Just stating the facts… You cannot argue - “nobody thinks close loses are good enough” And then in the next space say close losses are positive Bizarre That’s so disingenuous — “good enough” and “positive” are two totally different concepts. “Good enough ” for me is winning the flag. “Positive” for...

The negativity comes from sitting 14th in the ladder in r18 with 6 wins. If you believe near enough is good enough, and close losses are ok, that’s your prerogative. I am very disappointed with this season. I believe I am justified in thinking this way. This is massively oversimplifying an optimist...

This year we've played a more dour style. Ended up kicking 14 goals in Round 2. We were behind considerably on the scoreboard against Collingwood early in that game (I remember Wood getting concussed and thinking it would help us regroup) so we had no choice but to play an attacking game. The other...

It’s now called team defence- not a flood It’s a 15 man zone between the arcs designed to own the corridor and force mid turnovers We actually play a come forward defence But there is no denying we send two half forward either to or behind the contest line to contest the mid zone - we send (like al...

The suggestion that we flooded in this game is absolutely a myth. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/disgraceful-way-to-play-ross-lyon-st-kilda-cop-flak-for-lowscoring-flood-brand/news-story/085ea1315e3927c130782667c7b45ef4 Here is Joey's quote from this article: “They had 44 turnovers between t...

Enjoy the footy played tonight? Yes. I enjoyed. 1. The push and pull between two styles 2. Watching Windhager go to work on Touk 3. Watching our backline repeatedly stand up and then rebound through a chain of handballs 4. Watching Mitch Owens bully his way through the footy 5. Watching Hill, Miler...

Let's drag this thread back to its actual topic.... I did a little research and found that this was the first occurrence in an 18 team league. At the conclusion of round 12 last year, 12 teams had a percentage of over 100 (ours was 116.5) and right below the 100 mark was Richmond, with 99.2 and Carl...

Good to see all the happy little Vegemite’s here after a win. We really know how to kick our heels up around here :D Yep Some just revel in their misery Wot a shyte thread after a hard fought win We have some crap fans who belong at Collingwood :roll: :twisted: :wink: The thread was started at half...

This thread is so embarrassing lol the levels of interpersonal rage because some people think a coach is good and some don't is mindboggling.

The focus of some on here tells you a lot. Far from perfect but a win to be proud of as we try to find some form. Players no doubt learning a lot this year. Do you expect fans to cheer and smile and be happy throughout the course of the whole game? Should we all think (like some people on here) tha...

He had been atrocious this season. Goes back, finds form, into the ones. Makes sense. Yup, couldn't agree more. Did people think that once Seb and Skunk were dropped once, we would have them finish the entire year in the VFL and then delist them? Especially when we're crying out for some on field l...

It has dawned on me recently that we will need to rebuild through the draft due to our inability to attract high end talent through FA or trade. This can take decades as evidenced by Melbourne, Western Bulldogs and Carlton in recent times. So it seems we are still quite aways off it. I still have w...

Fell asleep watching. Can't imagine what the post game analysis is like with the team. I think you should just get it off your chest - you don’t like the coach Stop pretending with rubbish “I’m not a hater but…here’s sone vitriol I wanna just put right there…” You strike me as the type that likes t...

Is this aisle 29?

Getting the picks is only 1 part of rebuilding Getting the selection right is part 2 Developing them correctly is part 4 Having the right leadership and culture around them - part 4 We got it very right in 2000-2002 GT should take a lot of credit for that We got it very wrong 2012-2014 Elshaug and ...

These mystifying selections are not a good sign. It's a sign we are tanking. This is not a side that is intent on actually trying to win this (very winnable) match. We are playing a very dangerous game on several fronts. How many senior players will feel disenchanted by this decision? Happy to sacr...

If someone's analysis of our list changes after 1 win, then that's some toenail deep analysis. I think Melbourne have enough in midfield to really open us up and they'll be smarting after losing the West Coast so will come out hot. The only thing I know is that my read on Lyon/club direction/list do...

B: Wilkie - Howard - Webster HB: NWM - Battle - Stocker C: Henry - Owens - Wood HF: Wilson - King - Hill F: Higgins - Caminiti - Hayes Foll: Marshall - Steele - Sinclair Int: Crouch - Dow - Windhager - Bonner Sub: Clark Emerg: Ross - Garcia - Sharman Sandy B: Cordy - Keeler - Seaton* HB: Paton - Sc...

Ya, haven't really understood people baying for more kids to play. Feels like we're playing as many young kids as possible without turning into North. Everyone is getting chances and I'm sure by the end of the season, the ones who haven't yet (Arie and a few others) will get them as well.

Really interesting take from Joey on First Crack Reckons ball transition isn’t our main issue Suggests the issue is we lack players with the ability in congestion, contested situations to take the ball from inside to outside aka why we rushed Dow in You are changing Joey's message His message was a...

I think if the club came out and was honest with the supporter base (instead of the dual natrative) then these sorts of losses like Freo and the Hawks last week, would be easier to accept It's very hard for this to occur when supporters fail or actively refuse to listen. The club has said on multip...

I think if the club came out and was honest with the supporter base (instead of the dual natrative) then these sorts of losses like Freo and the Hawks last week, would be easier to accept It's very hard for this to occur when supporters fail or actively refuse to listen. The club has said on multip...

I have posted on a few threads about the perplexing decision to play Hunter Clark in the magoos for 3 weeks in a row. Seriously Rossco!! What the faark? This is a player who had a decent preseason. This is a player who played well in a final last year No one questions that? Why? Poor decisions and ...

Ive refrained from calling Max a bust...however his gutless, passionless effort tonight was insipid. But who cares? We cant drop him! We'd never survive without his 3 marks & 1 behind. He'll have a meeting with Ross and he'll say it wasn't fair that Caminiti was targeted as a KP Forward. "...

Rubyjo wrote: ↑Tue 14 May 2024 9:22pm They can have battle ..one trick pony ..

Is the trick being a good medium sized defender who can swing forward if we need?