No previous senior football coaching experience other than an Assistant under Gary Ramsey. Obviously a former past player with exceptional talent, Vice Captain for many years. Has been Senior Coach of the Macleod Cricket Club. Has very close ties at the club. An excellent communicator & leader...
A couple of thumpings in between an honourable loss at home against Nth H, so not really travelling that well. In saying that, good to open the account against Bundoora, who's drop off is alarmingly worse than Macleods. Is there any heat on Scotland ?
Watched the first half Macleod v Laurimar. 2 goal southerly breeze . It was Macleod leading 3.7 to 3.4 at half time.
Notable absentees were Hurley and White.
I've been a past member, committee member and sponsor of Macleod but to be honest, I've been disconnected with the club since Ramsey left...
Macleod have had a decent run over the last 10 years with pretty much the same group. Have never forked out big coin (and highly doubt they ever will). Still a bit of existing talent and I don't think they will finish last, but the downward trend is a concern. Don't think there is much in the...
In : Adams as the sub
Out : McStay
Ginnivan starts in the 22
We aren't picking Krueger, Frampton, McInnes.
The only sneaky change I can see on game day is Adams fitness test, he fails it and we bring in McCrae or Noble to replace him as sub.
Personally, I like the smaller forward line. When...
Ramma was more than a good coach at Macleod. He was very tactical, changed the game style and developed the kids to made them compete in D1 for a sustained period. Once the players bought into the plan, the belief that they could actually win a flag was evident. We knew we didn't have a gun...
I have a theory on our form, please hear me out
Our aim at the start of the year would have been top 4, finishing 1 or 2 would a bonus. We achieved this after the Freo game and the Port win pretty much secured us top 2
With that aim achieved, it's been a noticeable drop in form and a break...
I'm just reading into this without knowing, but guessing they have waved the white flag, can't make finals, can't get relegated, let blood some kids and start preparing for 2024
Could be totally wrong though
Looking ahead to the Port game and basically dismissing Freo as a danger game....
McStay - not picking him on his VFL form yet
Checkers - rather err on the side of caution and rest him
Sidebottom - same as Checkers
Ginnivan - I think he has slipped way down the pecking order now
In : Maynard...
We need to get more game time into Lipinski, so I think he keeps his spot. If I'm looking at fringe players, Harrison is the most vulnerable.
Gold Coast are are quick unit and Witts has been outstanding for them, so I'm thinking we need Ruck Assistance for the next game given we already match...
My observations on Adams....he has been playing half forward which is an unfamiliar position for him. Twitch has taken his position at the moment. Adams has been, and still is, a warrior and for someone who is injury prone, I think it's been a great positioning move to protect his body at the...
Interesting stat from yesterday
Of the 24 goals kicked by both teams, 20 goals were kicked at the Punt Road end. I swear there was no breeze blowing down that end
As much as Wilson was ordinary on limited game time, given that McStay and Murphy are definate outs, it pains me to say that Wilson keeps his spot because of his height.
He needs to run with Draper all game on Anzac Day
My ladder prediction for what it's worth.
Heidelberg
Bundoora
Montmorency
North Heidelberg
Macleod
Greensborough
Hurstbridge
West Preston
Banyule
Whittlesea
A lot of people predicted Macleod to finish last in the season just gone , yet they were in the finals hunt most of the season.
They are being very proactive with their recruiting at the moment and hopefully they can bridge the gap and look for a few additional wins next season.
Declaring my team as Collingwood, this is 100% my thoughts too.
It wasn't the coaching....Sydney players started thinking about next week, making sure they don't get injured on reported.
It happens a lot in prelims.
The best team won, my heart rate has recovered and best wishes next week
Loss Form since Round 10
Sydney loss to Carlton 15 points R10
Sydney loss to PA 23 points R14. Sydney loss to Ess 9 points R16 Coll loss to Sydney 27 points R22. Coll loss to GEE 6 points QF This game will 100% be different...
I don't usually post but I wanted to point out that Melbourne owned Brisbane twice by 10 goal margins during the H&A and who would have given them a chance last weekend at the MCG.
Every game is different... all depends on attitude during the game.
Hope both sides 'bring it's on...
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