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Same. If we win this week, we go in to next week with the same crook feeling in our guts that we all have now. If we lose, still the same crook feeling with an element of panic tossed in. Awesome!

The old “I reckon I have an idea about line coaches from the outer” stance.

That old chestnut. So annoying.

Time has dulled your memory abour how poor a half fit vanders was George. I don’t think you really mean that. I’m excited at the prospect of a fully fit vanders not being far off though. I hope he’s not the traveling emergency unless they think there’s a 99% chance he will play - building match fitness must be the goal at present. It would be a total waste if he doesn’t play at all this weekend.

There has to be a degree of self accountability as well though. The leaders shouldn’t expect to have to explain to Frost that you either need to go with Hawkins or cut off the next option; getting stuck in the middle helps nobody. That’s just one example The majority of the mistakes I’ve noticed were just wrong choices in the heat of the moment. It’s don’t think you can blame that on leadership.

He should have kicked the goal, saty, it’s as simple as that. I agree though that one player shouldn’t take the fall just to sate people’s appetite for a scapegoat. He wasn’t the only player who made a mistake on the night and he was otherwise adequate.

Goodwin has shown zero interest in shuffling fringe players around from wins or narrow losses unless there was a very clear case at any stage this year - either injury or a key player returning. He values team consistency. No problem with that here.

I blame Darwin.

Oh, but I thought he was gone?

Gee there’s a lot of BS in this thread. If you reckon Jones wouldn’t get a game in every single other side in the league bar none, your opinion isn’t worth the magnetic disc it is written on. I’m sure some people on this forum try so hard to be “balanced” and “unbiased” that they see gremlins that aren’t there. Whatever problems we have, Jones ain’t one of them.

Well, I’m repairing now. Like many of you I broke the hell down last night, but I have a week of real life I have to navigate so time to put my big boy pants on and stop the sooking. Still think we can get the job done against the Crows next week.

McDonald: yes, next week. Stupid to think otherwise. Kennedy-Harris: on borrowed time. Might play again this year, but won’t be on the list next season.

It would be fantastic to see Geelong win like that and as the prize, fall out of the 8. Ahahaha.

1. Fritsch’s contested marking and ball use were in full display last night. He has developed in to an exceptional flanker/wingman - unexpectedly for mine. 2. We took it up to a finals experienced side, on their home sh—heap, in a finals grade game, and showed we can match them. Next step: learn how to win. 3. The season is still alive. The degree of difficulty has no doubt increased, but we’re a long way from dead yet. If we make it now, we will have to win at least one game like this one, which will mean we deserve finals by definition and can take confidence in.

Yep. Lewis said in his post match with Burgs, “there aren’t too many positive thoughts rolling through my head right now”, which is a feeling we would all have related to last night. They’ll come out in time, although in this case I don’t really feel like exploring them. I just want to move on. By the way I thought Lewis was a good choice for the one post match conversation. The younger players would have been gutted. Lewis was too, but is probably better equipped to deal with it and still do a decent interview, given both his footy and media experience. His message seemed sensible to me, “this will hurt today and tomorrow, but as professionals we have to get on with it after that.”

Hahaha, yes! *DON’T BREATHE INSIDE THE FLAGS* is probably our coach’s #1 pet peeve.

Definitely didn’t feel zen coach, just didn’t know what else to do. Like you, I had little ones who I wished to remain asleep. Have fun at work. Swimming is my daughter’s sport of choice. Since watching her train (a lot), I’ve noticed one of the skills required for a coach is the ability to repeat yourself ad nauseam. It amazes me how long it takes for the message to get through sometimes!

I know others have responded already, but this post really hit me. Mate trust me, even those of us with lives jam packed full of other stuff feel the sting. Being able to rationalise it away with “it’s just footy” comes later after things settle down, but the initial emotion still cuts deep. For me, the blame phase isn’t part of the package when we lose. I don’t need to blame OMac for having a poor game, or JKH for missing an easy shot, or Goodwin for whatever, like so many do. That gives me zero therapeutic value - in fact it just makes me feel worse. That’s why I will often come across here frustrated when I post on here after losses. I just want an outlet to share my disappointment with other Melbourne supporters because I don’t really know many others, and all I seem to come across is misplaced rage and mindless criticism. People mistake my attitude for nonchalance or that I’m just happy with effort. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Last night honestly felt up there with the most crushing feeling I’ve felt in my life. I turned the TV off immediately and just sat in the dark silence by myself for ages. I haven’t felt such a feeling of hopelessness for ages. The rational, intelligent man knows it’s stupid to react so strongly to football, but it still happens. Anyway my point is, there are more people out there in your corner than you think.

I don’t know whether to smash my phone in to a million pieces or burst in to tears. The latter is probably a cheaper option but 34 years of society telling me men don’t cry means the tears are in short supply. I honestly wish I could right at this minute. Someone give me an outlet please. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[censored] football. I am not coping well with this at all.

Same. I feel like I’m going to chuck, to be honest.?

This comment is a quarter old I reckon. Had a hand in a number of goals that Q.

Gripping game. I’d be loving it if neutral. As it is I’m stressed and uncomfortable. We’re so wasteful inside 50 - nothing new there. Will need a valium by the end at this rate.

Harmes has been on Selwood who has done FA. Was only on Danger when the ducking one was off according to Channel 7.

I nodded off on the couch at quarter time watching it. Woke up with two minutes til half time and thought I’d awoken in a parallel universe. Saw every minute of the third quarter though and they are absolutely dominating. A better side would be up by 40 now. Hope they finish the job. Sydney falling at this hurdle is massive.