Neeld.

absynthe is bad for you

[Sir Why You Little 34,689]

absynthe is bad for you

Yes but it least it allows me to smile whilst the Demons are getting smashed by all.

[old dee 22,946]

Yes but it least it allows me to smile whilst the Demons are getting smashed by all.

I believe wyl that is called preserving your sanity!

[Sir Why You Little 34,689]

I believe wyl that is called preserving your sanity!

Yes OD you and i, and the older members on here have seen this scenario so often. Like re runs of Gilligan's Island. I am not sure i can do them again!!

[Chook 14,602]

Yes but it least it allows me to smile whilst the Demons are getting smashed by all.

So you get smashed while the Demons get smashed. Is that the idea?

[dee-luded 2,958]

I would prefer absynthe and hookers thanks Ben, it is the only way i will make it through this year.

Hang tight Mark Neeld.

Hangabout WYL, first look @ the young recruit they're interested in, before passing judgement.

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Edited April 18, 2012 by dee-luded

[Swampfox 190]

What the Media have suggested in the past is that an instruction would come from the coach to the players that club needs to lose the game today ?

Anyone who has played a team sport like football that has so many players on the ground knows how stupid that sounds

Ludicrous suggestion

[Sir Why You Little 34,689]

Hangabout WYL, first look @ the young recruit they're interested in, before passing judgement.

http://www.google.co...9,r:11,s:0,i:90

Ha Ha DL, where the Hell do you find this stuff???

Gold Humor Mate this one...You are out there....