Ollie fan

If you thought he lacked intensity you didn't watch his second half.

Jeffo: it's like he just woke up. If he can build from this then picket might be right after all!

Unfortunately, as our key forward he is supposed to win them, not halve them.

The things posters write... Anyone reading this would assume that our coaches don't lay awake at night dreaming of game plans, preparing tactics and so on. Anyone who thinks that Goodwin doesn't do that, and probably Richo although it's not his job, has no idea. And as for getting too comfortable with the players and playing favourites: hasn't anyone heard Goodwin talk about how you need to have cohesion with a settled team. Yes, he doesn't like making changes for change's sake, he wants teams to get used to playing with each other. In fact, Brad Scott was talking about the difficulty he's having getting exactly that because of injuries this year.

Watching GWS game: i absolutely hate bad umpiring. A Geelong player gets the ball, tackled, drops it, play on. The caller says: he "dropped it but had no prior opportunity." WHAAAT???WTF???? And the amount of pure throwing that the umpires tolerate - not to mention that, without fail, EVERY free paid against a Geelong player is disputed, with no dissent penalty - just gives me the complete s...s.

Lucky that we have such an excellent replacement! Love the selection of Lindsay at HBF - at least, that's where he is named although that probably means nothing. But I suspect it will be his ideal position. Going forward to 2026, I see our backline non-talls as Mcvee, Bowey, Lindsay and the remaining spot out of Rivers and AMW (depends on whether Rivers becomes a permanent midfielder).

Completely agree and I was in the verge of posting exactly the same thing. Max has to beat Xerri because all else aside, in this match he is playing for his 8th AA - well, that's how I see it anyway. So he should have been given help.

Well, it got us a bit more than that. Er, it got us a flag, remember? Which is more than Kingsley has achieved.

I know this will not be a popular thought BUT The players clearly love Goody. There are question marks about his coaching. If he is forced to leave, quite a few players might be pretty upset. I know they are professionals but a happy team is a happy team. Suggestion: Goody replaces Richo, new coach is appointed. A bit like how Neil Balme was loved by players but couldn't coach (NOT that I am saying Goody can't coach!) but has been VERY successful in a role that keeps him near the players but out of the coach's hot seat.

Good!! Go and barrack for Collingwood and stop annoying us here!

According to all the critics, we didnt need to trade in A grade talent because our list, which Goody obviously destroyed, was so absolutely wonderful. At least, that's the theme. Brisbane, WB, Geelong, and GWS supporters might have had the heretical view that their lists were as good as, or even better, than ours. Of course, it is possible that the list was very good but not perfect and that Goody did a great job in winning a premiership.

FFS can you and other people quoting my post please read it first?? The main point was about the mindless repetition of the same thing! Which continues in the replies to what I said!

I love this thread. 175 Pages of endless variety: Goody is hopeless, he's got to go, he's got to go, Goody is hopeless, Goody is hopeless, he's got to go..... It's so positive and uplifting! Real true supporters!

And how is Petty? Is he over his concussion? And what are your thoughts on Kentfield? - should he be given a run, just so he can see what is required at the top level?

I just love seeing people treat our premiership champions with honour and respect. Tracc is still struggling. He will come good. I thought Oliver's first quarter was excellent - his quick hands and his vision were back. But then he was asked to tag. I don't agree with that. Leave that to JV or Chin.

The weakening thing is: you could see on Tracc's face as he was lining up that he knew he would miss and don't want to kick it. Reminded me of Eishold, 1987 prelim

Thanks for the eternal optimism.

I think he has an x-factor. He doesn't get involved enough and has few possessions but as discussed above, there are reasons for that. I am happy for us to persevere with him.

I was reading this thread, and golly, there is some misinformation here! It seems that Lever had. a shocker yet I see on the AFL website that he took 13(!!!!!) marks. I would like to get good info from Demonland but all I see is how terrible Goody is, how all our players are spuds, how dreadful our administration is, etc etc etc

I'd like him. I think one problem with our present key forwards is that they are all learners at the game. An experienced key forward - eg Tom Hawkins - knows instinctively how to lead so as to DEMAND proper delivery. We don't need smalls. Kossie is a champion and Chandler is very underrated. And although many on DL don't recognise it, Fritta is an x-factor - neither tall nor small, an excellent mark, a very difficult matchup.

Completely agree. He looked great. And the fact that he kicked two goals will make him feel good vibes about the Dees; I truly hope he comes to us.

He wasn't called "lethal Leigh" for no reason.

My two bobs' worth: it's great. He is fantastic to watch, incredible ability to get out of trouble cleanly, galvanises the team, can turn a game. And if it means we get a few more Picketts over the years, that's got to be a good thing.

Just watching the game again I notice two things (and I'm only in the second quarter): Sparrow's goal in the first - look at Sidebottom jumping side to side on the mark while 2 Collingwood players are in the protected area - nothing. Later Lindsay gets a 50 against him for far less. Early in the second quarter, HTB against Quaynor - he is on the ground holding it, and as he gets up he just leaves the ball on the ground - nothing. Cost us a goal against Kossie later in the game.

For all those criticising Clarrie and Trac on this thread: go and have a look at Jeff White's analysis on his thread, and see how well they are doing their job.