16 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

STATS GEEKS.

ANY TEAMS THAT HAVE KICKED MORE POINTS THAN GOALS IN A SEASON?

OR

HOW MANY TIMES IN A SEASON THAT A TEAM KICKS MORE POINTS THAN GOALS?

9 times so far this year, the previous 3 years it was 8 for the season. Highest under Goodwin was 12 in 2021 inc the 3 finals.

Also have kicked 5+ points in a qtr 10 times this season, 14 last year

21 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Let's not waste these next 9 games with some fanciful illusion we'll sneak into the 8 or trying to chase wins that will amount to nothing.

This is now the time to prepare us for 2026. Play Jefferson and JvR up front. Put Petty down back

May + Melksham to Casey. Viney to a forward pocket.

Use this as an opportunity. I know Goodwin is a self-described "winner", but it's now about the big picture. If he's still chasing wins this season instead of formulating a game plan that will challenge in 2026, then he can go.

I can't see how senior players will react going into this mode. LIke most of the first 5 games, we would be inept and bringing any sort of sustained pressure in the second half of the season. I fully expect only winning 2-3 games of the last 9 at best. Goody has to get tough with his mates and start dropping a-graders if they are unwilling to bring it.

22 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Let's not waste these next 9 games with some fanciful illusion we'll sneak into the 8 or trying to chase wins that will amount to nothing.

This is now the time to prepare us for 2026. Play Jefferson and JvR up front. Put Petty down back

May + Melksham to Casey. Viney to a forward pocket.

Use this as an opportunity. I know Goodwin is a self-described "winner", but it's now about the big picture. If he's still chasing wins this season instead of formulating a game plan that will challenge in 2026, then he can go.

Are you serious? - No way May plays at Casey.

His form has been good and he's of also of value to the team in a mentoring capasity and setting the standard. I'd even like him to play up forward with some of our developing forwards. He'd make them walk taller playing along side them and if they're not doing the required team things and/or committing to the contest, I think a Maysy rev-up could actually be a good thing for them too.

Melksham should also be played when fit for similar reasons and how funny would it be to see him play in a forward line with May.

I'd be quite OK with Lever and/or possibly even Petty being dropped back to Casey to find some form and hunger. Would love to see T Mac given the opportunity to get to 250 games this season - his service to the club and form this year deserves it.

Sick of seeing us wasting games on Laurie. Would far rather we get some more games into Tholstrup, Kynan Brown, Adams, Woey jnr, Sestan, Culley and possibly one or two others like Sharp and Verrall.

Have loved his season to date, but I think Langford looked tired and lacked impact on Sunday, so could do with a rest.

Also time to end the Winsor experiment at half back put the kid back on the wing and let him play his natural game.

The irony would be if by playing guys who are keen as to prove them selves, changing things around a bit and releasing the shackles of expectations as bit that we actually play with more freedom, flare and start attacking more effectively and winning games.

Edited June 16, 2025Jun 16 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

9 hours ago, poita said:

We were dead after round 5. Sure the wins against Freo & Brisbane were nice surprises, but the weight of evidence from the past 2 years strongly supports the view that we are a terrible football team.

Or a terribly coached football team

are we changing this title of this thread yet?

17 minutes ago, jaydenh10 said:

are we changing this title of this thread yet?

On 15/06/2025 at 22:28, Diamond_Jim said:

No

It was born of hope and I salute Adam for having that hope.

Let's keep it open to measure those green shoots for next year.

It was a cracker of a thread - a bold idea well argued. I don't think the name is true any more, but it has got some interesting conversations happening.

On 10/06/2025 at 20:00, cookieboc said:

its going to come down to beating collingwood in the final round to make the finals, isnt it

Delusional at best!

12 hours ago, The Cult of Disco Turner said:

Edited June 16, 2025Jun 16 by layzie

16 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Delusional at best!

Pot calling kettle.

pulseless, fixed dilated pupils, flat EEG - gorne

Just checked, still dead.

But our carcass on the side of the road should be an interesting watch; sometimes stops traffic etc and gets moved into positions such that people pass by and wonder if we're still alive.

But nah :-(

7 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

pulseless, fixed dilated pupils, flat EEG - gorne

9 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

pulseless, fixed dilated pupils, flat EEG - gorne

And your parrot is dead, too!

Playing Adams etc for development is no longer an issue. Perhaps Verrall as a sub.

Um Count Yorga is circling Ominously!!

Has anyone read the write up on the club website. The Mid Season Update

Apart from Kozzy. The rest is surely sugar coating a turrd.

Some one is delusional. Read that and we are having a great year !

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Has anyone read the write up on the club website. The Mid Season Update

Apart from Kozzy. The rest is surely sugar coating a turrd.

Some one is delusional. Read that and we are having a great year !

Yep, we're flying eh !! lol

By way of contrast The bit in the Age

The last lines.

Demon fans are tired of the same old excuses season after season, as this squad should be in premiership calculations

C- Bloody. D- or F for fail

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Has anyone read the write up on the club website. The Mid Season Update

Apart from Kozzy. The rest is surely sugar coating a turrd.

Some one is delusional. Read that and we are having a great year !

In what way? They basically quote the statistic's of five or so players ..all correct & then acknowledge our new /newish players. Doesn’t say to me we should be a team that’s flying . I think West Coast could do exactly the same thing with their list. Trac is brilliant at clearances ..his kicking is dreadful ..but not sure it does anyone any good to put that in the mid season report. After all we have many posters who are more than happy to post about negatives ad nauseum. It’s quite nice to read something a little bit positive

All is not lost DL's one season shuts down another opens up...

2 hours ago, Deestar9 said:

In what way? They basically quote the statistic's of five or so players ..all correct & then acknowledge our new /newish players. Doesn’t say to me we should be a team that’s flying . I think West Coast could do exactly the same thing with their list. Trac is brilliant at clearances ..his kicking is dreadful ..but not sure it does anyone any good to put that in the mid season report. After all we have many posters who are more than happy to post about negatives ad nauseum. It’s quite nice to read something a little bit positive

Well acknowledgment Of 5 wins. But 9 losses is not the way most supporters will be pleased .

Surely you are not pleased with this result so far.

It’s a con job for the companies that sponsor the demons. And also for possibly 55% of the supporters base.

In my view we have had errors of judgment in team selection, team strategy, playing positions, team fitness, and kicking to position and ( ha ha) goal kicking.

And I know footy, played 100 games of F grade amateurs Reserves ! ( smiling)

3 hours ago, Deestar9 said:

In what way? They basically quote the statistic's of five or so players ..all correct & then acknowledge our new /newish players. Doesn’t say to me we should be a team that’s flying . I think West Coast could do exactly the same thing with their list. Trac is brilliant at clearances ..his kicking is dreadful ..but not sure it does anyone any good to put that in the mid season report. After all we have many posters who are more than happy to post about negatives ad nauseum. It’s quite nice to read something a little bit positive

Delusion strikes again

“Everything is ok, Carry on… Go number 36…”

42 minutes ago, 640MD said:

Well acknowledgment Of 5 wins. But 9 losses is not the way most supporters will be pleased .

Surely you are not pleased with this result so far.

It’s a con job for the companies that sponsor the demons. And also for possibly 55% of the supporters base.

In my view we have had errors of judgment in team selection, team strategy, playing positions, team fitness, and kicking to position and ( ha ha) goal kicking.

And I know footy, played 100 games of F grade amateurs Reserves ! ( smiling)

I do agree about the corporate spin job.

I'm not expecting much for rest of season but am intrigued to see how it plays out.

We're really an enigma wrapped in a comic.

7 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

I do agree about the corporate spin job.

I'm not expecting much for rest of season but am intrigued to see how it plays out.

We're really an enigma wrapped in a comic.

We are Special Needs….