23 hours ago, Win4theAges said:

I wanted to break Bolton's Jaw during the game he's right along side the Scott brothers for arrogance and whinging. Cover your mouth up some more while your swearing you inbred krunt.

What did you think of the Carlton supporter abusing Oliver?  Or is that to subtle? 

10 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

When Bolton's talking I keep looking for Ron Blaskett behind him.

Hahaha Just spat my coffee reading that one!!

Has Bolton hit Puberty yet?

20 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

Steely and direct "I am clear what it looks like......" , bet Jay wishes he hadn't asked that question.

He hit it over the fence for six.

Yes, but on the other hand, all of us are delighted that Jay asked the question, because Goody's reply gave us some great insights into our coach, that we may not otherwise have been privy to.

Jay's question was clearly an attempt to put Goody on the spot. Most coaches would have taken umbrage, and quickly dismissed the question with a glib response, or in some cases, tried to 'put the journo down' with a smart assed reply (Buckley, Brad Scott?).  But Goody wasn't 'rattled' for a second.  His response was calm, factual, measured and very classy.

I found myself hanging on every word he said, and it's not unreasonable to assume that our players would respond in the same way whenever he speaks on important issues.  I reckon we have already seen evidence this on the field, and in the strong sense of 'belief' that is emerging within our playing group.

IMO we now have many of the key ingredients in place for a serious tilt at a flag over the next few years.  Of all the current senoir AFL coaches, Goody would be my first choice to take us there!

 

 

Edited July 11, 20178 yr by Deeoldfart
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Is there something going on with Goody and Jay?

Really, really vague recollection, but there was a comment at a post-match presser early on, and I'm pretty sure it was Clark who had asked a question re. an injury or potential MRP issue - of which Goody obviously didn't know the full details yet.

There was a loaded response from Goody, along the lines of, 'look, we're going to find out more later, and I can you a call during the week'. And a memory of Goody empahsizing Jay's name in the same slightly odd manner he did on the weekend. 

The only reason I can remember it, was my thoughts at the time were something like, 'why would you bother calling him?' - and that it felt there was a definite subtext which I couldn't quite work out. Please note, my memory is generally pretty destroyed. 

There would have been a few football reporters digging around Simon during the Essendon saga - wonder if he's got some slight grudges - or favours owed?

 

7 hours ago, Vogon Poetry said:

What did you think of the Carlton supporter abusing Oliver?  Or is that to subtle? 

Not even gonna waste my breath.

1 hour ago, Skuit said:

Is there something going on with Goody and Jay?

Really, really vague recollection, but there was a comment at a post-match presser early on, and I'm pretty sure it was Clark who had asked a question re. an injury or potential MRP issue - of which Goody obviously didn't know the full details yet.

There was a loaded response from Goody, along the lines of, 'look, we're going to find out more later, and I can you a call during the week'. And a memory of Goody empahsizing Jay's name in the same slightly odd manner he did on the weekend. 

The only reason I can remember it, was my thoughts at the time were something like, 'why would you bother calling him?' - and that it felt there was a definite subtext which I couldn't quite work out. Please note, my memory is generally pretty destroyed. 

There would have been a few football reporters digging around Simon during the Essendon saga - wonder if he's got some slight grudges - or favours owed?

 

Caro,"Jay",Purple,Pierek,Connolly,Ralph and others all sunk the boots in when Pre Roos.

There were others as well but I like it that he gives the vultures the bare minimum.

Having a good culture means never having to say, "we didn't come to play today".

I like Tracc's comment that any player coming in should be able to perform the task required so we should still be capable of winning any game. That's what good teams are all about and that's why the Bullies won last year and the Hawks won so many.