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Did we somehow manage to get Dunkley?! Unreal
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Did we somehow manage to get Dunkley?! Unreal
Maybe its just me but who is TL and DR ?I’ve been going to pre-season training, on and off, since returning to Australia seven years ago.
So please take the following with that as background.
Most players had moments of note this morning.
I only want to focus on a couple.
It’s noticeable that the older mid crew (Steele, Crouch and Ross) are significantly leaner.
NAS and Windy look very much at home at this level now.
Mitchito is slightly behind them but no reason for that not to be the case going forward.
I can see why Cordy was offered a spot.
Heath is a big unit. But he has the basics: can kick ball, can mark ball, can lead, can mark ball on lead, can kick goals, can ruck.
But Marshall easily out positioned and out rucked him.
TL;DR: there’s talent to work with there.
The key thing that I want to highlight is the difference in these sessions versus what I have seen over the prior years.
Two words: structure and tempo.
In comparison, these sessions are much more structured than the ones I witnessed under both Richo and Ratts.
More importantly, the tempo is completely different.
There is an “urgency“ (for want of a better description) that has not been there.
What this translates to, no idea.
But I do see it as a positive.
Finally, there are now not enough car parks for the facilities.
The top level of the DFC was being used for a function and about the top three rows of the stand were full of people chowing down and watching training.
I had to park almost on the Highway.
If this is an indicator of facility use, then that’s a great reflection on the Club and its business model.
You do know those players mentioned, most of them were a free hit, Ward, Davis and Scully were not contracted and were free and he was just able to get them as if GWS were picking up a delisted free agent. SOS resume is average his best picks were Mckay and Curnow the rest of his work was ok.. GWS you can't really rate as the odds were heavily stacked in his favour to be successful.We need competent and not a messiah.
We aren’t in the crap
The point of posting the interview was that when he talks. When he explains his process or his reasoning for a decision - it makes sense. He also explains how he values players - I.e Saad.
If you’re focused on what he got wrong - then we shouldn’t appoint anyone, as they all get things wrong.
Gags wasn’t even in the conversation for a salary dump and pick 7.
Let’s not pretend we have a high bar here.
You then need to consider how a potential hiring of SOS fits into the current hierarchy.
- Best buds with RTB and a proven working relationship
- Strong proven working relationship with Gubby and a proven track record of bringing in proven talent (Shane Mumford, Callan Ward, Phil Davis, Tom Scully, Ryan Griffen, Heath Shaw)
- Gubby has the existing relationship with Walsh.
Van Es launched a kick from on the 50 and put it over the netting behind the goals.
Windy looks like he’s just cruising.. Cordy meanwhile….
Sorry it was too long, I didn’t read it.Maybe its just me but who is TL and DR ?
WTF , why bother to reply thenSorry it was too long, I didn’t read it.
"TBH I woud rather have Gallagher remain doing the job from SA."I just hope SOS can manage our salary cap as he left both GWS & Carlton with significant salary cap issues? Wasnt Allan at GWS during the same period and Walsh at Collingwood during the period they stuffed their cap? Im not filled with confidence either of our senior football appointments can manage a salary cap and not be paying players ridiculous $$$.
I just dont trust the club to get this right - TBH I woud rather have Gallagher remain doing the job from SA.
I'll give it a crackGood question.
Wow that's shit.Allison will be missing for a while with a broken foot.
It was a joke, do you really not know what TL;DR means?WTF , why bother to reply then
Crack away good sir.I'll give it a crack
I might be have a blonde moment but no i don't , that's why i askedIt was a joke, do you really not know what TL;DR means?
So if this is not a pisstakeI might be have a blonde moment but no i don't , that's why i asked
i didn't know eitherSo if this is not a pisstake
TL;DR equates to Too Long; Didn't Read
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And that whole Google thing just passed you bye also??I might be have a blonde moment but no i don't , that's why i asked
Well blow my own hornMaybe we get SOS and Gubbs