jnrmac

None of this is news. Ever since they allowed unlimited interchange to 'speed up the game' we have had congestion. It is a fact that if interchanges are reduced players will fatigue sooner and they simply can't run as far (except for the likes of say Langdon) The coaches scream that injuries will increase but I don't buy it for a second. Because the players won't be able to run manically for 4 quarters. Collision impacts will likely reduce because you won't have powerful, fit players cannoning into other players.They will naturally pick and choose when to run and when to tackle etc. Never ever listen to coaches about the state of the game. They couldn't care less how it looks.

Sanctity? Integrity? Two words that should never be in the same sentence as the AFL

Because then it's rugby

Yep And his two last seasons with the Crows he was subbed off 6 times.

Well you know what they say... You Can lead a horse to water…. But a pencil must be led I'll see myself out now.

The word 'Gay' wants its original meaning back

The front on rule is also a joke. As is the Goodes sliding the knees. The way Goodes used to slide in was dangerous. Now we have players theatrically diving over a player on the ground to try and elicit a free (ANB is a culprit) While we are at it the Intentional OOB, the protected area, the stand rule The interpretations of all of these are farcical.

It should be immediate. If you get tackled you have to immediately attempt to dispose of the ball. Simples.

Well know the rule works if Cripps can no longer do 720degree turns while looking to dish off a handball

Jvr got coaches votes Is doing something right He is also being asked to do roles that the other young key fwds aren't being asked to do Is doing well imo

Has anyone told the umpires? Watch the overreaction this weekend Rule of the week will see 30 HTBs every game

Cut and paste style difference

I have but there are reasons he's 28yo with only 50 games. Not writing him off but have very low expectations. Not happy with the way kozzie is trying to look after him at every opportunity when there are better options

My theory is that other sides know how we play, plan for it then execute. We try to play our plan and adjust to what the opp throws at us. We're reactive. But always try to play our game rather than change our plan to beat an opposition

Not a chance. Ever since I was kicked out of the members stand at Moorabbin for applauding a Demon goal I have hated them

Not a fan yet to see any of his 'mercurial' qualities I have noted Kozzie looks for him quite a bit and he is not always the best option.

Prior to the weekend we were 88% in the first qtr meaning that we had scored less than our opposition Thats a more important stat. We have always been behind the 8 ball Good to see a dominant first qtr for a change against St Kilda

Salem was off with the tracksuit on and 7mins to go. Hopefully all OK

This is simply untrue. Please point out when he had been tried at senior level for us? His 35 goals at GWS were over 8 seasons and a good deal were when he was playing wing

What are the chances we come out breathing fire? First quarters are our worst. 88% percentage Puts us behind the 8 ball. Gives other teams a sniff. FFS Melbourne pull ya fingers out and start well

It's not one result. It's the West Coast game, Carlton game, Brisbane game, the Port game, the Swans game..... The Carlton game encapsulated all that is wrong with us. Goody goes out to play 'our style' when it is clear the other teams have worked Carlton out. Stop Cripps and Walsh. He doesn't appear to me to adjust his game plan to the team we are playing. He makes the occasional match up change but not so much game plan.

Brutal call to drop Billings for the game against the Saints. Imagine he would be devastated not to play against his old side.

I presume expected score was in the Dogs favour?

The Howes blunder with Reid (whilst understandable given Reid's talent) was extremely poor defending. There would have been a few other contests that I can't recall but where the selection committee decided he needs a freshening up

Clearly you're not going to make the three emergencies the next 'three in line'. Just trying to point out sometimes there are human management issues and on occasion they will give a player some TLC