Redleg

Interesting that this and new fitness manager appointment hitting the news, at the same time as it is being suggested that we are leading the race for a player.

I wonder if this was the real target all along and the impossible dream was put up, knowing it was doomed to failure, but thereby giving us more support from those that matter, for what we really wanted and which was far more acceptable and achievable.

Or actually encourage a couple to choose us.

Gee, losing games, playing up North, injuries, Coaches, trades, drafts and now letters. How can I cope?

I would have a look at Darcy Fogarty from Crows.

Our kicking for goal is giving me nightmares.

Maybe and I am getting excited about Jordon, who is continuing to develop very well. Also Sparrow to come back and Nietsche ( sorry about spelling,) who was spoken about by players in pre season as being very talented. IMO unless we are targeting a champion, we should try and find a FA or two and use our draft picks for top end talent. Can’t recall any FA’s we have picked up.I think you have more chance with a disgruntled player possibly not getting a run, than one merely going for money.

Except it was the other male umpire Deboy, number 11 I think. Turned to Lever and said” you know what you said”. Very quick to pay the 50. I think they got 5 goals from frees, most of which the commentators referred to as dubious or just plain wrong. Dont let anyone tell you that umpires have no influence on games.

Plus the bloke who could win our B and F, if the big beard doesn’t.

Not a great game by the big fella but he cost us a player who can’t make the North side either.

Kick our 6-7 easy gimmes and we win easily, despite injuries, umpiring and losing Viney.

As an ANB knocker I thought he was better today, but still wouldn’t have him in my team. Those mistakes still kill our momentum.

Oliver by a Street.

I had him retired, but.......

As several of us, you included I think, have suggested all year. The guy is a forward.

Jaded we usually agree on our team, but we are letting our players off by blaming the Coach for everything. We have outplayed the Eagles who need to win for top four, with no forward line and horrendous umpiring. If we had kicked what we should we would be 5-6 goals up. Does the Coach get credit for that? I blame the players for missing gimme goals today, like they have all year. Goodwin has made mistakes but teams can’t win when they butcher the ball and we are according to stats the worst at it in history. My god I am a fan of Petty but seriously 2 misses from 15 out straight in front. Lewis just missed from 5 metres out for his 3rd miss and was lucky to get another kick. The most important thing we need above all else is the ability to kick straight both at goal and passing. I have to go now and buy another TV, because I have kicked this one to pieces. PS. Senior players can work out the breeze after one shot. They are dumb.

Fair enough sack him tonight. Goodwin should have kicked those 5 gimme goals. No forward line, 9-1 frees against and dumb goal kicking from our boys. Petty just missed 10 out. Blame who deserves it, the players. They are Coach killers.

I recall when Jesse limped off against us I posted that it was very possible a navicular reoccurrence and that the Dockers would hide it for a while so as not to upset their fans. Both happened. Jesse has certainly had more than his share of bad luck both on and off the field. Hope he has a bit of luck next year, but poor games against us.

There is a player nowhere near their ability who is never dropped, so why should they be?

But he is a mile ahead of ANB and Hannan on recent form. I agree, if he is not played this week especially, his papers have been stamped.

KK not looking great with concussions, AVB may have to retire with long term foot problem, Joel Smith has missed 2 years of footy. Don’t think it has to be the cause of the lost games but the fact and impact of it, as a factor to be considered. That said, of course we won’t get a PP, even if we asked for one.

Gee, a cloud just hit me.

Not as stupid as it sounded when I posted it. The Saints are considering a PP request on the basis of their injuries this season. Well guess what, on the published list of injuries to clubs this season we were rated far and away the hardest hit by injuries, both in total games lost and most importantly, games lost by best 22 players on the list. There was a large gap to second placed team in both categories. Well if the Saints are contemplating a request with less injuries and a higher ladder position, ( we could be 2nd last Sunday night ), then so should we. Any advantage helps in this competition. Just ask the Cats if they would give up their huge advantage at skilled.

I wouldn't say corrupt, but rather very poorly run.

Don't ask me. All I know is that Coaches said last year Max was too dominant and they would talk to the umpiring department and the next thing you know there are 5 frees against him in the Saints game. Those frees have never been paid to him or against any other ruckmen since. The we see one umpire pay 2 more of the same that were just plainly wrong. One was a gift goal when we were a chance to win and then we lose by 8 points.