McQueen

Fair weather coach

How about we just abolish the MRO and go back to the tribunal system as a standalone vetting process. 

21 minutes ago, mauriesy said:

So retaliation works, does it? Like JVR giving away a goal.

I'd much rather retaliate on the scoreboard.

Maynard from the Pies does it better than anyone. It’s premeditated, timed very well (usually after a goal is scored) and has the desired outcome.
 
The immediate retaliation is as you’ve pointed out is fraught with drawing the ire of the umpire but the tactical stuff, like Maynard and others offer, is complete bereft in our team. 

This will be a very tough game and I won’t be the least bit surprised if we’re on the receiving end of another close loss. 

3 minutes ago, rjay said:

I'm not sure...Port have been targeting Max for a number of years now.

They were prepared to give away a few free kicks because the tactic works.

First & foremost Max needs to look after himself by taking the game on. He's a big boy.

If he goes up another level then the tactic fails, but he didn't. His game was off which ensures he will get more of the same.

As for the team, they need to up the pressure rating in these games then maybe flying the flag wouldn't be necessary.

The opposition would be more concerned with getting a kick away & hitting a target.

It’s almost like the team has been instructed not to get involved in any ‘flying the flag’ because it detracts from the next play and players getting to position if they get sucked into that type of stuff. 
But there’s definitely still a time and place for it in terms of getting some mongrel and venom into the team on game day. 
I love Max but I’m starting to see him flop around - almost staging for free kicks rather than holding his ground and looking to hurt the opposition or at least intimidate with more aggression. 

The overall fear factor of the team has sadly and substantially waned this year. 
Time to inject the mongrel back into the mindset of our players. 
 

King has a point. 

Funnily enough both Owen’s and Caminiti were the last two remaining goal scorer legs on a SGM @$876 for me. 
Hurt. 
 

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

And there's my new word for the day!

My plesier. 

Lloyd said on Sunday footy show that he deserved a week because Hunter’s attempt at winning the footy was insufficient. 
What a pielkop!

If the Hawks lose today against the Eagles in Tasmania, the tank is well and truly on - if it wasn’t already. 

3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

 

McQueen stuck in heavy traffic among all the other disenchanted fans checking out from the AFL.

 

Fake. 
 

No way is her head there!

season 2023
 

If we accept Hunters 1 week suspension I’ll be checking out from the 2023 H&A season.

I’ve never been so disheartened by the direction of the game and its management.  
 

It’s just too infuriating. 

17 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

What? And get a fine, and put a target on us? He knows how the bigger game is played.

I think there’s still some margin outside of where he ventured. 
How about “yeah, the game was super greasy and there were other calls that we’ll query with the AFL.”

The fact that the maggots can’t read the status of the game and the conditions that are impacting the players is the most alarming thing for me. 

17 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Was it 3 free kicks against Clarry for throwing last night?

This whole thing of the umpires are cracking down on X y or z this week is complete BS.

How about a focus on the umpires performances.

The coach should have pointed it out.

Indeed mate but that would’ve only drawn their ire even more and the AWFUL would’ve fined the club for doing so. 

Goodwin shrugging his shoulders about the question of Oliver throwing the ball…
Missed an opportunity to ****can the overall performance of the maggots imo. 
 

Still filthy. 😤

If Hunter gets suspended that’s me done for the H&A. 
 

Right. 
Bed. 

Out Tmac

In BBB

I’m too [censored] off to give it another thought tonight. 
 

Goin to bed. 

The game is becoming a poor spectacle. Four field umpires all gunning for their 15 seconds of fame by blowing the whistle on the most flaky and dubious decisions of the year. 
Am I biased? Hell yeah!

But the sport is quickly losing its appeal to me. I pride myself on not losing control of my emotions but tonight I cussed and yelled like never before. Disgusting display of umpiring with the final boundary throw in clearly favouring Port but not being pulled up by the field umps. 
 

It was a wet game being adjudicated like a dry game. Decisions like the JHF tripping free was absolutely [censored] ludicrous!
 

These umpires are seriously out of their depth. 
Something needs to change because I’ve lost the loving feeling for the sport  of Aussie rules. 

OMG THIS GAME IS TURNING INTO AN ABSOLUTE ****SHOW

Just now, P-man said:

It will be near unwatchable in another 5 years. Slowly but surely sucking any ounce of physicality out of it.

4 umps all trying to justify their pay packet. 

Softest contact sport in the world. 
 

NRL here I come. 

I’m starting to really dislike this sport. 

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Ok, slowly coming around to the Salem. Some of you blokes have talked me into it.

Am thinking Brayshaw or Rivers playing as the filling in midfielder?

Anyone really surprised Harmes was selected or not even in the extended 26 squad? Genuinely thought he was a shoe in.

Also, good to see Taj Woewodin as an emergency. Just shows he's getting really close now.

I was chatting to Shane at the WCE game and he stated “Taj was a lock for round one had he not dislocated his finger”

22 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The one in the back is a [censored] !!!

Accepted word for female dog - classic

The C word is still a bit rough Uncle to be fair.

But I’ve struck a few in my time.  

14 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Not fanciful at all Steve! 

I reckon somewhere in the 80's is certain - so beyond that ........... ?