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GAMEDAY: Rd 01 vs West Coast

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Oliver and Brayshaw Lift!

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    3 minutes ago, Darkhorse72 said:

    Our new recruits look above our normal class and effort which is positive.

    Don't worry horse, we'll drain that out of them in no time.

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    1 minute ago, joeboy said:

    Despite the woeful first half, if we’re still in the game at 3/4 time, I think we’ll run over the top of them

     

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    The scary thing is we are still in the game. I don't think we could be much worse than we have been. Viney is the only one that can hold their head up high. Our pressure is non existent and we have fumbled and been careless with the ball. Is it time to drop Brayshaw he's been pathetic.

    pickett looks good, a few better signs but need  alot more effort.  Im not sure if its the system the coach wants to play or our players are dumb but we really suck at times.

    My mates in our messenger group:

    “How funny was that“

    “Who is that Gumby in the back line”
     

     “There he is”

    no guesses Who they’re referring to. 

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    They look totally flat. 
     

    I think the decision coming before the game got inside our heads. 
     

    They probably don’t believe it/not focused. 
     

    Just going through the motions. 

    Players look too hot and bothered. Someone please give them some silk fans.


    1 minute ago, McQueen said:

    My mates in our messenger group:

    “How funny was that“

    “Who is that Gumby in the back line”
     

     “There he is”

    no guesses Who they’re referring to. 

    Simply too slow for our gameplay.

    We know it's going to come in quick with the way we play. I've never been a fan, but I'm sure another team (or a different game plan) would suit him much better.

    2 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

    Is it time to drop Brayshaw he's been pathetic.

    Given we are flush with inside mids who can butcher the ball, why not trade him?

    Gotta give something to get something.

    1 minute ago, MF-C said:

    They look totally flat. 
     

    I think the decision coming before the game got inside our heads. 
     

    They probably don’t believe it/not focused. 
     

    Just going through the motions. 

    Yet West Coast are switched on.

     

    1 minute ago, MF-C said:

    They look totally flat. 
     

    I think the decision coming before the game got inside our heads. 
     

    They probably don’t believe it/not focused. 
     

    Just going through the motions. 

    The opposition always fire up

    We don’t. 
     

    Stop with the MFC excuses

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    This is actually a quintessential Goodwin coached game. Still holding on for dear life to a 2018 gameplan. We don't know whether we're coming or going.


    5 minutes ago, Canplay said:

    Spargo and OMac definitely have some compromising photos of Goodwin... 

    Charlie having another blinder

    2 x kicks to eagles palyers

    1 x kick missed the target

    1 x 50 metre penalty

    Oh and 1 mark

    I will go to the grave, hopefully soon if this is the best we can do afetr a solid pre season, not understanding how he gets a game. He is a project player that was unsuccessful- time to move on

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    3 minutes ago, wizardinoz said:

    We got rid of Frosty & kept OMac. FMD.

    OMac has actually been one of our better players! Take off the blinkers.

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    5 minutes ago, demonstone said:

    With our superior fitness, can't see us losing from here.

    Your right I will turn it off as well !

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    Just now, Clint Bizkit said:

    Yet West Coast are switched on.

     

    Difference between a truly professional organisation and ours Clint. They don't accept mediocrity, it's seemingly all we know.


    Gawny appears to be protecting his knee. He has no spring and is avoiding contact with man mountain Natanui.

    I don't blame Max. One game is not worth getting injured for, but the ease of WC clearances from the centre has killed us just as much as our witches hat game plan.

    Disappointing. I was hoping to watch this game fir the next 10 weeks. Can't even watch it for the next 10 minutes.

    The players can now see where they are at compared to a Top 6 team. Miles off the skills required.

     

    looking at the brights side, all recruits except Brown at this stage, playing well. Kossie is a Jet. And i put $10 at 11:1 on Viney to get +30 disposalsdisposals 

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    Thanks goodness the boys are not dominating and leaving us rueing the season that could have been!

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    Hibberd is the Brent Moloney of the backline. Just booooommbbs away every single kick.


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