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1 hour ago, DubDee said:

So good to see him start to burst out of contests Again…

In all seriousness was there for the clinic this morning and he really came across as so genuine with his interactions with the children. Much respect.

I’m not Worried about JVR at all.

Petracca is worth more in a trade, but I’d let clarry go. Trac is a point of difference, clarry is just a plodder at this stage. Massive fall from grace.

I’d drive to our training facilty to graffiti it but we don’t have one .

Relax guys, we’re still learning the game plan.

This is bruise free footy from us so far.

Will be a really interesting end to the year, we seem to have found reasons to excuse 2022-2024 for varying reasons. But what’s the excuse this year?

It was the first time since 2021 that I believe our list actually improved. Our injury list is in fantastic shape. Yet we are on the way to a bottom 4 finish and losing the same way every time. Surely we can’t continue to support mediocrity.

Our training should really consist of nothing but goal kicking practice. How we can continually lose the same way is a blight on the entire football club.

Watching us play is Groundhog Day. Kick more behinds than goals then lose.

Will be interesting to see our Energy levels this week. Will they be mentally spent after losing that game? I know I am.

The more umpires on the ground, the more inconsistent it is.

Would love to see Laurie given a good run (not sub). He looks so dynamic at this level.

Alice Springs is not The problem. We are. Our opponents never seem to have an issue playing there.

On 27/05/2025 at 13:39, binman said:

I really think a challenge for JVR had been adapting to this shift for our key forwards towards being more focused, as a starting point, on ensuring their direct opponent does not intercept mark.

I wonder if that helps explain why he kept on getting in wrestling matches with his opponent, something that must be a real challenge for a 22 year old key forward battling with bigger, stronger opponents.

And for a bloke that has played all his footy as a pure key forward (I think that's right) it's probably counter intuitive and unatural to be defence first, not to mention frustrating.

If I'm correct and goody is implementing a method that involves denying oppo intercept marks combined with manic inside 50 pressure (as evidenced by our off the charts inside 50 tackle differentials in the last six weeks - with an increased average pressure rating arguably the most dramatic statistical change since our first 5 losses) the key metrics for tall forwards are not goals and contested marks they are things like one percenters, spoils, pressure, tackles and above all denying intercept marks and bringing the ball to ground.

All of which points to one of things I most love about footy - the speed at which the game evolves tactically.

Having gone out ans targeted Lever to play the intercept role, we won a flag in large part because of ability to pressure the ball carrier to dump kick and then take intercept marks (a strategy we adapted from Hardwick's tigers and to a lesser eectent the crows)

All teams subsequently implemented variationa of that method to maximise intercept marks in the back half and use them to launch attacks.

Alir, Sicily, McGovern x 2, Vlaustin, Mcartin, Andrews etc etc etc all teams now have the equivalent of a Lever.

So now all teams are going to work on limiting such player's influence - which would in part explain why so few contested marks are being taken by forwards inside 50 atm.

It feels like goody might be going next level with denying intercept marks.

Interesting prioritising defence even in forward 50. Such a Goody thing to do. It’s working so I’m all for it .

On 26/05/2025 at 20:03, old55 said:

The other thing to add about Spargo's game is that he regularly blocked Kossie’s opponent at forward 50 stoppages which was influential.

This is why Viney is a great replacement. He’s been doing this for years with Trac and Oliver.

The only [censored] thing about Lever coming back is Turner going up forward. I reckon he’s a good pinch up forward , but has elite potential behind the ball. Loving his kicking out of D50.

8 hours ago, Roost it far said:

That’s complete rubbish. They pulled Chandler off after he kicked a goal and showed him whatever they showed him. These guys have cut the tape to make it look like they pulled him after this mis kick. The media are so full of 💩

Coaching masterstroke: “Hey chin , instead of kicking the ball out on the full could you try hit a team mate instead?”

So based on current selection integrity Kolt is a definite starter in the seniors next week?

I’m just happy we are destabilising freo for once: they’ve been coming after our players ever since Jeff White.

JVR and Jeffo are just too raw. No point potting them , they shouldn’t be our focal points at this stage.

Selwyn should be the first person sacked, not Goody. Our fitness is our biggest problem.

Not feeling 360 without Robbo. The loveable buffoon made that show.

I literally pay no attention to Morris and Mclure. They are so desperate for relevancy and often completely wrong.

JVR over AJ. AJ is too messy at AFL level and goes missing for long periods. Only depth in my opinion so far.

I really buy into the notion that bogey sides are real , which makes me think we can do it this weekend.

I really hope we don’t try to feel them out and take a few hits like we normally do. We need to act like the hunter. Every interstate team regardless of how they are going are a different proposition at home .