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PREGAME: Rd 14 vs Port Adelaide

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would love for Simon to give the players a personal challenge for this weekend since our season is pretty much done, end hinkleys career for good. im should he would have great joy in that

 
1 hour ago, Pipefitter said:

Will be interesting to see our Energy levels this week. Will they be mentally spent after losing that game? I know I am.

Yeah good question.

I have a gut feel we'll put in a terrific performance and a stinker either side of the bye. Just not sure in which order.

We've shown we can match it with the better teams this year so a win over GC isn't out of the question.

We've also been BOG ordinary against some of the bottom 10 sides this year, so a poor loss against Port could also be on the cards.

23 minutes ago, jaydenh10 said:

would love for Simon to give the players a personal challenge for this weekend since our season is pretty much done, end hinkleys career for good. im should he would have great joy in that

If you read Bigfooty, many Port supporters would also take great joy in that.

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    2 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    If you read Bigfooty, many Port supporters would also take great joy in that.

    i live in adelaide and yes they have felt that way for the past 5 years, most of them also think that carr is part of the problem and he is the coaching currently abit like how we did with roos and simon

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    Mitch Cleary reporting on absolutely nothing as usual.

    This is the biggest non story that continues to be a story.

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    On 10/06/2025 at 23:55, DeeBlood said:

    Trade JvR !!

    Couldn't muster one goal yesterday and he's our big hope up forward? Nope!!

    Needs to return home to Perth

    Maybe as part of Jackson deal

    Wishing and Hoping just doesn't do it.

    Enough chances.

    Time to cut the losses!!!

    Now you can just see a few spitting their coffee on this but it's an interesting ( to me ) posit.

    If you're a realist , and that's a possible out for many a football supporter ( because they're not ) , then sometimes you need to take a step back and look at thing with a broader perspective.

    I remember an earlier game against the bloods . He was very good in a very raw way but certainly announced he was here and might do much.

    A few seasons later.. hmm. His trajectory has taken a dive. The idea he would , or could be of some value in a Jackson deal provokes thought.

    They are not like for like but which would you prefer playing in Red and Blue ? I know who I'd take.

    It's always about bettering the list.

    On 11/06/2025 at 07:39, jackaub said:

    Thought Salem was bg ordinary no intensity any more going through motions

    Yep part of the problem for a while now!
     
    40 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Yep part of the problem for a while now!

    I used to think.he played with quite a bit of flare as well as dare. Seems to have gone from his game. Shame

    On 09/06/2025 at 21:43, picket fence said:

    No change Nashman? You want to persist with JVR? No room for Jeffo??

    He didn't kick any goals at Casey this week @picket fence :p


    On 09/06/2025 at 19:46, 48 Year Now said:

    Today was the day. Hard to get enthusiasm now.

    Is Salem giving us anything?

    Langford needs rest

    Laurie in for 4 weeks

    Salem has become very inconsistent.

    But I'd still play him.

    We are lacking in depth.

    As long as Petty doesn't play fwd, I'm happy.

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    On 11/06/2025 at 00:04, dazzledavey36 said:

    Never said he would get dropped but this year he was omitted after kicking 2 goals the week prior.

    Wasn't already posted it in here that he melksham and oliver missed a week each for discplinary reasons

    Fritsch found form against Essendon, was not a footballing decision to drop him.

    It's hard to get excited about this one.

    After such a deflating display by the umps.

    It has taken a bit of enjoyment from the game.

    Also tbh it's really frustrating that we are clearly better than our ladder position proves.

    I mean we beat the lions in Qld and technically beat Cwood.

    So it's also a shame that we are just so inconsistent.

    Had we made finals we could have been a real wild card.

    I feel our season is well and truly over.

    I think if we had given half as much of our last effort against St Kilda we would have demolished them.

    I am starting to believe we have a significant motivation problem and unfortunately that comes down to our coach.

    It's time to start to find another.

    Goody's insistence on playing Petts as a fwd is just wrong for me. And as great as a coach as he's been, it's time for him to go.

    Our fwd line issues are still unresolved. Again we kicked poorly against Cwood.

    Every single game we do it.

    And while I think we played outstandingly well last Monday, it's too little too late.

    Petty missing that goal with his first attempt sums our fwd line up.

    While the pies couldn't miss.

    I'm sorry if this is so negative but like the club itself , it's hard to stay motivated and enthusiastic when we kick so poorly and simply don't turn up for some games.

    Like my support, we all just all over the place.

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    17 minutes ago, Previously known as LITD. said:

    It's hard to get excited about this one.

    After such a deflating display by the umps.

    It has taken a bit of enjoyment from the game.

    Also tbh it's really frustrating that we are clearly better than our ladder position proves.

    I mean we beat the lions in Qld and technically beat Cwood.

    So it's also a shame that we are just so inconsistent.

    Had we made finals we could have been a real wild card.

    I feel our season is well and truly over.

    I think if we had given half as much of our last effort against St Kilda we would have demolished them.

    I am starting to believe we have a significant motivation problem and unfortunately that comes down to our coach.

    It's time to start to find another.

    Goody's insistence on playing Petts as a fwd is just wrong for me. And as great as a coach as he's been, it's time for him to go.

    Our fwd line issues are still unresolved. Again we kicked poorly against Cwood.

    Every single game we do it.

    And while I think we played outstandingly well last Monday, it's too little too late.

    Petty missing that goal with his first attempt sums our fwd line up.

    While the pies couldn't miss.

    I'm sorry if this is so negative but like the club itself , it's hard to stay motivated and enthusiastic when we kick so poorly and simply don't turn up for some games.

    Like my support, we all just all over the place.

    Just a question, where do you suggest Petty plays and who does he replace?

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    2 hours ago, deanox said:

    He didn't kick any goals at Casey this week @picket fence :p

    Yeah but he was emergency for the ones and as consequence did NOT play at Casey, but 10 gls 3 in two games and we are CRYING out for accurate goal kickers!

    22 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Just a question, where do you suggest Petty plays and who does he replace?

    Petty plays at Casey in the BACKLINE!

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    57 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Never going to happen

    You're probably right... more the pity

    2 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    You're probably right... more the pity

    Not really. There’s no one to replace him and he’s being going ok. Not amazing in the weekend but he’s a good size and we know he can play. Howe is a very talented backmen who’s mobile, strong and has a fantastic mark.

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    Jefferson should not be considered after his last horrible AFL game until he plays well against at least one decent VFL team imo

    He can’t ruck so won’t be taking JVR’s spot. Although JVR is not far behind Jeffo in playing poorly. AJ will be back in for JVR next week unless he plays well

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    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Just a question, where do you suggest Petty plays and who does he replace?

    Well he can only run in a straight line at any speed- just a fact, so you would think the backline but May Turner Lever is working well.

    Fantastic news that Viney is apparently over his concussion!

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    33 minutes ago, 48 Year Now said:

    Well he can only run in a straight line at any speed- just a fact, so you would think the backline but May Turner Lever is working well.

    I’d prefer him back as well but the backline is sorted

    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Just a question, where do you suggest Petty plays and who does he replace?

    It's a good question and thanks for the lack of irony or criticism.And I'll admit I may be off base on this but I feel he is a natural defender with his athletic nature.

    The problem for me having him playing fwd is his lack of contested marking and goal kicking.

    I don't think I'm alone in this. I just think he's often slow to get in front of his opponent. He may do well in using his defending skills to punch the ball and get it to ground but we need more marks i50s.

    He also gets out jostled in situations and struggles to take a pack mark.

    But I do acknowledge we are probably short in replacements.

    So you have me here.

    I suggested the possibility of May but he was brilliant against the pies and I admit I'm wrong here.

    Tmac claims he's done fwd. Jvr is not delivering.

    If Petty goes back we still have him, May Lever and Tmac. Not too shabby.

    This would free Disco who is stronger in my humble opinion.

    Or we just hope AJ omes good.

    That's pretty much it. But it's two options.

    I just think we can't win games with our main tall constantly kicking well under a goal a game.

    I don't think anyone can claim Petty has been very good in his fwd role. Credit to him for playing in a role he's not great at but something has to give.

    Fritta and Jake stay fwd.Jvr or AJ for ruck. Maybe Jeffo for someone not performing.

    That's all we have ATM.

    I was really excited when Petty after only a few games fwd scored six v the tigers many moons ago but those days have faded. I was excited about Jvr too but despite another ordinary day, I'm not sure. Still hold some hope.

    Maybe if we move Petty Jvr will help better with Turner.

    Disco is a strong mark and a good set shot so that is why I want it tried.

    It's not like what we have been doing with Petty for a year has worked. Surely that means it's time for a change.

    Just the facts maam.

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