John Crow Batty

Great numbers but now we need most of them to turn up to games or else we still get to play in flyover country.

11 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Carl specialised in disorderly, rather than orderly, conduct.

54 minutes ago, layzie said:

Big Carl!

Didn't get to see him myself but from everything I've read and heard I like to think he brought some order back to the Dees. 

He didn’t have much success as a coach but he put a hardness back into the team which was pussycat soft before he came over. 

35 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

For the 60+ year olds on the forum, do you remember those games? (I'm over 60 and I don't.)

I don’t either though I believe I attended at least one of them.

Will be a repeat of the Grundy situation. Been there done that. We have to draft from the crop of new up and coming ruck potentials and also pick up a seasoned second stringer fro other AFL clubs or competitions.

Bayley Fritsch last seen moonwalking in moon boots on the moon.

At this time of the season fog of war optics are everywhere. I’ll only believe what’s happening when the ball is bounced. 

Lactose intolerant like James Sicily.

After his third quarter painful tippy toe through the tulips jaunt he moved freely all over the ground. Kicked a 50 metre goal and two sublime snaps. I’ll wait for the bad news from the club if any before I panic. If the news is bad I have bottle of Rivers Royale Kill Devil to end the misery.

Shows we are a very even side with team ethos trumping individual brilliance. 

Grundy kicked 3 goals last game where his AFL best has been 2 goals. Maybe has learned some forward craft?

10 minutes ago, layzie said:

I just don't want to be in a scenario after this game where there is even a flash of a thought: "Maybe we could have used Grundy". The intel on his ex teammates and how to push their buttons, the option if Max is getting manhandled once again. Yes I know this robs us of running power but in my Monday afternoon 11 days out from the game opinion this is exactly what the tactical sub is for. Can we not play a side similar to what we have but with Grundy as a sub and then if he's needed, bring him in?

I'm happy to listen to any counter points on this, I just think it could be foolish to rule the guy out from the running this early. 

Cox and Cameron will try to work Gawn into the ground. JVR needs to concentrate on his forward craft instead of doing disruptive cameo ruck work. One goal a game by him won’t cut it in finals. Grundy has to play. Its a new ball game now and what didn’t work in H&A has no relevance to what can or can’t work in finals.

Very sad about this. Arguably in career best form before finals. Hope Club looks after him and Dunstan going forward.

32 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

The Filth have 2 Ruckmen who will both have Max in their sites. 
we should consider rotating Grundy off the Bench, whilst we can. This is September. 
play him against his old team, who discarded him…

We need Max for a month of serious work 

Gawn’s past two performances are not as good as in his previous months worth. Looks over worked. Hard to see him carrying our rucks with cameos with JVR for up to 3 or 4 punishing finals. Grundy can offer plenty. 

7 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Grundy played almost full time ruck on Sunday. The forward experiment was nowhere to be seen other than in the last quarter when he was resting.

The idea of a half each has merit though

I still believe the Grundy and Gawn partnership can work. Finals add different dynamics. Cox and Cameron are too tall without equality in matchup. Solo Gawn will be worked over and VDR too short to counter and unsettles his forward game.

2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

This is the conundrum. The Thursday night game means that those who play in the Casey game will probably only have a five if not 4 day break. Realistically it means the likes of TMac and possibly Grundy won't play. Same for Hibberd

Another example of the VFL comp not doing what it should. We could ask for a Friday night VFL game perhaps

Grundy and Tmac could play a half each forward.

8 minutes ago, mo64 said:

A tall loitering in our forward line is actually detrimental to the side. And your choice of words is apt when describing Grundy and Gawn up forward. The Pies would waltz the ball out of their backline.

Loitering with intent.

Peeking in Collingwood's Big Footy forum the big talk there is how sick many of their players were at our last meeting. Many taking us lightly.

Grundy has to come in to support Gawn. Gawn has been impressive going solo but starting to look over worked in the last couple of rounds. Another tall loitering in the forward line would also pressure Collingwood's shortish defence. 

[censored] the the commentators. it’s like they are willing injures for us.

With Spargo, Pickett and Chandler why would we want Liam Henry? 

11 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Fabulous interview with one of the great Demon stalwarts over the last 7 years.

Thank you Andy and everyone involved.

It's no coincidence that the likes of Jake coming to the club (among many others of course) have helped propel us to a new level of professionalism and output both on & off the field.

His form at Casey prior to re-selection, particularly his goal kicking prowess over many weeks,  couldn't be ignored which is a credit to Melky.

As Andy said he could have easily dropped his bundle a little and just played out his career there.

Straight shooter who doesn't mince his words.

Is eager to share his knowledge of forward craft with the younger guys.  An asset to the club that will never find its way on any stat sheet.

He had a good chat with Roohey against the Hawks as they were coming off the ground at one point.  No stone unturned and no doubt some invaluable learnings being imparted.

His goal kicking technique, particularly his snapping, is a joy to watch.  Text book stuff that others could use as a 101 'how to' guide if needed.

Fingers crossed he can continue to pepper the scoreboard and has a solid finals campaign.

For such a deadly kick for goal on the snap, tight angles and on the run it puzzles me how awkwardly he handles an easy set shot at middle distance. 

Your disciples are praying your flight is delayed and hoping they might still get your trichotomous fix for the round.

28 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Some of the kicks Rivers did on the weekend were just a level above anyone else on the ground. 50-60 metre pin point passes. Only player that can get that length AND accuracy is Tex Walker.

He can certainly roost the ball. Saw him at Optus a couple years ago kick the ball I swear it was close to 80 metres. Shame it was a point.

Seems to make the same exciting moves every game but often it’s like his internal GPS is out of whack and he has trouble tracking the ball where it’s going even by a few inches.