Opinion 2021 Non-Crows AFL 3: Things Fall Apart!

[kirky]

To win a flag you have to everything to fall into place -

- finish top 2 with two home finals
- opponents play all their finals away from the home ground (Geelong, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs)
- opposition weakened by loss of key players (both Geelong and Bulldogs, Melbourne however are at full strength)
- no injuries and best 22 to select from player list

Port had this in both 2020 and 2021 and couldn’t achieve even getting into a grand final.

Why? Overrated player list and coach and a bloody soft draw

End of story.

PS : If only in 2017, we had a full strength side and Richmond weren’t at full strength.

 

[footy4ever]

listen on https://www.fiveaa.com.au/

I get the live radio but how do I listen to the intro being talked about?

 

[GROTTO]

To win a flag you have to everything to fall into place -

- finish top 2 with two home finals
- opponents play all their finals away from the home ground (Geelong, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs)
- opposition weakened by loss of key players (both Geelong and Bulldogs, Melbourne however are at full strength)
- no injuries and best 22 to select from player list

Port had this in both 2020 and 2021 and couldn’t achieve even getting into a grand final.

Why? Overrated player list and coach and a bloody soft draw

End of story.

PS : If only in 2017, we had a full strength side and Richmond weren’t at full strength.

Not only that Richmond were allowed to play Geelong who finished higher than them at the G rather than down at that shit hole in Geelong.

 

[FR0GGY]

I get the live radio but how do I listen to the intro being talked about?

Might have to wait until they put a podcast of the show up.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

This will be interesting to see what happens.

This is pure speculation, but with Port having to borrow last year from the AFL for COVID that the AFL now control their purse strings to some degree.

I wouldn't be surprised if the AFL are forcing Port to cut back their spending so these high profiled assistants who were previously getting decent coin can no longer be afforded by them with the financial restrictions that the AFL has put in place.

The obvious sign will be if they replace him with someone relatively cheap.

That’s exactly what’s happening

 

[aabp1978]

Anyone else going to watch every single bit of footy media tonight? Just to that epic failure yet again? I personally cant wait...

 

[Dudersaurus]

That would be Port fans trying to off load him after finally realising he's no good (even though PAFC extended his contract this year).

I thought he was extended last year for 3 years.

 

[dani_giuls]

Ricciuto is VERY balanced in his gameday commentary, and doesn't exactly get himself out there in the public light with media these days.

Kym Dillon??
KG???
FITZY?!

You can't honestly say any of these on on par with the campaigners i've mentioned. They're either plainly biased or deliberately inflammatory for clickbait, or both.

Tom Richardson

But he is freaking hilarious!!!


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[Kane McGoodwin]

Someone needs to point out their record against top 4 teams over the last few years.

I believe its a 25% winning record, despite being regular prelimary finalists...

 

[Geoffa32]

Tom Richardson

But he is freaking hilarious!!!


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Fumbles should be a good read this week......

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[Geoffa32]

I believe its a 25% winning record, despite being regular prelimary finalists...

Not an issue for Kochie.

In his industry, tabloid journalism, being correct 25% of the time is quite high.

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[Thetrader15]

Apparently Schofield off to be an assistant at WC

Now that's a big loss, especially since his son's at the club.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Bye Hartlett

 

[Thetrader15]

I think Voss will get the blues job too. He's the only "experienced" coach left.

 

[Scorpus]

Imagine being a club that's been around for "150 years" but isn't owned by the members. That the members have zero power over to change the board.

That's Port. 150 years of supposed history only to be under control of the AFL.

Same situation as the "franchise" "zero soul" Crows.

****ing lol

 

[Shuestar13]

WCE wanted Schofield before he went to Port Power… after the underperformance of the past two seasons, the cheque book is being opened. Very happy to get him out of Port.

 

[Thetrader15]

WCE wanted Schofield before he went to Port Power… after the underperformance of the past two seasons, the cheque book is being opened. Very happy to get him out of Port.

IMO, he and Montgomery are the reasons behind Port's rise the last couple of years since they've been there.

 

[George Kramer]

I think Voss will get the blues job too. He's the only "experienced" coach left.

Pyke?

 

[Shuestar13]

IMO, he and Montgomery are the reasons behind Port's rise the last couple of years since they've been there.

Absolutely. Ken has had all the benefits of a strong coaching panel supporting him…
He may have start doing some more ‘work’ now.

 

[Bearded Clam]

Pyke?

Pyke said no

 

[Eagleboy2011]

I think Voss will get the blues job too. He's the only "experienced" coach left.

He deserves a chance again. I rate him. He got into senior role to early and has had a good apprenticeship.

 

[Mutineer]

Apparently Schofield off to be an assistant at WC

Now that's a big loss, especially since his son's at the club.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Fumbles should be a good read this week......

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It is

Touch Of The Fumbles: Schadenfreude - InDaily

First of all, I would like to issue a sincere apology to the Port Adelaide Football Club.

indaily.com.au

 

[Ramify]

Pyke said no

What's Neil Craig doing at the moment?

 

[GROTTO]

What's Neil Craig doing at the moment?

Riding a bike.