Engorged Onion

What were the strategic wins by the FD and what did they exploit from Collingwood?

Oliver back via the VFL…

Not sure who it was but prior to Roo’s goal, should be cited for going the man (McVee) in the centre square. Also, for those that thought we would lose, it’d be nice to get a sense of what we did well today against the undeniable premiership favourites. Looking forward to the post match reviews. 🙌🏼💙❤️

Have I missed something here? 🤷‍♂️😆

Imagine the supporters response if Goodwin (or any coach) held a presser in such an emotional manner. It would be hilarious...and a damned indictment, and they'd suggest he wasn't fit for the job to make useful decisions on behalf of the club.... On reflection, I think there is something in that for all of us 😆🤷‍♂️

Good on you for defending freedom of speech. No one's saying that people can't say negative things... people just get the frustrated over the repetition, particularly if we're optimistic. I suppose its the exact flip, if you're more attuned to focusing on the negatives, it's a bit tiring hearing those optimists provide rationale and explanation for their perspective. Either way, we're all 'realistic' eh! A loss and I will buy into all my [censored] that we're not good enough and that Collingwood specifically have a game plan that causes us issues. Knowing intellectually that whether we win or lose today has very little baring of what will happen in 2 months or so time... but emotionally I know, I like to look for patterns to prepare myself for the worst... Go Dees ❤️💙

Odd comment from the accredited coach that is Daisy… ‘we don’t want to see those technical free kicks paid in such a big game’. Right, so free kicks are open to interpretation as to whether theyll be given, considering context of the game and other contextual factors. Good to have clarity…

I’d love to quote myself about some thoughts a few days ago re: McKay’s choice to snap around his body and it reinforcing his anxiety..

Good to get JJ in the shop window 😕

Many views, but mostly I like to think this is about messaging from the media outlets, preparing the great Collingwood unwashed for a loss. It’s either that or our game is now more transparent… 🤷‍♂️😊

It's more about if we're not winning it doesn't fit the expectation that we won a grand final with the list, thus... a) coach doesn't have plan B b)other coaches are stagnating c) not hungry enough d) bathwater e) if you're standing still. you're going backwards and I demand we do more with the talent that we so obviously have. which fails to take into account a) how even the competition in, with player, coaching and ancillary staff resources spread across the league b) nuances in training c) the impact of injury (acknowledge in media or not) on personnel on a weekly basis across a 6 month competition. etc etc

It's as much a theory, as Darwin's theory of evolution. 👌

also, that's all about experiential avoidance... just to keep the nerd vibe going. Going with what's comfortable won't solve the discomfort at the pointy end of the season when [censored] really matters to you and you dont want to [censored] up a set shot.

A lovely man, passed away a couple of years ago. Revered within the Richmond FC community - tenuous link through hanging out with one of his sons and drinking far too much with him...

The tricky thing is, its not so much the noise that's the distraction, its the internal experience that shows up when the noise is there... that's the thing to focus on.... Time to get my nerd on... Experiential avoidance, from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective, refers to the tendency to avoid or suppress uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, sensations, or experiences. It involves efforts to escape, minimize, or control distressing internal experiences, leading individuals to engage in behaviors that may provide short-term relief but often interfere with long-term well-being and life goals. In the context of an AFL footballer and exposure therapy with crowd noise, experiential avoidance may manifest as an athlete's attempts to avoid or suppress anxiety, fear, or performance-related thoughts and emotions associated with playing in front of a large and noisy crowd. This avoidance can lead to various unhelpful behaviors such as distraction, negative self-talk, excessive focus on performance outcomes, or even avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety, such as actively seeking to avoid playing in stadiums with boisterous crowds. The primary goal of exposure therapy is to gradually and systematically expose individuals to anxiety-provoking situations or stimuli while preventing avoidance behaviors, allowing them to develop new responses and beliefs about those situations. For an AFL footballer struggling with crowd noise, exposure therapy might involve a step-by-step process that gradually exposes the athlete to increasingly challenging crowd noise situations. Here's a possible progression: Education and psychoeducation: The athlete would be educated about the role of experiential avoidance and how it can hinder performance and well-being. They would learn about the principles of exposure therapy and how it can be helpful in managing anxiety. Creating a fear hierarchy: The athlete and their therapist would work together to create a list of crowd-related situations that provoke anxiety, starting from the least anxiety-provoking to the most challenging. For example, the hierarchy could include situations like practicing in front of a small group of people, participating in intra-club matches, or gradually playing in stadiums with increasing crowd sizes. Systematic exposure: The athlete would begin with the least anxiety-provoking situation, such as practicing in front of a small group. They would intentionally expose themselves to the crowd noise while practicing specific skills, with the therapist helping them stay present and engaged in the moment rather than avoiding or suppressing their anxiety. Over time, they would progress to more challenging situations in the fear hierarchy, gradually building resilience and tolerance to crowd noise. Mindfulness and acceptance: Alongside exposure, the athlete would be encouraged to cultivate mindfulness skills and acceptance of their internal experiences. This involves observing their thoughts and emotions without judgment, allowing them to come and go without trying to suppress or control them. Mindfulness can help the athlete stay present in the moment and avoid getting caught up in unhelpful thoughts or attempts to avoid discomfort. Values-based action: Throughout the process, the athlete would be guided to connect with their core values and commit to actions aligned with those values. This helps them develop a broader perspective on their experiences and motivates them to engage in the behaviors necessary for growth and performance, despite the discomfort associated with crowd noise. That'd be an invoice of $125,000 thanks. 😆

That's good in-vivo exposure therapy... presume it's been identified as a way to help the athlete get distance from the thoughts, feeling internal expeirences, that impact on behaviours when that lstuff gets loudl (externally and internally)...and back to value driven behaviour...

Let's hope Geelong play like a Chokito, and Hawkins doesn't do McVee like a Kitkat (snapping in half) and most importantly the coach doesn't carry on like a Pollywaffle *enough chocolate bars awkwardly wedged in there?

On duality... oh the relief that comes with losing knowing that we are not at 'full strength'. oh the relief that comes with winning knowing that we are not at 'full strength'.

Kingy... and the constant weekly need for a 'statement' from a team 😆

Just a brief comment on how our perceptions are not always an accurate reflection of how tough the game here. The image below was posted on the MFC socials. Anyway it feels like tackles are low when you look at them in isolation without other relevant data points. What resonated with me in this, is that the other data points are players who are exulted by the media. His weekly efforts are enough... even if they don't always feel like it.

The red dot is what you stand on in a Ted Talk... and I guess from 'Keef', it's a reference to a Bindi.

One of my favourite Ted talks of all time :) - (have I ever mentioned I've stood on the red dot as well?)

A little mid season reminder... form ≠ possessions

On the appointment of Big Ange. Good to see supporter pessimism is a global phenomenon...