ElDiablo14

We said this after Brisbane, then after Essendon, then after Port,.... It's like the Groundhog day!

Just give a chance to Disco Turner, Laurie or any of the other midfielders in Casey. Maybe Sasche or Melksham. If we are not going to be serious about contending for a flag at least lest develop some young talent.

A couple of weeks ago a Pies supporter told me Goodwin is not a great coach, almost saying he was lucky to have a flag and overrated. I actually tried to defend Goodwin's coaching and told him about how good his defensive structures are and how the players believed in him, almost like a father figure. I am now starting to believe that what my Pies colleague said is true, Goodwin is overrated. I started to go through all the seasons we have been under his wing, lots of wasted seasons and missed opportunities (see 2017 and 2020). I still believe we have a top 5 list, is the coach good enough for this list? Where would you place Goodwin among all the current AFL coaches? Top 6? Not even top 8?

Lack of mental fortitude in our players? Or is the coach not doing the right things when the going gets tough?

When are we going to question our premiership coach? Or does he get a free pass by merit of 2021? I believe this season is cooked, can't see any ingenuity or dare from this coach to try and change the momentum of this team. I hope I am wrong though. If we fail this year, that's already 5 wasted seasons by Goodwin (2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 & 2023), is this acceptable? You could argue 2017 they were too young, 2019 all the injuries. But what about 2020, 2022 and this year?

It is a waste IMO. The coaching group has stuffed things since middle last season. I think at our best we can be top 4. However Goodwin is clearly an overrated coach, it looks like 2021 was his one magic year. I hope I am wrong but that's how I perceive him, and I am tired of the lessons and learnings.

Just like 70% of our players, I am starting to feel apathy about our season. I just don't care what happens next week. I don't know if I will even watch the game. Good thing I am going overseas very soon.

Don't forget Petty. Today Petty plays in the back and Freo kicks at least 3 less goals. Freo is very ordinary.

We can only blame Goodwins lack of control of a list that should be fighting for top 2 week in and week out. We are our worst enemy.

Well unfortunately Pies are us in 2021, clear flag favourites. You want a flag, you have to beat them at their own game or devise a plan to neutralize theirs. We are middle of the pack at the moment, putrid.

Perth people living in Melbourne . Who in his right mind would follow a basket case team like Freo, an interstate one .

Excellent we not only damage this season but even our draft pick , what a pathetic bunch honestly.

Hawkins too old

You wonder what they do over the preseason? Plenty of time to work on skills...🤔🤔🤔

He needs to be coached. Learn some more footy smarts Kozzy, stop trying to do the flashy stuff.

What happened to Chandler? Is he being tagged? A shell of his former self, had a great 5-6 rounds to start the year.

Why does Kozzy seem to be on a rollercoaster every game?. One spectacular goal, or play. Then 10 minutes of zero impact or involvement.

ANB needs to do more, I know there's a lot of love for him on Demonland. I just can't see the value he adds to our list and overall gameplan.

The guy can't kick a goal to save his life though.

Now they are the favourites for the razzies

You'd expect a lot of those players being let go if Carlton needs to rebuild, which it's looking very likely at the present moment. Anything the MFC should try to snatch?

We must, we need to be at least 2-1 coming into the Bye.

The Trac-Oliver conondrum, at least to me, is that I wish they were one player combined. Trac has the power and class, while Oliver has the consistency and toughness/mongrel. They need to find the right balance to be a damaging duo. If by some magic we could mix both in one player, that player would be considered one of the GOATs.

Pig, May, lever and disco? Can Hibbo play as a second/third tall?

We really want/need to go at least 2-1 in the next three. Freo is a must win and I wish for us to finally get to Collingwood, unlikely as it looks atm.