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He needs to go as canโ€™t fix the rinse & repeat but the issue we have which sums up the mess we are in is a new president & CEO in the waiting , how can you make decisions when they are not in the chair?

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1 minute ago, GS_1905 said:

Nathan Jones has to as well. Our midfield and stoppages are pathetic.

Jonesy need to learn how to Coach off an experienced person

We the Members have been treated like foolsโ€ฆ

 

We beat the Lions and probably should have beaten the Pies.

Not every Collingwood player is an elite kick or a gun player, we have our fair share of talent but we lack a relevant gameplan and purpose.

Goodwin must be removed before players start ringing their agents asking them to start fielding offers.

We can play finals next year but we need change now.


41 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

They need a fresh voice and some new ideas. Someone who lights a fire underneath them and promotes a fighting never-say-die culture rather than a mate whoโ€™s a coach. We need to develop some C.

Mungrel wouldโ€™ve been a better word

Just now, Billy said:

Mungrel wouldโ€™ve been a better word

Heart would be even better.

I don't think it's time for him to go yet, but that all depends on a response at training. Ball skills in that first quarter is where we lost the game, and it needs a message to be sent.

No more [censored] around with the wrong ball at training! If the soccer balls come out again next week, then yep, thanks Goody, but enjoy the snow with Vossy.

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Just now, BigBadBustling said:

I don't think it's time for him to go yet, but that all depends on a response at training. Ball skills in that first quarter is where we lost the game, and it needs a message to be sent.

No more [censored] around with the wrong ball at training! If the soccer balls come out again next week, then yep, thanks Goody, but enjoy the snow with Vossy.

I have been waiting for a Response for 3 years.

It wonโ€™t happen with Goodwin as Coach

55 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

Back your bag Goody, we need change. Start the search now and have the coach ready before preseason starts

Heck, even just put an interim coach while there's a due process to find out new man.


10 minutes ago, BigBadBustling said:

I don't think it's time for him to go yet, but that all depends on a response at training. Ball skills in that first quarter is where we lost the game, and it needs a message to be sent.

No more [censored] around with the wrong ball at training! If the soccer balls come out again next week, then yep, thanks Goody, but enjoy the snow with Vossy.

Rinse and repeat, how many times I have read the same coping statement? "He needs to respond"

He hasn't responded since we lost against Carlton in 2023.

25 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

We beat the Lions and probably should have beaten the Pies.

Not every Collingwood player is an elite kick or a gun player, we have our fair share of talent but we lack a relevant gameplan and purpose.

Goodwin must be removed before players start ringing their agents asking them to start fielding offers.

We can play finals next year but we need change now.

In fairness, we could have last year too, just too late.

We have so many issues;

picking up cheap grub players, instead of picking up legends, this owing to our culture issues.

Unfit team

Out of form

Gameplay isnโ€™t changing

Lack of execution

Lack of hunger

Coach that doesnโ€™t get the best out of the group he has

Could go on and on, but really it sits with Goody and the rest of the coaching staff.

A forward coach would be good as well, someone to teach our players how to position themselves, how to create space, how to lead, how to work for each other etc etc

Our forward line has been a complete joke for years, Goodwin is lucky he has got away with this garbage for so long without much heat from the media and supporters. A flag does wonders but this show is over.

Weโ€™re a rabble!

Iโ€™m not sure that we can teach them anything if we keep going the way that we are, as theyโ€™ve developed so many bad habits, and are not going into games with any serious intent!!

To me, from the reports I read (which are excellent, by the way), it appears that training is too much fun and not enough earnestness. Iโ€™d like to see training sessions broken up into the different skills, but with real game simulation, where pressure is emphasised. [censored] off the soccer balls, as these things need to be approached seriously, otherwise we learn nothing and nothing changes!

I obviously donโ€™t attend training, so I might be making unfair/unjustified assumptions (correct me if Iโ€™m wrong), but I just canโ€™t believe that what we are seeing is the product of a well organised teaching/learning system.

We simply canโ€™t blame players for their poor onfield performances without first looking at training, because thatโ€™s where it all starts!

6 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Weโ€™re a rabble!

Iโ€™m not sure that we can teach them anything if we keep going the way that we are, as theyโ€™ve developed so many bad habits, and are not going into games with any serious intent!!

To me, from the reports I read (which are excellent, by the way), it appears that training is too much fun and not enough earnestness. Iโ€™d like to see training sessions broken up into the different skills, but with real game simulation, where pressure is emphasised. [censored] off the soccer balls, as these things need to be approached seriously, otherwise we learn nothing and nothing changes!

I obviously donโ€™t attend training, so I might be making unfair/unjustified assumptions (correct me if Iโ€™m wrong), but I just canโ€™t believe that what we are seeing is the product of a well organised teaching/learning system.

We simply canโ€™t blame players for their poor onfield performances without first looking at training, because thatโ€™s where it all starts!

Re your second paragraph: I reckon the likes of Craig McRae would be shaking his head when watching us train.


At this point of the season you would normally say Iโ€™m going to go to games / watch games to see the kids coming through, hold on, Goodyโ€™s dropped them to teach them lessonsโ€ฆ.

1 hour ago, At the break of Gawn said:

6 wins from our last 21 games

Would'nt have thought it was that many!

52 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Weโ€™re a rabble!

Iโ€™m not sure that we can teach them anything if we keep going the way that we are, as theyโ€™ve developed so many bad habits, and are not going into games with any serious intent!!

To me, from the reports I read (which are excellent, by the way), it appears that training is too much fun and not enough earnestness. Iโ€™d like to see training sessions broken up into the different skills, but with real game simulation, where pressure is emphasised. [censored] off the soccer balls, as these things need to be approached seriously, otherwise we learn nothing and nothing changes!

I obviously donโ€™t attend training, so I might be making unfair/unjustified assumptions (correct me if Iโ€™m wrong), but I just canโ€™t believe that what we are seeing is the product of a well organised teaching/learning system.

We simply canโ€™t blame players for their poor onfield performances without first looking at training, because thatโ€™s where it all starts!

The fish rots first at the head!

The worrying thing is with a new President and new CEO due to take over will they take the risk of getting rid of Goodwin?

If we donโ€™t weโ€™re consigning 2026 to the bin

8 minutes ago, deegirl said:

The worrying thing is with a new President and new CEO due to take over will they take the risk of getting rid of Goodwin?

If we donโ€™t weโ€™re consigning 2026 to the bin

The riskier decision is to retain Goodwin IMO.

Membership numbers have absolutely gone down the toilet since the end of 2023 (70,000 down to 55,000) our win/loss record is going to the dogs by the week and the overall respect garnered within the AFL community and our own supporter base is rock bottom.

I would keen to hear a counter argument as to why Goodwin should be retained for next year. If the answer is heโ€™s a premiership coach, then look at Hawthorn/Clarkson/Kennett/Michell as an example as to why hard calls are needed.


4 hours ago, Melbournepotter said:

I think the dominance of max, petracca et al has hidden our lack of a system in general play. Now that they are becoming a little battle weary, our lack of a system is being highlighted. Max wins plenty of the ball but we should be taking it away much more.

Great post. With a few more forward systems in place I think we could have been more successful. Gawn's dominance in the ruck hasn't been reflected in our performances either.

2 hours ago, hardtack said:

Weโ€™re a rabble!

Iโ€™m not sure that we can teach them anything if we keep going the way that we are, as theyโ€™ve developed so many bad habits, and are not going into games with any serious intent!!

To me, from the reports I read (which are excellent, by the way), it appears that training is too much fun and not enough earnestness. Iโ€™d like to see training sessions broken up into the different skills, but with real game simulation, where pressure is emphasised. [censored] off the soccer balls, as these things need to be approached seriously, otherwise we learn nothing and nothing changes!

I obviously donโ€™t attend training, so I might be making unfair/unjustified assumptions (correct me if Iโ€™m wrong), but I just canโ€™t believe that what we are seeing is the product of a well organised teaching/learning system.

We simply canโ€™t blame players for their poor onfield performances without first looking at training, because thatโ€™s where it all starts!

I don't mean to be unfair to the training reports either, but I read that they had Chandler practicing to kick it to the top of the square. I wasn't there, I don't know the context. But that we have been so predictable going into the forward 50 for so long and we could be still practicing this beggars belief!

3 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Goodwin must be removed before players start ringing their agents asking them to start fielding offers.

Remember last year when Trac, Clarry and Koz all wanted to leave?

That horse has bolted, Clarry and Trac are stuck against their will and both are playing like it.

I think a lot of this is perfect storm stuff but Goodwin sucked the life out of the group with the most mentally and physically taxing gameplan possible, I can see the change coming now but the desire to follow through 100% of the time is just not there.

There is no righting this ship without significant change throughout the whole club. I certainly donโ€™t think itโ€™s all on Goody but his message has gone stale so it wonโ€™t matter what he tries to tell the

10 minutes ago, BW511 said:

Remember last year when Trac, Clarry and Koz all wanted to leave?

That horse has bolted, Clarry and Trac are stuck against their will and both are playing like it.

I think a lot of this is perfect storm stuff but Goodwin sucked the life out of the group with the most mentally and physically taxing gameplan possible, I can see the change coming now but the desire to follow through 100% of the time is just not there.

There is no righting this ship without significant change throughout the whole club. I certainly donโ€™t think itโ€™s all on Goody but his message has gone stale so it wonโ€™t matter what he tries to tell the

Im sorry I donโ€™t buy the most taxing game plan stuff. We are 18th for pressure. 18th. We have one of the best injury lists.

let that sink in. The whole year it has been a lack of effort and pressure. That is on the players. Now Goody does t get off scot free, but he is not solely responsible.

Choco - poor goal kicking , field kicking and player development . Has to go.

Richo - does anybody know what he does? Aside from the Trac blunder which is likely the cause of all this disharmony and lack of cohesion onfield. Has to go.

Basset - what has he done?

Jonesy - our midfield is unidentifiable- pathetic stoppage setup amd patterns. Has to go.

Goody - overseeing all this mess, has to go.

Reality is we wonโ€™t have the. Ash to make this possible. The cap increases may help us get rid of Goody earlier that planned, but the assistants unfortunately we are stuck with until their contracts run out. Hopefully they are more year -year stuff.

Ultimately, I reckon we are years away before competing again.

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29 minutes ago, Gibberish said:

I don't mean to be unfair to the training reports either, but I read that they had Chandler practicing to kick it to the top of the square.

So thats where we are falling down! Relying on a guy who had 1 kick in the 2nd quarter and 0 in the 3rd to be our connector ๐Ÿ˜‰

34 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

So thats where we are falling down! Relying on a guy who had 1 kick in the 2nd quarter and 0 in the 3rd to be our connector ๐Ÿ˜‰

I think I was trying to make the point that it looked like we were drilling it into our players to be as predictable as possible, so as to continue our crusade of helping out the opposition defence.

I wasn't trying to highlight a players performance per se, just highlighting what we are coaching into our players.


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