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1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

You’ve given up on a group based on half a bad season.  

You meant half a bad season each year for 3 years, right?

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    8 minutes ago, BW511 said:

    You meant, half a bad season each year for 3 years, right?

    There's far too much emphasis by some solely on the ladder position over form since '21 without looking at the substance of those wins. We were far from convincing in 22 and 23, and the writing was largely on the wall for most of this year. 

    Being 2.5 wins off the bottom four doesn't bode well at all, despite the apparent closeness of the season. 

     

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    Just now, BLWNBA said:

    There's far too much emphasis by some solely on the ladder position over form since '21 without looking at the substance of those wins. We were far from convincing in 22 and 23, and the writing was largely on the wall for most of this year. 

    Being 2.5 wins off the bottom four doesn't bode well at all, despite the apparent closeness of the season. 

     

    during the home and away seasons in 22 and 23 if we didn't win we were 'in the game' until the final moments

    i wish people would stop talking down those performances

    2024 a different kettle of fish entirely

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    1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

    during the home and away seasons in 22 and 23 if we didn't win we were 'in the game' until the final moments

    i wish people would stop talking down those performances

    2024 a different kettle of fish entirely

    As I said, people tend to look at the results of those seasons without looking at the substance of the games. 

    You can project all the positivity you wish, I don't buy into it and ultimately the finals results tell the story. 

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    10 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

    I think Tex Walker makes more sense if we go this direction. 

    This is the same Tex Walker who sooked it up at Jake Lever leaving the crows.  No Thanks.

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    24 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Would prefer Peter Wright. Far cheaper and more durable.

    And scared of his own shadow 

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    NO!!! Please. 

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    Lynch was a hell of a player.

    WAS a hell of a player.

    I watched what injuries and father time did to our Benny Brown, and know that sometimes there is no turning back the clock.

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    6 hours ago, Demons11 said:

    And scared of his own shadow 

    I recall him clobbering into the Swans earlier this year.

    Ideally you want a big key forward who plays with aggression but we did win a flag with Ben Brown.

    If we are going to bring in a big forward id prefer a player who can 1) get on the park and 2) can play back up ruck to Gawn so JVR/Petty don't have to. I wanted Chol last off season but it seems like our recruiters weren't interested, didn't try hard enough or were rebuffed. I don't know who else is out there so if it was between Lynch or Wright I'd prefer Wright as I think Lynch is cooked.

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