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You miss 100% of the shots you don't take

I've actually felt confident with a few games this season, first time in a very long time. Coincidentally, we didn't win any of them. So...it's probably all my fault. Apologies

I was staggered when I looked at the VFL schedule at the start of the season - so many teams it reminded me of the old County Cricket system before they brought in the Divisions - which is precisely what the VFL (or - AFL2?) needs. Teams need to be incentivized to do better, and be challenged to do so - not just play a collection of wooden spooners every week. It isn't a real competition that promotes the game, improves players or entertains the fans.

Absolutely loved this pod, forwarded on to a number of non-MFC friends who have also enjoyed it. Brilliant content as always, a fixture on my weekly pod rotation. Many thanks again all

I dont know. Whenever I think about this subject I remember the Freo fan bashing that woman in the crowd and everyone standing around nodding with approval.

That may say more about his team-mates than it does BBB

Really interesting thread on an issue of growing import in the game; TOG & player fitness. With the game being so bloody fast now, and with limited interchange, player fitness is getting more focus than ever. For this reason, and its changing nature, I think the management of this issue is a dynamic one; there isn't an established answer. Having our best 6 mids on the park for ~90% TOG may be deliberate for the regular season, allowing them to play more in bursts in finals. Finals are more defensive anyway, so having Jordon etc fresher to come on then may work.

Petraccas disposal is pretty dire at times. Happy to get rack up the touches but not accountable. I thought Gawn started the second half with real intent, which looked inspirational from the stands. Maybe he needs to come out punching everything from the 1st bounce from now on?

I dunno, catch me holding the ball in the forward 50 once - shame on me. catch me holding the ball in the forward 50 twice - shame on me catch me holding the ball in the forward 50 thrice....shame on me

Jackson did compete, but he was pretty ineffectual. He actually looked tired for mine and should probably get a spell. We have Daw and Weidemann both in the twos who can pinch hit in the ruck. Daw may be good in giving us a p/t target up front and Weid (I reckon) plays better roaming the ground. Kozzie and Spargo were almost never sighted, that forward line pressure is absolutely what we need. If they can't do it, we must have someone motivated in the twos who can (at least) try. The effort (and effectiveness) shown in the second half are evidence that the forward line set-up can work, if people put in an effort. Gawn in particular came out with demonstrable intent from the 3rd quarter. We need the other leaders to do the same. Petracca got a lot of it but his disposal efficiency (esp in front of goal) still hurts us. As do the forwards kicking snaps rather than kicking straight. Too much show-boating, not enough intent. This goes triple for Hunt. Letting them get easy goals out the back after 40 seconds cannot continue.

Those caught with the ball in the forward 50 three times in a row aren't having a crack, they're having a brain fade.

If my grandmother had wheels instead of legs, she'd be a bicycle. "Ifs" are great, but we had a team that didn't turn up until half time. That's a poorly coached side. We've now lost 2 out of the last 3, and those against teams that aren't in the top 4. The team looks tired and lackluster. We have a short break now before playing Port, and will get royally touched up if we put in another performance like this. It isn't up to the supporters to get the #1 team over the line against a team that drew with North and lost to Hawthorn. The team needs to get itself up (as GWS did). The first half non-appearance was a disgrace. Any team that needs the fans to paper over their lack of commitment in a half of a game doesn't deserve those fans.

Hunt got caught with the ball 3 times in the forward 50 in the last quarter. I'd argue he didn't try to do something.

I wonder how much of this is due to uncertainty around ticketing / covid etc? If the club came out in force and said; we have 20k tickets available for supporters at x ground - members get in for free etc - we should pack the place

Look, I love going to the 'G, watching at the 'G etc - but if playing there costs us more than we make - we need to look at other options.

Not happy to suggest it, but, for games like this - it'd be great if they could be played at more intimate grounds that we could fill and get to easily; Princess Park / Port Melbourne Oval - other?

We've got 99 problems and this aint one

Good shout Brownie. I reckon fitness will play a big part in this. We almost won the Pies game through just sticking with it, despite being off pressure-wise. Stringer probably doesn't have the fitness to play out a VFL game. That being said, Im not too confident about this one.

I think he's had a pretty great season. Would love to see him replicate the Richmond game, leading all over the place in the wet and having more grabs than the coalition front bench. Not sure about the call to leave Brown out if he is fit. The weather shouldn't matter, the bloke kicked 80 goals a year playing a winter sport, so that shouldn't be a problem. Incidentally, anyone else have issues with the way "shouldn't" is spelt? Hope Jackson has another big one too, could see him confusing the hell out of the Essendon defenders.

Last time I heard racism at the Footy was 10? years ago. Swans supporter if you can believe it, having a go at Goodes. I called him out on it, he swore in my face and stormed off. Real class act.

Harris, like many sportspeople, "appears" to be very self-serving / focused. Can't say I blame her, the window for making bank as a sportsperson is limited, particularly for female athletes. I'd suggest that her drop off in the last season or two has been a combination of; poor delivery / better opposition and lack of focus (what was that boxing thing?). The Dees were successful in the last AFLW season largely due to the game plan and approach where everyone bought in and played a role for the team. If Harris can do this, there is no reason it won't work.

Great, great movie

I think we are in furious agreement

Nah, AFL won't let us - too much of a clash with the Doggies jumper? Now I know how Port supporters feel. Later, Im going to bash myself in the head with a cricket bat to understand how they think.

The bit with the old bloke at the cemetery? That was quite sad.