Running is key

[Saintmike65]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

[Viscount Jeremiah]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

Do you think Leo fits this category?

Not sure on his endurance but he's got speed to burn.

[Vortex]

What about possession, any work on trying to win the ball and maintain possession.

[wally]

Goal kicking will win games.
Behinds and out of bounds loses games.
Most teams generate enough shots at goal.

[spert]

Getting hands on the ball- first use around packs and centre bounces is a big problem that needs to be solved. We just didn't get enough of the ball over four quarters last season. It's one thing having run and link up, but someone needs to get the pill first.

[Scollop]

Getting hands on the ball- first use around packs and centre bounces is a big problem that needs to be solved. We just didn't get enough of the ball over four quarters last season. It's one thing having run and link up, but someone needs to get the pill first.

That was Cho's theory also

That's why Billy Longer was his choice for first ruck.

Around the ground and at throw ins recently, I think we break even in clearances. We might even have the advantage but at centre bounces we suck

With both Paddy Ryder and RoMa it was hit and miss the last 2 years. I don't think our centre square ruckwork and the mids planning around first use was up to standard

We need to either have a ruckman who can do the job at centre bounces or we need a policy of 'roving to the opposition ruckman'

[D.B.Cooper]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

Peris' best track event was the 400, therefore I'm sure he'd be knocking out some decent repeat 400's.
If it were repeat 200's he'd kill it.

[Vortex]

Getting hands on the ball- first use around packs and centre bounces is a big problem that needs to be solved. We just didn't get enough of the ball over four quarters last season. It's one thing having run and link up, but someone needs to get the pill first.

That was Cho's theory also

That's why Billy Longer was his choice for first ruck.

Around the ground and at throw ins recently, I think we break even in clearances. We might even have the advantage but at centre bounces we suck

With both Paddy Ryder and RoMa it was hit and miss the last 2 years. I don't think our centre square ruckwork and the mids planning around first use was up to standard

We need to either have a ruckman who can do the job at centre bounces or we need a policy of 'roving to the opposition ruckman'

It will be interesting to see if we can cover the loss of Paddy, when he played we won, Steely said the midfielders were made better by hunting the ball off Paddy's hands. How many games did Paddy play in the second half of 2022?

[Scollop]

He played 12 games in 2022. We won 6 and lost 6 so your statement is factually incorrect...by a long way

[Scollop]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

[Vortex]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

how many?

[Scollop]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

how many?

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players ... html#teamp

[Vortex]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

how many?

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players ... html#teamp

I only watch the stats with the sound turned down, I'm guessing 0 games, in that case Paddy was pretty crap really huh?

Steely's comments could have just been BS I suppose, players pump each others tires up a bit so that's probably all it was.

Sounds like we are well stocked for tap A grade tap ruckmen then?

[Teflon]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

how many?

Honestly Vort… do some homework before sprouting nonsense

[Teflon]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

Great hear CQ
One thing is certain if that’s the focus - we will not run 1 way..

[Saintmike65]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

[Saintmike65]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

Do you think Leo fits this category?

Not sure on his endurance but he's got speed to burn.

Leo would definitely be in the mix, particularly with Sinclair spending more time in the midfield.

[Vortex]

In the second half of 2022 Paddy played 5 games

Guess how many of those we won?

how many?

Honestly Vort… do some homework before sprouting nonsense

So you agree with Scollo, we should go better without Paddy?

[Impatient Sainter]

If you have a great tank and/or quick, there’s a fair chance you’ll be a chance to get a game under the boss.
Running is a massive part of the pre season thus far, with emphasis on endurance and repeat 400 metre runs.
Our game will be based on run and spread, so the endurance beasts such as Wood, Windhager, Hill, Battle, Sharman, Butler etc. will be key.
Players with genuine leg speed will also be pivotal, don’t be surprised if young Peris gets an opportunity at some stage..lightening quick but also holds his own in the distance running, feisty & a brutal tackling machine for his size..Peris is one to watch!
I have a theory that a team in any sport can mirror the attitude and personality of the top line coaches.
Fair to say we were a fairly passive team under Ratts, I’m hoping we show a lot more intensity and fight under the boss.

Absolutely Mike, the club hasnt played with the same belief and attitiude since RTB first stint. Hopefully he can instill that back into the current group.

[B.M]

Marshall will go better without Paddy

Stats tell us this

[Teflon]

Marshall will go better without Paddy

Stats tell us this

Correct and longer term I think we’ll be better off especially if Heath Keely etc comes on
Paddy was a super player- shame we got the banged up version late…

[Saintmike65]

Marshall will go better without Paddy

Stats tell us this

Agree 100%…We need for Ro to really elevate his game, which he should do shouldering the main ruck duties.

[B.M]

Last year he averaged less than 50 when Paddy or Campbell played

Averaged 125 when they did not

Paddy was a great centre square tap ruckman
Maybe his total output was a bit overrated though

[The Fireman]

being quick and being quicker longer is the name of the game these days.

the rest will fall into place.

Don't think
DO

[Vortex]

being quick and being quicker longer is the name of the game these days.

the rest will fall into place.

Don't think
DO

is it a track N field club now?

I'd add some footy skills come in handy too.