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Beaut

I'd be pretty keen to hear how you managed to measure the level of disappointment between the two extremely similar losses margin wise and performance wise. By carry through I mean get results in games that could have gone either way or statement games eg. Essendon, Sydney, Port etc. We didn't go 4W-1D-4L either, we went 1L-2W-1L-1W-1L-1W-1D-1L. Much more consistent and less falling off of a cliff performance wise and the point I'm making is maybe the damage was limited due to having less injuries. Would you not agree we are missing key personnel at the moment?

This is what I think and really had no idea how it was calculated. But I have found this which hopefully explains it. From Champion Data and from lowest to highest: Pressure Act (Corralling) - Occupying space in front of the ball carrier to prevent them moving forward Pressure Act (Chasing) - Pressure from behind by chasing, must be gaining ground or applying enough pressure to hurry the kicker. Pressure Act (Closing) - Like corralling but with frontal or side pressure where the pressure player is on the verge of contact as the ball is disposed of. The difference between this and corralling is there will be immediate impact and the ball carrier needs to dispose immediately. Pressure Act (Physical) - Direct physical contact to the ball carrier as they are disposing or applying an effective tackle that prevents an effective disposal Pressure Rating Points: Coralling acts - 1.2 points Chasing acts - 1.5 points Closing Acts - 2.25 points Physical - 3.75 points If anyone knows how the pressure rating is formed or what a good one is I'd love to know but that seems to be how it's done. Hopefully Binman this is what you were referring to because otherwise I've just wasted the last 15 mins writing this haha.

It still amazes me how much the loading theory is entrenched in the lexicon of our supporters. I even heard two casual fans who don't know much about the game talking about it at the Sydney match. It's supposed to be an afterthought not a hot topic of conversation , like extra reps in the gym. Not ruling it out as a factor but the life that this 'phenomenon' has taken on is ridiculous.

There's really no way I can answer this going purely off optics. The easy answer would be to say no but then you've got the small issue of loading to deal with. I'm sure training regimens are similar to last season, I mean why would you change a winning formula? Maybe we were able to carry through this period last year because the system and structure with most of our personnel got us there? This time round, every key player out has a multiplier affect possibly? It’s a good question, I just have no idea how to answer it.

We really were, we're a very good side but a lot went right for us as well last year. Dream run with injuries and a lot of players who happened to be in career best form at the same time.

I am also confused. But then again, I'm pretty sick right now so everything is confusing to me. Including bombing into the 50.

The constant bombing bewilders me. Bombing in can be useful especially when you're trying to get it in quick with mismatches but we rarely did anything but this. What I would have killed for even slow ball movement but chipping around the 50 patiently to see if they would drop their guard eventually. We didn't really wear down Collingwood's backline when they didn't have the ball at all. It either just went in and we kicked a lucky score or it came out very quick. Just think when we're faced with this situation where it's hard to get separation from forwards, we should either be taking the game on and taking risks or we should protect the ball a bit more and be patient with it. Bombing it from slow build ups just won't cut it.

Sorry to hear mate that's a horrible experience. Hope you and your sons get another chance to see us much better and in a much better environment.

I might be completely off with this but our gameplan usually involves playing a 'high line' and press. Yesterday in transition there were often times when we had a moderate buildup to entering 50 yet no-one in the 50 while Collingwood setup behind the ball quite ball. If we are in fact sitting back a bit then I'd say this is a clear directive to cover the loss of May just make sure the bodies are back there. It's possible that this is affecting our pressure ratings too as we are now allowing more opposition ball in the forward half. Unfortunately I was too ill to be there yesterday but for anyone who was there, were you able to see what part of the ground guys like Lever and Petty were standing in when the ball was forward of centre? Obviously this theory is a little bunk when there were a number of turnovers by us in the middle that caught us off guard and they scored from. I don't know, but it would be good to find out what is different and if it is just personnel missing or system partially failing.

It's always been a position where I've thought he could make an impact in but he always seems to get the blinkers up forward even when he does kick a few. Just doesn't seem natural

Best game for a while, thought he battled really hard. A little up and down this season but tracking nicely overall.

Our problems are deeper than a couple of changes right now so I don't really care who comes in.

That was gross yesterday

Mihocek was in doubt, Collingwood started with 5 behinds on the board, I don't really know how much more could have gone right for us other than some of the rough decisions we copped.

Night peeps, tomorrow's a new day. Go Dees.

It did not, They rarely do.

One thing that does comfort me is playing Collingwood again this year, we must get the W in that one.

And it was quite often when that last possession or gather had to be clean and wasn't. They rebounded, scored and that was it.

Think it's a fair point, putting a lot of attention on the tall forwards not getting it done but we simply aren't getting enough out of these guys. Just give us a goal or two a game and things are very different.

Yeah Gus was fantastic, would have lost the lead a lot sooner had it not been for him. Nailed it with Jordon.

Good scribble, pretty much how my mental scribble went today.

Tag em all Robbo, remember you said that a month ago because of how good we were?

They've learned nicely from the deadhead Essendon fans who boo Collingwood's medal winners on Anzac day. As bad as each other.

We keep losing the lead and never getting it back. We aren't just in a slump at the moment, we stink. If anyone from the positive police wants to stick their beaver like chompers into me for that then go for it.