AFL ROUND 14

[mrtwister 652]

Stef Martin is the biggest spud of all time.

I'm so glad he's gone.

What about Juice? Kicked a lazy 6 for the Redlegs in the SANFL today. Edited June 21, 2014 by mrtwister

[jumbo returns 6,713]

What about Juice? Kicked a lazy 6 for the Redlegs in the SANFL today.

And took MOTY and concussed Dangerfield.

More than Martin ever did...but I'm not going over old ground.

Just playing.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Essendon is currently making Melbourne's defence look like the greatest of all time. Up 42 points to 9 with 5 minutes left in the 1st.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing as I was watching, just makes our win even better.

[Little Goffy 14,163]

I don't care how many uncontested possessions Cotchin can get. He cannot get a contested one and cannot get his own ball ever. Not a captain, but a good downhill skiier

I did a 'player comparison' through footywire. Cotchin compared to Nathan Jones (seems like a good benchmark). Cotchin is just two contested possessions less per game this season.

Interesting, looking at the comparison, Jones beats Cotchin on total disposals, too. And disposal efficiency. And clearances. And inside 50s. And goalkicking accuracy. And even running bounces. They are about even on everything else except rebound 50s and kick-to-handball ratio.

I'm really pleased to have such a complete set of numbers all say that Jones is better than Cotchin.

Especially since Cotchin is not soft, he just looks soft because of his hair and face. Like the Swallow brothers.

[SaberFang 7,151]

And Murphy.

[Little Goffy 14,163]

Brisbane actually went a half of football without scoring off their own boot. Their only point was a rushed behind.

Terrifying.

Also, while I'd never wish injury or suspension upon any player, and least of all such entertaining and club-loyal players as Griffen, Cooney and Giansiracusa...

I'm really, really glad they'll be out for our game against the Doggies. The attacking flair they had last time was, in the end, decisive.

Really want to beat North, climb another couple of spots on the ladder, and start making people sit up and take real notice.

[chook fowler 19,304]

Stef Martin is the biggest spud of all time.

I'm so glad he's gone.

Not saying I want him back but he did have a good patch in the ruck for us when others were injured. Bit harsh putting him down as the biggest spud ever ahead of Lucas Cook, Gillies, Gysberts etc.

[jumbo returns 6,713]

Not saying I want him back but he did have a good patch in the ruck for us when others were injured. Bit harsh putting him down as the biggest spud ever ahead of Lucas Cook, Gillies, Gysberts etc.

You're right....I'm glad they're ALL gone!

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

That last half of the Suns, made Geelong look really slow.

Is their ageing list catching up with them?

Worst game from Bartel ever.

Steven J. is a frustrated old man at the moment.

Is he going through a phase of just doing obvious off the ball acts.

Or is he just fed up with the team playing average?

The trampling on Abletts hand was no accident, I wouldn't be surprised if this gets cited by the MRP

[jumbo returns 6,713]

That last half of the Suns, made Geelong look really slow.

Is their ageing list catching up with them?

Worst game from Bartel ever.

Steven J. is a frustrated old man at the moment.

Is he going through a phase of just doing obvious off the ball acts.

Or is he just fed up with the team playing average?

The trampling on Abletts hand was no accident, I wouldn't be surprised if this gets cited by the MRP

Many, many retired AFL players often reflect and malign how quickly the end comes for them.

Geelong have been at the top of their game for 10 years now and surely their ageing stars are starting to wane?

GCS look quite scary....

[KingDingAling 3,750]

Not saying I want him back but he did have a good patch in the ruck for us when others were injured. Bit harsh putting him down as the biggest spud ever ahead of Lucas Cook, Gillies, Gysberts etc.

I agree. Martin was on the up when we got rid of him. He'd been excellent.

[dees189227 12,299]

speaking of former players did you see in the herald sun today Moloney could be looking for another club as he has been overlooked for senior selection since r5. He has fully recovered from his back injury but hasnt been picked Justin is playing the younger kids. It mentions a falling out with the coach. So maybe Neeld wasnt all the problem.

[jumbo returns 6,713]

I agree. Martin was on the up when we got rid of him. He'd been excellent.

Oh, God, no...

[jumbo returns 6,713]

speaking of former players did you see in the herald sun today Moloney could be looking for another club as he has been overlooked for senior selection since r5. He has fully recovered from his back injury but hasnt been picked Justin is playing the younger kids. It mentions a falling out with the coach. So maybe Neeld wasnt all the problem.

Karma's a biatch

Edited June 22, 2014 by jumbo returns

[rpfc 28,084]

speaking of former players did you see in the herald sun today Moloney could be looking for another club as he has been overlooked for senior selection since r5. He has fully recovered from his back injury but hasnt been picked Justin is playing the younger kids. It mentions a falling out with the coach. So maybe Neeld wasnt all the problem.

Maybe?

[chook fowler 19,304]

Reckon if there was a Spud Hall of Shame we would be well represented.

[hulkhogan666 142]

Karma's a biatch

Can you honestly blame him? It would've taken a lot for someone who's red and blue through and through to leave the club that he grew up loving...

[jumbo returns 6,713]

Can you honestly blame him? It would've taken a lot for someone who's red and blue through and through to leave the club that he grew up loving...

I'm not going to dwell on Moloney, or Martin or even Sylvia, etc.

At the time when this club was screaming out for leadership, these players were found wanting.

Moved on and now floundering.

Edited June 22, 2014 by jumbo returns

[hulkhogan666 142]

I'm not going to dwell on Moloney, or Martin or even Sylvia, etc.

At the time when this club was screaming out for leadership, these players were found wanting.

Moved on and now floundering.

Agreed, we are better off without them nowadays. But I still don't blame them for leaving for why they individually did, barring Martin seeing as he got traded.

[titan_uranus 24,923]

As I said earlier, when Geelong's stars can't do the job, the kids are found wanting. We've all sung Scott's praises for his list development since taking over, but he had the easiest list to start coaching with and hasn't been challenged at all. Now he's seeing the stars start to age, slow down and reduce in ability, and his kids are being shown to be just OK, not the amazing future A-grade players some thought they were destined to be.

Meanwhile, if Essendon ends this round in the 8 (let's hope they do!), they will surely be the worst ever side to be in the top 8 this late into the year?

[SaberFang 7,151]

Dylan Shiel tearing it up today against Carlton. A lazy two goals at quarter time.

[beelzebub 23,254]

Has Mickey Mouse exploded yet ??? lol