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As bad as side as I can remember us selecting under Goodwin. Almost every player is either underdone, lacking form and confidence or completely out of their depth. Combine that with a coach who has completely lost the plot, and what could possibly go wrong? The worst thing that could happen today is another uninspiring 5-6 goal loss with brief glimpses of basic competency that will allow the club to keep on pretending that all is well, so nothing will change.

Truly moronic changes from a desperate and clueless coach. Let's drop our only reliable goalkicker but keep Spargo who couldn't hit the scoreboard if his life depended on it. Again we pick a bloke with no match fitness in Tholstrup, who isn't that good to start with. I assume we'll let May hobble around all afternoon as well. And what's with picking Turner only in even rounds?

Pressure acts should be a non-negotiable for all players, but particularly for small forwards. You don't get extra credit for doing the bare essentials of your job, when you contribute nothing else (goals, assists, tackles, etc). It isn't just Spargo, but he is a forward who hasn't kicked a goal since July 2023 - that's a long time ago.

For those who remember the Late Show in the early 90s, Goodwin's press conference yesterday reminded me of this excellent segment.

I really don't see the point of playing May when he is carrying injuries. He becomes his nervy, fumbly worst self when he has no confidence in his body (see round 3 v GC as example 1), and it affects everyone around him. Get him 100% right, and get games into Adams or Turner if needed. Hopefully Pickett is okay, because he is completely irreplaceable from our current list.

Clearly some people are going to be critical of anything that Brad says in this situation, some will appreciate that he has spoken and some will prefer that nothing is said. As such, he can't win, whatever he does. Without outlining exactly why we are in this position and what we intend to do differently to fix the situation, I find the letter entirely pointless. As such, I think I'd prefer he said nothing and avoid giving the media anything to tear apart. I would like to think that he has been far less "vanilla" behind closed doors.

I'm not sure what his point of difference is that will allow him to be a quality AFL player. He hasn't kicked or assisted on a goal in the past three weeks, so is basically a passenger at this point. He isn't quick, he is shorter than ideal, doesn't apply great tackle pressure, doesn't kick goals, doesn't win his own football. Basically another Spargo, and we already have one more of those than is required.

The biggest problem with Goodwin has always been that he thinks he is the smartest guy in the room. And he has surrounded himself with yes men who have failed to call him out on his more ridiculous decisions around tactics, selections and game plans. The playing group have finally gotten sick of listening to his verbal diarrhoea and are making this clear with their half hearted, bone headed performances. Well done to all involved in getting the club to this dire position just three years after winning a premiership.

Failing to remove Goodwin before Anzac Eve will cost the club hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost match day takings, so why wait? It's basically a mercy killing at this point.

The majority of the players looked at least remotely interested for at least some of the game, so that is clear progress from the past fortnight. However our disposal, decision making, game plan and fitness remain the stuff of nightmares. Other than money I'm not sure why any player or coach would want to stick around here long term. Maybe we just blow everything up and start completely fresh.

Salem, Viney, Spargo, Turner, Melksham, Sharp - what's the point?

Windsor not fit. Langford a beauty. Gawn receiving a bath. Don't touch Cameron or Dangerfield.

Everything about him has been useless for three years. Teams are happy for him to have the ball because they know he won't hurt them.

Has Viney disposed of the ball cleanly once this season? Van Rooyen needs to stop worrying about his opponent and attack the football.

And inside the 50. The end is incredibly nigh for him.