billyblanks32

Some good points and truth in that. Our biggest strength (Gawn) is also our biggest weakness. Teams just focus on your 1 wood, remove its power and we're ordinary. Id prefer to see Jackson take centre square bounces. He won't win many, but can add as a 2nd midfielder in there. OR, why not Gawn AND Jackson in the centre square. Jackson at 200cm can cleanly take Gawns taps ABOVE oppo midfielders, and get hands away to a player outside. Where's the creativity Goodwin?

Teague is a prototype good modern coach. Doesn't over coach structure/method. Encourages players to take the game on, play their natural instincts & style.

How much better are we with just Bennell in the side? He adds that skill and polish we desperately lack. Get rid of BOTH Brayshaw & Oliver. Still have Viney, Harmes, Petracca, Sparrow in the middle. We need skillful & pacy mids who can kick.

I'm legit dead serious. But thanks for the lol.

What importance does a song have? It’s just a meaningless song right? I don’t agree. I believe words have power. Words seep into our subconscious brains, like seeds that sprout over time. Words sung or said with emotion attached to them are even more powerful. The power to create reality. The power to create a future. Example - You were told by someone you’re stupid, not smart at a young age. This becomes your self talk when you make a mistake - “I’m stupid, I’m not smart, I suck”. You go on to achieve poor results in school & university. Unless, unless you say no, I am smart, I am capable and I will prove it. You go on to prove them all wrong. It all started with the words, the self talk, they get into the subconscious and influence your choices in everything. Let’s take a look at the songs of the a few top teams: Port Adelaide - “We've got the Power to win Power to rule Come on, Port Adelaide aggression We are the Power from Port It's more than a sport It's true Port Adelaide tradition We'll never stop, stop, stop Til we're top, top, top” Look at Port, top of the ladder right now. They play hard and with aggression. Richmond - “In any weather you will see us with a grin Risking head and shin If we're behind then never mind We'll fight and fight and win For we're from Tigerland” Does this not describe Richmond’s playing style? They’re never out of it. They grin a lot and they go in hard. West Coast We're the Eagles...the West Coast Eagles And we’re here to show you why We’re the big birds Kings of the big game We're the Eagles, we’re flying high We stick together, through thick and thin, We grow as champions from within, Our club knows, it's more than winning It's West Coast magic, and it's just beginning Pretty much sums them up, right? Melbourne - It’s a grand old flag It’s a high flying flag It’s the emblem for me and for you It’s the emblem of the team we love The team of the red and the blue Ev'ry heart beats true For the red and the blue And we sing this song to you Should auld acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the red and the blue! NOTHING ABOUT WINNING, NOTHING ABOUT AGGRESSION, NOTHING ABOUT TENACITY & SUCCESS. Pathetic! It reinforces that A) It’s a [censored] old flag alright & always will be - 1954 B) A team we love, but love doesn’t win games. It hurts your heart. C) Yes they have some heart, but no brains. Why do you think this club is mediocre for so long? Look at the words they use to celebrate success! We must change the song. The words need to be re-written. Let's get a petition going. At the very least, replace “It’s a grand old flag” with “It’s a brand new flag”