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POSTGAME: Rd 12 vs Fremantle

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4 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

We should play Oliver as a tagger (although watching Daicos accelerate after disposing of the ball, I am not sure he will get close).

 

What about turning Sparrow into a tagger / defensive mid? Does nothing else and has probably hit his ceiling already 

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    1 minute ago, Jeremy said:

    What about turning Sparrow into a tagger / defensive mid? Does nothing else and has probably hit his ceiling already 

    he doesn't have the pace nor the workrate

    at 24 he should be entering the peak of his midfield powers

    instead, he looks headed for the vfl with his lack of effort

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    16 hours ago, demon3165 said:

    Not wrong was expecting some sort of comeback but alas zip though we get the pies at the right time with their injuries. 

    Same here.

    One thing I have admired is our never say die attitude.

    But we didn't have it here .

     

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    4 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    he doesn't have the pace nor the workrate

    at 24 he should be entering the peak of his midfield powers

    instead, he looks headed for the vfl with his lack of effort

    He didn't apply a single tackle.

    He occasionally plays a solid game but rarely strings a few of them together.

    We should have focused more on Jordan and pushed Sparrow out.

    For a team that was famous for it's midfield and made history with it's bang bang bang moments, we have suddenly found this to be one of our biggest weaknesses. Smashed by more than double in the clearances.

    Combined with a fwd line that could not kick more than fifty points we have become a shadow of last year's form.

    Oliver and Sparrow are struggling big time this year and JV looks slower and seems to be less involved. And on occasion we have moved Tracca forward. And as good as Tracca is, for some reason he often takes at least two quarters to start impacting games.

     

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    1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    What are you talking about? 
    I saw Maynard take out Angus with the Full Shoulder and Execute.
     

    Whether the Coach gave instructions or not is irrelevant 

     

     

    Correct me by showing me your original post.

    I replied on the basis that you stated McCrae told Maynard to do it.

    As I said..regardless of AFL mischief he should have been suspended and ,at the time  ,that he probably wouldn't be.

    I am happy to apologise if you show your post.

    I do think it's old news though in any case

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    4 minutes ago, IRW said:

    Correct me by showing me your original post.

    I replied on the basis that you stated McCrae told Maynard to do it.

    As I said..regardless of AFL mischief he should have been suspended and ,at the time  ,that he probably wouldn't be.

    I am happy to apologise if you show your post.

    I do think it's old news though in any case

    You go and find it

    Stop putting words in my mouth 

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    Clarrie will come good.  It's most likely not going to be this year though. 

    No preseason to speak of and other issues distracting for 6+ months.  

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    10 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    You go and find it

    Stop putting words in my mouth 

    Ok I have found my first reply that shows your post and I was completely mistaken. 

    Wrong and I apologise

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    19 minutes ago, IRW said:

    Ok I have found my first reply that shows your post and I was completely mistaken. 

    Wrong and I apologise

    image.thumb.png.00193eb927d55ec1465fbb469c98b2dc.png
    This is the post you’re referring to. 
     

     

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    1 hour ago, Mel Bourne said:

    image.thumb.png.00193eb927d55ec1465fbb469c98b2dc.png
    This is the post you’re referring to. 
     

     

    Yes thankyou.

    It's almost libellous ( as we are so often warned) 

    I am just going with embarrassing, though I can't imagine what would happen if it was said on here about say,  Viney and Goodwin.

    I could have better observed that the idea of Melksham arising from the ashes as the saviour resembles Petty going forward for a few weeks and resolving long term forward issues.

    As it happens I' m a fan of both and would find a spot for Maynard if he was available!!!!!

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    On 02/06/2024 at 19:22, Dr. Gonzo said:

    You're in lala land if you think we have a chance against the Pies next week. Even with all their injuries they are a club with heart and pride, something sorely lacking at the MFC for 60 years.

    Agree with you except I have faith for 1 last time in Max and Jack dragging the team along effort-wise. They can only do it so often.

     

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    21 hours ago, demon3165 said:

    Well that's because in done in Confidence as they are in discussions with Glen Eira Council and state government that's not hard to understand.

    How about telling us they are in discussions with these groups?

    without telling us the details?

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    20 minutes ago, Dingo said:

    How about telling us they are in discussions with these groups?

    without telling us the details?

    They have said they are in discussions, this is not an easy project especially dealing with Glen Eira Council  and all the different sporting groups trying to be there as well.

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    14 hours ago, Rednblueriseing said:

    I have no idea what he went through in the off season but this is so disappointing... supposed to be our best mid ever in his prime and with a team in the window... no we are free falling back to the pack and the likes of Viney Maxy and May are getting to the end

    Right - you have no idea .

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    6 hours ago, Demon17 said:

    Agree with you except I have faith for 1 last time in Max and Jack dragging the team along effort-wise. They can only do it so often.

     

    The real issue is the back line that has saved the mids and forwards for the last 3 seasons has finally cracked.

    Geez they've been good but it had to end eventually

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