2016 Non-Crows AFL Discussion - Cont. in Part 2 (link in OP)

[Pdub]

It keeps getting better.

Below is an email sent from Keith Thomas to Port members, I believe earlier today (apologies if already posted):

"Dear Members and Supporters,

The world’s best golfer Jack Nicklaus once famously said…

“It takes great courage and skill, to play badly, well.”

In the context of what we as a club are experiencing at the moment, it’s a profound insight.

No athlete or sporting team is immune to difficult times. Losses are part of the package.

But it’s how you handle the tough times that define you as a club, as a team and as individuals.

When things aren’t going to plan, it’s not easy to pull yourself up to see what’s really going on.

Emotions run high, and distractions are everywhere!

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

Brutal honesty.

Accept responsibility.

Do something about it. Action not words.

I thought Kenny nailed it on Saturday night when he said that ‘never giving in’ doesn’t just apply when you’re coming from behind and winning. In fact, the opposite is true.

The real test for our club is can we stay true to our beliefs when things aren’t going well?

Externally, our commitment is being questioned. Fair enough.

For Port Adelaide, ‘playing badly, well’ is all about sticking together and staying true to our values as a club, come hell or highwater!

Of course it’s about putting your head over the ball when it’s your turn to go.

But it’s also about knowing that no matter how dire the situation looks, our club won’t back off until we find a way to win again.

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again…the Port Adelaide Football Club is full of people with character, and is supported by an army of members and supporters who care deeply about what happens to this place.

We will not rest until we’ve got it right. And we’ll do it together.

See you at the ‘G.’

KT"

"It's about actions not words, but since we haven't had any actions, here's some more words"

 

[RedvestMan]

It keeps getting better.

Below is an email sent from Keith Thomas to Port members, I believe earlier today (apologies if already posted):

"Dear Members and Supporters,

The world’s best golfer Jack Nicklaus once famously said…

“It takes great courage and skill, to play badly, well.”

In the context of what we as a club are experiencing at the moment, it’s a profound insight.

No athlete or sporting team is immune to difficult times. Losses are part of the package.

But it’s how you handle the tough times that define you as a club, as a team and as individuals.

When things aren’t going to plan, it’s not easy to pull yourself up to see what’s really going on.

Emotions run high, and distractions are everywhere!

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

Brutal honesty.

Accept responsibility.

Do something about it. Action not words.

I thought Kenny nailed it on Saturday night when he said that ‘never giving in’ doesn’t just apply when you’re coming from behind and winning. In fact, the opposite is true.

The real test for our club is can we stay true to our beliefs when things aren’t going well?

Externally, our commitment is being questioned. Fair enough.

For Port Adelaide, ‘playing badly, well’ is all about sticking together and staying true to our values as a club, come hell or highwater!

Of course it’s about putting your head over the ball when it’s your turn to go.

But it’s also about knowing that no matter how dire the situation looks, our club won’t back off until we find a way to win again.

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again…the Port Adelaide Football Club is full of people with character, and is supported by an army of members and supporters who care deeply about what happens to this place.

We will not rest until we’ve got it right. And we’ll do it together.

See you at the ‘G.’

KT"

KT is just worried as fans may stop going to games and they don't have enough tarps to cover Adelaide Oval

 

[Iron]

It keeps getting better.

Below is an email sent from Keith Thomas to Port members, I believe earlier today (apologies if already posted):

"Dear Members and Supporters,

The world’s best golfer Jack Nicklaus once famously said…

“It takes great courage and skill, to play badly, well.”

In the context of what we as a club are experiencing at the moment, it’s a profound insight.

No athlete or sporting team is immune to difficult times. Losses are part of the package.

But it’s how you handle the tough times that define you as a club, as a team and as individuals.

When things aren’t going to plan, it’s not easy to pull yourself up to see what’s really going on.

Emotions run high, and distractions are everywhere!

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

Brutal honesty.

Accept responsibility.

Do something about it. Action not words.

I thought Kenny nailed it on Saturday night when he said that ‘never giving in’ doesn’t just apply when you’re coming from behind and winning. In fact, the opposite is true.

The real test for our club is can we stay true to our beliefs when things aren’t going well?

Externally, our commitment is being questioned. Fair enough.

For Port Adelaide, ‘playing badly, well’ is all about sticking together and staying true to our values as a club, come hell or highwater!

Of course it’s about putting your head over the ball when it’s your turn to go.

But it’s also about knowing that no matter how dire the situation looks, our club won’t back off until we find a way to win again.

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again…the Port Adelaide Football Club is full of people with character, and is supported by an army of members and supporters who care deeply about what happens to this place.

We will not rest until we’ve got it right. And we’ll do it together.

See you at the ‘G.’

KT"

All I read was: man the panic stations.

 

[subaru]

Yes the realists over there are pointing out that since the end of 2014 they have a slightly worse than 50/50 success rate. That can't all be the absence of Ryder, which has only happened this year

They are a good chance to beat Richmond with Rance and possibly Riewoldt out (Trengove not such a big loss for them imo) which could paper over the cracks again

They werent that good.

Hinkley came along and came up with a game plan revolving around speed and fitness. They flew under the radar that year on top of a great run with injuries and a good draw. They played top teams when they were decimated with injury or at home and played the weak teams away.

Now the game plan doesn't work because other teams have worked it out and improved their fitness also, they recruited rather than developed which is why their depth depth is shit, and all those 'fast' players are now 2 years older and not only slower, but more susceptible to injury.

I don't think they'll beat Richmond. (Trengove in and I would have almost put money on it !)

They have zero defence and their forward line is looking increasingly shakey.
No ruck
And a Coach that is completely lost

2014 was an aberration IMO

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Nek minnit "Bombers breach salary cap with re-signings"

#freekickhawthorn

Bombers should be paying player compensation payments from within the cap.

It will be a joke if some of their player payments are excluded so cap space is freed up & they are allowed to utilise this year's space next year to pay overs to keep players.

 

[subaru]

All I read was: man the panic stations.

Absolutely panic stations !!!
Oh





Please

FFS

 

[RodnyDangrfield]

It keeps getting better.

Below is an email sent from Keith Thomas to Port members, I believe earlier today (apologies if already posted):

"Dear Members and Supporters,

The world’s best golfer Jack Nicklaus once famously said…

“It takes great courage and skill, to play badly, well.”

In the context of what we as a club are experiencing at the moment, it’s a profound insight.

No athlete or sporting team is immune to difficult times. Losses are part of the package.

But it’s how you handle the tough times that define you as a club, as a team and as individuals.

When things aren’t going to plan, it’s not easy to pull yourself up to see what’s really going on.

Emotions run high, and distractions are everywhere!

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

Brutal honesty.

Accept responsibility.

Do something about it. Action not words.

I thought Kenny nailed it on Saturday night when he said that ‘never giving in’ doesn’t just apply when you’re coming from behind and winning. In fact, the opposite is true.

The real test for our club is can we stay true to our beliefs when things aren’t going well?

Externally, our commitment is being questioned. Fair enough.

For Port Adelaide, ‘playing badly, well’ is all about sticking together and staying true to our values as a club, come hell or highwater!

Of course it’s about putting your head over the ball when it’s your turn to go.

But it’s also about knowing that no matter how dire the situation looks, our club won’t back off until we find a way to win again.

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again…the Port Adelaide Football Club is full of people with character, and is supported by an army of members and supporters who care deeply about what happens to this place.

We will not rest until we’ve got it right. And we’ll do it together.

See you at the ‘G.’

KT"

Cringe....the fact he felt compelled to send that shows the mental fragility of the pear. So worried about perception over results.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Rucci, is there anything he doesn't know?

Where do I start..

How to properly dress himself.

That's enough as too much to list.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

They're certainly getting better at playing badly.

So don't give up, even if the players have is the gist of it?

 

[Bay62]

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

OMG they are in even worse trouble than we thought..

Triggy is that you??

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

There's was a Craigy "no backing off" in there too

Good times ahead

 

[Bay62]

They're certainly getting better at playing badly.

So don't give up, even if the players have is the gist of it?

Richmond are taking backward steps to take forward steps

Port are focussing on playing badly well

Should be an interesting game Sat night

 

[RodnyDangrfield]

Richmond are taking backward steps to take forward steps

Port are focussing on playing badly well

Should be an interesting game Sat night

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Richmond are taking backward steps to take forward steps

As Titus O'Reilly said: One step backwards, two steps backwards

 

[Kickin_Goals]

Ross is emo now seems

 

[Bay62]

As Titus O'Reilly said: One step backwards, two steps backwards

Dimma and Ken have joint presser after the game which was a nil-all draw

"So it's good night from me"
"And it's good night from him"

 

[mistylake]

Bombers should be paying player compensation payments from within the cap.

It will be a joke if some of their player payments are excluded so cap space is freed up & they are allowed to utilise this year's space next year to pay overs to keep players.

And get other clubs to pay for there incompetence via equalisation tax.

 

[Elite Crow]

It keeps getting better.

Below is an email sent from Keith Thomas to Port members, I believe earlier today (apologies if already posted):

"Dear Members and Supporters,

The world’s best golfer Jack Nicklaus once famously said…

“It takes great courage and skill, to play badly, well.”

In the context of what we as a club are experiencing at the moment, it’s a profound insight.

No athlete or sporting team is immune to difficult times. Losses are part of the package.

But it’s how you handle the tough times that define you as a club, as a team and as individuals.

When things aren’t going to plan, it’s not easy to pull yourself up to see what’s really going on.

Emotions run high, and distractions are everywhere!

But our focus this week has been crystal clear.

Brutal honesty.

Accept responsibility.

Do something about it. Action not words.

I thought Kenny nailed it on Saturday night when he said that ‘never giving in’ doesn’t just apply when you’re coming from behind and winning. In fact, the opposite is true.

The real test for our club is can we stay true to our beliefs when things aren’t going well?

Externally, our commitment is being questioned. Fair enough.

For Port Adelaide, ‘playing badly, well’ is all about sticking together and staying true to our values as a club, come hell or highwater!

Of course it’s about putting your head over the ball when it’s your turn to go.

But it’s also about knowing that no matter how dire the situation looks, our club won’t back off until we find a way to win again.

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again…the Port Adelaide Football Club is full of people with character, and is supported by an army of members and supporters who care deeply about what happens to this place.

We will not rest until we’ve got it right. And we’ll do it together.

See you at the ‘G.’

KT"

"Externally our commitment is being questioned"

Wasn't that led by Kochie?

 

[NikkiNoo]

Where do I start..

How to properly dress himself.

That's enough as too much to list.

That's why I thought starting with how to properly operate a belt might be a good first start.

 

[Hank93]

Difficult situation because you can't claim you're awesome after poundings, but if the coach continually says how far back they are in pressers and poor in x number of areas, wouldn't that just reinforce to the players that they do suck and there's no chance of improvement?

 

[hey shorty]

"Externally our commitment is being questioned"

Wasn't that led by Kochie?

That made me LOL

 

[fabs33]

KT is just worried as fans may stop going to games and they don't have enough tarps to cover Adelaide Oval

Bingo!

He's pleading for their fans not to abandon the club whilst they still have one foot left in the stadium.

 

[skoobydoo]

OMG they are in even worse trouble than we thought..

Triggy is that you??

Clearly

 

[skoobydoo]

KT (Thomas not Tippett) has to take charge here and keep Koch The Enigmatic Ego out of the picture. Hope they never give up on consuming themselves.

 

[baldandbroke]

Richmond are taking backward steps to take forward steps

Port are focussing on playing badly well

Should be an interesting game Sat night

They play them twice in the space of 9 games - will be an interesting benchmark.

RICH - MCG
BRIS - AO
CARL - ES
WC - AO
MELB - TP (Darwin)
COLL - MCG
WB - AO
FREO - DS
BYE
RICH - AO

Could sneak through to the re-match at 8 - 5 ... before meeting Hawks, North, GWS, Swans, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast in a tough run home.