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Absolute disaster this year. No other way to describe it. 10-0 start, best list in the comp by a long way, and out in straight sets. Wasted 1 of our 3 best chances we will get in many of our lifetimes

But Titan, why are you surprised?? we have been losing the same way. The demonland posters who said things along the lines of “do the same, and expect a different result is insanity” got Absolutely scolded. Be nice to see some accountability

Hmmm….that’s not enough unfortunately. That was the 2022 script.

Hmmm, you only worked this out post game tonight??

Hi pre-game experts that said everything is sweet. Can you please point me towards the “lets sign up goody for another 10 years thread?” Thanks?! The irony of Petty kicking a goal late in the 4th is too much. Time for some people to wake up to the drivers behind why we actually won the flag last year, and what the focus needs to be moving forward. Give you the red hot tip, initials are not S.G

You never know these days. Joe could be in a relationship with Neale and they have gone down the “third party reproduction” path

David King has said on SEN this morning that our strategy of kicking to the pocket inside 50 has destroyed our campaign. Said we have got caught up with “the percentage play” and he hates it. Partly defended Spargo, ANB, & Melksham in saying that if we had a better method, they would be able to get more involved.

That’s it. Amazing luck last year, and just an average run with injuries this year - not overly bad, not overly great. Other unknown is to what extent or otherwise we have been able to cover the loss of a world class fitness boss.

You have to evolve, and continuously strive for improvement. Just as the other now dominant teams in Geelong, Collingwood and Sydney have done. Drinking our own bath water from the 2021 flag, and 10-0 start to 2022 won’t win us our next flag.

Agree with this. And surely the FD can see it as well. Which makes it incredible why you wouldn’t change a few things up, even if it’s just in preparation for a potential game against Geelong.

This is actually my biggest worry. That the fracture is actually more than they are letting on, but they were a bit slow in shifting the PR focus to “we are more worried about the corked calf”

Can we switch Ooozzze to senior coach before he departs?!

Lets also make a huge amount of noise, and act like Collingwood supporters. Just for 4 quarters, then please switch back straight after the game :)

Maybe sitting next to Yze, Stafford and co in the box, needs to be a demonland representative suggesting DL best ideas

Yep, no players kick to him when he is wide open anyway

Surprised Bowey is not at least an emergency

Agree. His month prior to last week will keep him safe. Plus he was part of a successful forward line against the lions R23.

Does that include not being sub?

Understand the theory of don’t let someone debut as sub during H&A. But for a final I think you can make an exception. Would still be a positive experience for JVR even if not activated.

Difference is Chandler has been dominating in the VFL, and the AFL players in his position/(s) have largely struggled (especially second half of the year)

And he looked great (pressure, attack on the ball) for the small amount of time he got on the ground (sub), round 9 ish, when unfairly suspended

do it, do it, do it! Even the training photographer knows we need to change things up!!

Has Grundy ever played consistent time in the forward line? From my memory he hasn’t (not including 5-10 minute rest periods from rucking duties)

If Watts was recruited as an 18 years old in the current era, he would have most likely turned into a star of the comp IMO.

Needs on top of your selected Senior team - a senior KPF to fill the gap until JVR ready to go. Even if it’s a “Geelong style pensioner” for 1-2 seasons (and cover for BBB/TMac injuries) - smart player with kicking skills / class as midfield/wing depth - Classy small forward (with strong defensive pressure) to keep ANB/Spargo honest. Maybe Chandler/Bedford if they can step up to next level? Address the above 3 and it’s a premiership team