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7 minutes ago, H_T said:

Van Rooyen just hasn’t looked like taking a mark tonight.

He should have been dropped.

 

Sparrow also needs a lashing more than the likes of Fritsch imo. Fritsch at least still presents even though his intensity and second efforts should be better in the contest.

When was Sparrow’s last competent match? 5 possessions, 2 tackles for someone who is usually in the team for pressure is [censored] poor.

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    Why would our pressure rating be so low in the final qtr with a game to be won??
     
    3 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

    What is Salem these days he can't defend and doesn't attack from half back. He is symbolic of the fall of our team

    He's done a great job on kako

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    Goodwin resign now mate. You’ve lost the team completely

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    1 minute ago, Flowergirl said:

    He should have been dropped.

    Actually doing the kid a disservice not dropping him. It's really poor coaching.

    Just now, Red But Mostly Blue said:

    Why would our pressure rating be so low in the final qtr with a game to be won??

    Fitness. Half the side looks overweight. I suspect Selwyn holds them back more than he should. He's not really a high performance fitness coach.

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    This is just not good enough. "Hope along the highway", yeah right. Where was that hope tonight other than 15 minutes in the third quarter. I've been quite positive about the club in the past but I honestly think Goodwin has to step down. Is he coaching to be sacked?

     

    Goodwin needs to drop himself. This is dire.

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    When Max is playing uninspired and mentally checked out, that is very damning for Goodwin. Seems like the Captain doesn't have his back anymore.


    2 minutes ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

    Why would our pressure rating be so low in the final qtr with a game to be won??

    Fitness. they look unfit, spent all summer hugging each other.

    1 minute ago, YearOfTheDees said:

    Actually doing the kid a disservice not dropping him. It's really poor coaching.

    I completely agree. It was worth giving TF a go. He couldn't have been worse than this.

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    what is with our players having zero awareness of where the man on the mark is???


    Stop banging on about replicating the third quarter, the bombers had a big lead and could afford to take their foot off the gas

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    Just now, whatwhat say what said:

    played his 100th, now needs to go back to the vfl

    such a disappointment

    He’s certainly gone nowhere since 2021. Was bullish on him over Jordon and Bedford as he’s a better build but just hasn't done anything since flag.


    1 minute ago, YearOfTheDees said:

    Fitness. they look unfit, spent all summer hugging each other.

    So rude! It’s been a hard summer of self guided training and much love

    Many love

    Tremendous love

    ITS A GREAT TIME TO LOVE

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    Just now, Superunknown said:

    I tnink some tough decisions are needed

    Including with the captain, on being the captain

    Unfortunately we don't have anyone that looks like taking that position

    Bombers have racked up the second highest disposal count of any than this year. Well done lads 🤬

     
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