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Frost basher is out. He being far from our worst and at least making a contest. 

Sheesh, some people need their one eye attended to. 

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    There needs to be more intent. Take the first option, back yourself. Theres too much give it to the other guy and let him deal with the problem attitude.

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    2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I thought we were 9 goals down, until i saw the half time score. 

    You guys are unbelievable. We must be doing a few good things, please

    It’s just the usual frustrating shyte, amplified a little.

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    1 minute ago, sisso said:

    It’s sad coming here to our home and watching us serve up crap, cmon boys lift!

    It's sad coming here to [Demonland] and watching our [posters] serve up crap, cmon [boys and girls] lift!

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    It's really simple.

    We have too many players who aren't good enough.

    (Also a few who aren't quick enough.)

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    9 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    You mean like Lewis was pilloried for doing last week?

    Yep.

    Without getting into a discussion of that, the difference here is that we are doing it at stoppages, which is causing our problems. 

    1 minute ago, DSP said:

    I just dont understand the lack of intensity or pressure.

     

    No excuse.

    Haven't had intensity since pre QB and haven't had pressure all year. 

    As someone said above this side is running on pure talent (from some) and getting sweet F all from it's coaches.

    Frost has the same shortcomings as 3 years ago. Hannan should not have played. JKH deserved a game based on vfl form but won't play again.

     
    7 minutes ago, Buzzy said:

    haha yes this.  Anyone who thinks Tyson would fix this is definitely on the spectrum. 

    Maybe when the AFL decrees that handballs to feet are worth points we'll bring back Tyson.

    The trubble is buzzy,  Hannan adds nothing or hasnt so far and we are losing stoppage clearances badly.  I can only assume they are getting half their goals from those and the other from our dumbass turnovers.  T-Mac, Lewis and Frosty the obvious ones.

    They have 11 rookies to our 6.  We should spiflicate them!

    Dogs have one of the worst 3rd quarter records in the comp.

     

    Let see how much we want it...


    3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I thought we were 9 goals down, until i saw the half time score. 

    You guys are unbelievable. We must be doing a few good things, please

    I’ve only seen the second quarter, but my take is that dogs are getting repeat inside 50s due to poor decisions and kicking. There was a point where it looked like we were breaking the game open but we let them back in and it gave them confidence. 

    The game has had a lot of ebs and flows, we need to make the most of the time we’re on top. 

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    1 minute ago, McQueen said:

    It’s just the usual frustrating shyte, amplified a little.

    I will take a 1 point win today Steve, don’t care how ugly. 

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    Why are players continually allowed to drop the ball? Does my head in.

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    1 minute ago, DSP said:

    Dogs have one of the worst 3rd quarter records in the comp.

     

    Let see how much we want it...

    Conversely I think we have one of the best.


    Salem perfect tackle, play on. 

    Hibbered tackled, holding the ball. 

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    Umpires lifting for the Dogs.

    1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I will take a 1 point win today Steve, don’t care how ugly. 

    Only reason we aren't behind is they haven't converted. Did you watch the Saints game? Its pretty much Verbatim.

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    Your goal lewis you [censored] [censored]!

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    14 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

    I just can’t believe our lack of defensive pressure 

    We won’t win at the G with this zone; it leaves too much space open wide on the wings and waiting for transitional ball movement 

    Been tha same for over 12 months

    2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I will take a 1 point win today Steve, don’t care how ugly. 

    Dogs have 11 of their best 22 out apparently. But yes, 1 pt win would do.

    We are playing terrible today 

    Getting close to turning off, yet again.

    Not good enough.

     

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