Robbie57

May be we weren't bad, just Geelong are very good.(i just threw up in my mouth).

I invite Ron B to post: "well that escalated quickly".

It is very strange we have not changed the game plan. I once spoke with a very senior IBM executive, they had lots of plans including individual ones but whilst the organisation insisted on the planning process and tried to execute the plans everyone realised they would be very different by the end of the financial year. To adopt an overused word, our coaching group does not appear agile enough.

May be all sorts of reasons we dont know about, in any event its done and now unlikely it can be changed in any time less than 2 weeks of complete isolation.

Interesting article. "Let’s be honest – they aren’t winning the flag or likely even playing finals this year. Why not send Tomlinson forward for a handful of games and see if he can have an impact? There’s little to be lost, much to be gained." Really a good thought if we are struggling at the moment. I have growing concern that Goodwin and Co get so committed to something they aren't prepared to try a circuit breaker (especially mid game), it might not be part of the long term plan but may just work to break a cycle. This is important when other teams think they have us figured out and have to deal with something they weren't expecting.

Probably means the Govt is not lifting the crowd size it has allowed to date which is about 400 to 500, halve that for GWS, and you have about 200 slots. Probably 500 members in NSW so objectively the odds are pretty good. Apply MFCSS and it looks grim.

Ballot for tickets for NSW members.

spargo

I contacted the club this morning and NSW members will get an email once the AFL has sorted out the attendance process. The government is allowing crowds of up to 10K I think. Its a small ground (spectator wise) but actually pretty good for spectators. It has locally run food outlets and a bit of a country ground feel given its size and very easy to get to if there is nothing else on in the olympic precinct.

Looks like Manly oval, a cricket ground just behind their hotel. I think its used by a rugby team in the Shute shield. Much better option albeit with no posts. Sounds like our management have complained. GIants stadium under lights a good option, anyone know what time?

Yes, if you were on holiday. It is true that Sydney is under resourced for suitable grounds but it seems we get the short stick. Hawks in Coogee get a 25 min drive to Drummoyne oval whilst the distance to Bankstown from Coogee is 28 km ( 35 mins). Manly to Drummoyne would be 35 mins. A fair outcome. However we get the 50 km trip which will take at least an hour. Anyway I get the point which is well made Lucifer, its all misplaced anger over a perceived slight on the club. (It would be much easier for me to get to Drummoyne.)

I was thinking of it but Bankstown in Sydney traffic is not easy and I dont have to cross the Harbour to do it. Manly to Bankstown is a total joke and would be like asking us to stay on the Gold Coast but train in Brisbane. The AFL must really hate us when they give the Hawks a ground that is easy to access. As Little Goffy notes the first bit of the drive is a nightmare followed by some of the busiest freeways in Sydney and the traffic around the exits to Bankstown can be diabolical.

Indeed, however its not often we get to see them here so i may try and see what training they do attempt. There are not many decent AFL grounds they could use near Manly, possibly middle head.

Anyone know where they will train? Manly oval?

Not sure this is the answer but applaud the the idea given Goodwin not capable of coming up with any. Why didnt we put Oliver or Trac forward of the ball at least for a while yesterday? Oliver would benefit from experiencing the frustration of poor delivery first hand. I'd prefer we gave Weid a go. Perhaps if we are thinking of May forward and Tmac can come back to get some confidence again although I think his problem is both delivery and lack of support.

6 - Hibberd 5- Tracc 4- May 3-Gawn 2 - Hannan 1 - Harmes play harmes in the midfield......!!!!!!!!!!!!

Giants Stadium! Damn I can walk to the SCG, still its not a bad place to watch a low attendance match its still just like a big country ground.

Good for those of us living in Sydney, we may be the only people at the Saints/Kangas game. As for the other games they may be harder to get into with only 10,000 seats but will remind me of the early years of the swans up here.

If he was found in the middle of a suburb by police and has no recollection of part of the night its hard to see how he shouldn't be required to quarantine for 14 days, apart from any penalty for breaching the rules.

McQueen Thanks for sharing that I for one really enjoyed it.

No hatred. What i said was: "I am not convinced Smith is the answer down back and would prefer someone who can play a lock down role. Omac did that on Darling and this week with two serious forwards on the paddock we need him and May."

I try my hardest to stay positive and know we have been dealt a crap hand this year but when a team just plays keepings off and we have no answer for it I think questions have to be asked. I didn't see a move to try and fix the problem. Each week I watch with the most loyal and positive of supporters and even he yesterday said the coaching and selections were bad. It may be the coverage but does Goodwin ever get mad about some of our terrible errors? I applaud the OP's sentiment but I'd like to see some improvement.

We looked better up forward when Tmac went off and Trac was down there, however i did think Tmac showed some improvement late in the game. He needs some support and I would include Weid (or Jackson who at least has a crack) at FF. I am not convinced Smith is the answer down back and would prefer someone who can play a lock down role. Omac did that on Darling and this week with two serious forwards on the paddock we need him and May. (Lever's inexplicable early performance where he failed to contest left me bewildered and he can't play the lock down role). In: Omac; Weid (or Jackson); Bennell. Out: Smith;VDB; Hannan( or Melk)

A season where we get no breaks. Other teams have had the benefit of playing and knowing who they would play. A completely compromised season.

No system. No coaching plan to disrupt the simple Geelong keepings off plan. We looked best when Tmac was off the ground and Trac went forward. Smith was missing and should have been swung forward for a while. I really think it was a very poor coaching display and I dont usually buy into that argument. We also lost at the selection table again. VDB was not ready. We needed Weid up front which would have helped TMac.