DeezNuts

Pretty cool huh?! (I cannot believe we’re here...) how did this happen?

Agree!!! 100% the only times we looked dangerous was when we steadied up an went lateral. Squeezing down the boundary only played into Vlaustuins hands, although the tigers were good at putting pressure on that last kick into 50, making for a pretty predictable intercept. For mine, Viney’s bull in a china shop approach would be better if he learned how to change direction. In many ways, Trac is better than Viney at creating his own space for a deliberate but lateral move. This cost us a lot this week..

I think JLO should move to the coaching team, there’s a lot there he can contribute given his modern experience

What an ‘effing joke... on paper we would wrestle it with the best of them... in reality... Despite a call from ANB, I’ve delayed and decided that the Dees don’t need my Membership this year. Still I haven’t paid it because I’m not convinced that they’re playing to their potential... (I probably will in the end, but I’m totally dee-motivated at this stage..)

Imagine how good it’s gonna be for our back men to not have to leave their man to cover for Oscar today!

If you went to the game, you’d reconsider on Hore - he was an absolute Jet!

A decision in a point in time - whilst he hasn’t set the world on fire as of yet - he’s certainly demonstrated the cool head and the correct I50 disposals that Jeffy could only muster when we went end to end. I assume the FD considered a grubby pressure F50 (given the lack of quality St Kilda Rucks) where physicality - not running into an open F50 - is required. Sadly, Jeffy has struggled with that to date. Spargo for me!

I encourage you to review the impact that spargo’s Offensive possessions had - its pretty clear

I’d really like us to improve our disposal efficiency this week. A large number of players were floating around the 50-60% mark last week which could’ve been disastrous. If we correct that across the ground and still play with the intensity of last week, we’ll be closer to our best.

Some really hard hitting facts here, absolutely entertaining analysis too! ??? this is why I come here ?

Except for the lead up and during last years finals right?

Frosty did a great job on buddy, absolutely dee-moralised him by making him earn every possession

Oh and finally, with an ordinary ruck, expect Saints to shark Gawn and lead the centre clearances until half-time. Their midfield is also very potent as seen last week. It will be a battle in the middle - if we win that we’ll go a long way in giving us a chance to take the chocolates.

You mean the dunce hat right?

Thanks bro - then that’s a no..

Historically, how has Jeffy fared against the ‘aints? (For someone more statistically minded than me)

Sure, but he looked cooked. So when I say rest, I really mean, build his fitness up. Marty Hore got into position so many more times than Hibbo did. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy, but he’s best able to two-way rum when he’s fully fit.

I’d drop Hibberd, he needs a rest. OMAC can be removed.

My thoughts exactly. Whilst not as hard hitting as hibbo, does have the run and carry and is better aerially. I’d be happy for hibbo to rest for a week or two to get his fitness back and allow hore to establish himself further in the role.

Yeah, Frost did really well on franklin, every mark that buddy did get, he had to earn. You can’t ask more from anyone than that.

What I saw from the Stands tonight: - the two way running (especially defence) was excellent - Preuss/hore/trac/hunt/jones and Gawn really led the charge. Chunks efforts finally rubbed off on Viney. - numbers at the ball finally worked. - the forward press was relaxed a little, allowing better control against R50’s - spoiling the swans advances greatly improved

Standout performance, I sat on the centre wing watching tonight. Always made it to the contest, swept really well and deserves a run next week

We r screwed... but im still going

Yeah I think that’s what 56’ is saying, the collective system and the recognition of the interdependencies between talents needed to be solidified. In simple terms, the players may have been so focused on securing their individual positions in what is a tightly competitive team for selection, that they forgot the fundamental that they will be judged on a team performance, not their individual efforts.

This... we have the depth to make a statement or two and accept a (what was it last week, only a $2000 fine, followed by a statement of ‘I’d do it again’) short term reprimand. Bring in Preuss, bring in AVB ASAP, and let’s put some weight behind the expectations.