Preview 2024 Goodbye (To 2025) New; Preseason Discussion

[simba_]

obviously we aren't sending him on a development course when we know he's leaving. and the combo of Hinkley and Sutcliffe really makes no sense, unless he's the next coach

 

[TazD]

They're frotting in a log cabin.

Ya like me cheese, Sutts??

 

[manureid]

Sutcliffe lol. Makes it even worse.

Sutcliffe be over there terrorising some poor Kiwi.

 

[Sleezy]

It'll be Josh Carr Head Coach, Cam Sutcliffe Senior Assistant.

 

[Doctor Feel]

So they are sending an as yet unannounced replacement for that guy no one knew over to NZ?

"Lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When he comes at ya, doesn't seem to be livin'."​

 

[simba_]

View attachment 2209810

 

[Duck Farmer]

Sutcliffe lol. Makes it even worse.

It's gotta be some pyramid marketing junket involving Ashley & Martin.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Maybe it's a cage fight. 2 go over and only one comes back.

Sutcliffe could totally redeem himself.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

 

[Lefti93]

Opening round has to be the biggest shitfest ever. Can't just let a non-competitor NRL have it can they.

 

[Nelso]

So what do you think the reason he and Sutcliffe are in NZ together? Literally only there for a few days and back for the main training session tomorrow.

HInkley and Sutcliffe at the seminar in NZ

 

[Buget]

Opening round is rubbish.

Just another reason why the AFL is failing football.

 

[Scodges]

What day or date is the tail against the crows, and is there another with Fremantle ?


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

 

[Coobk001]

How did this even occur. AFL is an absolute joke. All clubs in opening round playing each other the next week isn't hard to organise. Bloody ridiculous.

We will get pumped come round 1. Personally think the season starts round 2.

 

[Coobk001]

What day or date is the tail against the crows, and is there another with Fremantle ?


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Full schedule: Who your club will play this pre-season

 

[TeeKray]

How did this even occur. AFL is an absolute joke. All clubs in opening round playing each other the next week isn't hard to organise. Bloody ridiculous.

We will get pumped come round 1. Personally think the season starts round 2.

It is difficult when you factor in the requirement for the 'traditional' Carlton v Richmond season opener as well as the now also 'traditional' Essendon v Hawthorn season opener.

 

[Jonts]

Executives getting bonuses for breaking attendance records is more important than an even fixture

 

[rogerjames]

Hate the first round BS & hate the rolling fixture as it makes it impossible to plan holidays & events. Pretty much hate the Afl admin & their indulgent approach.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Just back to the footy.

I am excited to hear that rookie Joe Berry has made a strong impact of preseason and is going to play Round 1.

To possibly have a guy who can be an attacking player to complement the underrated value of Willie Rioli and the hard running of Sam Powell-Pepper is exciting. We also have the unknown quantity of Joe Richards with Byrne-Jones on the back end of the small to medium forwards.

What was a real weakness last year could be turned into a strength overnight.

 

[shewho]

The Internal Trial in March idea won’t work.

Either you play 2 even competitive teams for a proper hitout (but not team synergy/coherence) or you play Probables v Unlikeliest for an uncompetitive waste of time.

 

[shewho]

Just back to the footy.

I am excited to hear that rookie Joe Berry has made a strong impact of preseason and is going to play Round 1.

To possibly have a guy who can be an attacking player to complement the underrated value of Willie Rioli and the hard running of Sam Powell-Pepper is exciting. We also have the unknown quantity of Joe Richards with Byrne-Jones on the back end of the small to medium forwards.

What was a real weakness last year could be turned into a strength overnight.

Every chance that in R1 2025, Rioli is the only surviving forward from R1 2024.

 

[davesnothere]

Executives getting bonuses for breaking attendance records is more important than an even fixture

That's exactly their argument.

This isn't a social competition.
It is a business.

 

[PJ Power]

Just back to the footy.

I am excited to hear that rookie Joe Berry has made a strong impact of preseason and is going to play Round 1.

To possibly have a guy who can be an attacking player to complement the underrated value of Willie Rioli and the hard running of Sam Powell-Pepper is exciting. We also have the unknown quantity of Joe Richards with Byrne-Jones on the back end of the small to medium forwards.

What was a real weakness last year could be turned into a strength overnight.

Agree, but most of us did undervalue DBJ’s 2024 season. It will be tight for the two spots between him, Richards and Berry. Although Mead plays a slightly different role, his position as a high HF going up to contest the stoppages seems even more vulnerable.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Mead is next to useless in any half forward role. Not a goalkicker, can't kick over a jam jar. His value is as midfield depth and that is mainly feeding the ball out.

DBJ is much better value as a half forward with dangerous goal-scoring half forwards around him. He can play a defensive role and bob up for an unlikely goal.

I'm actually a bit bullish about us having a strong minor round, our forward line looks much better than last year and I think the loss of Houston can be covered with a tweak of game plan.

That will put some serious pressure on our decision-makers

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Agree, but most of us did undervalue DBJ’s 2024 season. It will be tight for the two spots between him, Richards and Berry. Although Mead plays a slightly different role, his position as a high HF going up to contest the stoppages seems even more vulnerable.

Gotta be a bit horses for courses you'd think. DBJ is a defensive forward. Richards and Berry are offensive forwards. No?