6 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Must play him for 6 weeks to see what he offers, thats my take!

I’m aware that’s your take, I’ve seen some of the 4 or 5,000 “PICK JEFFO” posts over the past 2 years.

But sure, why not play him? He won’t be any worse than the fwds we had tonight, but I don’t think he’ll be much better. He’s light framed, doesn’t hit packs, not all that strong overhead. If he can get a kick with the way we’re delivering the ball I’ll sing his praises but I expect much the same as we’ve been getting.

2 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I’ve found a German bar in G-Town not far from the ground that serves dark beers so I’ll save my assessment of tonight’s loss for the clear light of day.

Seriously, take care there bud.

Selected next week on ‘effort’

May

Salem

Petracca

Gawn

Oliver

Bowey

McDonald

Fritsch

Pickett

This is not to say they were successful, just that their attempt to compete and drive the team forward was consistent and recognizable

Gawn is done as a solo ruckman he needs support now. Bring in Campbell (I think that’s him).

For the Lov of god get JVR, Turner and Fritta a recognised forward coach to teach them the craft ffs. Dunstall, Hawkins, the Ox, Neitz just to name a few. There are plenty out there just need to hire one.

I think it’s time for a new voice and game plan that suits the players we have.

34 minutes ago, dice said:

Kicked 0.0 as a small forward

Chandler didn't play as a small forward where you watching?

2 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Gawn is done as a solo ruckman he needs support now. Bring in Campbell (I think that’s him).

For the Lov of god get JVR, Turner and Fritta a recognised forward coach to teach them the craft ffs. Dunstall, Hawkins, the Ox, Neitz just to name a few. There are plenty out there just need to hire one.

I think it’s time for a new voice and game plan that suits the players we have.

We did the "game plan that suits the players we have".

It won't get us anywhere, any time soon.

Carlton's trying it now, and are the only side rivalling us for underperformance.

We just have too many passengers and players who are out of form.

Guys like , Sparrow, Rivers, Petty Fritsch, JVR, Sharp, Melksham, even Henderson is finding it tough at AFL level.

We look slow and one paced.

The despair on Tracs face at the end is probably him realising it ain’t gonna happen with this group anytime soon.

When Lever returns TMac must go forward as he is the only player who looks like marking the footy right now.

38 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

From Swamp on socials:

MELB scoring and ladder percentage in Q4 this year

4.9 (33) - points for

21.9 (135) - points against

24.44%

That is a huge friggin problem.

Surely Selwyn Griffith is moved on at the end of this year.

I watched some of our 2021 vids this week, and I was genuinely surprised how arrogant some of our players were when they openly said "we know we're the fittest team in the AFL". They were and they all knew it and weren't shy about it. We would be in the bottom 4 for fitness now along with Carlton.

30 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Him and Bowey were BOG for me.

Not that it matters, but Bowey would be winning our BnF at this point. Has been solid in every game. Made a couple of errors, but at least he attacks and generally uses it well.

4 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Surely Selwyn Griffith is moved on at the end of this year.

I watched some of our 2021 vids this week, and I was genuinely surprised how arrogant some of our players were when they openly said "we know we're the fittest team in the AFL". They were and they all knew it and weren't shy about it. We would be in the bottom 4 for fitness now along with Carlton.

Thats the Burgess magic trick. He flogged them hard but kept insisting it was to make them the fittest.

Whether they actually were....hard to tell. But they believed they were. One of the rare high performance coaches that knows it's as much psychological and motivational as it is physical.

Selwyn might know a lot about anatomy and a bit about loading (Ahem) but he's about as inspirational as the Myki train voiceover

8 minutes ago, Sesto said:

Seriously, take care there bud.

Nah. It’s a good crowd Sesto. Probably better than the Sawyers Arms before the game but I might still end up there for lunch tomorrow before I head back up the highway.

I’m pretty sure we outran GC last week. Not sure about North/Giants. I don’t think it’s fitness. It’s confusion, lack of system, and in the last quarters in particular, futility. The belief isn’t there. They’re essentially hoisting the white flag.

6 goals. 50 inside 50s.

Forward 50 connection

Straight lines into the 50 or mark just outside, … stop. Stop. Panic. Stop stop panic oops play on then kick it to no one or no one's advantage or straight to a Cats defender!!!

Just now, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Nah. It’s a good crowd Sesto. Probably better than the Sawyers Arms before the game but I might still end up there for lunch tomorrow before I head back up the highway.

Enjoy your night mate. Good on you for getting to the game.

The frustration shown by Trac at the end of the game shows how much he wants to win & how frustrated he is, on wonders if he will request a trade

Edited April 4, 20251 yr by Demonsone

Can anyone confirm that Windsor’s kicking foot is the one with the infection? Cause he shanked two kicks early & at times seemed to be looking to handball rather than kick

1 minute ago, Sesto said:

I’m pretty sure we outran GC last week. Not sure about North/Giants. I don’t think it’s fitness. It’s confusion, lack of system, and in the last quarters in particular, futility. The belief isn’t there. They’re essentially hoisting the white flag.

Suns kicked 6.2 to 2.2, I don’t think that counts as outrunning them. We’re -102 points in 4th quarters this season. We ain't fit.

3 minutes ago, deegirl said:

Can anyone confirm that Windsor’s kicking foot is the one with the infection? Cause he shanked two kicks early & at times seemed to be looking to handball rather than kick

Agree. Handballed at times when he was running and free and could hit up a target !!

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Is this a joke ! Execution and skill was horrible again. He is gaslighting us.

2 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Suns kicked 6.2 to 2.2, I don’t think that counts as outrunning them. We’re -102 points in 4th quarters this season. We ain't fit.

I was referring to the GPS/tracker stats. I’m not making excuses for either the players or Berg btw. Obviously a lot needs to change.

How can we be a fit side if we lose the uncontested marks nearly-80 and the same with uncontested possessions, on a small ground?

We look unfit and like we're always lagging in a Zoom meeting and our skills being so garbage makes sense because of that.

4 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Is this a joke ! Execution and skill was horrible again. He is gaslighting us.

He's saying we managed to create turnovers, but then failed to execute...

9 minutes ago, Demonsone said:

The frustration shown by Trac at te end of the game shows how much he wants to win! Will this season make him request a trade?

I read the frustration as him not wanting to play forward and spend more time in midfield.

Jordan Lewis comments on Monday seem to be pointing to Trac

I am almost certain you are right about him requesting a trade though.

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

At least I can get on with my weekend now.

Hah. My partner goes for Carlton - I said on Wednesday it was good we played on Thursday and Friday night because then we could just enjoy our weekend. Nailed that, unfortunately.

We suck.