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  On 06/07/2024 at 08:48, dees189227 said:

Just read dimmas comments, gee he didn't hold back. I think he was a little frustrated & rightly so 

Mark Neeld vibes... where is veneer of mindfull/compassionate/empathic coach at Tigerland now?

 
  On 06/07/2024 at 10:00, Diamond_Jim said:

How GWS have fallen.

Early season GF contenders

Reminds me of a few other teams

Each year just before round 1 I choose my Grand Finalists, Brownlow medalist and Coleman medalist. This year I chose a GWS v Blues GF. I felt smug after 7 rounds, but not now. GWS are a mile away from premiership contention. Swans v Blues looks the most likely now, although I reckon it might a year for a GF bolter like Dogs 2016, or Dees in 2021.

 

Momentum shifts in modern football can be unbelievable, hope the Giants can keep it up. 


Gee wouldn’t mind Bedford’s smarts, tagging capabilities and leg speed on our list. Where did the Giants find him 😉

  On 06/07/2024 at 10:42, Earl Hood said:

Gee wouldn’t mind Bedford’s smarts, tagging capabilities and leg speed on our list. Where did the Giants find him 😉

We wanted him to stay but he didn't. 

 

Gee that Hogan bloke, a tall forward who can take a mark, would be handy in our forward line too! 

I seriously miss Hogan.

You can't teach his contested marking craft and body work.

Most forwards just don't have it in their kit bag and rely mostly on burst speed, leading patterns, some agility, timing and blocks from others.

The stand and deliver that he brings is invaluable.

Tex & Hawkins the other two stand outs in this aspect atm when fit and on the park.

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  On 06/07/2024 at 10:47, deanox said:

We wanted him to stay but he didn't. 

Yes true and maybe he left because we preferenced a couple of other small forwards ahead of him. 

Really need Carlton to win this to help our finals chances. GWS don’t have an overly difficult run home.

  On 06/07/2024 at 10:48, Earl Hood said:

Gee that Hogan bloke, a tall forward who can take a mark, would be handy in our forward line too! 

Yeah well I prefer the Steven May and Premiership that we turned him into.



  On 06/07/2024 at 09:29, Damo said:

I could see the rivalry alive between Clarko and Dimma. I didnt mind Harwick saying what he did. Better than getting learning in my view.

They are actually very close mates.

 

Went into this round thinking Essendon, Port and GWS were the sides above us we wanted to aim to catch. 

Now it feels like it’s Collingwood, the Bulldogs and Gold Coast. 

Such is the evenness of this season. 

Which should be a reminder to all of us - don’t write us off. There’s still something to make of 2024 for us yet. 


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