Demon Dynasty

Even if we win the last 3 matches, which is probably unlikely, you arent going to win too many big games of footy against quality opposition by handing them an extra number at the stoppages ie., starting every match and seemingly every quarter with an 8 man (plus 2) defensive set up which means we must be at least one player down around immediate stoppages (prior to say one of those extras pushing up to make the stoppage). Its a recipe for a losing first quarter result pretty much every match except against lessor light clubs who just aren't very good generally. Yes you can sometimes chase down their lead and win but not often enough IMO. Its an ineffective strategy and, other than being used to defend a lead late in a quarter or the match, should never be used. While Goody continues to persist with this strategy we will forever be chasing quality opposition leads at the end of a 1st quarter and/or half time in most cases and trying to chase them down from behind, which simply won't work 'often enough' to make us a successful club in the short to medium term. Might be effective against lessor clubs but plays into the hands of the better ones. They must love this ineffective (but effective for them) set up at the start of each quarter. Common Goody throw this one away buddy. Simply ain't working. Please get numbers around the contest and stop giving quality mid fields a handy advantage that ensures they win the mid field battle most of the time!!

I agree with that also. His kicking method, his inability or unwillingness to lead up to a pressured ball carrier to provide an option (ie; almost always playing too deep and from behind his opponent instead of offering multiple leads playing in front), and lack of 2nd/3rd efforts once the pill hits the ground is pretty average old school footy and isn't going to help us kick a winning score very often. To take a 30+ meter run up to attempt a kick at goal from 10 meters out on a very slight angle is clear proof that he just isn't sure about his own kicking style at goal. Makes the easy things look so difficult at times. May need some time away from the forward line to work on the rest of his game. His confidence in front of the sticks is shot unless he is directly in front and within about 15 meters tops. Only his 2nd game back but he just doesn't seem to be capable of performing consistently enough and at a high enough level to justify a place up forward at the moment once Watts returns. Not enough pressure inside 50 when we lose the ball either. How is Weids doing after his 6 bag haul a few weeks back? Still another pre season away at least I'm guessing. But after this year, spent mostly at Casey, and another pre season I have a sneaking suspicion he may well overtake the Hulk next year provided he can put a little bulk on that shabby frame.

What a win! Should not have won that game but we did with about 5 players having a horror. Frosty & Hibberd close to BOG for us IMO.

Thank Licifer for Jeffy! And Malthouse!

Maxy finally hit a ball back over his head to the sweepers side

I can only recall us winning a few centre clearances. Game always going to win and lost right there

If we win today it's a huge bonus and somewhat of a miracle with Stretch, Melksham, Vince, Hunt and Hogan (understandable) all having mares so far. And no we haven't won yet I realise....just saying

Melksham OMG. Has also been horrid today

Great kick a itchy!

Another horrible decision by Vince

Is there any chance Kent could actually get hold of the ball in a one on one?

Lewis is also a fair way off impacting at this level. Needs to lift in last 8 matches. What was that from Vince. Horrible decision and execution

Thank goodness for T-Mac & Jeffy!

Hunt is so far off this level unfortunately. No pressure and no ability to get ball often enough or use it well enough.

Stretch horrible when under heat

It's early days and still think he'll be ok but T-Mac is slowly becoming the KPF we were hoping Hogan would become. Imagine if Hulk gets up and going in the 2nd half of this year and we get Watts, Jones & Viney back

Great goal Tommy!

Carlton are much better at controlling the ball and game and setting up their forward 50 entries than we are as well has making sure the ball is directed towards a leading tall target whether off HB to half forward or from the middle to deeper inside

Kruzer keeps tapping the ball to the southern wing side of centre square bounces into an open area for Carlton to run onto. Surely we have worked this out by now and can block this space??

Thank goodness for Jeffy. Kent now has a right foot? Points for trying ??

The key stat is clearances...12 to 20. Won't win if that doesn't even up more

BT is such a biased commentator who won't give us any credit or fire up when we get going

The commentators are willing the Blues to win

In the back to Maxy.... Ignored

Tried to run through tackle ...caught....ball up lol