The Significance of the win against Bombers

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Absolute classic!

[Macca 17,009]

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Laugh out loud ! "Pick the bloody thing up"

Edited June 4, 2012 by Macca

[Rogue 585]

And they think they are going to win the flag

Yeah, it's crazy talk.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

I heard an amazing stat on SEN today, and I havent yet double checked, but in the last 5 years the only Victorian sides we have beaten are Richmond and Essendon.....

I don't know the stats, but I reckon we would've suffered the most 10 goal losses of any Victorian club over the same period of time.

[Jarka 767]

I don't know the stats, but I reckon we would've suffered the most 10 goal losses of any Victorian club over the same period of time.

Apparently North has the most 10 goal losses over the last couple of years, surprisingly we're about the 4th or 5th worst team, I expected us to be bottom two.

Source: The Couch, Sheahan was discussing it.

[My TD 156]

Apparently North has the most 10 goal losses over the last couple of years, surprisingly we're about the 4th or 5th worst team, I expected us to be bottom two.

Source: The Couch, Sheahan was discussing it.

And the deluded Brad Scott has described the last couple of beltings as aberrations.

No pal , thats a trend.

[Juicebox 628]

There is no such thing only a loss

Disagree. Admittedly, I don't like the term 'honorable loss'. It gives the impression that you're content and taking pride in losing. But under certain circumstances losing isn't always the end of the world. Take the roos and freo on the weekend for example. Supporters of those respective sides would be feeling very differently about their teams loss, and rightly so. Freo had a crack against a quality opposition, but the better team won. North may have well not even turned up, and it's that kind of effort that is unacceptable.

Melbourne are nowhere near the most talented side, (at the moment anyway), but there is never an excuse for a lack of effort.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Anyone with the most basic, rudimentary knowledge of our list, and its 'progress' over the past four years, also knew exactly what Neeld needed to do. And he was doing exactly what needed to be done - in a very measured, deliberate, intelligent, organised and determined way.

[DemonWA 3,936]

There is no such thing only a loss

someone has hacked olddee's account

or he's still sipping single malt!

[rpfc 28,542]

Apparently North has the most 10 goal losses over the last couple of years, surprisingly we're about the 4th or 5th worst team, I expected us to be bottom two.

Source: The Couch, Sheahan was discussing it.

Well, that sounds pathetic and disgusting doesn't it?

And can we can the semantics over "honourable losses."

We all mean the same thing - there can be merit in losses, we all prefer to see wins but we would prefer to see merit in a loss than annihilation.

Argument over.

Again.

[old dee 23,801]

I don't like the term 'honorable loss'. It gives the impression that you're content and taking pride in losing

Disagree. Admittedly, . But under certain circumstances losing isn't always the end of the world. Take the roos and freo on the weekend for example. Supporters of those respective sides would be feeling very differently about their teams loss, and rightly so. Freo had a crack against a quality opposition, but the better team won. North may have well not even turned up, and it's that kind of effort that is unacceptable.

Melbourne are nowhere near the most talented side, (at the moment anyway), but there is never an excuse for a lack of effort.

Exactly Juicebox.

I rest my case

[old dee 23,801]

someone has hacked olddee's account

or he's still sipping single malt!

No and it is a little early.

This is one of those subjects DemonWa that people never change their minds about.

I am like Terry Wallace You either win or lose.

Honourable losses make me throw up.

That is my last word on the subject until someone says we had an "honourable Loss"

[P-man 13,366]

Apparently North has the most 10 goal losses over the last couple of years, surprisingly we're about the 4th or 5th worst team, I expected us to be bottom two.

Source: The Couch, Sheahan was discussing it.

We were even better than that, I was surprised.

10 goal losses: 2010-2012

Gold Coast - 14

North Melbourne - 10

Port Adelaide - 10

Brisbane - 9

Essendon - 9

Richmond - 8

GWS - 7

Melbourne - 7

Western Bulldogs - 6

Fremantle - 6

West Coast - 4

Adelaide - 3

Carlton - 2

Collingwood - 2

Sydney - 2

Hawthorn - 2

St Kilda - 1

Geelong - 0

[demon-4-life 467]

none of them had a 186 point loss though...

[Jarka 767]

We were even better than that, I was surprised.

10 goal losses: 2010-2012

Gold Coast - 14

North Melbourne - 10

Port Adelaide - 10

Brisbane - 9

Essendon - 9

Richmond - 8

GWS - 7

Melbourne - 7

Thanks P-Man, I only saw a brief glimpse of the segment.

RPFC

Well, that sounds pathetic and disgusting doesn't it?

I'm sorry RPFC, I didn't follow the 'honourable losses' argument because I was interested, I just responded to the post about 10+ goal losses. I take it your comment was 'tongue in cheek'? (Bit slow on the uptake today)

I know I'm going to cop it for this but imho our win/loss ratio is largely irrelevent this year, just as long as we get the odd win to keep the masses happy. This year is about setting the foundations for the future and ensuring the right behaviours are being followed. I heard Neeld explain why Collingwood is successful as a club, and it's because as soon as you walk in the door you know what the expectations are and if you don't achieve them then you're quickly left behind.

I am truly excited about our future and feel free to laugh at me for it, I don't care.

[P-man 13,366]

none of them had a 186 point loss though...

You're right. That one should probably count triple..

[PaulRB 6,392]

Winners are grinners.

Maybe not that significant, but it feels good.

[rpfc 28,542]

I'm sorry RPFC, I didn't follow the 'honourable losses' argument because I was interested, I just responded to the post about 10+ goal losses. I take it your comment was 'tongue in cheek'? (Bit slow on the uptake today)

I know I'm going to cop it for this but imho our win/loss ratio is largely irrelevent this year, just as long as we get the odd win to keep the masses happy. This year is about setting the foundations for the future and ensuring the right behaviours are being followed. I heard Neeld explain why Collingwood is successful as a club, and it's because as soon as you walk in the door you know what the expectations are and if you don't achieve them then you're quickly left behind.

I am truly excited about our future and feel free to laugh at me for it, I don't care.

I was just saying that NM's performance has been 'pathetic and disgusting' but that no-one seems to want to come out and say that the Shinboner Spirit is as relevant as Ansett Airlines. That was my only point, really.

[Jarka 767]

I was just saying that NM's performance has been 'pathetic and disgusting' but that no-one seems to want to come out and say that the Shinboner Spirit is as relevant as Ansett Airlines. That was my only point, really.

Very true.

[PaulRB 6,392]

I'd say the blowtorch will turn onto Norf now Arocca has resigned and we've won a game... We can relax on the media front till GWS game (must win).

[DemonWA 3,936]

I was just saying that NM's performance has been 'pathetic and disgusting' but that no-one seems to want to come out and say that the Shinboner Spirit is as relevant as Ansett Airlines. That was my only point, really.

there is a reason the Kangas are the side people talk about when they slag us both and say that we should merge!

I'd say they cop it pretty hard from the media too, maybe not to the level we have this year though.

[old dee 23,801]

there is a reason the Kangas are the side people talk about when they slag us both and say that we should merge!

I'd say they cop it pretty hard from the media too, maybe not to the level we have this year though.

Agree DemonWA

It frustrates me the way some Dees fans say North should pack up and move north or disband.

We are not too far away from being in the same position.

Give the poor buggers a break

[Akum 2,660]

... imho our win/loss ratio is largely irrelevent this year, just as long as we get the odd win to keep the masses happy. This year is about setting the foundations for the future and ensuring the right behaviours are being followed. I heard Neeld explain why Collingwood is successful as a club, and it's because as soon as you walk in the door you know what the expectations are and if you don't achieve them then you're quickly left behind.

I am truly excited about our future and feel free to laugh at me for it, I don't care.

This will be the story of this year - "setting the foundations for the future and ensuring the right behaviours are being followed". That's the absolute priority.

And that's exactly the right way to go about it. That's what we needed Neeld for.

Edited June 5, 2012 by Akum

[bush demon 2,047]

I heard an amazing stat on SEN today, and I havent yet double checked, but in the last 5 years the only Victorian sides we have beaten are Richmond and Essendon.....

What about South in 2010?

Edited June 5, 2012 by bush demon

[Dee Fan 3,247]

When talking about footy on a Monday morning plenty of people make a distinction between teams who have lost putting in a poor showing and teams who have lost while putting in a good showing.

Apart from wins against Carlton - who are 7th and falling - and West Coast, the teams Essendon have beaten are currently sitting in 18th (GC), 17th (GWS), 14th (Brisbane), 13th (Port), 12th (North) and 10th (Richmond; in a nail-biter).

I think Essendon's fixture, which has been soft so far, explains why they were equal first. Once they start playing some likely finalists I wouldn't be surprised if they slide down the ladder and finish with a ranking equal or lower than teams we beat in 2010/2011

I said it earlier Essendon are a bunch of pretenders and I agree they will fall on their ass when they play a decent side.

Having said that i was at the other game and sang the club song just as hard as I have for any other win it was a great relief.

Edited June 5, 2012 by RobbieF