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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.
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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.
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45 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:
fwwwaark, I have read some shocking posts in my time, but this takes the cake. The time and effort that went into it too. I hope there is a degree of satire involved.
I'm legit dead serious. But thanks for the lol.
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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”
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I think I've worked it out...?
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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?