No Oppo Supporters General AFL discussion and other club news

[Strapping Young Lad]

I didn’t want Gunston to leave but I don’t think he’s going to be the difference for the Lions unless he’s rediscovered his ability to get separation from an opponent.

 

[Bugs1977]

I didn’t want Gunston to leave but I don’t think he’s going to be the difference for the Lions unless he’s rediscovered his ability to get separation from an opponent.

Or just as importantly his reliability in front of goal. It seems since he had that iliotibial band injury in 2019 his goal accuracy has never been the same. He went from someone that would almost never miss to missing sitters. I hope he does well for the Lions and I won’t have a problem seeing have success with them. It definitely won’t frustrate me the same way it did with Smith on the Handbaggers.

 

[HedgeFund]

I didn’t want Gunston to leave but I don’t think he’s going to be the difference for the Lions unless he’s rediscovered his ability to get separation from an opponent.

May seem odd, but my brother moved from Melb to Brisbane 15 yrs ago partly because my sister-in-law had hereditary rheumatoid arthritis (which was exacerbated by the colder southern winters).

Since relocating she has barely had any symptoms due to the different climate (heat/humidity).

If the back issues Jack suffered can also be alleviated this way - he will probably have greater power / flexibility back in his core. That would assist in him finding that lost yard off the mark.

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Hawks were well represented at Midsumma today! A group of supporters from Hawks Pride flew the flag for our club and marched today, Bec Goddard was there too! Awesome to see the work that Hawks Pride are doing and so good to see so much brown and gold representation at Pride!

 

[Cleavy]

“Former Bombers player and coach James Hird has celebrated his 50th birthday at a party with friends and family that served up 700 meatballs.” How many of said meatballs did Robbo consume?

 

[bigmaxi]

“Former Bombers player and coach James Hird has celebrated his 50th birthday at a party with friends and family that served up 700 meatballs.” How many of said meatballs did Robbo consume?

Drink of choice was cool-aid .

 

[Off The Couch]

“Former Bombers player and coach James Hird has celebrated his 50th birthday at a party with friends and family that served up 700 meatballs.” How many of said meatballs did Robbo consume?

To think that someone actually gets paid to write this shit and call it a career

 

[Cleavy]

To think that someone actually gets paid to write this s**t and call it a career

Maybe the ChatGPT wrote it

 

[KermitJagger]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

 

[Bugs1977]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

In Norths defence at least they get highlights. I mean as Hawthorn fans WTF do we get. I'm kind of jealous

 

[Accipiter]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

I thought no 44 gave old-mate a damn good shoulder to the snot-locker, clearly out to intimidate the rest of the competition

 

[hawkheart]

“Former Bombers player and coach James Hird has celebrated his 50th birthday at a party with friends and family that served up 700 meatballs.” How many of said meatballs did Robbo consume?

"What's in the meatballs?"
"Never mind, just eat them."

 

[Yardie]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

Off the ground - Check
Head contact - Check
Week off - Check

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

I saw that last night and the comments have absolutely nailed them.

 

[KermitJagger]

I saw that last night and the comments have absolutely nailed them.

Insane.

In a real game at best that's a free against, consequently a turnover. At worst, as above, it's an intentional head high hit and a suspension.

All that aside, Zurhaar just looks a shite team mate for doing that and walking off like he's hot shit without even looking back or helping him up. Starting to understand why JHF looked for the quickest possible way out.

 

[Jet_black]

"What's in the meatballs?"
"Never mind, just eat them."

The Watsons say Hi!

 

[TylerDurden]

Ronke playing Carlton VFL.

RONKED.

 

[Dewnior]

Sitting here wondering why on earth North would post this as if it's a highlight

Maybe it was

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I know we’re rebuilding and living in a glass house of sorts, but is this not the worst forward line in the comp thats aiming to play finals?

 

[KermitJagger]

I know we’re rebuilding and living in a glass house of sorts, but is this not the worst forward line in the comp thats aiming to play finals?

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Collingwood, Freo and Melbourne all have fairly weak forward lines. Freo's could potentially be a shade worse:

 

[The hands of stone]

I know we’re rebuilding and living in a glass house of sorts, but is this not the worst forward line in the comp thats aiming to play finals?

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Looking at that its amazing they ran Geelong so close

 

[HedgeFund]

I know we’re rebuilding and living in a glass house of sorts, but is this not the worst forward line in the comp thats aiming to play finals?

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Maybe so, but the Pies kick goals from more players than other teams. They had 12 players kick more than 10 goals in 2022. We had half that.

Having a nice looking front 6 isn’t the key to them scoring.

Having said that, Mihocek is the most underrated key forward in the AFL.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

I know we’re rebuilding and living in a glass house of sorts, but is this not the worst forward line in the comp thats aiming to play finals?

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Elliot and Ginnivan are decent small forwards but it's hardly Roughhead/Buddy in terms of key forwards down there (as much as I rate Mihoceks workrate and endeavour).

Shows that these days you can cover a lot of deficiencies if you have a good midfield. Even the Dee's when they won the flag a couple of years ago had a pretty average forward line but an A+ midfield.

Of course a team like Geelong that has a good midfield and a forward line with a Hawkins/Cameron combo has an advantage over the Pies/Dees/Freos of this world.

But end of the day if you don't have a strong midfield you ain't winning s..t so I understand why Sam has gone so hard at drafting a new crop of mids.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Maybe so, but the Pies kick goals from more players than other teams. Having a nice looking front 6 isn’t the key to them scoring.

Having said that, Mihocek is the most underrated forward in the AFL.

Is he really underated?

I think people rate him about right, hes serviceable, but he’s no superstar.

He’s played 102 games and in 82 of those games he’s kicked no more than 2 goals. Having kicked 1 or less in 53 of those games.

Has only kicked 4 goals in a game 12 times, and has never kicked more than that.

 

[Dewnior]

Elliot and Ginnivan are decent small forwards but it's hardly Roughhead/Buddy in terms of key forwards down there (as much as I rate Mihoceks workrate and endeavour).

Shows that these days you can cover a lot of deficiencies if you have a good midfield. Even the Dee's when they won the flag a couple of years ago had a pretty average forward line but an A+ midfield.

Of course a team like Geelong that has a good midfield and a forward line with a Hawkins/Cameron combo has an advantage over the Pies/Dees/Freos of this world.

But end of the day if you don't have a strong midfield you ain't winning s..t so I understand why Sam has gone so hard at drafting a new crop of mids.

Makes you wonder what might have been had they kept Treloar