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 5 hours ago5 hr 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 3 hours ago3 hr by John Demonic