NON MFC: Round 16

[layzie 33,729]

2 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

I'm not optimistic about us winning our last two at all. I'm barely optimistic about us winning even one of them.

But, if we do win our last two, Carlton won't be passing us. 

The pessimistic outlook would suggest this: we lose our last two, Carlton beats Adelaide, Fremantle beats North, and we end up 13th.

Realistically I'd say we win 1 of 2 but that doesn't mean much. We have GWS and Essendon and the Blues have Adelaide and Bris so they are both interesting runs home.

Just annoying seeing Carlton win to be honest, in general.

[DubDee 25,511]

7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Well done Lewis Taylor you fat moron. Missed dead in front from 30m out after milking a free.

Blatant staging. 

pushed his head into Cripps arms. Terrible decision by the ump too

[titan_uranus 24,964]

4 minutes ago, layzie said:

Realistically I'd say we win 1 of 2 but that doesn't mean much. We have GWS and Essendon and the Blues have Adelaide and Bris so they are both interesting runs home.

Just annoying seeing Carlton win to be honest, in general.

On our pre-Sydney form, we should win both.

On our Sydney/Fremantle form, we will lose both.

3 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Blatant staging. 

pushed his head into Cripps arms. Terrible decision by the ump too

Yep it was a terrible free and if it happened to us Demonland would have exploded if he'd kicked the goal.

[Hogan2014 390]

27 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

That was Sydney's only score from the 3 minute mark of the third quarter onwards.

Losing to them last week is an absolute disgrace.

Very much so & damning on both Coach & players 

Edited September 8, 2020 by Hogan2014

[layzie 33,729]

Yeah not feeling great after that loss to them last week. 

[old dee 23,742]

40 minutes ago, layzie said:

Yeah not feeling great after that loss to them last week. 

You me and 40 000 others layzie.

[old dee 23,742]

Carlton may just have saved Goodwins neck last night, well that is if there is any fight left in the team for the last two games. 

[RedFox 510]

9 minutes ago, old dee said:

Carlton may just have saved Goodwins neck last night, well that is if there is any fight left in the team for the last two games. 

Hi Old Dee,

I can't work out how Carlton winning is favourable to Goodwin/MFC... elaborate?

[old dee 23,742]

4 minutes ago, RedFox said:

Hi Old Dee,

I can't work out how Carlton winning is favourable to Goodwin/MFC... elaborate?

Well potentially we could still sneak into the eight. Long shot but still possible. If we make finals Goodwin will survive for 2021.

Edited September 8, 2020 by old dee

[RedFox 510]

1 minute ago, old dee said:

Well potentially we could still sneak into the eight. Long shot but still possible. If we make finals Goodwin will survive for 2021.

Yes I understand this but Carlton beating Sydney has no bearing on our chances...looking at the ladder, no?

[old dee 23,742]

3 minutes ago, RedFox said:

Yes I understand this but Carlton beating Sydney has no bearing on our chances...looking at the ladder, no?

Sorry Redfox Adelaide, first engage brain before moving fingers.

[RedFox 510]

1 minute ago, old dee said:

Sorry Redfox Adelaide, first engage brain before moving fingers.

Got it. The dogs beating West Coast has almost cancelled that GWS result out unfortunately, doggies are in the box seat now with an easy run home. The only hope we have is if Freo produce an upset over them in the last round OR us win our last two comfortably, StKilda lose their last two comfortably and we catch them on %. Either way, I don't like our chances. 

I would almost prefer to miss and the blowtorch be stronger on Goodwin.

[spirit of norm smith 16,233]

How good was Sam Walsh. 20 yo and 2nd year. Dragged his team back. Fantastic 2nd quarter with 10 possessions 4 marks 3 tackles and a goal to make it a contest.

Oversll disposals at 85% efficiency. 480 metres gained.  That’s what we need. A player with class. Have not had such a midfielder with class and elite skills since Flower in 70s and 80s. 

[Superunknown 4,210]

What chance we lose the next two anyway.

[old dee 23,742]

23 minutes ago, RedFox said:

Got it. The dogs beating West Coast has almost cancelled that GWS result out unfortunately, doggies are in the box seat now with an easy run home. The only hope we have is if Freo produce an upset over them in the last round OR us win our last two comfortably, StKilda lose their last two comfortably and we catch them on %. Either way, I don't like our chances. 

I would almost prefer to miss and the blowtorch be stronger on Goodwin.

Don't disagree with any of that but it has us getting one last gasp of air RF. I seriously doubt it will happen but as the result all year  show it is the most unpredictable season ever. 

[Demon17 5,184]

15 hours ago, qwerty7 said:

I also wouldn't dismiss the Hawks either... they are due for a win. Had a shocking loss to Adelaide, but nearly beat Saints, Essendon, and Port. Their last win was in Round 9 against Carlton. Could be another upset looming!

Agreed. The best coach of the last 20 years won't stand for it.

[titan_uranus 24,964]

2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

How good was Sam Walsh. 20 yo and 2nd year. Dragged his team back. Fantastic 2nd quarter with 10 possessions 4 marks 3 tackles and a goal to make it a contest.

Oversll disposals at 85% efficiency. 480 metres gained.  That’s what we need. A player with class. Have not had such a midfielder with class and elite skills since Flower in 70s and 80s. 

The big knock on Walsh all year has been his kicking. Turns it over so much (he had two chances to give Carlton a shot to beat us in Round 2, for one example).

In saying that, apparently he hasn't missed a game since he debuted in Round 1 last year. Great effort for a 19-year old. Justifying being picked number 1.

[RedFox 510]

4 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

The big knock on Walsh all year has been his kicking. Turns it over so much (he had two chances to give Carlton a shot to beat us in Round 2, for one example).

In saying that, apparently he hasn't missed a game since he debuted in Round 1 last year. Great effort for a 19-year old. Justifying being picked number 1.

He's their most complete midfielder in my opinion, even moreso than Cripps. Think the knock on his disposal is a bit exaggerated. The level of consistency he's been able to display at 19 has been pretty special. 

[Stein9193 129]

18 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Lewis should stick to stealing car seat belt buckles.

Do people do that?

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,703]

10 minutes ago, Stein9193 said:

Do people do that?

He did.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/brisbanes-rising-star-winner-lewis-taylor-charged-over-alleged-crime-spree/news-story/9f4b80b41aca06b61c199d1709234da3

[Sir Why You Little 36,946]

45 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

He did.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/brisbanes-rising-star-winner-lewis-taylor-charged-over-alleged-crime-spree/news-story/9f4b80b41aca06b61c199d1709234da3

Far out!

Why...

[Demon17 5,184]

9 hours ago, RedFox said:

Hi Old Dee,

I can't work out how Carlton winning is favourable to Goodwin/MFC... elaborate?

I can't either. IMO the Blues are a poorish team as shown by their appalling 2nd half against the Pies. So they get up and beat the Swans in a huge comeback and just emphasise how winnable the Swans game should have been and exacerbates Goodwins inablility o get the team up for crunch games when they revert to type.

[RedFox 510]

2 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

I can't either. IMO the Blues are a poorish team as shown by their appalling 2nd half against the Pies. So they get up and beat the Swans in a huge comeback and just emphasise how winnable the Swans game should have been and exacerbates Goodwins inablility o get the team up for crunch games when they revert to type.

Sickening isn't it

[Stein9193 129]

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

He did.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/brisbanes-rising-star-winner-lewis-taylor-charged-over-alleged-crime-spree/news-story/9f4b80b41aca06b61c199d1709234da3

Amazing, I've heard people get old seat belt buckles to have permanently in the holder so the warning sounds stay off but didn't didn't think it would be an AFL footballer. 

[layzie 33,729]

4 minutes ago, Stein9193 said:

Amazing, I've heard people get old seat belt buckles to have permanently in the holder so the warning sounds stay off but didn't didn't think it would be an AFL footballer. 

Wouldn't you be better off just wearing your seatbelt to keep the warning sounds off?