ThreeOneSix

Not just that. But unfortunately, with all that’s happened with Smith, Oliver, and our prior off field issues, we are now labeled as a dysfunctional football club (off field). It’s a ‘free hit’ to say we’ll struggle.

It’s all smoke and mirrors, and nothing to see here.

Salem can’t play in the midfield as he is too undisciplined with tackling. He gives away too many frees due to dumping he opposing players. I do understand the method of the Oliver pairing though. Theoretically it has merit, But Salem is a nightmare to have in the middle, as every free kick he gives away halts our momentum.

They arent worth the coin it would cost. Neither are 50 goal a year fowards either.

Lloyd in recent times has been in our corner. Probably too much off field noise to back us in now.

Whoever is number 10. Thankfully wasn’t Gus then.

Oliver only doesn’t win those if he gets injured again. However, if Oliver went amiss, Viney will win the bluey. Smokey for Charlie.

Viney should have the best year of his career.

Liked. Rivers sat 3 wide under a hold, and was eased down the last 50. Petracca was better for the run, Sat midfield and was eased to the line. Windsor jumped the gates, got In a nice position early, checked off of heels, and had solid finishing sectionals. GOAT came off of a 50m handicap and still went to the post under double wraps, close to the place getters. Bowey came out sharp, sat up on the pace, and shown a nice turn of foot, a black booker. Negatives. May looked as though he needed the run. Brayshaw came out the gates slow, and stayed slow - despite looking good in the yard. Schache might be looking for a picnic circuit. ANB, despite looking fit for a first up run, doesn’t look to have come back well.

You need to take time out and watch the game.

Take aways from the game. Petracca is Kouta the second coming, and absolutely flying. Yet still, will play second fiddle to the GOAT, who clearly has been training hard by himself. Viney looks in sharp touch Windsor is already elite (well done JT). Bowey has lifted another level. JVR could benefit from our long history of bombing the ball inside 50 Rivers is an A grade footballer. Kozi is in rare air. He could be the most talented player in the league. GOAT will win his 5th Bluey. Now to the negatives. May has lost a yard or ten. Langdon is finished. ANB is a bigger liability than ever now he’s fitter than ever - and the ball is in his hands more as a result (he’s a butcher). Brayshaw doesn’t look up to it. Salem isn’t a mid, or even nearly a mid. Schache isn’t up to VFL standard.

Can have leapfrog Harley Reid?

Andrew McQualter

Fantastic. I was hoping this happened. In all his interviews on 360 I was thoroughly impressed with his reasoning and ability to see the game. IMO he compliments Goodwin. Great fit.

I given up on the AFL a long time ago now. The death of Australian Rules, under the AFL banner, died when they banned sliding in. Ever since that they have tried to manipulate the rules to decrease the likelihood of head knocks, only to have the opposite effect. We now have players leading into a contest head first, with absolute disregard for their well-being, but with the intention of receiving a free kick. With the impending payouts the AFL know they have coming their way, I am just really surprised they didn’t manipulate a Collingwood vs Carlton grand final.

Grundy should retain his trade value. Before he arrived there were question marks over his durability. More specifically, his previous injury. That has been put to bed. He will be a great asset to Sydney. He is a good ruck man for the right side. Baffling why we got him, but the side that offloaded knew what they were doing. Collingwood have been strategic. Their coach is very well measured and in control.

Jackson will be a star. He has rare attributes and with time will become more polished. The only thing I can see stopping him is potential concussion issues, as he wants to be an inside mid, and coupled with his height, aggression, and stooping posture when hunting the ball I just think it’s an accident waiting to happen. I predict he will develop into a fwd/ruck, and one of the better ones in recent times. He has the attributes to be a very very good forward. I can’t see the midfielder experiment working though.

Hunter is no lock. His form has been trending downward, he has behavioural issues, and has lost a step. He gets talked up far too much around here lately. I understand that he would be very handy as a needs fit if he recaptured his better form, but there is little to no evidence of that happening based on 2022.

24 goals. Well fed with that silver spoon. There must be a story as to why the kid appears to be a relative unknown. A brief read last night on the kid is that he lowered George Wardlaws colours in a kick around. Thats impressive. Only Humpries could’ve did that.

Rookie picks are a long shot. So astute selection in picking any kid who can slot 24 goals. That is no easy feat irrespective of the opposition. Plenty of kids playing country leagues with enough talent to mix with it with the silver spooners who get opportunities handed to them on a platter.

He’s undersized at 199cm. But if he does grow a couple of inches he’ll be some prospect. Ground game is good. Ruck IQ appears well above average (on those clips). For a ruck you’d have to say he is a very good kick. Good type to compete head to head with the new young basketball kid.

JT has nailed so many picks in recent years that we can afford to take a punt on a project player with legitimate X factor. JVR looks a player it takes the pressure off. If we nail the Jefferson pick we can set our side up for life after BB and TMAC. Jefferson looks a few years off but every now and then a skinny project player exceeds expectations - Fyfe, Stephenson.

I’d be very surprised if Essendon traded their pick. I think they should. But I don’t think they will. I hope we keep our selections.

I’d pay to just forgive the run. I thought we were alright today. Bulldogs were just the better side. Our midfield was pretty good, stoppage work ok, backline solid (May Lever great), but our spread wasn’t good, and our player accountability was below average. We are struggling against these sides that can spread well. It seems to really catch us out. I thought we were ok today boys should hold their head up high, we just lacked in areas and the bullies capitalised. They are a classy side. Our goal kicking probably cost us the win today as well. Kick straight we probably win that.

If I were a player and I got jumper punched I’d start unloading, it would be on like Donkey Kong. Why? Because jumper punches into the solar plexus hurt like hell, they take the wind right out of you. It’s assault. That is what it is, and if someone is assaulting you then you have the right to defend yourself, especially if the league will not look after you. You can either sit there and continue to get hit, or you can fight back.