Hopeful Demon

For some reason most opinions on Goodwin on this site have to go from one extreme to another. Fwiw, I don't see him as a genius or a fraud. I think he's a solid coach with various deficiencies. It's perfectly fine to be neutral on him.

I'm really happy with this news. I thought he was one of the biggest positives of 2024. His kicking out of the backline was far better than it was when he played down there many years ago. I'm expecting him to finish top 5 in our B and F.

Agree. Not to mention that Hunter was solid last year while Jordon was struggling.

The problem is that you are 'conveniently' misinterpreting the post I made. I was referring to the toxic behaviour across this site rather than one specific poster. I can't believe I need to keep explaining this to you. And no, saying you don't like someone is not a character assassination but saying that he "puts himself before the club" is. And I find it disingenuous that many of the people who have attacked Trac are the same ones who lecture others when they raise questions about our on field performances. That good enough for you legend?

Lol if you took the time to actually read my post you'd see that I was referring to the broad set of people on this site who have been taking snarky pot shots at him just because he hasn't been behaving in a way that suits them. Nice try though genius

Tbf it's one thing to critique a player's on- field performances, but assassinating their character is something else entirely. As @Dr. Gonzosaid, I'd say it's far worse. Fwiw, I can see why some people are disassfied with the way Trac has handled the whole situation, but some of criticisms aimed at him have been over the top and, quite frankly, embarrassing.

The way Carlton are playing right now is giving me too many memories of the 2018 prelim

He really doesn't

Jesus Hogan has been good. I thought his career was nearly done 3-4 years ago.

I was on Trac's side the whole way through. Some of the posts [censored] on his character were hard to read.

I'm being selective but I can remember in the 2018 EF against Geelong (a side that had bullied us for years) we were absolutely ruthless and it was obvious from the opening bounce that they were the ones who were spooked. It would be great if we could bring that sort of mongrel next time we play Collingwood.

So much for Tmac being finished. He's been our best defender by a mile.

Some personal highlights: Viney: Was incredible. Carried the midfield on his back in the absence of Oliver, Trac and Sparrow. His determination was next level. Langdon: Thought his first quarter was poor but he was excellent afterwards. Played a very 2021 like game Petty: Best game since his 6 goal haul last year. I'd still prefer him to play down back next year but he looked much more comfortable today. Turner: Easily the best game of his career. We definitely have something to work with there. Fritsch: Underrated game. Stats weren't huge but he was very team oriented today. His kicking inside the f50 was elite.

Gold Coast remain our bunnies. 12 wins in a row against them.

Rivers has lifted significantly in the second half. Credit where credit's due.

Lol Helen Keller would have given that a goal

I actually think Tmac has been really good defensively. He just keeps undoing his work with his kicking.

Langdon and Rivers have been atrocious by foot today

I literally only get excited when Pickett has the ball

Damn I'd be devastated if that happens. He's become one of my favourite players.

Mate he's kicked 6 goals in 17 games this year. It's been plain obvious for months that he's far better suited to moving back into defence. It's pointless to assume that people don't watch games because they don't share your views.

Gawn remains quite comfortably the best ruckman in the comp

Nothing surer than Billings missing that

Kozzie has been our best player by a mile. He's so good to watch.

Weird comment. He's coming off a life threatening injury.