jnrmac

I argue the free was not there. But uts typical of the way that the umps completely mis-adjudicate things time and time again. The rule was brought in to stop Lindsay Thomas and Adam Goodes style sliding into contests on their knees and taking out opposition players legs and coming from the opposite direction. I think this is totally different to what happened yestrday. Jones was receving the ball, fumbled and lurched fwd after it. That unco idiot Dawson was running behind Jones and cannoned into him collecting him in the head with his knee. He could have jumped over him, stopped or tackled him. He had plenty of time but is so awkward that he fell over Jones. That is not what the rule is for and it is a disgrace that ball players are penalised for that.

I far king love watching this team. It gets me pumped. usually I turn off after the first qtr or so and in the last 4 weeks I have seen some magnificent efforts: 10 goals to 0 6 goals to 1 7 goals to 1 8 goals to 2 hows that for being positive?

He does fumble a lot but I suspect he is petrified of makng a mistake. I hope that goes when his confidence is better.

You have to laugh at the ppl who bemoan the fact we cant develop players and yet when a young player that has had injury troubles and is spending time in the two's to gain experience, find his feet etc smash the club for not sacking the player. These are the same ppl no doubt who wanted Nathan Jones gone after his first 3 yrs. There is a big difference between giving someone like Toumpas time and letting Matt Jones anywhere our team again.

You have to be kidding. Not a fan but his two OOFs and blatant (he does it every week) collapse into the back of a Freo player are the sign of an incompetent player. Should not go near our side ever again. Oh and did I mention he had 1 possession up until half time?

Bohdan Babadzjuk

I don't think it was lazy he's just not that fast.

So; Again we made unfathomable selection decisions. Making Grimes the sub. WTF is that about?? Was in the best last week and kicked a goal. They put Matt Jones in there ahead of him?? On Matt Jones saw another MJones classic fall in the back of a player to give away a mindless free. Two momentum killing OOF under NO pressure within 3mins of each other. Hopefully has played his last ever game for the club. Oh, and he had 1 possession up until half time I think. Garland gave his customary 1st goal of the game away. I wish there was a bet for that. We were supposed to come out fighting but alas we were 10 goals to nil down. That makes 4 weeks running we have been in that position or thereabouts. Who out here really thinks it isn't the coach?? Sure the players are pretty bad but a slight change of attitude is all I detected in the 1st qtr. And we won the tackles for the day. But I'll tell Roosy something for nothing. It aint the supporters and their negativity. In fact I am surprised there are supporters left. Jetta holds the ball up whenever he gets it. Never plays on. Almost like he's waiting for the opp'n players to flood back. Lost count of the number of times we had kicks smothered or waited so long before kicking the kick was mis-cued because the Freo player was right on them We must have the dumbest footballers in the AFL. Some of the decision making is incomprehensible. They have no instinct or footy smarts. (altho I did see quite a smart along the ground kick by Newton that didn't quite come off) The loose man in defence killed us again today. Hate to see the umber of intercept marks. The switching in their backline was as predictable as it was infuriating. When a coach can't get players up for a game of footy there is more to it than bad players. They aren't doing what he says and he has to carry the can for that. Its pathetic. Roos actually seems at a real loss to know what to do. He virtually admitted as much last week. Salem and Viney for me were really the only highlights

It was 12 to our 2 in the first 2 qtrs. We won the free kick count 17 to 16. They are criminal those umps in the west, Have been for years. Still remember when we were 2 frees to 23 against west coast.

Summary: 1st QTR in the last four weeks 6 goals to 1 5 goals to 1 8 goals to 1 7 goals to 2 Yet again game over at qtr time. We have been killed yet again by the spare man in defence. Great coaching Roosy. Good to see them coming out and breathing fire. Adios I'm out of here. Think I'll wash the car.

THat is the worst free kick of all time against JOnes.

Pav has the 10m force field . Just like Marine boy....

Great. More home town decisions..... How come we don't get those??

Has Garland won a one on one this year??? Mentally checked out

Agree with this. Selection this year and subs have been unfathomable at times.

The usual 8

Roos doesn't understand the sub. Pointless having Grimes as the sub.

Well you would be cutting off your noise to spite your face then wouldn't you. If he OOC which I think he was, you would be happy for him to walk into the draft?? Probably best to think before posting.

Ha finally a mea culpa! We need midfield leadership at our club big time. Talent yes but without leaders its a headless chook...

Ha ha We have NEVER beaten a Ross Lyon coached side. We are a better chance to be 8 goals to 1 down like the last 3 weeks running. Roos has 'em really fired up this week. I am sure they'll come out and play like maniacs. If only those damned supporters wouldn't be so negative...

Yep. That'll scare 'em.

Roos doesn't know how to get the players fired up to start a game. What is that? How can we repeat the same thing 3 weeks running by being 8 goals to 1 down? I assume it will happen again this week so is likely 4 weeks running. Why are the players giving no effort? When the coach virtually admits he doesn't know what is causing it and blames the negativity of supporters we have a major issue.

It will be 4th week in a row we are at least 8 goals to 1 down. What a joy.

Melbourne has never beaten a Ross Lyon coached team Good luck. I'll be enjoying a few cold beers after golf.

So who is responsible for the 8 goal to 1 deficits we have seen in the last 3 weeks?