Russell Robertson talking about Collingwood on The Footy Show

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

"...they just pump it long into the forward line and funnily enough that is how you win games..."

[dees_rule_4eva 22]

Yeah I noticed that as well. It wasn't a hint to the coaching staff was it?

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Yeah I noticed that as well. It wasn't a hint to the coaching staff was it?

There was a hint of frustration in his voice when he said it.

[deanox 8,786]

"...they just pump it long into the forward line and funnily enough that is how you win games..."

i spose the reason we havnt had success doing this is because we havnt had a forward line! they've all been injured...

[dees_rule_4eva 22]

There was a hint of frustration in his voice when he said it.

Yep, I thought there was. Thats all we need, the players to not agree with the coach on the style of play. Hopefully Neale employs our best tactic on Sunday, and that is kicking it long to Neitz so that Pickett, Davey, Dunn etc have a chance.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

i spose the reason we havnt had success doing this is because we havnt had a forward line! they've all been injured...

http://demonland.nozzs.org/forum/index.php...ic=4981&hl=

This was written after the St Kilda game. Before Robbo and Neitz were injured.

[Johnny Karate 559]

You've hit the nail on the head Bizkit with this revolutionary and stunningly original analysis without any personal agenda whatsoever.

Melbourne have clearly been flooding and playing negative football the whole season and that is why we're 0-5. No more, no less.

There isn't really any point in having a coach because the solution is so simple - kick it long to the forwardline contests and give Clint Bizzell his rightful starting 18 position and cannonisation with it.

That is the way for MFC to stride purposefully into the future with progressive solutions like the original ones you offer up.

Bravo.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

http://demonland.nozzs.org/forum/index.php...ic=4981&hl=

This was written after the St Kilda game. Before Robbo and Neitz were injured.

You're not STILL on that are you?

[Gorgoroth 12,362]

quick sign robbo up as the coach! at least he has a game plan that is good and easy to use

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

You've hit the nail on the head Bizkit with this revolutionary and stunningly original analysis without any personal agenda whatsoever.

Melbourne have clearly been flooding and playing negative football the whole season and that is why we're 0-5. No more, no less.

There isn't really any point in having a coach because the solution is so simple - kick it long to the forwardline contests and give Clint Bizzell his rightful starting 18 position and cannonisation with it.

That is the way for MFC to stride purposefully into the future with progressive solutions like the original ones you offer up.

Bravo.

It's just what Russell Robertson said.

If you have an issue with what he said, go talk to him.

You're not STILL on that are you?

deanox said that Melbourne hasn't had a forward line to kick it to because they have all been injured. And in recent weeks that has been true. But I was just pointing out that even before Neitz and Robbo were injured, Melbourne had this problem.

[deanox 8,786]

bibelieve our forward line was dysfunctional to the point of non-existance in the saints game. miller was struggled with only 1 mark. aaron davey our livewire crumber had only 9 possies and no goals. in fact neitz and robbo, our key forwards kicked 3 each so they weren't the issue. kicking long to a player or a contest is good. bombing blindly in an up and under swirler of a kick isnt effective, and chance are it will just come back over your head. Brad Green, Jeff White and Cameron Bruce were our only other 3 goal kickers that day. it sounds like the midfield went missing. when your key forwards each kick 3 goals you would hope you can get at least 5 or 6 more from the midfield.

i think this is a more complex issue than simple saying, play forwards and kick it long.

[GoDs 0]

You don't think you are over simplifying the issue by over analysing a one line comment made by Robbo?

Reading too much into it guys....

[old55 21,643]

Stop Press:

One-trick contested marking forward with questionable defensive skills says kick it long to a contest.

Favourite pastimes:

1. counting my MOTY nominations

2. checking the brand of opposition player's boots from prone position as they run the ball out of defence.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Stop Press:

One-trick contested marking forward with questionable defensive skills says kick it long to a contest.

Favourite pastimes:

1. counting my MOTY nominations

2. checking the brand of opposition player's boots from prone position as they run the ball out of defence.

He never said anything about kicking the ball to a contest...

old55, do agree with Robertson's statement that kicking it long to the forward line "is how you win games"?

[Jonesy is the next captain 0]

I think the way to win games is stop pretending they are West Coast all the handballing is getting nowhere and kick the damn ball. I am sick of sitting at games where the MFC supporters scream the whole time "Kick it!" (this includes me). Over use of the ball leads to errors from our younger charges. But I agree with Robbo long kicking wouldnt hurt

[Rivers Run Red 182]

Pumping the ball long into the forward line = more chances for Robbo to do the one thing he cares about, throwing his body needlessly into the air.

Simple.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Pumping the ball long into the forward line = more chances for Robbo to do the one thing he cares about, throwing his body needlessly into the air.

Simple.

So you think that Robbo has got it wrong when he says it "is how you win games"?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

He never said anything about kicking the ball to a contest...

old55, do agree with Robertson's statement that kicking it long to the forward line "is how you win games"?

That has been what's happened.

I dont know why you are asking Old to answer that question.

He has answered this clearly in the past when you have parroted on and on and on...... about the same thing.

You are extremely slow if at all on the uptake.

If you had a base level of gumption (open issue) you would see from Old's post that you be careful about adopting anything that Robbo says. He has history of operating his mouth in the media without contacting his brain. Wait.....I see your conection.

You dont want to listen to any other poster or discuss a view besides pushing your tedious and repeatedly discredited views.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

That has been what's happened.

I dont know why you are asking Old to answer that question.

He has answered this clearly in the past when you have parroted on and on and on...... about the same thing.

You are extremely slow if at all on the uptake.

If you had a base level of gumption (open issue) you would see from Old's post that you be careful about adopting anything that Robbo says. He has history of operating his mouth in the media without contacting his brain. Wait.....I see your conection.

You dont want to listen to any other poster or discuss a view besides pushing your tedious and repeatedly discredited views.

I know exactly why I asked old55 that question.

Because as soon as someone (Russell Robertson) with far more football knowledge than he says something which I (and others) have been advocating for a couple of years now, he tries to dodge the issue by having a go at Robertson.

Are Robbo's views "discredited"?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Are Robbo's views "discredited"?

Re read Old's Stop Press. As much value as Paris Hilton.

Before you ask...I am not referring to the hotel in the French capital.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Re read Old's Stop Press. As much value as Paris Hilton.

Before you ask...I am not referring to the hotel in the French capital.

Well I'm going with Robbo on this one.

He is after all in the position to make such a "valid" comment.

[occo 2]

robbo was the only funny person on the bench. he and goose talking during sams mailbag and his comment about paris hilton haha. But he had no idea what 2 talk about when it came to the teams

[Hards 2]

You guys are kidding if you think Robbo's pointed comment was not a thinly disguised hint at our own game plan issues.

Stop press!

Key forward demands ball get delivered before 6 defenders drop back and clog up the space!

[old55 21,643]

So you think that Robbo has got it wrong when he says it "is how you win games"?

That's definitely one way.

You must have stats that show WC and Sydney kick the ball long more than other teams - keen to see them ...

[Jarka 767]

If you had a base level of gumption (open issue) you would see from Old's post that you be careful about adopting anything that Robbo says. He has history of operating his mouth in the media without contacting his brain. Wait.....I see your conection.

Why do you always feel the need to make personal comments about the people you're arguing with? You do it all the time, CB is just debating the issues but you come in and start with completely unnecessary personal attacks.

The saddest thing is that you're a mod, but you're intelligent enough and you write well enough without having to resort to this crap.