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3 minutes ago, Bang Bang Bang said:

Not a big fan of the chip/mark game plan in defence. We don’t have the skill for that and it just feels pointless. 

 

I like it. Make them defend in the heat. There’s nothing to lose from doing that in a game like this. It’s a new look for us and now’s the time to see how it works.

 

Death, Taxes, Melbourne playing boring predictable vanilla football

Positives

Trac back

Clayton contributing

AJ having a crack

young blokes getting a touch

Negatives

Early goals matter

Another knee takes out a Demon champ

is Rivers playing?

Disposal mediocre hand & foot

Set shots suck (again)

Freo Bunnies!


I totally forgot about this game. Took the kids to the park.

Good choice.

5 minutes ago, Bang Bang Bang said:

Billings is so useless, looked defeated as soon as he marked it. 

Except for his two missed shots at goal, he has played better than a dozen other teammates. 

 

So far we have been a distant second best in basic skills, ball movement, marking contests, pace and kicking accuracy.

Apart from that, Goody will tell you everything is going to plan.

At least there’s lots of love … a practice game let’s hope the 2nd half & the season ahead is positive 


5 minutes ago, Bang Bang Bang said:

Geez we look sloppy today. Yet another afternoon where Treacy and grandpa Walters do as they please. 
Not a big fan of the chip/mark game plan in defence. We don’t have the skill for that and it just feels pointless. 

Easy misses from Salem, Fritsch, Sharp, AJ and Billings hasn’t helped massage the scoreboard. Billings is so useless, looked defeated as soon as he marked it. 
 

Just a praccy match but definitely close to worst case scenario on what I didn’t want to see today. 

If there’s just ONE positive that I’m going to take out of today… you have fixed the Bnag in your profile name!!! Now THAT’s cause for celebration!!🎉🙌👏

2 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I like it. Make them defend in the heat. There’s nothing to lose from doing that in a game like this. It’s a new look for us and now’s the time to see how it works.

or doesn't, as the scoreboard indicates

8 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Give Koz a run ffs

What’s the point?

He’s not going to bail us out in the first 3 games so you may as well not bother today.

F50 ground ball pressure needs to lift along with set shots. That will stop their rebound from defence 
2 teams but very humid today in Peel region currently 26 degrees with 81% humidity 


Hate the chipping around. When other teams do it to us I love it because it means they don't know what to do. And that's how it is going with us. And every kick is another opportunity for the other team to intercept in their forward line FFS.

3 minutes ago, hardtack said:

If there’s just ONE positive that I’m going to take out of today… you have fixed the Bnag in your profile name!!! Now THAT’s cause for celebration!!🎉🙌👏

Soz to kill your one positive HT, they’re two different posters. The Bnag still lives. 

7 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Except for his two missed shots at goal, he has played better than a dozen other teammates. 

Missed Fritsch for an easy out the back kick too, he’s been far from the worst but so uninspiring 

F50 ground ball pressure needs to lift along with set shots. That will stop their rebound from defence 
2 teams but very humid today in Peel region currently 26 degrees with 81% humidity 


2 hours ago, kev martin said:

Now talking about "21", after the spiel about last year.

Our first real hit out with a new forward coach.

Give us a chance before all this, pessimism.

Wait until mid season, or at least after the first couple of H&A games.

But, then you won't be able to say "I told you so"!

Ok I'll try.tx.

3 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Hate the chipping around. When other teams do it to us I love it because it means they don't know what to do. And that's how it is going with us. And every kick is another opportunity for the other team to intercept in their forward line FFS.

yep

and none of our players have the skills to pick the eye out of a needle

it won't work when you can't hit a target under minimal pressure

Learnings 

Still working on Forward connection 

Skills need improvement 

guess what ? 

it’s the same lyrics to the same song as last years 

 
19 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Everyone still think Bowey is an excellent half back? 

He hasn't been the same since his injury.


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