kev martin

This area, burnley golf course (closed at the moment, according to google maps), loughlan oval, Burnley oval,

We really have done nothing. Back to the start when we discuss areas. Has Como park been brought up?

Helps us with our intercept game.

Bad timing, what a decision to make. Well done to Daniher to focus on nurturing his family. They have strong family bonds.

Wow, Daniher out will change our defensive plans, but maybe effect the Lions more. Their advantage was the talls. We are flexible with our ability for all the backs to play either small, medium or tall.

They still control the reigns on game day. Now the squad is selected the aspects of going in unchanged is irrelevant. Would prefer them to make actions then sit on their hands (which they have done in the past), if Brissy starts taking control or we need to get rolling. You want them to be non proactive or reactive? Maybe you misinterpreted my intentions, or you are holding onto something about the coaches? In style, the tempo, take it on, play percentages, In structure, extra players at the contest, or in defence, push up the field from defense, crowd the ball, play one on one. I could keep going, I hope you get my gist. The coaches have to make quick decisions during the game and not just let it roll on. That is my opinion (seriously), if joking I would have said bring Yze on as our med sub.

I got Melbourne on my mind. Though the story of royalty makes it hard to be 100%. Pressure, run, transition well from attack and defence, get over the nerves quickly, play in the moment and take the opportunities. It will be a tough game, fighting for everything. We are a proven big game team and must go in with plenty of confidence. I want our leaders and best, to take it up to them and have great games. They will drag the rest with them. C'mon coaches, make the decisions quickly about our style and structure during the game. Get them up and successful. Go Dees!

Anxiety as well. Is he cut out for performing when it is demanded of him? We will find out about his strength of mind.

Melksham was kicking well, saw him slot some hard snaps, on the run and from the boundary, today. It's obvious he wants to be in a grand final, he cemented a spot, now has to hold it. I imagine he will have set himself up this week at training, to get it right. I will be disappointed and surprised, if he we don't see an improvement in his game this week.

A bit of stoicism, expect the worst and hope for the best. We've got a good chance. We will be in it all night. If we lose, then it would have to be that we played badly. I believe it is in our hands. You beauty, another finals match to watch, no matter the outcome

Looked liked he was focused on the team to me, when out on the paddock. Encouraging and applauding, any players near him. I expect he will be focused, leading by example and ready to go. I didn't see him leave, but assume he would have signed and interacted with a few of our younger supporters, and got back in the rooms quickly. Sharing some joy, but his role is to help get the best out of the players and himself.

They came out looking confident and serious, head down and into the warm up. Williams gets the volume and talking going ("hit your target"), as they go into little kick modes. Then, they use 3/4 of the oval, to move 4 players off the line, pass the ball around and deliver to a player leading the 4 off the other end. Looked good with clean footy and hard running. They split into their line groups. Mids clear a stoppage and follow up with bringing the ball back. plenty of talk and support to each of them. Forwards don the bibs and put a bit of pressure on the ball carrier from the arc and then pass to a lead. Backs, move the ball between them all, within the 50 arc. Sims, like last time, squad against the coaches. On the coaches side wearing bibs were all the emergencies. I expect given that, we will go into tomorrows game unchanged. Finished with goal kicking. Plenty of inside out snaps from the boundary, with most kicking using their set shot routine, generally chaotic. Finally the signings and mingling with the crowd, behind the white rope as they walk back to AAMI. Tracc moved reasonably well. I noticed his change of direction steps were still a bit hampered. At one stage he was tackled repeatedly by Sparrow and I think, Vines. Passed through that test, easily and happily. Last thought, as the session moved on I could see a nervousness about their work. Go Dees

Yes, the site I look at, now predicting no rain. Hoping for a dry night, though the spare seats up in the Q levels are undercover.

Now they are indicating showers all night.

I look at the BBC weather report which is suggesting the rain/showers may have stopped by 1800 hrs on friday. https://www.bbc.com/weather/2158177

Did you read what Dante said, he doesn't want to be around opposition supporters. The one he argues with, do you trust his opinion about him. I would have to ask a Swans supporter, so as to believe he was making it uncomfortable for everyone and not just the Dees fans. @Dante, how many Swan fans asked him to go easier with the commentary? As you said there were other Swans supporters there. Given the way Dante rebuked my opinion about the matter (WASOS; what a load of s...t) does indicate he isn't very tolerant of those whose think differently to him. My father and I used to go to West Coast and Dockers game in WA. I lived there for 4 years. We couldn't barrack for the MFC, too many want to verbally interfere. Dante sounds like one of those to me. Dad gave up going, because of the distress they caused,.one eyed, possessive, controlling and vicious.

Live and let live. Cannot control them and attempting to just makes it worse for everyone. If bad, call the stadiums staff. I hate seeing and hearing toxic men going at each other. Annoying is better than angry.

WOW. You like arguments and putting people in their places. I am off to the bottom of your pecking order, master superior, ruler of the stadium.

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Running commentary, so what. If only Melbourne supporters would chirp all match long. Footy is about being in a conflictual environment, learning sportsmanship, having consensus and participating with others whose action may be opposite to yours. Without our ability to cooperate within the competition then we wouldn't even have sport. Tribal, though in it together. As for people who you don't like, so what get over it. That's what being out in the market place entails.You also chose to engage which probably wasn't in a calming way, but an antagonistic way. Plenty of learning's there, which wouldn't be available if isolated. So that person irritated you. Control is not possible, only influence. You are the only person you can control. There will be one in every crowd. You could develop skills to create an optimal environment in the market place. The loud mouth gave you the opportunity to do that. Arguments will only make it uncomfortable for both of you and others around you. Figure out a better way to engage and influence in order to get closer to what you want in the engagement.

We need to practice taking it on, including Max. Drag the oppo to the boundary and leave some of us by themselves in the corridors. Get them before they transition to the defensive structure. Have or create corridors, when we cause turnovers. Kick to leads and not regularly to the contested boundary side pack. I'm sure they do that stuff, but recently we have not been executing it well and our main playing style has been about safety. We need practice and continual repetition till we get the timing and positions right, as well as seeing and assessing the risks correctly.

Would like to see them take it on up the middle effectively. They need the practice. Maybe just dig around the boundaries and in particular the forward pockets.

It's all razzle dazzle for most, and then nepotism for the lucky. They sell emotions, and the best place to be (to avoid buying hot air) is as an insider. For us, we have to use our nouse. Work hard, to make the decision based on an interpretation of the information available.

The same website I have been watching, now indicates there will be showers, anyone's guess,. My guess, it will be a slippery night for the players, and undercover seating will be best for viewing, if no ponchos are availed.