Yeah, this exactly. Being at the game made this all the more apparent. I highly doubt there are many teams that can replicate this standard of defence over 4 quarters which is why I'm not as pissed off about this loss as some other people.
Far too early in the season to lose our collective minds. 1-2 in the first three games is a pass for me but now its critical we win at least 5 of the next 6 if we're really going to challenge again. Being at the game, it seemed pretty apparent that the Eagles' defensive scheme is second to none...
To quote Samuel L Jackson:
"I've had it with these mother****ing losses in these mother****ing grand finals"
Wait. No. Thats not right. Ah, here it is:
"You played like champions all season. And champions hold their heads high."
In all seriousness, the boys were outstanding through so much...
The same group of umpires who worked the game on Friday night (and did a pretty good job) got the gig for the grand final.
Thank **** for no Chamberlain or Nicholls.
In round 21, Port Adelaide used this tactic with 185 cm, 81 kg Aidyn Johnson who kicked 3 goals in that game. Stephenson is taller and more athletic so I think he'll be able to at least bother McGovern in the air and he has him more than covered at ground level.
I don't think your idea of using...
No changes. Back in the 22 that have got us here.
One left field coaching move I'd love to see is Stephenson to do the defensive job on McGovern. No leads and just play his back shoulder and fly with him every aerial contest. When the ball hits the deck, he can use his speed and dash out the...
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