Whist I fully understand why they’re saying it’s “Carlton’s loss”, I really truly believe that we played our butts off, and honestly outplayed Carlton.

Sure, they have fade outs.

But you have on some level to be good enough to beat a team.

I especially give us credit after the new changes top to bottom and young team.

Looking forward to seeing the comments this week post Carlton and pre GC to see what they think. I think we could be ok against GC but depends on which Melbourne come out.

4 hours ago, Demon_JB said:

Everytime I see Buckley talking and listening on 'On The Couch' he looks like he's about to swing at anyone that challenges his point of view. I find it very uncomfortable.

I get that, as well as the fig jam, but at the same time, I also think he comes across with a kind of calmness, surety and as one of the more knowledgeable commentators. He's also a fairly good communicator which is more than can be said for some of them.

Having actually been a coach that built up a side to get to a grand final, I also have a bit more respect for him than some of the has been ex-players that have never really taken on that level of responsibility, but want to preach their expertise on footy analysis to everyone as if they have. Perhaps that's why he comes across a bit condescending to others on the show when they challenge him on stuff and fair enough to an extent.

Edited March 31Mar 31 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

Agree with most.
On the Couch is as good with Riewoldt, but it was much better when Nick Riewoldt was on it, he was great.

First Crack is good,i only miss it, if we get smashed :) ,plus you can speed through the games your not intersted in.

dont really watch the other shows.

6 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

I actually find Leigh Montagna one of the most reasonable for balanced well reasoned comments and don't mind his contributions on Fox.

Haven't watched 360 for a while, but at the other end of the spectrum, I find Mark Maclure to be a crusty old know it all that I can't stand anymore.

McLure on 360? He hasn't been on it for probably at least 4 years.

3 hours ago, GawnOfTheDead said:

Whist I fully understand why they’re saying it’s “Carlton’s loss”, I really truly believe that we played our butts off, and honestly outplayed Carlton.

Sure, they have fade outs.

But you have on some level to be good enough to beat a team.

I especially give us credit after the new changes top to bottom and young team.

Looking forward to seeing the comments this week post Carlton and pre GC to see what they think. I think we could be ok against GC but depends on which Melbourne come out.

We could've so easily given up when Carlton goaled in the third and last quarter. Usually two quick goals and a 4goal lead like Carlton's early in the last will quash a tiring team's comeback. But not only did we hit the lead we kept going! Certainly Melbourne did so much right after Q1.

25 minutes ago, Go Ds said:

McLure on 360? He hasn't been on it for probably at least 4 years.

And the final years it was a Weekend At Bernies situation. They tried to liven him up by giving him match assignments and he'd come in with a sheet of paper full of stats and he'd just read them out loud off the page with zero analysis. A real product of a bygone era was McClure.

Edited March 31Mar 31 by John Demonic

22 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I don’t necessarily like David King’s delivery, but he very consistently shows behind the goals vision - which really helps explain how teams structure up. He showed great vision of Collingwood/GWS that outlines just how important forward hand pass is for unsettling a defence, and where poor kicking kills you.

I thought it was interesting last night on On The Couch how Jordan Lewis said he found if hard at Melbourne’s game to really figure out what was happening in real time. The behind the goals vision is where you can really see the breakdowns, and the structures.

In general I think there’s no show that really goes into how teams play, which I find really disappointing. It’s all about drama, as opposed to what’s actually happening on the field. It’s a shame as I feel like 50% of footy fans would love some complex explanation of why certain teams want a certain game style. Instead we get 15 shows almost all saying the same thing about which coach should be sacked, and who’s not going in hard enough.

Not so sure The heart beats true if you come up with a winning formula do you really want the experts to break it down for all to see, need to keep some of the ju ju in the can for game days. When a team really gets going, ie Blues first half, us second half it’s quite mystical to watch. I mentioned to my grandson that had we missed a couple of those difficult goals the “Spell” would have been broken and we possibly lose.

18 hours ago, Demon_JB said:

Everytime I see Buckley talking and listening on 'On The Couch' he looks like he's about to swing at anyone that challenges his point of view. I find it very uncomfortable.

Its the anger that comes from never winning a flag despite being in the game for 30+ years

5 hours ago, DeeZone said:

Not so sure The heart beats true if you come up with a winning formula do you really want the experts to break it down for all to see, need to keep some of the ju ju in the can for game days. When a team really gets going, ie Blues first half, us second half it’s quite mystical to watch. I mentioned to my grandson that had we missed a couple of those difficult goals the “Spell” would have been broken and we possibly lose.

I reckon all teams coaches know what most teams are going to want to do. But I think the average fan doesn’t have a clue what teams are actually doing. The amount of ‘man up’ and blaming of defenders that happen around me at the G every home game tells me the game’s tactics are lost on most fans.

I’d just like one or two tv shows that highlight in better detail the tactics in games. Champion Data and Adam Simpson do a decent job on the radio, but it would be made so much better with vision - and it’s not like we don’t have enough TV shows. 👍

Anyone see on the couch, tonight?

I’m curious if we were mentioned much or if only Carlton being rubbish was spoken of.

On 31/03/2026 at 19:22, Demon_JB said:

Everytime I see Buckley talking and listening on 'On The Couch' he looks like he's about to swing at anyone that challenges his point of view. I find it very uncomfortable.

He looks like either he feels he is too good to be on the show and seriously doesn't want to be there.