AFL Autopsy 1 point (technical) win vs the Weagles

[MightyDon]

He's usually either clunking them or not clunking them he seems off since coming back, Is there any chance his injury is still impeding him?

only in his head but I think he’s possibly trying to protect his shoulder, it’s a shit injury takes time to get confidence

 

[SpeckieMcVeigh]

baldwin & tex need another go, both has good showings in the vfl today. tsatas needs another game with time in the middle. backline looks s**t without ridley. duz needs to be fitter. starts well but hits a cliff hard

big question marks on mcgrath & hepps future

Hepp is 31, he still has some ripper games but other times it's clear that he's well past his best.

McGrath on the other hand should be entering his prime but he's getting worse and worse. He peaked in that elimination final loss vs WCE.

 

[DallasCrane316]

That was horrendous.

Actually thought during the warm up that we looked sluggish and tired. And that was during the warm up.

Players need a bit of a rocket.

Think North will break their drought next week against us.

 

[bombre-boy]

Standard down week because it is a GF next week.

 

[jannissary]

Hepp is 31, he still has some ripper games but other times it's clear that he's well past his best.

McGrath on the other hand should be entering his prime but he's getting worse and worse. He peaked in that elimination final loss vs WCE.

i’m a defender of heppall but the writings on the wall. too slow, his skills are lacking, all i’ve been impressed with is his dedication to at least making an effort. mcgrath’s been in the system since 2017, and the only thing i’ve been impressed with by him this year is this ability to generally hold small forwards to small impact. his kicking has gotten worse i feel and it makes the teams job harder

 

[MightyDon]

Redman should named VC in the off season

 

[Hazardinho]

It ended up being a better win than if we won by 5 goals believe it or not.

We were awful. No doubt the worst we’ve played this year. If Geelong played us today it’s a 100+ loss.

However, WC had that game in the bag with momentum, territory, run etc. Those last 2 minutes were worth more than anything in the other 120 or so minutes. Big moments happened that would never have occurred if we fell in by a couple of goals. So we can take something out of this game largely due our ineptitude for the most part giving us that opportunity.

Zerk, Parish, Menzie, Perkins, Langers, Zach all had these big moment scenarios that got us over the line and that might count for something down the track.

Don't forget the umpire bouncing the ball favourably in our way too.

 

[Milanista28]

I'm pretty negative in regards to our list build right now, just don't see many key pillars to build around.

 

[Keystone agony]

Im really not sure why anyone cares about winning over these last 4 weeks

The writing was on the wall vs the dogs

Were still a way off and no chance without Stringer, Ridley, Draper ect. Rather get better picks

 

[Koopa]

Norf are favourites for their grand final next week with Clarko back

It was great to see Hepp redeem himself somewhat after that wobbly start to the season and I'd have no issues with him getting a farewell game, but it's time to go.

Next!

 

[silk]

Positive spin... we screwed North again. They had their hand on the Harley Reid cup for a hot minute there.

 

[jannissary]

Im really not sure why anyone cares about winning over these last 4 weeks

The writing was on the wall vs the dogs

Were still a way off and no chance without Stringer, Ridley, Draper ect. Rather get better picks

drapes being injured opened the door for bryan to show that he’s worth keeping around. only positive from my perspective. there’s a gaping hole where ridley played that can’t be filled by anyone on our list. his game knowledge and skills are elite and keeps the rest of the backline in check

 

[faible]

We will know after the first third of next season whether Scott is another woosha….returning to grow his retirement assets. Driven by money not desire to win. It’s hard to resurrect any career. The team has completely lost the structure of the first half. Maybe Lloyd’s right. Constantly talking about the long term doesn’t work. Got to hurt if you don’t win or don’t try. Get ready for board to extend Scott’s contract after one average win next year. Woosha repeats. I hope Scott’s still got it. I’m not giving up yet but Baldwins absence again today raises alone of many questions question.

This doesn’t sound like you’re giving him a fair go at all. Bad user name to content ratio here.

 

[thaibomber]

Drop cox (not up to it) bring in Stewart for the back line, Tsatis out snells back in.... oh and Langford back for pitys sake give the back line some strength, Weids chf.

 

[Westlo]

We will know after the first third of next season whether Scott is another woosha….returning to grow his retirement assets. Driven by money not desire to win. It’s hard to resurrect any career. The team has completely lost the structure of the first half. Maybe Lloyd’s right. Constantly talking about the long term doesn’t work. Got to hurt if you don’t win or don’t try. Get ready for board to extend Scott’s contract after one average win next year. Woosha repeats. I hope Scott’s still got it. I’m not giving up yet but Baldwins absence again today raises alone of many questions question.

Yep lets **** off Scott.

Maybe when we go through another 7 coaches we'll realize our list boss is the problem.

 

[Keystone agony]

drapes being injured opened the door for bryan to show that he’s worth keeping around. only positive from my perspective. there’s a gaping hole where ridley played that can’t be filled by anyone on our list. his game knowledge and skills are elite and keeps the rest of the backline in check

If youve got Bryan in your ruck, you arent doing anything

 

[TheUnicorn]

Drop cox (not up to it) bring in Stewart for the back line, Tsatis out snells back in.... oh and Langford back for pitys sake give the back line some strength, Weids chf.

To what end? So we can potentially fall out first week of finals? For two guys who may not be on our list come next year?

 

[fairbump_playon]

Turnovers under zero pressure - high picks

Good blokes - priceless

 

[Keystone agony]

Id rather we lost the last 4 rounds

 

[thaibomber]

To what end? So we can potentially fall out first week of finals? For two guys who may not be on our list come next year?

i was being sarcastic just predicting what Scott might do.

 

[jdstorm]

Overall pretty rubbish game.

If this seasons all about data gathering then I suppose you just take away another sample and keep trying to learn about who shows up and plays 4 quarters.

 

[mike ross]

First time in a long time I've felt flat after a win.

 

[andleanback]

Brad needs to make a statement at selection.

Brad also needs to leave players in their positions that suit them

 

[andleanback]

First time in a long time I've felt flat after a win.

North earlier this year?

 

[MightyDon]

Im really not sure why anyone cares about winning over these last 4 weeks

The writing was on the wall vs the dogs

Were still a way off and no chance without Stringer, Ridley, Draper ect. Rather get better picks

Because not caring about the wins is how the team has looked for the last decade, playing for draft picks over winning is rubbish, we’ve pretty much been in the bottom half for how long now? Hows those draft picks been working out with our teams shit lack of effort?
Im ok with losing if it’s seeing the backs of players who aren’t apart of the future of this team and getting games into possible future having a crack