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    The problem is we have no respect for our opponents, (thinking we are are still the fabulous INVINCIBLES of '21) hence all the inwardly-focussed savaging of our NQR'S. The problem is we lack a gorilla forward, hence all the savaging of our not-quite good enough goal-kickers who have to fashion goals out of extreme negativity. Tier One teams can just import whomever they like into their teams and just waltz up to the goals like the jolly swagman. We are expecting heroics out of Gawn, Petracca, Oliver et al, who are expected to be master extractors on every occasion, and in every situation. For a sober, black and white perspective on our goal kicking yips just look at all the slapstick misses and blunders by Barassi Townsend, Kenneally, Lord, Vagg etc (barrass0.4, Vagg 0.5, Lord similar) in the recently recovered HEROICS of '64 video. If by chance Froggy Crompton had not snapped our one and only last quarter goal we would no doubt have crucified that whole team into early retirement. And they didn't have a gorilla forward either, unless of course John Lord is accused of being a gorilla.

    14 hours ago, Tim said:

    Saturday is the 40th anniversary of Leigh Matthews giving Neville Bruns a busted jaw behind the play. Amazing vision on YouTube; Matthews himself ends up staggering off the field with a bloodied face and helped by trainers after the subsequent melée. Apparently it was 20yo Steve Hocking who took on the role of equalizer. Lethal was charged by police, deregistered as a player for 4 weeks by the then VFL, but still managed to get amongst the goals in his final 9 games, including bags of 6 and 4.

    That was a dreadful day, not unlike the John Greening king-hit in early 70s. These days AFL have codified king-hitting in the guise of CTE-inducing "football acts" where any player on the ground can get his head pounded at any time.

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    42 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

    I guess we started it when we poached Jeff White from them. It’s just normal every day football shenanigans and the exploitation and uncertainties of the go home factor.

    There was a long-drawn out media saga in 1998 where Fremantle were trying to poach one of our champions, Steven Tingay. Thankfully it didn't come to pass.

    23 hours ago, Previously known as LITD. said:

    Cats defender Tom Stewart cleared from a bone rattling bump.

    To be fair, he didn't leave the ground. But at 190 cm, he's a big bloke, so players of his ilk are always going to get a lot of players higher up.

    It seems a tough area to adjudicate on. Didn't look to have eyes for the ball and certainly took the recipient out.

    Basically now the precedent is someone like Max could "bump" a small player and totally clean them up. But I'm sure they will flip flop.

    None of us want to see the game become too sanitary in this area , so maybe they got this one right. It's a tough game AFL. Maybe there's a bit of bloodlust in a lot of us.

    Well not wishing for permanent harm but I think we all do enjoy seeing a little bit of physicality in the game.

    Let's just hope for some consistency on this issue. And a few decent bumps against the pies tomorrow.

    There's always MMA, if you like that kind of physical injury. Hopefully some kind of class action in the distant future will clean up this carnage and lighten the pockets of some of these Sports executives, hopefully the AFL as well.

    8 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Facebook comments said it was found in a shed in Perth

    https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/1964-vfl-grand-final-rare-footage-rediscovered#:~:text=Found%20among%20a%20collection%20of,long%2Dunheard%20live%20television%20commentary.

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    1 hour ago, demon3165 said:

    Great analysis and it was good to see him mention about not getting sucked into the contest and hold, this is what the pies are doing, you watch Nick Daicos will lead his opponent into the contest and then peel away same with Josh it's smart play just hope we can continue to do those little things.

    In primary school the technical term was "stacks on the mill".

    1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

    Considering I put my house, car, partner and kids on it I’m feeling quite relieved. Also I’ve now got 2 houses, 2 cars, 2 partners and 4 kids. Sheesh.

    We win next week and it's polyarmory...

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    4 hours ago, picket fence said:

    What's badly needed is a stand alone AFL reserves comp, and as you all know I've been saying this since the dawn of time!

    Only on the condition that a brass band plays at half-time...

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    On 11/05/2025 at 17:18, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Chol and Peter Wright are two who would've filled a massive hole as key forwards and 2nd ruck. We may have asked and been knocked back but the fact we were never linked to either in the media tells me we probably never bothered.

    I'm sure there are others and they are not world beaters but they do ok and would have complemented us nicely.

    After twenty plus years somoene finally uses "complemented", instead of "complimented". You must have gone to Melbourne Grammar, Dr Gonzo.

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    14 minutes ago, praha said:

    Jackson functioned as an attacking ruckman and tall midfielder, not a forward. Which evidently played a major role in the Grand Final. As with Boyd for the Dogs in 2016. You don't need your ruck to kick goals. That's what worked. I still think with time Grundy and Gawn could have worked and we'd have been better for it though.

    Absolutely. Brodie should have been given a tall-running mid role.

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    33 minutes ago, DEE fence said:

    So I have a theory about the drop off in standards for goal kicking (from set shots) over the last 20 years. Players have become too skinny. When you look at a list of the great goal kickers the only real athletes were Buddy, the erratic Richardson and Riewoldt (who is on my merde list at the moment). Lockett, Dunstall, Ablett, Wade, Hudson and Coventry all had large backsides used to great effect. Even our own Neitz and Jackovich had some weight to throw around. Across a century of great goal kickers, by far and away the best are the heavy set blokes.

    I would be curious if we allowed a JVR to be 5-10 kg heavier as the main KPF, and reduce slightly his defensive obligations whether this could see a more composed set shot. Instead of looking like Marvel action heros with 3% body fat, I think there is some merit in heavier, more explosive, players good for bursts.

    The difference is I think, that they are doing too much defensive running to properly get the HR down for a good shot and they feel the rough and tumble more being thin. Again this is for set shots not in play shots on goal.

    I find it hard to see any other factor across the time period that could cause what is basically a regression in set shot ability when training has become so elite and so professional.

    I think Cowboy Neale would "fit" into this illustrious group, although he was a bit of a swing man.