Sir Why You Little

So you play Billings 20-30 metres from the Goal Square 

Get him fit, then “Kick 30 Goals for us in 2024 Jack” Another 20 from McAdam…

The Aints are still paying him

Essendrug get Rated an A?? What a pathetic piece of reporting. 
We did the best we could do

6,11, McAdam can kick goals, Fullarton is a Back up to Max  Billings is a wild card 

6,11

Billings for Harmes at a reduced Salary

Good move

51 minutes ago, Clayton van Oliver said:

100% agree with the optimism of @Slartibartfast. Without it, we wouldn't have such beautiful fjords in Norway. "Rather be happy than right anyday"

“Hello Earth Man…”

Finally The AFL has put up some decent Prize Money 

Should have happened a long time ago

24 minutes ago, MoeSyzlak said:

Have to disagree on this one. They both have fundamental and critical root cause technique problems. 
 

Trac has an overly high ball drop which means it is often not a straight ball drop, and kicks across the ball. Those flaws are exacerbated by his baffling spinning of the ball in his hands when lining up for set shots. 
 

Max does just about everything wrong. Crooked run up, hold the ball at a weird angle which means an angled ball drop, spins the ball in his hands, doesn’t follow through on his kick etc. 

Lloyd, who is the best set shot I’ve seen in football has explained all this. 
 

It’s often hard to self-improve. So where are the coaches?

Both of these Boys should eye ball each other and get to work improving. Don’t tell me it can’t be done. It is all about attitude 

I have heard Tracc interviewed. He genuinely wants to be elite, kicking a Football is the absolute root of his craft, so get better. 
Max as Captain simply has to kick those clutch goals, when required 

We have wasted 2 years….

Just now, godees said:

Not really, we still hold the cards next year and I’m not convinced that what Adelaide can offer would get us near Reid.

If Harry wants to go home, is he going to be 100% committed?

We saw Luke Jackson taper off, I don’t want that situation again.

He wants to go home

But yes it also depends what Adelaide are prepared to offer

17 minutes ago, godees said:

Nope. Plenty can change in a year, and even more can change in two years. 

It’s a Gamble…

Tomorrow we should think very carefully. 
if Petty has checked out, we should Cash in. 
it depends what The Croms are prepared to cough up. 

“I feel a Great Disturbance in The Force…”

1 hour ago, loges said:

Time travelling now SWYL, hope this is not a prediction that comes true.

Yes. I do apologise 

6 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Oh what memories.

The famous names.

 

What a fwd line up luxury.

I remember the day Jakovich retired Mid Season with great sadness. 
with him, Lyon and a Young Ox we were a Serious chance that year, but not to be…

6 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

I don't, it's a technique thing and they are way to add in their careers to be able to change kicking technique

Depends how much they both want to improve.

Seriously their kicking for goal cost us a lot of games this year. Not having a dig at either, but it is a fact  

It is a Flaw that can be worked on with repetition 

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

12 months = 1 Premiership Tilt

28 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Max has had 12 years in the AFL and won't suddenly, dramatically improve his kicking.

 

There is always room for improvement. 
Max is an elite Athlete. The Club needs him to Kick Goals, not hit the post…

20 minutes ago, Ouch! said:

Max has introduced a much more noticeable arc in his approach in the last year or so, he's always had it to some degree, but it's no doubt him trying to still be able to kick beyond 50. 

Yes I know. 
in 2021 he used it well. It seems to be slightly off since then. If Max could kick 20-25 goals a season, we win a few close games

Does he have serious issues or is he just a lazy Bogan?

McAdam is a good get for F2 pick 

He kicks goals….

3 minutes ago, roy11 said:

The article is more about getting JvR and Petty (two relatively inexperienced key forwards) firing early and cohesively more so than our real issues.

A lot of our woes in 2023 were caused by the injury crisis, inaccuracy and decision making. Whether we like it or not the game plan is the game plan and I still believe if we have the cattle on the pitch we'd have had a much better end of the season.  Hopefully McQualter can address some concerns though re: delivery with some fresh ideas though.

These 3 will be the main threats in 2024.

• JvR - 20 years old kicked 28.9, he will build on this.
• Fritta kicked 35.25 missing a huge chunk of the season, two seasons prior he kicked 55.22 and 59.24 so he was a little off this year.
• Petty kicked 12.1 in a injury ravaged season, if his foot is good, he will be good.

They should all kick a bag in 2024.

The Depth options weren't that wasteful, they'll chip in this year, as will McAdam

• Melk Booted 20.11
• Joel Smith 11.4 in limited game time
• BBB 11.4 in limited game time

We had a decent return from the small forwards, but this is where it gets a bit more inefficient

• Pickett was 37.30 which was a bit wasteful but he's still kicked 120 in the last 3 season
• Chandler kicked 24.13
• ANB 19.11

Whoever is forward coach, needs to get Petracca sorted as he has kicked 28.34 and 19.31 in his last 2 seasons. He can definitely win a game off his own boot but needs to be more clinical. 

 

 

Tracc and Max were the main offenders. 
I have Faith they can both improve with hard work over the off season 

Certainly worth considering. Our goal kicking for most of 2024 was atrocious. With our Forward Entry numbers, we should have been unbeaten and winning every game by 10 goals. 
the Scoring Return was shocking 

15 minutes ago, rpfc said:

He is not at top value - as you just effing said - he has foot issues all year. 

Adelaide are not going so hard to recruit a crook player. They want him at his cheapest.

If he wants to go - he can go end of next year after playing 22 games and kicking 50 goals.

A Mill a year is not a cheap player, if the Croms are desperate for him, what can we squeeze out of them. 
I am playing cards…

1 minute ago, deejammin' said:

So you’re saying trade him now because he’s crippled and won’t play good footy again? You’re assuming Burgess and Adelaide are stupid and haven’t done their due diligence? 
He’ll play early next year. Bet on it.

No. I am weighing up all considerations. A big one is his injury history.
Right now he is at Top value, but he is also valuable to us…

Yes Burgess would know Harrison…

8 minutes ago, deejammin' said:

Petty will have a higher trade value in SA next year. Both SA clubs will be in a position to trade for him, PA will have the picks from Butters leaving at a minimum, the Crows, despite the hype will still have decent draft picks. No Doodee, No Petty, very few good backs, a decent but not outstanding midfield, Walker a year older, they’re finishing 7-12. 
The revisionism here is incredible, Petty had an injury interrupted year THIS year, he’s 23, he’s not getting worse in future. He missed 5 games with a foot THIS YEAR in the middle of the season, came back and then missed the final 6 games again. His form was patchy, he played back, then forward, then back again and then finally forward where he struck form, for two and a half games. After a full preseason in one position, next to an older, stronger JVR, Petty will rip it up next year. He won’t miss “all of preseason” he’ll be back doing light running when we return and doing modified training after Xmas, fitness wise he’ll have a great chance to build a good base.
 

The “Petty’s value will never be higher” argument is coming from Adelaide, it’s the only reason MFC would CONSIDER moving him on. It’s malarkey.

Yep 2 serious foot injuries in one year

That is a concern. 

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Why not? 

He's 23. If he proves next year that he can be a power forward, as well as a proven key position defender, then why would his value be any lower? 

Are Adelaide or Port magically finding another 24 year old key forward/defender elsewhere who wants to relocate to SA? 

Port will be just as keen and will have better picks than they have this year. Could have a bidding war, plus give us 12 months to find a replacement. 

They are offering $ Mill a year.
That is huge for a player, with injury history and 2-3 serious games up forward 

I love Petty, he is a Premiership Player, but the contract the Croms are offering is ridiculous, and it is worth considering, if we can milk Adelaide for return picks

But there are no serious Forwards available this year. That is where Cornes theory falls to the ground 

I agree with Corn on this one, except there is no Key Forward around to replace Petty with 

But he is right on one thing. Petty will never have this draft worth again. 
But we need him in 2024, even if he leaves next year