Everything posted by beelzebub
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Yes... was ridiculing the suggestion. It deserved it. Sorry to say whilst we ought to have made a better showing of 22 and 23.. atm we are ver VERY over rated and Goodwin is running on the fumes of past imaginings. The Bulldigs are one hit wonders.... guess what, so are we. Take a closer look at Sydney... they've been there or thereabouts for along while but I might agree their actual dividends are wanting. Brisbane of the last few decades make us look very average and underachieving. Can't be bothered with the scum... ( that said more than likely to finish higher than us ) Has Goody [censored] up and wasted a list ? [censored].. what universe do you live in ??
Sandra Sully with a late breaking exclusive. You just described the AFL .. true genius
The many and various reasons to consider purchasing Waverley ... more
Well........... There's probably any number of preconcepts to think this guy ought to be some cod eating [censored].... but they might be the same sort of preconceptions that ought to suggest we're at least a top 8 team with street creds !! And you'd be wrong I think in both instances. Imho. I kept waiting for the moment where the viewer could be forgiven for ridiculing this narration but sadly it never came. I can't help but feel the vast majority of what he said was entirely valid. I find it always interesting to listen to non-Melbourne folk , who do have some decent understanding of the game , analyse and discuss our 'great' club. He may not have always hit a nail on its head but neither was he unfortunately ever far from the mark. Yes , it was an opinion piece. We all have one. There were any number of facts though within that ought to be concerning for many of us. He's dead right about Clarksons mob giving a master-class in how to dismantle us. And we ought to care as I'm bloody sure other FDs were scribbling notes. And London to a brick we won't be much changed when we meet these other clubs. We're 2 for zip atm. We might go 3 and O and then joy of joys the Kitties at their litterland !! We are struggling for traction. We might not get ANY !! Back to that Bluebagger weatherman ... Is he just reiterating many of our grievances?? Quite possibly. Does that make them any less valid ? That's a No for me. Whilst too early to panic we should be taking note of all icebergs and where the life-rafts are. Not seeing blue skies ahead. Now some will dismiss any and all seeming negativity as just plain bad ju-ju but it's not me creating it.... it's that lot out there on the other side of the boundary line( plus a few in the box )... the ones running around. One of the few teams we've beaten in recent times, the Suns , are actually favourites currently... and on OUR turf !! That's not good. Why do I feel like I'm on the Minnow... again GO Dees... please... get going.. start whenever you like... ( now is good 👍 )
Well Dennis has starred in quite a few... So maybe Joe 🤔 😆
You know I really miss the 🤔 emoji . The whole point of 🤔for mine was to express that the post was thoughtful and/or thought provoking . As is yours ... cheers
Well played LG Problem is.... he's had time allowed to do this already.....and where are we ? Well where we ARE is still having to do all that because good ol Monis is really causing us a Minus ;)
Keep going...... You've not walked this road far enough ;)
The question I'm intrigued by.. Take our list..... then imagine any or all of the other coaches were to take the helm. What would our team sheet look like... how would we play ?? If you think there'd be no difference... well,you'd be kidding yourselves. That's a reality. Now you have mentally travelled down that road... what do we think ? 🤔
Some might suggest having a home IS core business 🤔 ;)
Think you'll find the Dragons are in a dyed in the wool Labor electorate. Caulfield..... not so much
Tbh I've never quite figured this guy out ,as a player. If he were an actor I would describe him as quite talented, has shown his craft in a handful of 'roles' but for the most part just pops up in cameos . His Oscar came in the big dance of 21 but since then has seemingly shunned the limelight and performs increasingly enigmatically. I seriously wonder at times if his true passion is actually football . Happily trade him.
I hear what ya saying 58. I will offer a caveat on ODs behalf . I know for a fact he has watched many a Magoo Match. I'd be very surprised if he was writing anyone off without considerable thought. JVR looks like he belongs out there....but he's still raw. I too am not convinced Jeffo is going to develop a lot further. But as you rightly suggest... he's young. I'm not.... I can remember when Neeta first came on the scene, Ox too. They showed something special. Jeffo.. 😒 🤔 Obviously time will tell
Thankyou for highlighting one of the most absurd characteristics of our 'system' Truly beggars belief
Ironically Goodwin has also always been about the "process" .. trust in the process. I actually agree with that as it goes. Sort of ( kinda ) mirrors Saban. We've obviously just got the wrong process 🙄 😉
I actually find the notion of destabilising this team desirable. Needs one he'll of a shake up.
I fully understand the arguments that suggest little can/may change . These are often supported by any number of studies and statistics. But I often wonder upon what suppositions and criteria. I would concur with those outcomes being demonstrably similar ( I.e. little substantive change ) if all that has transpired is but a like for like,or like for similar change in management/coaching/leadership. There is without doubt a logic to that. I reminded though of Chess. Here we have a battle royale that epitomises how things can change dramatically dependant upon design and implementation. Both combatants have EXACTLY the same teams combined of only 6 different types of players in differing numbers ( but same to both ) The field is defined, the abilities of the field players is understood. But outcomes are going to vary considerably upon the direction of the competing adversaries. As the late great JSM would ponder, why is this so ?? It comes down to understanding how nuanced moves can differ from one advocate to another. It's often the smaller minor things that have a butterfly effect. A better understanding of causality. Tactics and Strategy are the key. The players haven't changed. What they can/can't do remains the same. Only direction therefore can be the attributive difference. We play chess very poorly at Melbourne. Is there indeed a more predictable team ? If we can't wholesale change the list , then what ? It's not too hard to think of 'what' Good luck Dees. 2 games in and already fairly and squarely looking down the barrel.
