Everything posted by Fat Tony
- DISCO INFERNO by Whispering Jack
- PREGAME: Rd 08 vs Geelong
- PREGAME: Rd 08 vs Geelong
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Jefferson’s intensity is pathetic. No defensive focus in his game and zero ground game. He won’t make it.
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Fullarton isn’t strong enough or quick enough IMO.
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Overall, we lack depth and have very little in reserve. Hore is not a good enough kick for AFL. Fullarton played a good game and got a lot of the ball but there is nothing in his game that screams AFL. He is not a strong enough forward to play against AFL defenders and not big enough for the ruck. Jefferson takes a decent mark when he gets a jump at it, but so incredibly poor in his second efforts that he will never be an AFL player. He is a dumb footballer in terms of positioning and does not work hard enough in defence. Sestan has some elite traits and is improving with his better endurance. Still 2025 project at best due to his running capacity. Kynan Brown has AFL level intensity but is too small this year. McAdam is clearly AFL standard but not fit enough yet. Tholstrop did little to get excited about. AMW has some good traits but not sure he has enough to make it.
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Ben Brown would face the double drop to the VFL reserves on this performance (if it still existed). He has played like a bag of potatoes.
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Casey have been very poor in terms of their defensive structure, letting several goals over the back. Hore is a bit dopey. McAdam looks a very good forward and obviously AFL level talent. Jefferson is too slow in both body and mind to play AFL. Seston looks like a good VFL player now with a high level of balance and skill. I am not sure he will ever get the fitness to play AFL but there is a lot to like. Fullerton has picked up a lot of possessions but does not scream AFL talent. Brown has done little. Hunter is still good enough.
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
Sestan post high from 60m!
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CASEY: Rd 05 vs Richmond
All three AFL emergencies (Brown, Tholstrop and Hore) are playing VFL.
- GAMEDAY: Rd 07 vs Richmond
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Training Ground?
Surprisingly Caulfield and Cranbourne both have about the same average wind (14 km/h). Neither is that windy, but the openness really make both options not suitable/ideal for AFL programmes.
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
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Training Ground?
The biggest problem I see with Caulfield (and Casey) as training options is that they are very open and susceptible to wind. This is not ideal for training at the top level given that wind is not a big factor at AFL stadiums. It is hard to run full ground ball movement drills when there is a gale blowing. I also don't really think the current situation using both Casey and Gosh's Paddock really puts us at a big disadvantage from a performance perspective. We have access to two pristine grounds, pools, spas and gyms. What else do you really need to train an elite athlete? (The other keys being medical, diet and film review but they don't require capital investment.) Casey would be better if we could get some cover and it was closer to the city, but it is it really worth spending so much money to build another Casey Fields closer to the CBD? As for the argument that we have to cater for four teams now, I would say that the seasons are not all aligned and the AFL team is the only one of those teams that is fully professional (and they train in the morning, while the other teams train in the afternoon). Personally, I think the biggest reason AFL clubs demand all this money being spent is so that they can show off their facilities to attract free agents/recruits. The government money would be much better spent going back into grass roots football (or other departments like healthcare/education). Lastly, as for the fans wanting a social club, I think that social clubs are a thing of the past. There are plenty of bars in and around the MCG to celebrate a win and the best place to converse with other MFC supporters is obviously here on Demonland.
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PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
I would bring in Kossie, Hunter & Turner for Tholstrup, Salem & Brown. Windsor to shift to half back in place of Salem and Hunter to come in on the left wing. Kossie for Tholstrup is straight forward. Turner could play at either end. If he plays back, Rivers would play in the midfield, and we have a taller defence. (Sparrow and Petracca play more minutes forward.) If Turner play forwards, it is straight forward in place of Brown. Woewodin the poor old sub again.
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2024 MRO & Tribunal
I think he can turn his body but he needs to still watch the ball.
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TRAINING: Friday 19th April 2024
Put 2021 instead!
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TRAINING: Friday 19th April 2024
Salem being able to run just over a week after doing a hamstring is a good sign.
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
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2024 MRO & Tribunal
I thought Hunter did nothing wrong last year. He was only just second to a loose ball and pulled up and turned to protect himself at the last minute. As soon as Hunter realised he was going to collide with a kamikaze Rozee, he decelerated. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time IMO. I felt what Butters did was worse because, while he was seemingly going for the ball, he accelerated into the contest knowing Banfield was wide open and that he would likely collect him if he missed the ball. Both these incidents are tough to find the right balance though. We have a 360 degree contact sport with an odd shaped ball and we love seeing collisions (but not concussions). They clearly need to change the rules of the Brownlow because it is obviously part a thinking in the mind of the MRO.
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CASEY: Rd 03 vs Port Melbourne
They play on Anzac Eve, which works better from a MFC perspective.
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond
- PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond