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Would hope some performance outcomes related to such a contract. You dont want complacency to lower performance but there must be reasonable security for injury or other non player controlled output. Ie if dropped for balance or managed reason. Could even include bonus payments for team related contributions. To ensure individual action to meet performance measures do not override team success.

I thought Van Rooyn did some good things. JUst not enough of them. I reckon Tmac to the back and Disco to the forward could be the change. Petty to Sub

Finally watched the replay and while umpiring to me seemed to show pies getting more soft frees, the inconsistent nature of the adjudication is the biggest issue. WE did seem to respond in this game by using the same tactics as the pies apply. For every free that TRac and Clarrie dont get for holding, Diacos was held by them plus Langdon and others and didnt get free kick There were some howlers and the fifty against Lindsay seemed particularly harsh. I also reckon Kozzie was stiff as the ball was between his legs and he wasnt really given an opportunity to pick it up while another demon did so no impact on the game wheas the 50 really affected the game. Shouldnt have been paid. I have stated that it is harder to retain focus and composure when preesure is high. Even a few seasoned pies players missed what seemed easy goalss coz they were under pressure. WE maybe need to practise kicking with that pressure and intensity.. A;; in all play like we did and we can beat any side . ID still give Jeffo some exposure to that level of intensity to see how he handles it. Have suggested he and Fritta rotate off the bench as they both seem to play a similar role.

Ive said before and will say it again Jeffo and Fritta rotate off the bench both play time while hot and off when not happening. TMac into defence with Disco in forward rotating off bench with JVR forward only not rucking. Campbell AJ or Fullarton or Verall rotating with max off bench even if only play small nimutes . Petty is Sub only. can relieve forward or back and wont have to play the whole game .

Dont know youcan say its not working when we just lost by apoint in what appeared to be a game where umpiring decisions also led to confusion and poor play

Ive said before we need to make a folio of he awarded and non awarded frees . not just our games but happening in other games and compare them to ours. Take it to the AFL and ask them to explain.

Seems that we are too consistent. All the same faults are constantly stated. Rectifying them is the issue.

Will do my best to meet them. We have many fine musicians in Beechworth and I am always looking for recruits for IndigoFM our local station which promotes Aussie and independant musicians . We now podcast and stream and have many remote listeners.. Im happy to talk to the guys who arrange the gigs at Tanswells. Pass my name Greg Clydesdale on to them and Im sure we can meet over a beer.

Its hard to keep composure and not make dumb decisions when you are frustrated and uncertain of the umpiring decisions. You play with confidence when you know you will bw given the dvantage by the umpiring and obviously no confidence when you know you are not going to get support from the umpire. The club needs to address this with the AFL and the umpires. NOt blaming the umps but asking what can we do to remove the uncertainty, frustration and subsequent poor action coming from the apparent confusion. Even commentators are expressing their views and it will be interesting to hear how the "footy shows " ie agenda setters address it.

Well Hong Kong several hours later I amgined that Diaos kicked the winning goal and Pies won by several, enough for their supporters to say the few umpiring mistakes made no difference and we kicked ourselves out of it anyway.... Open the game day thread to find only 1 point but it seems we did kick ourselves out of it. Commencing Post game now as i wait for transfer to Melb Home in another couple of hrs.

with a result

must be like me running out of time???? See you in Hong Kong.

Plane is about to board am I going to miss the finish?

Time delay is killing me . Pretty neat internet here in Osaka airport. hope a win makes the trip more enjoyable.

im up to date Dland . keep the comments and scores coming . Must be hell down ther. but surely the umpiring must turn???? At least even out give the boys a chance and some hope.