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So why didn't the coaches do something about it that's the problem right there.

First of all, the effort was great, and it was good to see that they kept pushing. However, the umpires were not the deciding factor; it was again the forward line and skills that beat us. Players were unable to lower their eyes. Trac, Rivers, Oliver, getting worse at it, just throwing on the boot, and the kick goes nowhere. The number of players who kick it higher than longer causes players to wait; therefore, the opposition stops the run. There was a failure to control Josh Daicos, and Sidebottom just ran free, with players jogging to man up when everyone can see where the ball is going next. Yes, I'm harsh, but those are the facts: effort A+; skills C-. Now, next week will be interesting to see how they back up, and we all know how flaky Port can be—great one day, poor the next.

I damm well hope so with Windsor.

I hope the football staff remember to give Fritsch the umbrella cap today as his hair will trouble him all day

How damm true with that statement.

People blaming the goal-kicking are just looking for an excuse for why we lost. We were out-planned and out-coached all day. The Saints are known for switching the ball from the backline and were allowed to do that all day without an attempt to man up. Players got sucked into the contest, leaving Saints free to walk the ball out. Players continually handballed boundary side to running players with nowhere to go but down the line, where they were cut off. Forwards and backmen were dragged up and down to the center line, thus being exposed. Players watched their opponent run to free space and did not even bother to chase. The list goes on. If we play like that next week, the Valentine's day Massacre will seem like a teddy bear's picnic.

Hold your beer wait till next week...

Those who think Salem is worth a spot in the side are kidding themselves. He is a liability when there is pace in the game, too busy trying to take the easy option.

40 minutes ago, Roost it far said:   Hard at contest, clean with hands, goals not points, let them chase us, our think our style stacks up. Long down the line is death against them. They force you into that so you gotta go at times but you’ve also gotta hold, I think that’s what we’re doing! 40 minutes ago, Roost it far said:   Hard at contest, clean with hands, goals not points, let them chase us, our think our style stacks up. Long down the line is death against them. They force you into that so you gotta go at times but you’ve also gotta hold, I think that’s what we’re doing! Yes, we have been doing that a lot more, not quite there yet with skill levels, but it has also allowed us to move the ball into the forward line with different options.

People are underestimating the Pies' game plan and how it has changed. They don't rely on contested ball; they rely on holding position at both ends of the ground and going heavy on turnovers. Guys like Sidebottom and the Daicos brothers drag their opponents into the contest, then back out of it, thus becoming free and unopposed to move the ball with speed. You really need to play the Pies man-to-man, not giving them free space to move in. It will be interesting to see how we play against them.

14 hours ago, DeeZone said:   He went at 71% yesterday 3 turnovers, twelve score assists and over 400m gained, he was our highest rated player, I had him in my top four. Not a fan of his these days. He is good when everything is one way, but when the going gets tough, he has a habit of panicking and makes terrible decisions by hand and foot, but in every discussion, you have your view; I have mine, and that's ok.

And he can't kick over 40 metres even Viney can kick 45....but I totally agree with you on him.

Nah that was a joke when they tried that, just have no contact until the ball is thrown in and no grappling first one that does free kick soon stop that.

I believe he was short of the mark and moved to the right as if he was outside the 5,

Speaking of throw-ins it's about time the AFL changed the rules for ruckmen no more grapling it's a blight on the game there should be no contact until the ball is thrown in, i also agree with La Dee no more nominated ruckmen at ball ups just throw it up and if a third ruckman goes up pay a free. P.S. Also, get rid of the stand rule. Players are getting too much of an advantage.

Guess you missed the turnover ones then.

Maybe he could teach a few others to do the same, switching the ball would be so much easier.

You can only play against what's put in front of you, and let's be real, Sydney has a big injury list, and the two suspensions didn't help their cause. Their form on the G is not that flash, but it was good to see some positive passages of play, hopefully giving players some confidence in themselves to keep moving forward. The big test will be against the Pies, Suns, and Crows, which will show us we are among the top teams.

Three of the takeaways from that match and the pies are also doing is limiting the easy kick outs from the opposition and not all forward line players pushing up the ground to be in the contest and players not being sucked into the contest when they don't have to, we did something similar in the last quarter last week and I hope that continues.

Dogs are getting sucked into contests and trying to play on without thinking, handballing to know one in a good position.

I'm talking about the analysis like white explained, there is a couple that do it and I know this one waffles on at times but Brereton is good at that, but agree with you about the rest.

22 minutes ago, binman said:   Indeed And there no driver fir 7 or fox to introduce any meaningful innovations given their duopoly. Why spend any money on innovation above and beyond paying the bone headed ex footballers who clag up the coverage of the game. There is but that's not what the media want, people want to hear controversial side of football.

Great analysis and it was good to see him mention about not getting sucked into the contest and hold, this is what the pies are doing, you watch Nick Daicos will lead his opponent into the contest and then peel away same with Josh it's smart play just hope we can continue to do those little things.

12 hours ago, MrFreeze said:   I think Lever comes straight in next week, he pushes Windsor out of the backline. I would also drop Sharp and Spargo. Any of Viney/Pickett/Langdon could fill the HF spots. Windsor can play a mix of HF or wing. In: Viney, Lever Out: Spargo, Sharp Would like to see Windsor back on the wing rather than play in the backline, with the swans down players courtesy of the tribunal and their form at the G. This is a gettable game if they bring the same effort as they brought against the lions.

Well that was a pleasant surprise and the boys should be happy with that result and would loved to have listened to Fagan talking to his group after the game when you play like millionaires when the game is on the line that's what you get, as for our players I enjoyed watching the difference some of the younger players, Lindsay, Langford, McVee, Windsor, Melksham who can dispose of the ball with a quick motion and decision making compare that with Gawn, May, McDonald etc who hold up the ball. It also showed up the skill level between the sides I still cannot understand how layers kick the ball so damm high when transferring or when there is a loose man who has to wait for it and it ends up holding the play up but overall it was a good second half and good to see them pushing to the end hope that is the standard from now on.