Engorged Onion

The statements aren’t for the rest of the forum really... it’s to help themselves reduce their expectations so they can’t be disappointed... self protection psychologically. And that’s fine by me - 50 plus points - Fritsch to jag 3 and OMAC to waltz down from full back and tumble one through from beyond 50

The centre bounce drill would involve the rucks tapping the ball down to the mids and then a pass on to the forwards. A lot of the forwards ran under the ball, Just marrying up a couple of themes from what has been observed by those who attend training and the GFC match. Don't know what to make of the data (anecdotal evidence) but I'm sure someone can find a way to slate the coaching staff...

Each round is a danger game...but thats the same for every other side in the comp...

Nice work @Clint Bizkit

This is a stat that gives a warm glow... when was the last time we had a forward that kicked numerous goals against a particular opposition. I reckon maybe Brad Miller v the Saints early in his career for a couple of years...and maybe Neita prior to that. Mind you...the game has changed...lower the eyes lads.

Nice follow up, I was always a Darren Pritchard, Spiro Malekalis kinda guy...

I take your overall point...but Harry a success as a forward? Not even Harry would concur.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-27/how-the-crafty-cats-plotted-levers-downfall really helpfully article in being able to make sense of certain dynamics. Someone has already posted that - the defensive structure that underpins Jake is either a 7 man unit OR having someone that can beat bigger opponents in one on ones - in 2017 both TMAC and FROST both were the lowest ranking in this statistic in the top 50... the coaching panel clearly have some work to do, structurally and developmentally for Lever to play his best.

Ahhh, I only got to watch it from about 20 seconds before wagers tackle... if you've got a link -- id love it.

Hear Hear @Nasher. 184 < 3 - I'd rather lose by 3 points and have cliches thrown at the team such as 'brave' 'honourable' and 'was ours to lose' - than get smashed. As someone rightfully said, 4 points is more meaningful - but so is % as this is a marathon, and we just had a little calf strain.

1. Wagners tackle on Selwood 2. Wagners tackle on Selwood 3. Wagners tackle on Selwood

Thats the way it falls sometimes - if we won by 3 points the same issues are there to work on - FWIW I am happy that it wasn't a blow out, and presumably % at the end of the year will be meaningful.

pre game warm ups - as you run out to play...not the pre - pre game warm up, if you follow me

@Rusty Nails , not just rusty.... hard as...

3.20 start ESDT? Feels like the clock is going half pace - I’d hate to be a player...

The opposite of love isn't hate - its apathy - and I can see there is still so so soooo much love for Jack on this forum... keep kicking goals Jack, for you are the gift that keeps on giving! And my own personal view is - 10 years into his career - Jack needed a change of team (environment, culture, coach, teammates) for him to give himself the opportunity to be more consistent. It was never to happen within the team of Melbourne - the factors that drive the inconsistent behaviours are well spoken about, from development and support, but its not MELBOURNE as an entity that did this, its a range of individuals over a decade, including Jack himself .

Hee hee -considering all the talk vs Curnow... melt down for some if he is. I'd imagine its old mate Wags the dog.. don't demonland sponsor him?

Like the rather amusing time at Kardinia - 2 seasons ago the Cats celebrated Corey Enrights (who is a legend) 300th game or games record - pre match - (pre match, who the eff does that) as though the win was a formality. They don’t get up for their champions even at Kardinia ??

THIS. - Wayne's role in the media is to sensationalise, or infer stuff that can become sensational. The evidence of course is contrary and people write narratives post hoc. I remember when Collingwood were in their premiership year and they were amazing leaders because they could have tough finger pointy conversations on the field - and by correlation that they were winning, it was demonstrating that those tough convo's on the field were the CAUSATION of their success.... and THEN ...when they were loosing those same tough finger pointy conversations - were ALSO the cause of their failure! Melbourne will be fine...with rifts, and without rifts...

I agree with this, and with my albeit limited exposure to medical personnel in the afl - in addressing things that even THEY don't know a prognosis for, the only thing they choose to do is wait. So in essence, the medical team, advised by JV's pain experience will proactively be waiting... until inflammation subsides...as they too don't know (not through ignorance, nor malpractice, simply because JV is a sample size of one that every treatment and recover is unique to the individual).

Gawns legs remind me of this site ... https://www.sadanduseless.com/2013/08/legs-or-sausages/

Can this thread (and thread title) be used for all Jack Watts related correspondence for the rest of his career? Just your one stop shop for all Jack Watts.

All external noise that either makes you (as a supporter) feel hopeful, or resentful that the captains/pundits dont rate your beloved. About as irrelevant as Mark Latham...

The interesting part for me was Jackson's comment that, "only one real offer was made, and that in itself says something."

correct weight sir.