rjay

Ducked...

What is the rule?

4 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

A lot of potentially one sided games this weekend.

Crows v Cats probably the hardest on paper but of course upsets happen

I think Dogs Suns is an interesting game. Reckon Suns make the 8 this year…this game will be a good indicator.

4 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

Unless Brisbane really [censored] the bed, I'd be surprised if Collingwood aren't 0-4 after next week. That would be delicious.

Pity it has to be Brisbane.

Both 0-4 would be good to see...

...but I guess you can't have everything.

6 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

My major issue was the seating arrangement and the huge space between the boundary line and the fence, made you feel too far away from the action.  This is something that Marvel does quite well, most likely in direct response.

I used to like the view at Waverley...

Also used to park up at the Wheelers Hill Hotel and walk down to the ground.

A long walk back when you lost but at least there was a pot and parma to be had before heading home..

Waverley or Docklands?

Waverley every day of the week for me.

3 hours ago, rjay said:

He'll probably take Fritsch, Fritsch will probably take him...

2 hours ago, binman said:

McAdams would be the option if fit. 

I wonder with bb playing the lead out full forward role if fritter could play a defensive forward role on Sicily.

Fritter is a bit out of form and Sicily would take him to the ball. But Sicily wouldn't be able to take too many liberties with fritter either. A danger player to sag off and leave free.

Most likely....

10 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

We’ll need a diffuser against Sicily this weekend. Melksham did it brilliantly last year. Sicily is basically the only player that could get in the way of us winning. 

He'll probably take Fritsch, Fritsch will probably take him...

Same old Goodwin...stuck in his ways, doesn't listen, no plan B, can't coach.

Oh, wait a minute.

We won.

Thant can't be right.

Fake news.

6 minutes ago, Ouch! said:

Listen to someone like Saul Eastlake who at least IS an economist.

I think in the end it's going to be about listening to the people.

Their vote will count.

If they think there are more important issues than getting an AFL team so be it.

On 14/03/2024 at 09:24, John Demonic said:

If it was Daicos taken out and medically retired, how is McGuire arguing about whether it comes out of the cap or not, today?

Collingwood are probably not far off a similar issue with Murphy at the moment.

I think they would be arguing for cap relief...

On 16/03/2024 at 17:14, picket fence said:

Andy Moniz-Wakefield was our best player. He broke the lines, used the ball well and kicked two sensational goals coming off half back

Could they be looking at him as coverage for Bowey???

2 interesting games on today and both on at around the same time this evening.

Day time snore fests...

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Petty of the ground and doing run throughs. Looks a million miles of a return

Sure to play next week then...

14 hours ago, poita said:

Five changes for round 1 is a clear admission that we royally stuffed up the opening round team.

Not at all...we just didn't have players available for that game.

BBB, Tommy and Woey all needed a run under the belt plus Pickett wasn't available with suspension.

Then add in a couple of injuries.

With a fit list maybe Tomo is the only one dropped that may have been picked, but if Disco was available I doubt he would have played either.

Collingwood went well tonight...

Just now, Earl Hood said:

Surely 41 points is defendable in the last quarter? Although I know we lost from that lead 42 pts against Sheedy’s Essendon, back in the late 90’s I think. Swans just need to manufacture 2 goals early to stamp out any comeback. 

The umpires could have a say in this by the end of the game.

They gave it a good go at the end of the 3rd...

1 minute ago, TheWiz said:

Thoughts on Tex?…

35yo next year...

8 minutes ago, BDA said:

I think Kate Roffey's comments are fair. Hate the pies but you can't deny their supporters are very vocal and get right behind their team on gameday.

They turn on their own really quickly too...

I've heard many a choice word thrown, I guess that happens with all dimwitted supporters.

Just that they have more...

13 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

I heard they're leaning towards TMAC replacing Schache. 

I think it likely to be Tommy or BBB, HP an outside chance but probably needs a bit more time.

Goody was talking about discussions after training today so will be interesting to see which way it falls.

10 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Kane Cornes on Sunday Footy Show said “Max gets roughed up and doesn’t fight back and his teammates don’t help him.”

Pretty accurate IMO.

I think Max needs to show it doesn't effect him in a negative way.

If he lifts to another level then I can't see teams trying it on any longer.

Unfortunately it works and they will keep doing it.

Someone mentioned it and it may have been you 'Red' but if they try and body him he should come in with a raised knee.

A few of them around the ribs will soon make you back off.

As for around the ground there isn't a lot teammates can do, maybe the odd block here and there.

I would definitely look at targeting an opposition player for the same treatment though...

The AFL will get sick of the look soon enough and change the rules, that will suit us anyway.

21 hours ago, Binmans PA said:

But my overall point here is to win the flag this year, IMV, we need to give a little more defensively (in attacking rebound) to improve our offence without going too loosey goosey at the back.

 

I think we will and have done this but only when we have our forward line back.

To me it would be a recipe for disaster with the current line up.

We were starting to do it last year when Petty was up and about for a few games.

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3 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

So you didn't answer my question that's OK...

Read and comprehend what I've said a number of times.

I've answered your questions.

I get annoyed at your constant misquoting, like where have I ever said we don't have a forward issue?

9 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

just remember Goodwin has acknowledged that it is a problem you cannot deny that.

As mush as I hate stats with a passion we had 37 more inside 50's than the pies and lost and you don't think there is a problem with connection with the forward line?

Let me just put this here...

On 10/03/2024 at 12:26, rjay said:

 

The FD obviously know there is an issue as Goody has consistently stated.

No one here has their red and blue patches on...we all know we have a forward line issue.

Dermott is no genius and all your banging on doesn't change it.

...but it's not an easy fix otherwise it would have already been done.