Diamond_Jim

We are paying heavily for playing one game plan for too many years. Whether it be at VFL level, against lesser opposition or for times when we were well ahead (remember those days) the refusal to experiment was simply arrogant. That it was such a boring gameplan (I called it the python technique) didn't help. Anyway Goodwin is here for the next 3 years. Time to work on our plans post Gawn and May. I would be very disappointed if we spent valuable draft picks on Houston or the like to shore up the present list in hope of extending the window.

Not to mention two interstate Prelims

Terrible game by so many. Slow and sloppy doesn't describe the relative failures on every line. Not sure that playing at Casey when they are in this form does anything for player development. One standout was the number of broken tackles allowing run on play by the Dogs. Time to draw a line under this annus horriblis.

Midfield Massacre

Sanders goes okay

Too slow and too much boundary play by Casey

Nice chase and smother from McAdam

Given that the VFL fixture i heavily influenced by the participating AFL clubs there are some very strange outcomes. The Brisbane fixture was weird FWIW this one makes relative sense Gives everyone the weekend off Now... what do we want from this game skill wise... Personally I'd like a good game from McAdam particularly below his knees

On a cold night with a 25-30k crowd it's a decent venue Medallion club stuff it up by taking the best seats even though they're often empty

Agree but I also like the sugar hit that two same year early draft picks can give to a team. Little doubt that the 2019 draft was a big contributor to our 2021 success

That would mean the Saints passing us. Unlikely but 6 or 7 is a real possibility. My guess is 8. We'll beat the Suns and the Pies (maybe)

Removing Rivers from the backline (sensible move) and partially Picket from the forward line opens a spot for a swinging small (no pun intended). If AMW could fill that role he would be invaluable. Woewodin needs to show a little more. Perfect time to give him an extended AFL run. Not sure where he best fits longer term. 2025 will be his make or break year.

The window depends upon getting two more years out of May, Gawn and Viney. Why drive the players into the ground for minimal return. To gain success in 2025 it's a 26/27 game season It's not tanking.... it's player management

Season is around five games too long From an attendance viewpoint too many night games in wintry conditions Take over by TV will do this

Jefferson in Petty down back Rest May Fullarton or Verral in and Max to fifty per cent game time 2025 starts NOW

wow

Rivers... 2 disposals this quarter

May have seen this movie before

49 -42

Rivers on fire 14 disposals

Fear the Zone !!

We rarely do goals these days. Not in the gameplan. Just look at Casey

Interesting that the two mega acts for the Olympics opening ceremony were not French. Lady Gaga and Celine Dion That's what I call cringeworthy

Bombers in dive spiral

Zero system Not really seeing any skill development at this level No run and spread just hack it forward in hope to an empty forward line because we've pressed too high