John Demonic

Well given we are one of the best teams for inside 50s, JD would be so big a point of difference with his height and aerial skills to our current set up, that kicking 2.4, 1.5 or 3.3 would stil be a pretty big improvement to our fwd line anyway. Those missed shots are not going to be fast rebounds from wasted entries, but behind kick outs to locked in congestion. And he would not be starved of opportunities to improve, so long as he got on the field. Then perhaps we can finally talk of having a player capable of kicking (gasp) 4 or 5 again...

I dislike the notion that teams can lose by a few errors, robbing the opposition a right of reply on field if we didn't make them. eg If we'd touched it on the goal line, then Geelong would've just upped the ante on building a lead sooner instead. 1 mistake wasn't the difference at all. The whole match was littered with poor micro-decisions like taking on a tackle when you should give it off. I question whether some of these players are playing the wrong code. Anyway, These errors all just accumulate over time and amount to gifting the opposition goals against the play that just bury you. It takes a lot more effort off field to coach those out of the game. To just summarize 100 mins of footy to "we lost because of a few defensive errors that cost goals" is just an absolute understatement.

Melksham - Dan Butler's position I think a live wire goalsneak would've been more creative around the goals and not wasted all the opportunities Melk did. Why are we playing half forwards deep and trying to turn them into Gary Ablett?

Say what you want about the Saints, but I really hope they continue to improve and challenge for a flag, either with us, or before us. Makes for a far more enjoyable competition. Suck it up Richmond

We could really do with Patrick Dangerfield at Melbourne, he's far superior to anyone we have in our midfield. Am I doing this correctly?

Impressed with what I heard on fox footy tonight as he answered questions on the upcoming game. I see in his resume he was at the Kangaroos during their prelim stints in 2013, 14. GWS NEAFL head coach, forward line and now assistant at GWS. That's some pretty elite experience. Surely you'd look at getting him in to replace Chaplain end of year to work with the forward line. If he can help us improve, see some success, then he'll add more strings to his bow and will move on to a head coach role somewhere else. Big win. He'd also be a potential caretaker in waiting in late-2021 (worst case scenario) with a chance to make a mark as a head coach, given he might not have the actual forward line pieces to make a radical difference next year, seeing that we've not yet replaced Hogan. Thoughts?

The difference between us and the Pies though is their first round pick drafting of gun midrange forwards and the piecing together of a defense out of cheap trades and a f/s. We've done the opposite with Def/fwd and now have a rag tag forward line and gun defense at least on paper. And while we all wait for cohesion and experience to form, there is a ceiling, if you do lack these explosive natural forwards. Hoping Kosi can impact like Stephenson did. But yeah, would've been nice to get Jamie Elliot last year at least. Although what we really lack is De Goey if we're going down this midrange forward path. Bennell reaching his peak is exactly what we need. No pressure ha

We can just refer to him as Neale's nephew if that makes it easier for ya

TMac would be dominated by Collingwood in a prelim this year if he's sole focus. But then we'll recruit a Tom Lynch equivalent (Daniher?) to take off pressure so he can flourish as no2.. Short term pain, long term gain. 2021 premiership?

Jeff Kennett relegated us to the VFL, so now we're getting matches into our full list in preparation for our promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and beyond?

No use gryan over spilt Melk !

They're in so much denial and misery about missing out on that Panasonic Cup.

He's the most nothing special comments hire ever. Pure nepotism

I suppose there would have to be players that had played for both WCE and Freo or Port and SA and then gone to Victoria and then played at Subiaco or Footy Park ? Prob new stadiums rule out current players

Or he was out of contract, we'd allocated enough money to our defensive unit already, and our offer to him wasn't satisfactory. Frost wouldve absolutely been given an offer and re-signed, if we'd drafted Ben King I'm guessing. Assuming he didn't just want to go to a more professional club anyway.

I suspect earlier time slot for ESPN2 or Fox Sports 1&2 to cater to US watchers now that we're being shown internstionally. I think it brings it down to 2230 or 2300 or so. Just looking at this week:

Definitely don't want Tas. We could come out of that hub 0-3, even if we played well, as they play it better. 1-2 most likely. We had our chances to put a lead on Brisbane, but wasted chances and fell away at Gabba. So they'd still remember that we could at least be up for the fight on our best day, so upset a chance. And the Suns and Saints.. would be interesting matchups. 50/50

There's always going to be 1 dotard that cites the low statistics of Corona virus infections and deaths that came as a result of lockdowns, to justify why there shouldn't be lockdowns. ?‍♂️

And a Big Mac meal and furphy for Joel Smith pregame to keep him grounded

He should load up a big pipe of tobacco at half time and negate the sugar crash with a nicotine hit.

ANB or Jones get a game forward, but having a pseudo chf/ half forward that understands leading patterns and forward craft from a decade of high performance in a once very good team, is worthy of ridicule? We lack forward line organisational experience and leadership. Throw a pick 50 to the Crows so they can rebuild with a kid, and Lynch slots straight in for s couple of years after the probable delisting of Brown. Anyway, it's Raid Adelaide time. Get excited.

Wouldn't mind old Lynchy boy at half forward taking marks on a lead...at the end of year Adelaide Fire Sale

But he has the moustache of a senior constable with 30 years experience in the force!

I dunno. Is there only 2 options: 0% and 100% effort? I think they could've applied more effort, but I don't think theyre in the game within 3 goals with 10min to go, if there is No Effort. Just multiple factors that prove insurmountable for em. Weather, Lions, not enough Effort from 5-10 players, missing mcgovern, away game, sooking over hubs etc. Are you discrediting Brisbane? Lachie Neale , Cam Rainer, Hugh McClugg, Harrison Andrews, Berry. All were firing, maybe Brisbane just hit their straps last night. I liked their game. And it proved they'll be in the 4-8 range for me. Edit- The "line in the sand news" about wce refusing more games in the hub r4-6 put a smile on my face though ?

What if it's multiple factors...