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[Buzz Hawk]

I can't understand this perspective - Ross took over a mediocre list. What were people expecting? Lyon's been on record saying he's transitioning this side.

He's done a great job in his first year in my eyes.

Nice hot take lol.
Rossy the great himself said he wants finals this year. He’s a changed man remember.

 

[blackheart]

Norf don't need a priority pick, they need to be euthanised.

 

[Hawks1994]

Wet Toast v Norf should be rescheduled to Friday night footy next week

Blockbuster

 

[Mojo]

Nice hot take lol.
Rossy the great himself said he wants finals this year. He’s a changed man remember.

You're right... I forgot some sides don't want to make finals.

 

[Braidz]

It's his first year as St Kilda coach.. what are people expecting?

After 9 rounds they would’ve been expecting top 4. Deep finals run. That’s why Ratten was sacked

 

[peetoo]

3 decades on from the last Moorabbin game, a st kilda coach complains about a wet track at docklands

 

[Off The Couch]

3 decades on from the last Moorabbin game, a st kilda coach complains about a wet track at docklands

Think he has every right to complain about a wet track at an indoor venue - makes absolutely no sense

 

[peetoo]

Think he has every right to complain about a wet track at an indoor venue - makes absolutely no sense

Just a bit ironic given’ it has come to light recently the saints regularly overwatered Moorabbin for advantage

 

[Mercy Seat]

After 9 rounds they would’ve been expecting top 4. Deep finals run. That’s why Ratten was sacked

Everyone had them bottom 6 this year. Given the injuries he’s had to contend with this year, it’s been a remarkable effort. Turned to shit though now…

 

[Braidz]

Everyone had them bottom 6 this year. Given the injuries he’s had to contend with this year, it’s been a remarkable effort. Turned to s**t though now…

Everyone? Everyone had the hawks last. Most “predictions” had the saints from 8th to 15th. No one that does predictions at the start of the year get it right.

 

[Mercy Seat]

Everyone? Everyone had the hawks last. Most “predictions” had the saints from 8th to 15th. No one that does predictions at the start of the year get it right.

What’s your point? Saints list is hot garbage and no one had them making a deep run into September as you’ve suggested. Ross has done ok with the injuries and list at his disposal.

 

[Off The Couch]

Things the please me
Essendon sitting 11th
Dockers and Eagles continue the downward spiral

What a glorious workplace it will be Monday

 

[Paul Kersey]

Things the please me
Essendon sitting 11th
Dockers and Eagles continue the downward spiral

What a glorious workplace it will be Monday

About to fire off some messages to Bummer friends now. Be a nice read at breakfast for them.

 

[Dewnior]

Now this is a real slap in the face two days after our captain equalled the record intercept marks in a game. Disgusting really...

Nine things we learned: Jamie Elliott has ice in his veins

 

[Ram-Man]

Now this is a real slap in the face two days after our captain equalled the record intercept marks in a game. Disgusting really...

Nine things we learned: Jamie Elliott has ice in his veins

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[Yardie]

About to fire off some messages to Bummer friends now. Be a nice read at breakfast for them.

Richmond mate was giving me some shit (bit of fun, he was impressed with us) today in front of an Essendon supporter. Said we lost on purpose to make sure Essendon go further down the ladder.

 

[SpanishBrowne]

Richmond mate was giving me some s**t (bit of fun, he was impressed with us) today in front of an Essendon supporter. Said we lost on purpose to make sure Essendon go further down the ladder.

i mean.. it's a worth cause

 

[smish]

Early days but I'm thinking about who we will jump on the ladder next year. In my opinion from most likely to least likely:

WCE
North
Richmond
St Kilda
Gold Coast
Fremantle
Essendon
Adelaide
Carlton
Sydney
Geelong
GWS
Collingwood
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Bulldogs
Brisbane

I would say that WCE & North are a certainty, after that it gets about 50/50 for a while. We should be aiming for 10 wins at least next year taking us anywhere from 12th - 14th.

There's always a few surprises and underperformers, but I'm not expecting a finals finish until 2025 at this stage.

 

[Big Hotdog]

Early days but I'm thinking about who we will jump on the ladder next year. In my opinion from most likely to least likely:

WCE
North
Richmond
St Kilda
Gold Coast
Fremantle
Essendon
Adelaide
Carlton
Sydney
Geelong
GWS
Collingwood
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Bulldogs
Brisbane

I would say that WCE & North are a certainty, after that it gets about 50/50 for a while. We should be aiming for 10 wins at least next year taking us anywhere from 12th - 14th.

There's always a few surprises and underperformers, but I'm not expecting a finals finish until 2025 at this stage.

We dont put a ceiling on our performance

I'm sure I have that before but that is where we are at.

 

[cryptor]

Early days but I'm thinking about who we will jump on the ladder next year. In my opinion from most likely to least likely:

WCE
North
Richmond
St Kilda
Gold Coast
Fremantle
Essendon
Adelaide
Carlton
Sydney
Geelong
GWS
Collingwood
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Bulldogs
Brisbane

I would say that WCE & North are a certainty, after that it gets about 50/50 for a while. We should be aiming for 10 wins at least next year taking us anywhere from 12th - 14th.

There's always a few surprises and underperformers, but I'm not expecting a finals finish until 2025 at this stage.

Interesting that you have Brisbane as the least likely for us to jump given they're one of the few teams we've actually beaten this year.

 

[nelk boys]

Early days but I'm thinking about who we will jump on the ladder next year. In my opinion from most likely to least likely:

WCE
North
Richmond
St Kilda
Gold Coast
Fremantle
Essendon
Adelaide
Carlton
Sydney
Geelong
GWS
Collingwood
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Bulldogs
Brisbane

I would say that WCE & North are a certainty, after that it gets about 50/50 for a while. We should be aiming for 10 wins at least next year taking us anywhere from 12th - 14th.

There's always a few surprises and underperformers, but I'm not expecting a finals finish until 2025 at this stage.

I think Geelong, Collingwood, Port, Melbourne and Sydney are the only clear sides to be ahead of us, going into next year.

We can jump the likes of saints, essendon, crows, dogs, lions, freo and GWS. Unsure on the blues.

If Lewis can kick 60+, Day+Duke can move from 25 to 30 disposals a game, Brockman can kick 25 and Weddle can move from 300m gained to 500, we will improve.

Ward, McDonald and McKenzie are the three really interesting ones, hopefully two of them can become A graders.

 

[smish]

Interesting that you have Brisbane as the least likely for us to jump given they're one of the few teams we've actually beaten this year.

Good spot. To be honest I didn't put that much effort into the top end of the table, just whacked them in.

Regardless of whether we beat Brisbane I still think it's quite unlikely we'll finish above them

 

[FB19]

God we decimated the bullants by taking Ryan was it 161 to 4 on the weekend…ouch!

 

[FB19]

Tom Browne is resigning from AFL a gig he did badly and followed his father into. Now he is leaving for a video content role with a financial group where his father is the Chairman. Literally no integrity. it’s a difficult world to make sense of and explain to your kids, when useless people can make such a success of themselves through anything except merit.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

North have had enough top picks in their squad.

2 - Sheezel
3 - Wardlaw
3 - Phillips
4 - LDU
6 - Stephenson *
8 - Thomas
8 - Logue *
8 - McDonald
11 - Bonar *
12 - Simpkin
12 - Corr *
13 - Powell
20 - CCJ *
21 - McKay
22 - Goater
27 - Tucker *
34 - Mahony
31 - Howe *
35 - Perez
35 - Curtis

* not originally drafted by North

They also have a few old boys that were top picks: Cunnington (5), Ziebell (9), Shiels (34) and Goldy (37).

They have an excellent young core of midfielders (on paper) that need to be developed.