I have a horrible feeling we're all going to be disappointed with the Kennedy trade.
Has Austin ever got anything of significant value back for any of the players we've lost, that were getting a game at that time? Obtained virtually nothing for any of SPS, Stocker, Setterfield, Dow, Martin...
I like some of this, but:
Everything is fixable - a few new players, less injuries, rotations and some game plan tweaks could work wonders.
Top 1 mid. No question.
Probably a fitting end to the year. Too much left to too few, injuries, selection howlers and poor game plan costly.
Cripps and a few (only a few) others were huge again. TDK excellent when fit, and a few kids are standing up to be counted.
What do we need to do much better in 2025? Pretty...
We weren't going to win this anyway, but FMD this would have to go close to the greatest tactical disaster of all time. Aside from playing a pack of clearly underdone and out of form players. Why put TDK as the sub then sub him on in the 2Q? For Kennedy - what did he do wrong, other than not be...
We should exploit this. He wants out and is prepared to come to Carlton. I'd still go with Cerra and this year's first as the offer. That saves face for the dees, Cerra is very good at his best and they could strike gold with the first. If they don't bite tell them the first is coming off the...
In: Curnow, McKay, McGovern. Will make a huge difference right there, we would have killed them today.
Not sure I'd be rushing back anyone else unless they're absolutely running through walls 10 days from now. Prefer to see most/all young guys who have come in and done well recently stay in...
Agreed, think it is pretty much official now - we win tomorrow and we play finals. A chance to reset and take on whatever comes next. This season is ridiculous, no clear top echelon, so someone can ride their form (and luck) to a premiership. I'd say not us based on recent form, but there's time...
Deep breath...
That was gutting, tears in the eyes stuff. But...
Would one kick have changed everything? Yes, and that's footy.
Was our hope of a premiership already over (after last 3 losses)? I think so.
Will our learn from and be motivated by this? Surely. Captain will drive.
Will...
Here is how it stands for me. Happy to see 8 or 9 of those at bottom of list depart, and I don't see too much changing before end of season.
Untouchable
Tom De Koning
Jacob Weitering
Sam Walsh
Patrick Cripps
Charlie Curnow
Harry McKay
Keep
Jack Silvagni
Jesse Motlop
Adam Cerra
Mitch McGovern...
Agree with both of you (I think). Bring in a few others for next week to fill in for the injured/sore/spent. The following week we must go best (available) 22, and straight for the jugular.
Edit : not all on the chopping block get a chance, only those at the level.
The leaders of the AFL, which are appointed entirely by internal concensus, essentially are politicians.
They are in charge of an organisation that largely monopolises the winter sports viewing landscape in southern Australia - and through their connections with government and control over...
Didn't hawks let Mitchell and Hodge walk to other clubs for peanuts late in their careers? Think they were still pretty good at that time, no? Surprising move at that time and I'm not sure I would have done that, but it freed hawks up for the next generation to take charge, and sure didnt cost...
They will make finals. Have games to come against Geelong and Melbourne who are both stumbling massively, and more soft home games against Adelaide, Freo, Gold Coast. They will win 4 out of those 5 games bringing them to 13 wins and a draw which will be enough. Hopefully they won't win any other...
I reckon you just tell Pitto - you'll be in often enough and get your chance to shine. And if he really shines bright he'll stay in. And if he shines bright but gets a golden opportunity elsewhere, we'll support the trade if it's fair.
Let's see how these 2024 predictions are going half way through...
Brisbane game. Was certainly on track for this at one stage - then a miracle occurred!
Correct.
Wrong, both been brilliant straight out of the gate. Bravo.
Didn't happen (although Young was good in the Brisbane game) and now...
The guy sitting next to me at today's game said it well - "If Pitto's role is to play about 10-12 games and give TDK a rest when he needs it then I'll be happy with that." I thought TDK + Crippa and Walsh smashed them today, we were really all over them in the middle almost all day. Witts has...
I think this is fair. If I was the LM and the season ended now, Cuningham would be gone and I'd be in deep thought about Marchy and Martin.
I too loved Martin's mark and goal on Thursday night, and if the pattern of playing 12 or so mostly good games per season continues I would like to see him...
100% agree regarding their importance. I was thinking earlier today, if we could replace Zac Williams with either Docherty OR Saad for the 3 recent losses, we'd have won 2 or even all 3 of those. Williams can look good on his day but he has been remarkably poor recently and a leader he...
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