Neil Crompton

Hey @binman , serious questions, can you please explain to me just what our game plan is supposed to be. Because what I’m seeing is just a mass of confusion and contradictions. For example, the keeping’s off game down back is so slow that it allows the opposition time to flood back and block up any forward entry. There is no room for forwards to lead- hence we are always bombing to a pack. So that form of entry is self defeating surely. Whatever it is, do you believe our game plan is suited to and is appropriate for today’s game style? What we are doing looks different to all other teams I’ve watched this year. And it certainly doesn’t look like it is a winning game plan so far. Do you think it’s time for Goody to be honest and admit it’s not working and change our approach? Not easy, and there would be initial pain, but perhaps we’d see some light at the end of the tunnel There is certainly no light at present And the players look and are playing like they are none believers. I know we have injuries to key players, but that doesn’t account for the unacceptable skill levels we are seeing, or the complete lack of awareness being shown (or lack of on field communication) by players with the ball, or simply the confusion demonstrated by the players on how to play the game. They have had the whole preseason to get the game plan working Its now coming up to round 4, we are 0/3, and looking confused and utterly bereft of any shred of confidence. Do you feel that the players have lost confidence in the game plan and, by extension, Goody as well? What, IYO, is the best way forward? Thanks

So the players at fault - not Goody?

Use will be busy - listed as forward pocket and also as the 23rd man.

That’s third world thinking Red (Good Luck tonight)

Thanks D, I've never heard of that explanation. I've always wrongly assumed that first world meant advanced countries, third word meant the poorest nations, and i simply guessed that second world was the inbetweeners. You live and learn!

Thanks Andy. As I said, I can post from my iphone and my laptop - just not my ipad. My ipad has been recently updated, but i noticed just the other day that its latest update version (iOS15.8.3) does not allow me to update the MFC app (needs iOS 16 as a minimum, and my ipad version does not support iOS16.). So that's more than likely the issue in this case as well. Getting old is a biatch.

Thanks Andy. If it's a compatibility issue, then I can understand that. But as it is only certain functions not working, I just wanted to make sure it wasn't an issue with the new version.

Perhaps someone can help me out here. On another thread a poster used the familiar term "first world" - as in first world issue. Obviously, the term "third world" is used often and is familiar. But has anyone heard the term "second world" used or written anywhere? I cannot ever remember it being used - and while i can guess, what does "second world" actually mean?

Hi Andy, I've discovered that I cannot post or quote posts with the new version on my ipad. Everything else seems to be ok. I can scroll and read posts but just cannot post or respond. It has the latest update for this version of ipad (although its a reasonably old ipad). It works fine on my phone and laptop. Are you able to tell me please what the minimum update requirement is to run this on ipad? Or could it be another issue? (obviously I'm sending this from my laptop) Thanks

So now we’ve installed, and are telling the world we have a culture based on love. How about instead we stfu and instigate a culture of winning.

The point of my post was to help address the long-bombing certain players constantly do (and have done for years) into the forward 50 from the center square bounces. So i don't believe I'm "overreacting to one game". Petracca and Viney are poor kicks, and they consistently bomb - and don't seem to want to - or are incapable of change. I happen to believe that they would serve us much better by predominately playing forward. Oliver, as our best extractor, stays in the middle, and hands off to players who can deliver as required (and as instructed) into the forward 50. I also don't believe Langdon should be in the middle (he is also a poor deliverer) His best role for the team, I believe, is on the wing; and when he is not there, we are the poorer for it.

One solution might be to keep Tracc and Viney out of the centre bounces and replace them with Kossie (when available) and Chandler (and Langford when gets a handle on the senior game) - players who can deliver the ball properly into the forward line. Give Tracc and Viney to Chaplin to get the most out of them in our forward line - that is where they are needed and best used IMO.

And, I think that is a good place to end this thread. Conclusion? Never let the facts get in the way of a good rant.

After that insipid performance I’ve taken my chill pill, listened to the Young Rascals singing “It’s a beautiful morning” and today looks a lot brighter. Should be a recipe for a few on here. While we are not a skilful side, the amount of tackles, handballs and kicks we missed yesterday, and extensive brain fades we had was extraordinary. We were not mentally switched on at any stage, then we simply gave up in that last quarter. It was so bad that I’m thinking there must be something not right in the camp. If so, solve it quickly guys. If not then next week will tell if our performance yesterday is a true indicator of where we sit, or simply a one-off horrible day that hopefully won’t be repeated. I’m leaning towards the latter, but that’s just me - I may well be wrong.

And now he misses another on the run

Billing’s misses a set shot - surprise.

No, but many possible reasons. He might be injured, unavailable or simply not good enough (or not committed enough). Who knows - and we get so little info from Casey, we just have to guess at the reason, which is unfortunate. I’ve never seen him play, so I shouldn’t comment, but could it simply be that some DL’s have jumped the gun on this player?

Two points: - - You don’t get a lot of favours when you finish 14th. - last season many posters were complaining about night games being too late a night, especially taking the kids etc, and wishing we had more afternoon games. Well we have the afternoon games now and there are still complaints. Guess you can’t please everyone.

I like the yak! (don’t talk back!).

Agreed too. No Rangey for me. I prefer my rolls.

The award for the most pessimistic poster has to go to…….

I think Jeffo’s development will very much depend on how we enter the forward 50. If we bomb it in long, his development will be long and slow - if at all. However, if we lower our eyes and look for a leading forward, then his development will be significantly quicker - due to his pace, leading skills and footy IQ. He looks far more skilful than JVR, but lacks his aggression. If we play the smart forward entry game, I think these two will be a great pair, complementing each other nicely.

And their supporter base is how big?

I caught a piece on the news that stated that Zurich insurance are holding up the insurance payout to Gus. The statement said that the discussions were at a stalemate and we’re going nowhere. If true, I think that is disgusting by Zurich, and I certainly won’t be supporting them - club sponsor or not. Has anyone else heard or know more about this?

Stick to the fishing PF.