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Here in lays a problem to me. Much of this approach...this over emphasis of 'defensive' pressure in our FORWARD arc is a bit arze about to me, always has been. It seems to assume the priority in our attack zone is to defend. No, the priority is to attack. The priority is to create opportunities to score. Preuss does this. Small defending forwards don't. Always thought this a tactical anachronism.

Would that be a Jackaroo Court ?

Just makes you wonder why we waited til round 4 .....

Not to detract from your post, which I thought very considered and on the money, but this particular extract resonates highly for mine. Kind of a sliding doors approach but a very poignant reminder that footy is a fickle master and you need to bring your best efforts all day, and have an ounce of two of luck. Very happy with the win and some aspects of playing style but it can so easily go the other way. Better teams, or even the Swannies on a better more accurate day will deliver pain. Still a long way I think to go. Happy to have broken the duck. Again, excellent post.

A very good read. Cheers Jack.

A hearty congratulations to the team and coaching. I really didn't see that coming. Well done. However one win does not a winter footy season make. Let's back it up. Go Dees

Try applying probabilities to the ongoing games. Yeah I know...could change. Some might to play the simple game of 'if we won enough could we still make it " The reality is about the likelihood of such outcomes, not the choice of outcomes. Currently chances are around Buckley's. Another couple of losses you can then add Nunn to that

The enquiry to be called Misson Impossible

Marvee ?

Somehow reminded of Monty Python... it's only a flesh wound !!!

Hang on....this almost supposes that a player doesn't understand Footy 101 until they're on a list ( AFL ) for a number of years. What Oscar did, and as a consequence dragged the Snowman into , we're cardinal sins of football....the kind of stuff drummed into you from junior footy !!

Alas... probably my thoughts as well. Do we get back up off the canvas....only to get whacked again later...or just lay there defeated. Would take a miracle to get anywhere near our hoped for September glory now. I just don't see us as having the list, the lust or ability to last. Lest we have a different plan it's all but lost.

What....we have to wait til then for snow !!! Quelle horreur !!!!!!!!

In a fashion our dilemma reminds me of: So..best out of3 make that best of 5 best of 9 Would you believe.......

I agree, in the main. Much to be revealed...about much. However Ernest should we continue losing then our demise is surer than the RMS Titanic........ there'd be no ice-ing this cake

Oh...of course...

We're not cooked...but we're on the grill. Rare, med-rare, medium, well-done ?? Quite frankly I'd be encouraged to see some basics accomplished...maybe string 2 qtrs together. The season ?? We'd not only have to win one game but suddenly string a whole bunch together. Sorry just fanciful rubbish at this point.

I wonder at what hour Tmac will be subbed

He's kicked 6 once...5 and 4 a few times I don't think we've played him with such a weak leaking defence yet. Fun times ahead. Problem will be...try and take him away from the game will just open it up for others. Not enough wallpaper to cover all the cracks.

Let's see. We have an appalling leaky back 50 We have a very singular approach to entering our 50. Our midfield getting caught out on the return. Unable to hit side of barn No plan B We're slow Just need to fix ALL of that and we're competitive. Can't wait

I suspect a late change also

Is Tmac still subject to a late test ? Just curious

Problem is Oscar would never be where Buddy is lol