POSTGAME: Rd 23 vs Gold Coast

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Tracc needs a cuddle and reassurance??? Yeah nah. A cuddle and reassurance wouldn’t make a scrap of difference. You know who does need a cuddle and reassurance and actually thrives on it? That’d be Clarrie.

Clarrie’s not said a bad word about the club. He’s forever grateful for the patience and care afforded him by all: the FD, Goody, line coaches and almost all the players. He’s determined to repay everyone in the only way he knows: by getting back to the player he was and we all know he can be again. He’s driven by this ambition.

Clarrie is childlike, not a malicious bone in his body. He couldn’t be scheming and calculating if his life depended on it. It’s often said Clarrie’s not the brightest but I’ll tell you this much… Tracc isn’t half the person Clarrie is. That’s my opinion and I’ve every reason to feel this way. 

WCW have you noticed any change in Petraccas personality since he joined the club?

I always thought he was a similar personality to that of Clarry.

I do wonder if his current environment may have changed him? From the young lad that first arrived to the club.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

1 hour ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

I really need a cuddle and reassurance myself @WalkingCivilWar. It's been a hell of a season.

(Clarrie is the embodiment of the Jungian innocence archetype.)

Yes! Clarrie fits this Jungian archetype like a glove. Textbook right there. It’s a beautiful quality and tbh he’s the last person I thought would be this way.

Coming atchya, QD…

 

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Yes! Clarrie fits this Jungian archetype like a glove. Textbook right there. It’s a beautiful quality and tbh he’s the last person I thought would be this way.

Coming atchya, QD…

 

Lots of kids will need a big hug if #5 walks out the door, that for sure.

That's the part that depresses me the most, he was a role model on the field alongside Max and Gus. At least to me.

[Jaded No More 67,598]

@WalkingCivilWar are you going to training tomorrow? 
I need your social observations stat 😂

[Flowergirl 422]

Some press have been commenting on Viney's comments after the match, but have left out the "nah", instead focusing on the "we'll see how it pans out". Thoughts? 

[DeeZone 8,924]

7 minutes ago, Flowergirl said:

Some press have been commenting on Viney's comments after the match, but have left out the "nah", instead focusing on the "we'll see how it pans out". Thoughts? 

Funny about that Flowergirl.!!

[DemonOX 8,690]

Was at the game and it was bloody hot. So hot I was sweating in places that I haven’t since last summer. 

I must admit one, I thought we would get smashed and two, thought we would get run over in the last due to the heat. Well I am very happy to say I was wrong on both counts. 

Jack Viney was bloody awesome to watch and one of the best games I have seen him play. 

Pity we couldn’t have strung consistent games together this season as we would be playing finals if we did but that’s the way things have panned out this season unfortunately. 

God I hope we beat those arrogant, lying and good for nothing collywobbles next week and end the finals bid  

Go dees. 

[chook fowler 19,248]

2 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Was at the game and it was bloody hot. So hot I was sweating in places that I haven’t since last summer. 

I must admit one, I thought we would get smashed and two, thought we would get run over in the last due to the heat. Well I am very happy to say I was wrong on both counts. 

Jack Viney was bloody awesome to watch and one of the best games I have seen him play. 

Pity we couldn’t have strung consistent games together this season as we would be playing finals if we did but that’s the way things have panned out this season unfortunately. 

God I hope we beat those arrogant, lying and good for nothing collywobbles next week and end the finals bid  

Go dees. 

An outbreak of swampass may be mentioned in the injury report this week 

[Demonstone 21,723]

5 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

God I hope we beat those arrogant, lying and good for nothing collywobbles next week and end the finals bid  

Their finals bid is dead and buried already with Carlton's mauling of WCE. 

Let's beat them anyway.

[Dingo 1,009]

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Yes! Clarrie fits this Jungian archetype like a glove. Textbook right there. It’s a beautiful quality and tbh he’s the last person I thought would be this way.

Coming atchya, QD…

 

“Jungian” ?

l bet that’s a first for this group!

Deep.👍

[Undeeterred 3,036]

3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

For sure I can’t elaborate but in this instance I’m sure I don’t need to. 

No, definitely don’t need to. Some pretty scathing stuff there even when thinly veiled, none of which sounds good for the future 

[Monbon 1,784]

Just finished watching the replay: Sacre Bleu, if I ever have to listen to Brereton and Russel - 11th win for Suns 155,000 mentions  - I'll either slash my wrists or walk the dog.

[bing181 8,888]

4 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Clarrie is childlike, not a malicious bone in his body. He couldn’t be scheming and calculating if his life depended on it. It’s often said Clarrie’s not the brightest ...

As someone who's neurodivergent myself, I'd be careful about making too many assumptions along these lines, though I understand both what you're saying and that you mean well. The vast majority of neurodivergent kids have a horrendous time growing up and are bullied from pillar to post with long-term consequences, some of which can be insurmountable.

Similar comments on being "childlike". A wonderful quality to have - but one that exposes you to manipulation and abuse. 

Understandable and wonderful to hear that Clarrie is profoundly appreciative of the support and understanding he has received.

Anyway, great win yesterday on the back of some strong leadership onfield and off.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,694]

1 hour ago, Monbon said:

Just finished watching the replay: Sacre Bleu, if I ever have to listen to Brereton and Russel - 11th win for Suns 155,000 mentions  - I'll either slash my wrists or walk the dog.

I pray that you actually have a dog @Monbon.

[Monbon 1,784]

38 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

I pray that you actually have a dog @Monbon.

A 5-and-a-half-year-old Swiss Shepherd: had her since she was 10 weeks old. Leila!!!

[McVeezyLikeASundayMorning 20]

12 hours ago, Stevienic23 said:

My very good mail has it that Trac wasn't happy with this initial press release after his injury. It was too footy centric where he would have prefered a bit more sympathy towards the seriousness of the injury and that footy is taking a back seat whilst he concentrates on his health and the timeline will look after itself. This on top of everything else this year has led to leaks from his management, particularly wanting to play for a club with a bigger following so he can play in front of bigger crowds and set himself up more after footy.

He's been alone with his thoughts for too long and not been around the club. He needs a cuddle and reassurance and we'll get him back on side. He will be held to his contract.

 

 

Can’t blame him there - that press release stinks! I also don’t remember there being any kind of member comms from above about the injury, which might have compounded that feeling for Trac. (I’m  talking specifically about emails from Pert, Roffey etc - the socials team definitely did what they could!)

My read (speculation only) is that he was left to handle the media circus around his traumatic injury without the support he needed, while simultaneously trying to process the whole thing. It looked a bit like he was doing his own PR - gruelling fox footy interviews just days after the Collingwood game etc. I get that the club was keen for him to be the face of his own recovery but maybe he felt he was carrying too much? I think also if you’re not feeling adequately emotionally supported by your club, or if you feel like you’re being gaslit about the severity of the situation, of course your professionalism is going to drop from time to time, especially if you can find a sympathetic ear (who may or may not then leak that info to the media).

Again, pure speculation but I’m also hoping that a hug and some validation is all he needs. I can’t imagine how terrifying the whole experience must have been for him.

[binman 41,923]

39 minutes ago, McVeezyLikeASundayMorning said:

Can’t blame him there - that press release stinks! I also don’t remember there being any kind of member comms from above about the injury, which might have compounded that feeling for Trac. (I’m  talking specifically about emails from Pert, Roffey etc - the socials team definitely did what they could!)

My read (speculation only) is that he was left to handle the media circus around his traumatic injury without the support he needed, while simultaneously trying to process the whole thing. It looked a bit like he was doing his own PR - gruelling fox footy interviews just days after the Collingwood game etc. I get that the club was keen for him to be the face of his own recovery but maybe he felt he was carrying too much? I think also if you’re not feeling adequately emotionally supported by your club, or if you feel like you’re being gaslit about the severity of the situation, of course your professionalism is going to drop from time to time, especially if you can find a sympathetic ear (who may or may not then leak that info to the media).

Again, pure speculation but I’m also hoping that a hug and some validation is all he needs. I can’t imagine how terrifying the whole experience must have been for him.

Not for the first time, the club's comms was completely hopeless, just as it was last year with the clarry circus and the Grundy situation.

I totally understand why he was furious.

Pert had done a lot right, but our. comms is appalling and at the end if the day, that's on him.

[Adam The God 29,291]

32 minutes ago, binman said:

Pert had done a lot right, but our. comms is appalling and at the end if the day, that's on him.

Completely agree.

I have Pert and Richo in the gun for all of this.

Both likely need to fall on their swords. One probably will, the other will likely be carrying out the review and protected...

[Winners at last 5,147]

Here's my take on it.

Well done boys ... good win. (But GC were very disappointing.)

Viney (obviously) played a blinder. And it was good to get games into the young fellas, who all showed a bit. Plenty of work to do over summer.

There has been quite a bit of talk about the Dees' dour game style. You know, why can't we play more attractive/ attacking football?

I think that the game style should largely be determined by the players on the list. We don't have too many excellent ball users, and so risky kicks inevitably lead to turnovers. I think our current game style is probably appropriate until we get more excellent ball users, and this should be a focus for recruiting and development. I wonder if Windsor has any younger brothers! 

[Deelectable 1,043]

Was Caleb Windsor at the game?

[kryton101 391]

20 minutes ago, Deelectable said:

Was Caleb Windsor at the game?

Yep saw his happy face on the screen during team song

 

Edited August 19 by kryton101

[djr 1,307]

16 hours ago, Monbon said:

Just finished watching the replay: Sacre Bleu, if I ever have to listen to Brereton and Russel - 11th win for Suns 155,000 mentions  - I'll either slash my wrists or walk the dog.

Yes I agree but I admit that I like Dwayne's commentary, particularly his zingers. He came out with one of his best during the last quarter when talking about Melbourne's tumultuous week: "You can look too deep into a burnt toast and see the image of Jesus". 

[Jjrogan 1,391]

Our lowest clanger count for the season (43). In fact our lowest in over two years.   Will reserve judgement as the GC were totally cooked in that last quarter, but if we see that sort of efficiency and ball movement next week (and that's the way we want to play) there's going to be a bit of head scratching over the summer as to personnel. 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

17 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

@WalkingCivilWar are you going to training tomorrow? 
I need your social observations stat 😂

Heading there now. First and most important mission: Operation Hugs For Claz. 🥰

[Jaded No More 67,598]

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Heading there now.