kev martin

My footy influences have always told me the best way to effect umps in a positive way, was to be nice to them. It is human nature to be spiteful to those that rile you up. Give the squad a talking too. Get them to put some sugar on the responses to the umps. Be role models for the youngsters, respect those making difficult decision. Does the squad applaud the umps when the ground commentators introduce them to the field? He complained about "haircut". Must be more to it than just that. The umps shouldn't have to complain about what the cheers do. Be nice, be loud, be positive influences, not antagonistic.

How about that, able to take the foot off the pedal late in the fourth against against a contender. We know how to win when we play with effort and will. Building at the right end of a season. The next (Freo in Perth) is a big test again, hope we learnt plenty from the Alice loss.

Why do the pessimist go quiet when we score? They need a bit of balance. Perhaps they are in the camp of "I told you so". Two in a row, Go Dees! This is far from over.

I'd like Petty to ruck. He will compete, and at any opportunity, attempt to bring the pain to their mids. The aggression that he shows is something that can only enhance Viney's, Sparrow's and ANB's pressure game. Bring on the "bruiser".

Hope they try Tomlinson as a forward in Casey and at training. Time for him to do a reverse AMW.

We had them. Why do we still have the arrogance/bath water about us. Tell them to ignore the scoreboard and keep at it. We have to take our chances and realise that all moments count. Ruthless less, such an important game to take the 4 points from. We have to learn how to win, and how to control the momentum issue. I thought we had it, only to drop that, after bang, bang, and a few more bangs in the second. Getting down to our last chances to squeeze into the eight. Keep building Dees, and do some work on the mental strength.

The sporting globe in Richmond was getting refurbished a month ago. Was closed, I even looked on their website before I went, and there was no indication. Ended up going to"the spread eagle", 372 Bridge Rd, upstairs, asked for some volume and they turned up the sound.

I am hanging out in Thailand, Mueang Surathanni, with the wife. The days are 30°C plus, something like 303K. I've been listening to the games on the radio (ABC). The broadcasters seem to call the opposition more then us. Only when I see some video highlights do I realise we were also playing. It is tough to get a good read on our style. Anyone have some suggestions as to the best radio feed? Go Dee's!

Won last week, hoping we make it two in a row. We got the jump on North and if we can get a good start against the Lions we will be right in it. They have mental pressure on them as well, pushing for the eight, being favourites and at home. They could crack! I reckon we have always been a better away from home team. One day we will dominate the “G”, till then these away games are important to win. Play as a cohesive team, make it easier for each other, be clean with the ball, and fight for everything. Expecting a return to our best, a season defining game! Go Dees!

Why are we trying to handball straight down the line? (McQualter?) Means the receiver has their back turned to any on coming traffic, and they come quick and close the space. Silly strategy, could be lateral like the NRL, till the overlap is created. Then, the freedom from pressure, and it is easier to hit up a forward. It isn't there with the mids structure/system. We invited the pressure. Only time we created overlap, was after the errors the Woods made. Why aren't our disposal making it easier for each other? Too many kicks into the forward line where it became 1 on 2. How many times did we control the play only to make it difficult for the connection and so turn the ball over. At times we need to play keepings off and make less predictability, otherwise the opposition easily cuts out the angles, when we perform straight line hit ups. We are not running in waves together, players half a kick in front doesn't seem to work for us, even on a beautiful day like it was, how will that system go if a slippery day? We had no central corridor game, most plays hugged the boundary, very little take the risk inside, even when we needed to score quickly. We are not being creative, though if Goody said we improved, then we role played better. Need to help the players act more instinctual, especially when we had nothing to loose. Hope we can turn the slump around and improve our system.

Petty after some hand skills with all rehabbers, spent time on the exercise bike.

Salem didn't appear hurt.

Thailand

Beautiful morning for training. The dew has dried, out from AAMI, quiet chatting. Maysie does his heart symbol. 7 in rehab, Turner, Hore, Sestan, BBB, Petty, Spargo and Schache. All in runners. Melky weighted and change of angles work. Salem has his individual program. White cap (no contact), Howes, Woewodin and, Sparrow. Some players did laps, Gawn, Fullarton, McAdam, (a couple of others) as a competitive short pass at the mannequin ran. Low-key, running the cobwebs out. I didn't stay long, also I am off overseas for a few months. New trackers needed.

The leaves dropped early this month. A few, which can build with a wind and surface on the fence are still around. The dog owners are really good in this area. There is no designated duty, though trainers set up and measure distances, gives them plenty of scope to find issues. The surface of Gosch's is lush, a few caps to the irrigation system are covered by a heavy soil. The goal line turf had a recent refurbish.

Misty feel about the morning. Backs first out with Petty and TMac interacting with them. Suggest Hunter the sub. Woey was doing plenty of plays. Setting themselves with slings along the boundary connecting the backs to mids. From the mid-stoppages to central corridor, the spread out the back. Kossie is in his own zone.

I was trying to match name with the numbers. Ivey listed as number 19, Pissano is probably that number. A gun, with a fair bit of height.

There were about 16 MFC AfLW training. Some first drills involved capture of ribbon. They moved the ball with the emphasis on forward structure. Goal kicking, then 5 minutes of play each way. They bibbed up. Hore in control, setting standards. Coach Stinnear matched up to Taylor, teaching her about the body work and positioning needed as a defender. Ivey was amazing, great talent, good forward craft and has the ability to hit goals. Purcell went through some physio test, then joined the team for the sims. Powerful movements and skills. Mithin was full of leadership qualities and looking fit and strong, Lampard and Bannan showing skills and experience. Goldrick ready to go. Fitzsimon quick mover, Zanker clean hands and getting some goals off, 1 step. The standards were very good, they trained quite extensively. Turner was down with a trainer. Successfully ran a few laps at pace, was in footy boots, seemed to have ticked a box.

There were about 16 MFC AfLW training. Some first drills involved capture of ribbon. They moved the ball with the emphasis on forward structure. Goal kicking, then 5 minutes of play each way. They bibbed up. Hore in control, setting standards. Coach Stinnear matched up to Taylor, teaching her about the body work and positioning needed as a defender. Ivey was amazing, great talent, good forward craft and has the ability to hit goals. Purcell went through some physio test, then joined the team for the sims. Powerful movements and skills. Mithin was full of leadership qualities and looking fit and strong, Lampard and Bannan showing skills and experience. Goldrick ready to go. Fitzsimon quick mover, Zanker clean hands and getting some goals off, 1 step. The standards were very good, they trained quite extensively. Turner was down with a trainer. Successfully ran a few laps at pace, was in footy boots, seemed to have ticked a box.

Sorry to misinterpret, push out to the edges, use cliches, and make examples so to get a point across. Kind of taking an opportunity and exaggerating, in order to look with more ease, from a female point of view. Empathy will help us. You are right about the inclusion of men. I feel that is an important way to bring the harm out from behind the closed doors. The suicide rates are a huge issue. We have to be there for each other. Femicide by their intimates however is the issue at hand and a disgraceful one. Men seem afraid to have discussion about it. That impulse control, that cohersion, we have problems. Perhaps if more of us were their for each other, the suicides, as well as domestic violence may lessen. Can we talk about the hard issues? Can we act in a mature manner? What do we need to break the cycle? Our loved ones, how does it go so wrong?

Thanks King, hope you and your loved ones are doing well. Rode the roller-coaster, and able to put yourself out there. Takes plenty of emotional strength. Stay on the path, face the right direction. Do that role modelling, keep the communication lines open, today is a good day and this moment is the only one we have control of. Got to say, it is the daughters/women suffering more from the extremes of domestic dysfunction. Though understand to some extent, what the boys could face if they cannot have healthy relationships. Hope the kids have been protected from the worst of the dark times. Also hope, you are all making good decisions.

Totally agree, though normalising the discussion about the issues, I hope can bring the perpetrators out from the hiding places by shining light, raising community awareness, and in particular towards men, since women know it all to well. We could ask our mates, are you treating and talking well with those close to you? The little things may cause big changes and give an opportunity for deeper chats, being a better friend, and reduce harm. @SPC "loves the fact that there is awareness, the AFL should ditch some gambling ads or crypto ads and focus on domestic violence awareness ads. The perpetrators need to feel shame every time they switch on the footy. They should feel confronted and not be able to escape it, because that is how the victims feel." Men can play a big role in the dialogue, which may open and cleanse the community of the secrecy, and create more safety for our sisters.

Sorry to hear, stay strong, SPC. Be there for your friend. Perhaps, assist with a safety plan, and of course emotional support. Ask some services what is the best way to help them and yourself. Can be devastating when a friend is in pain. Lots of supports and services are available and that leaving the relationship is not something anyone has to do alone. Though, don't pressure them on this, leave all decisions to them.

What a damming stat that is, 1 in 5 turn their life around. At least they are talking about putting more funds into prevention. Especially when we are school aged. I would love to see therapeutic workshop areas as popular as the corner store. Not just dealing with DV, but all issues in our lives. There are more than 300 types of mainstream psychological theories, with numerous personal development programs stemming from them. Find and search for the correct approach where you and your intimates benefit. I suggest a bit of reading then jump in, with a kind of trial and error approach. Make it on your volition, really don't want the court orders as that means something has gone out of your hands, very likely self unrecognised, and family dynamics have spiralled far away from 'normal', into unsafe places. Therapy is best when I acknowledge my need to change and I reach out for help.

We cannot be defensive about this. The "they made me do it", is the wrong angle. Have dysfunction in your relationships, get help. Heal the situation while you still can, before it may spiral, do it for you and most importantly the damaging effect and distress on the kids. Being a better partner, by using various forms of strategies, and counselling can only assist us in being better people to be around. Life lessons that are useful throughout the journey, you may find greater peace, love, and freedom from conflict by addressing the dysfunction. Your intimates pay the price if we don't get the help, men or women within the storm. The Gendered approach is in response to the current social issues movement being addressed in the media by a ground swell of many saying, the violence has to stop, and how can we help.