GAME DAY

[ThreeOneSix 954]

has Watts sent himself to the backline or has he been moved there?

Who knows, but he has been good down back.

[frankie_d 1,471]

Dawes is a real leader

[What 18,810]

Nicholson and DUnn are absolute garbage

[stuie 7,374]

We look really poorly setup today. Too much crowding and not enough running without the ball. Not only is there no one in the forward line to kick to, there's no one more than 10m goal side of the ball anytime we have it.

Hoping to see some more accountability, both defensively in sticking with a man, and offensively in running and shepherding for the ball carrier.

Otherwise, this is going to get very very ugly.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Disapointing end to the quarter....thought its been a fair effort so far.

[ashdemons22 235]

Toumpas, Cant kick, cant mark, cant run, How was he number 4? huh. Couch should be ahead of him by a mile. The recruiting people all need to be gone.

[inanunda 351]

Toumpas, Cant kick, cant mark, cant run, How was he number 4? huh. Couch should be ahead of him by a mile. The recruiting people all need to be gone.

Can't listen to negative flogs like you!

[Dee-licious 1,953]

I though Toumpas had good disposal?

It was a great kick - just straight to Sydney.

The effort and endeavour has been good. Happy with our rucks around the ground although smashed in the hit outs.

A lot to like even though we are 6 goals down.

Edited July 7, 2013 by Dee-licious

[stuie 7,374]

Toumpas, Cant kick, cant mark, cant run, How was he number 4? huh. Couch should be ahead of him by a mile. The recruiting people all need to be gone.

So many silly statements in one post, don't know where to start....

[Gorgoroth 12,976]

It's hard to think how the AFL can justify giving these flogs near 1 million extra in the cap. It's such a rort.

[ashdemons22 235]

Can't listen to negative flogs like you

Just speaking the truth. That's why we are on the bottom end of the ladder.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,865]

Wanted - midfielders.

Apply within.

[stuie 7,374]

It's hard to think how the AFL can justify giving these flogs near 1 million extra in the cap. It's such a rort.

If it's a "cost of living" expense, then surely the cap should be different for every team? For example, houses in Geelong are far cheaper than RIchmond, renting in Port Adelaide would be a darn side cheaper than Fremantle etc etc...

[Jaded No More 68,967]

Bottom line is, our midfield is giving us nothing today. I won't pick on Jones, but he isn't giving us much today. We can't get near it between the arcs. Lucky they can't kick straight or it would be a massive blow out.

I'm happy that we haven't given up like we would have under Neeld, but a team can't win or even be mildly competitive when their midfield won't give them first use of the footy. Ever.

We have the worst midfield in the comp and the worst I've seen in my time supporting the club. It's unworkable.

[inanunda 351]

Can't listen to negative flogs like you

Just speaking the truth. That's why we are on the bottom end of the ladder.

Fair point but is it his fault? Look at what was heading up the club over the last 1/2 years: nothing but negative football. I have seen more improvement in this team over the last three weeks than the last 18 months. Six weeks ago we would be 10 goals down at this time.

[stuie 7,374]

Just speaking the truth. That's why we are on the bottom end of the ladder.

Toumpas is the reason we're on the bottom of the ladder? Far out, can we make it you have to get a license to post on Demonland?

[DEE fence 5,029]

Watching the game, loving the body work, those swans will have a few bruises, terlich all heart, watts getting to the contests, Frawley looking committed, some great defensive efforts, jones having his usual dip, I can watch when I feel like we're trying. Umpires just plain rude. Toumpas is learning, give the kid a break was a shocking kick but back him in he started finding the ball. Fitzpatrick is showing heart and the umpire has no soul not giving him a HTB for that chase

[Moonshadow 17,676]

Toumpas, Cant kick, cant mark, cant run, How was he number 4? huh. Couch should be ahead of him by a mile. The recruiting people all need to be gone.

Engage brain, please.

BP, gone. Harrington, gone.

Couch ahead of Toumpas? Bwahhhhahhhhahhh!

[Hardnut 327]

How about some positives - we can't expect much more at this stage - at least the effort and attempted movement is OK.

IMO the biggest problem is moving Watts to the backline - players have looked up and seen nothing to go to - that should never be allowed to happen.

[Generation dee 1,336]

Dear Craig bird and Luke Parker.

I will pay for your removalist fee for you both to come down and join the demon revolution next season.

Yours sincerely,

Generation dee.

[CHAMP 347]

28 fwd 50s to 9.

Floodgates??

We already hold the season-low number of 25 (against Freo). In '148' we had 28 FFS.

Lucky to be as close as we are. Very lucky.

[ThreeOneSix 954]

The way Watts talks about Nathan Jones just furthers popular opinion that Jones should've been captain.

Personally, I think Nath Jones p*ssed on Mark Neeld's breakfast one morning, this is yet to be confirmed, but it's the only logical explanation.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

Still raw and clumsy, but it's amazing what a number of consecutive games can do for Fitzy's confidence. Having a real crack. good on him. But that 45deg kicking at goal is plain ridiculous.

[CHAMP 347]

The way Watts talks about Nathan Jones just furthers popular opinion that Jones should've been captain.

Personally, I think Nath Jones p*ssed on Mark Neeld's breakfast one morning, this is yet to be confirmed, but it's the only logical explanation.

He might have better success aiming for a pocket?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

There are some strong positives coming from this game and the last couple of weeks.

Lack polish under pressure and we need another 3 Nathan Jones in close to match thier inside work. Having said that Rodan was strong in the first but tired in the 2nd.