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Can't wait to see Tommo go one out with McKay. I think he'll win

And a victory beer!

Yeah very Utopia, or Full Frontal!

And for the clearance purists, they have a midfield that can beat us in that area if we aren't careful.

That would be best. Talking about how much they love it while being drowned out by music. Reminds me of some kind of satire TV show that I can't think of right now because too tired.

You're good. Post more.

I just want to meet one person that really likes the loud music at games so they can be interviewed on the news.

There actually was an RDB cup in this game for a little bit.

The Kruezer cup taught us both everything in the world of pessimism!

I don't really want to go too much into this as it's another issue altogether but this is why I was disappointed that Heritier Lumumba didn't take part in the Do Better report. I'm not going to attack him for it as I'm sure there were reasons why but I just can't see how these things can be resolved if you're not willing to tell your side of the story. It's a disappointing end to it all.

Good to have you back LH.

Glad to see they will be given a chance at another pre season, especially someone like Sestan who will need time to build the body and tank.

I would say 7-4 is a an excellent reflection of where we are at. No need to re-invent the wheel of data on this one.

Thanks mate, doing a sterling job!

You're just passionate, a great trait to have!

Has to be Sigur Rós!

Yep it's right up there for me too. Few moments of high level elation quite like it. Was hoping there might have been an encore on Saturday but not quite to be!

Really good observations. I couldn't agree more, I do see some reasons why we've been doing the folding back zone as it was probably a protective strategy in answer to the run and carry and line breaking we were seeing from opposition teams midway through 22. It has also likely been continued as a sort of cover for not having Petty there however this has produced another issue: We've conceded a lot of scores this year from hack kicks out of the backline to a pack on the wing or centre and if that ball gets to the back of the pack there is a lot of room for them to run into, make leads, be creative with ball movement etc. When the ball is in dispute in the area between centre and half back, this is the most nervous I get in a game right now. In 2021 we made the ground feel very small for opposition teams, the presence of our players closer and up in their face made it feel this way. Again I understand why we've altered this but I agree when you say this is almost inviting more problems when teams have more time and space to just 'play it around'. In addition to this I heavily favour point 1 as it allows the ball to be in the opposition's hands a lot longer. I say this quite often but you do more running without the ball than with it and while it can be boring and get groans from the crowd, I would like to see us aim to keep possession a bit more during the course of a game. Make the opposition do some running and test their patience. You've already nailed this with what you've said so I'm not adding a lot but this is the challenge the coaches will be facing. We can only back them to get it right.

Nice one Josh! And WCW!

Thanks for these WOR. I'm still getting a feel for the website and can't find stats such as the pressure ratings on there, am I looking in the right spot or are these premium stats you do for us DLers? 🙂

For the players I think there is more evidence that achieving the ultimate success has positive effects. Geelong and Richmond broke through and the all round confidence and mentality went to a new level. Then you look at us, it is still only 2 and a half years ago when we were hell bent on making finals and getting that experience into our list, top 4 finishes were in another stratosphere. We break through and suddenly wins are more common than not, we replicate a 9 win start in 21 and better it in 22 to finish 2nd and now this year despite some doubts are still a shot at that sweet top 4 again. Sure you do have a bigger target painted on your back but the way we've handled it and the leaps and bounds this list has come are something everyone should be so proud of. As supporters though, I think there is a good point. We're all in unchartered territory and at times probably have no idea how to act. I thank the level headed people on this forum as even when some of us are tearing our hair out we are looking to you guys for that ray of sunlight in it all. It's very tough and everyone would have a different take on it. Some want to bank the wins early and get really hurt with a loss because they want to setup the season as best as possible, some realise the marathon nature of a season and aren't as fazed, and some might have another view altogether. Every now and then someone will come on here and mentions that it is unfamiliar territory but to just enjoy the ride as much as possible because it will end someday. You don’t want to be down the bottom again and feeling like you didn’t enjoy those times enough, I find these to be really helpful reminders. But I don’t believe this thread was meant to be about supporters so apologies.

Not a bad carpet salesman himself ole Gil.

And Donald Trump was still just a reality TV show host! And a billionaire obviously.

Not going to tell the guy to retire or not but boy it's hard to watch.

Good stuff BBP, I had a few poor choices of words myself on Sat. I'd like to see how much time McVee spent guarding Schultz as he was pretty quiet.