Robbie57

Even if the plan to coach our forwards is seen as A+ the results aren't so something has to change. Does JVR need to go back? That way he might learn a bit more about how good forwards exploit opportunities. I would bring in someone like a Hawkins as a different voice , something anything! Give the forwards and supporters some hope.

Congratulations to Fritta and Natalie. A weeks personal leave may be in order. He will want to be near home and the hospital this week. Its a pretty magical (and demanding) time for a family. It will also give him a chance to relieve the pressure and regroup.

Fortunately I was on a plane and didn't see the match and now don't feel compelled to do so. Blind freddy knows we have no forward plan or if we do it doesn't work. We urgently need some outside expertise to start to address the problem. We need to build some confidence in the playing group that its fixable.

Don't get me started..... ok you got me started. Why a knee into the back/ribs/stomach of another player including going for a mark (who often doesn't know its coming) is acceptable when it clearly has the potential for serious damage leaves me bewildered. That action should become a free kick in the way the head is protected.

Waiting to come on he looked like a deer in the headlights but what really struck was the vision of him jogging when he should have been trying flat out to put some pressure on. I really hope someone in the leadership group points that out to him. That said he was on a hiding to nothing when brought into the game late.

6. Gawn 5. Lever 4. Trac 3. TMac 2. Salo. 1. Lindsay

Ok my nerves are rested.... Unfortunately we were better than Freo for most of the game which may cause the coaches not to rethink a few things before round 1. When Freo went wide in the 2nd we were caught out (especially on the traditional Lingers wing) which exposed that playing him out of position has a large defensive cost to us. He covers so much ground and quickly that his presence or perceived presence would have closed out that option for Freo. Windsor had numerous missed tackles some of whihc ended up in scores. He is not the answer at half back. Simply put Langdon and Windsor are out of position which is damaging to our defence. Poor kicking for goal may also be used as an excuse along with the conditions but the reality is we had no forward presence in the air or on the ground. Whilst he was not the answer at least AJ tried and put in defensively as well. Fritta was casual at best.

Apart from the team at the club who rightfully deserve the accolades, I wonder if Hamish's profile with the club helped on this? Will Max be featuring on Legomasters this year? Btw: A big shout out to Hamish who has done a lot work with some sick kids in a very low key way. Top effort.

https://www.afr.com/technology/deepseek-backs-the-pies-chatgpt-the-dees-and-other-ai-disputes-20250128-p5l7qu OpenAI backs the Dees....

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Have to agree about JVR, he needs to be allowed to play his position. He can ruck when its deep in the forward line if need be but his job is to contest and kick goals....simples.

I cant do the math but if North want Houston is there any acceptable deal that gets us pick 2 with a workable second pick?

they weren't.

I think Uber professional is an apt description and was probably the source of the friction. One thing is obvious the whole club needs to be as uber professional which will require everyone to work as hard as Trac this off season to get our house in order.

I'd say we are not finished at 9, 9 + 5 may become a higher first and a selection of other picks. Who knows we have to wait for the music to stop....