John Demonic

Now that almost 4 months have passed and the Rose colored glasses are off, it would be complacent to think we didn't get lucky against WCE with injuries to Darling and Kennedy and the scheduling of a r23 Brisbane match to solidify 2nd. As well as the missed shots on goal from Hawthorn all night that came as a result of the smothering Clarko press that Goody still has a few issues with.

We still have a lot of work to do to improve on last years issues and the "r22 was a turning point" idea has not reached fruition until it's sustained for the full season this year (obviously)

The positives of the year go without saying

On 12/21/2018 at 1:31 PM, Satyriconhome said:

 

I'd forgotten how ferocious our game is over the past few months! Everyone pictured looks like they're 'in the hunt'

48 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Not so sure, as this generation seems to be a softer, more entitled one, than the ones before. This seems to be a "me" generation.

Anyway it is a difficult argument to win, but just an opinion.

The 'me' generation that has to spend 12 times the annual median income to afford a Sydney house instead of x4 like in the 70's. Additionally you have to factor in lower mortgage interest rates, higher saving rates, lower educational debt etc. C'mon mate. The baby boomers had it easy compared to today. They are the entitled generation, if any.

8 minutes ago, dino rover said:

I suppose it comes down to scope for growth and development.

Agree. I don't think we would have wanted to be looking for KPF depth in one years time with Pedo retirement. I recall in Neitz last year, he wasn't really able to hold onto many marks and was really doing more work as a bullocking presence, hitting packs hard to bring ball to ground and scaring defenders. Smith can be that type of player with his size, as a last resort/depth

West Coast adding Gaff, Collingwood adding Beams, Richmond adding Lynch and a fit D. Martin. Even Hawthorn with Scully, Wingard and a fit O'Meara are far better than their semi-final lineup. We might have an enviable list esp in regards to "the future" - which can just as easily be derailed with an injury or trade request, but there are 3 clubs right there that played better than anything we served up last year and so we have our work cut out to match and surpass them. We're really only the envy of the teams still stuck in the rebuild.

Next year could be a great year of footy for the neutral with a bunch of teams contending.

Jesse is training the brewery down this off-season 

Another Jack? I would've named him Phil so he could be given the nickname Harmful.

We should scout the world and find a 2m30 giant that we can play in the ruck.

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

 

We're training hard in the scorching heat to right a wrong of the past... not beating Adelaide by 100 points! 

On 12/6/2018 at 6:56 AM, Diamond_Jim said:

The six foot running midfielder was a few years back picked to be the player of the future.

It doesn't seem to have panned out that way.

Others may have better theories but I suspect the pace of the game is all about running to space which can be done by players of any height. Similarly the ability to run and spoil can be achieved by shorter players.

Interesting discussion.

The game will now be dominated by ruckmen who can kick a set shot goal from a 50metre penalty from a starting zone infringement! ?

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Keep the sun directly off the head or shield the back of the neck. 

And because they're too cool to wear this style:

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

Hat Direction Watch

All this talk about players giving everything this year has me more worried about burn out now I know every team needs to improve, but we weren't that far off it this year. A few wins and we are staring at a top 2 finish ABOVE the Eagles and their stadium and then who knows. We obviously had some glaring issues with our game plan mid year and needed a few tweaks and positional adjustments, but i just hope we don't suffer from any adverse effects of training TOO hard because we've undestimated how close we are, or being too crushed by the weight of expectations when we invariably have a few off-games next year. WCE still had their woeful games in a premiership year, case in point Essendon at home. It goes without saying that the converse of this problem is overestimating ourselves and not training hard enough. So balance. Train hard, give everything, but also know your limits.

 

Gotta love his V shaped hairline, though he should dye it bright red.

I felt like I was there for a few minutes.

51 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

Petracca is going to be vital for us next year. Weideman is largely unproven, and whilst he does look the goods - we can't 100% bank on it. Petracca is a good fall back option for us in the forward line. He has the tools to be a power forward. Hopefully we don't need to rely on him to be a one out power forward, but if need be, I think he could do that role very well. He is very strong. I have seen nothing to suggest he will be a full time - or even part time - midfielder, but he could play a vital role for us in the forward line next year. Whilst we didn't draft Trac to solely be a forward, it may turn out that he could be more beneficial for us to play forward - than he'd be as a mid. 

I'm thinking the reverse, If Petracca makes an impact it will be as a midfielder with his sheer big bodied presence at key moments, or when as a half forward, up the ground and winning key contests and surging us forward. With a bag or 2 of goals at the most kicked throughout the year. Oliver looks to be the one that can have a true 'power forward' impact when needed. Petracca more the crumber/half forward with class at the drop of the ball currently.

But i'm not expecting any massive leap next year like I was last year. We might all be underestimating how big or vital an impact the Gawn/Preuss combination may just become next year, which really would mean we can get along fine with Petracca not being a prolific forward or kicking 30-40.

(best logo ever btw)

On 11/28/2018 at 5:08 AM, Demonland said:

 

I knew i'd seen him somewhere before...

2 hours ago, D4Life said:

If Cox and ???? Go down Collingwood have???

De Goey mate! Collingwood adding Beams in middle and having JDG up forward permanently will be a formidable opponent. Pretty pumped for QB Retribution just thinking about it.

8 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Sparrow could play in 2019 but should have 12 months to develop at Casey.  Tough contested midfielder. Likely see him in 2020. Like his style. Reminds me of a Viney type player.

Jordon and Nietschke will need 1-2 years development.  Speculative picks.

Hore could play round 1 2019. But his position already has 3-4 ahead of him so unlikely to get a game unless we get injuries. 

Bedford unlikely in 2019. Still very very light. But he has the pace to excite. Maybe 2020. 

Chandler is far far away.  

No one had spargo picked to debut this year even based on vfl form for first month or 2. Many wanted him to debut, but only because we were so desperate for a small forwards with pace at the time, not because he was banging door down. Looking at Bedford, I can see him getting a look in, similar speed and frame as Garlett. Might seize an opportunity like Spargo did, as he's such a contrasting forward to all others in 22, like Garlett is 

26 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

Our pick 6 is coming up ... we folded for May...?

Stand by Ben King instead of Fold for May?

9 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Those poor young boys sent up to the Gold Coast for 2 years

And being forced to play for Carlscum because you have been labelled “Really Good”

What an awful scenario....

Haha. Just saw this over on reddit:

38 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

How about Fed square, never really quite got the architecture, there,

• Build a Gym in the VR ballroom across the road,
• central,
• close to public transport, and
• across the road from Y and J's  

Perfect

 

OH and sign up Apple as our new BOJ sponser

We could create an AFLX rectanglur pitch in the upstairs Flinders Street ball room

1 hour ago, deebug said:

What about all the ovals around near the zoo?