23 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

That one has a very simple explanation. Kicking accuracy, we should've been 5 goals on top of them at 3 QTR time.

Which will continue to be our undoing going forward just as it has in the past.
Look at Collingwood last night.
You just know they aint gonna miss.
Us on the other hand .......

Good sides take their opportunities.

Edited May 30, 2025May 30 by Fork 'em

10 hours ago, jaydenh10 said:

Schultz out for kings bday :)

Lapinsky has concussion

10 hours ago, jaydenh10 said:

6 d at 89% TOG lmao…..

Sicily and Alex Pearce are the two worst captain in the league

We’re going to have to be at our absolute best on KB. Massive pressure is the only way to beat them.

2 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

We’re going to have to be at our absolute best on KB. Massive pressure is the only way to beat them.

And kick accurately.

29 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

And kick accurately.

Likely essential for victory

17.5.107

12.10.82

People are underestimating the Pies' game plan and how it has changed. They don't rely on contested ball; they rely on holding position at both ends of the ground and going heavy on turnovers. Guys like Sidebottom and the Daicos brothers drag their opponents into the contest, then back out of it, thus becoming free and unopposed to move the ball with speed. You really need to play the Pies man-to-man, not giving them free space to move in. It will be interesting to see how we play against them.

1 minute ago, demon3165 said:

People are underestimating the Pies' game plan and how it has changed. They don't rely on contested ball; they rely on holding position at both ends of the ground and going heavy on turnovers. Guys like Sidebottom and the Daicos brothers drag their opponents into the contest, then back out of it, thus becoming free and unopposed to move the ball with speed. You really need to play the Pies man-to-man, not giving them free space to move in. It will be interesting to see how we play against them.

Hard at contest, clean with hands, goals not points, let them chase us, our think our style stacks up. Long down the line is death against them. They force you into that so you gotta go at times but you’ve also gotta hold, I think that’s what we’re doing!

Two results our way this weekend so far in the "Impossible Dream" Quest. Today's games are again pivotal with a Freo loss and and an upset win by the Tigers over GWS very useful.

Not sure about Swans v Suns. Head says Suns simply to further remove Sydney as a finalist but for the absolute optimist (not me) you could make a case for a Suns loss

4 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Two results our way this weekend so far in the "Impossible Dream" Quest. Today's games are again pivotal with a Freo loss and and an upset win by the Tigers over GWS very useful.

Not sure about Swans v Suns. Head says Suns simply to further remove Sydney as a finalist but for the absolute optimist (not me) you could make a case for a Suns loss

Swans are playing the crows

40 minutes ago, Roost it far said:
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Hard at contest, clean with hands, goals not points, let them chase us, our think our style stacks up. Long down the line is death against them. They force you into that so you gotta go at times but you’ve also gotta hold, I think that’s what we’re doing!
40 minutes ago, Roost it far said:
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Hard at contest, clean with hands, goals not points, let them chase us, our think our style stacks up. Long down the line is death against them. They force you into that so you gotta go at times but you’ve also gotta hold, I think that’s what we’re doing!

Yes, we have been doing that a lot more, not quite there yet with skill levels, but it has also allowed us to move the ball into the forward line with different options.

4 hours ago, seventyfour said:

Sicily is the worst captain in the league.

Alex Pearce is a close second. One example: Rory Lobb’s first game as a Bulldog, in the centre circle before the game even started Pearce instigated a roughing-up session on Rory and of course the other nearby Dockers joined in. What sort of an example is that to set for your young players?

2 hours ago, BDA said:

Swans are playing the crows

Yep... my error

Freo have started well

Max Gawn best captain in the league

Suns are well off so far. hopefully they can find their groove. freo a direct competitor for a finals sport so don't want them to win.

a lazy 26 and 13.2

The Sun is beginning to shine through the purple haze.

Freo vs Suns; Corey Wagner is one of Freos best so far!?!?! Couldn't believe it. Didn't he play for us years and years ago?

conditions have turned this into a slugfest. its 50/50 game now

14 minutes ago, BDA said:

conditions have turned this into a slugfest. its 50/50 game now

As much of a slog as it is I am finding it entertaining. Fremantle are an incredibly frustrating team, big gap between their best and worst.

those 2 freo goals to end the 3rd quarter have them in the box seat.

we'll see what the suns are made of now

5 hours ago, demon3165 said:

People are underestimating the Pies' game plan and how it has changed. They don't rely on contested ball; they rely on holding position at both ends of the ground and going heavy on turnovers. Guys like Sidebottom and the Daicos brothers drag their opponents into the contest, then back out of it, thus becoming free and unopposed to move the ball with speed. You really need to play the Pies man-to-man, not giving them free space to move in. It will be interesting to see how we play against them.

Spot on.

I have only seen long highlights of last night’s game, but what i saw was incredible, they had spare players everywhere, down the spine

It was a Horrible Sight

Freo's defence and 2nd efforts in the wet have been really good. They are getting an extra player to most contests.

what a goal

grandstand finish now