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[ferball]

Absolute cop-out. This was Hawthorn at the start of last year.


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A much bigger problem than inexperience is that we only have about five players who play like they steadfastly believe in themselves to win games

Winning games should change that.

 

[zoomba23]

Winning games should change that.

It's difficult to win any game in the first place when you have no one who believes they can win though. Our lads have braced themselves for the opposition comeback in every single game we've been decently ahead in since the end of 2021, instead of relishing the chance of winning and forging ahead with it. Even in the Gold Coast win at the end of 2023, they kicked three quick ones to bring it back to three goals with six minutes left. In a game that we'd dominated. We relied on Tarryn from that crucial centre bounce to put that one to bed. We shouldn't have had to.

It's unacceptable. But it's so strongly rooted that, if we win 3 games again, I wouldn't be shocked at all. I also wouldn't be shocked at 10 wins, because most would assume that at some point, the talent would start to tell. Really bizarre situation. We're stuck in a hamster wheel that no other bottom team has been stuck in in the AFL era

 

[shinboner magic]

Pfff we’ll finish 17th

I contacted the club and they don’t sell any anti- memberships - so unlucky for you

 

[DuckYeah]

I contacted the club and they don’t sell any anti- memberships - so unlucky for you

Whats your ladder prediction?

 

[shinboner magic]

Whats your ladder prediction?

I don’t have one because I’m a glass half full kinda of guy.
Watching this side move up the ladder will be an enjoyable ride.
From where we’ve been any enjoyment should be celebrated not played down to prove a point.

 

[Masked Avenger]

It's difficult to win any game in the first place when you have no one who believes they can win though. Our lads have braced themselves for the opposition comeback in every single game we've been decently ahead in since the end of 2021, instead of relishing the chance of winning and forging ahead with it. Even in the Gold Coast win at the end of 2023, they kicked three quick ones to bring it back to three goals with six minutes left. In a game that we'd dominated. We relied on Tarryn from that crucial centre bounce to put that one to bed. We shouldn't have had to.

It's unacceptable. But it's so strongly rooted that, if we win 3 games again, I wouldn't be shocked at all. I also wouldn't be shocked at 10 wins, because most would assume that at some point, the talent would start to tell. Really bizarre situation. We're stuck in a hamster wheel that no other bottom team has been stuck in in the AFL era

All that is a by-product of the worst collection of senior players the Club has put together since the late 1960's and early 1970's - and probably back to the 1930's, if truth be told.

The bright light this year will be the improvement of the kids under the leadership of Parker/Daniel/Logue/X.

 

[maddiemelb]

New post just dropped from this morning’s sesh!

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

All that is a by product of the worst collection of senior players the Club has put together since the late 1960's and early 1970's - and probably back to the 1930's, if truth be told.

The bright light this year will be the improvement of the kids under the leadership of Parker/Daniel/Logue/X.

With the addition of the three premiership players, anything less than eight wins should see serious heat on the coaching staff.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

New post just dropped from this morning’s sesh!

You do fine work.

 

[DuckYeah]

I don’t have one because I’m a glass half full kinda of guy.
Watching this side move up the ladder will be an enjoyable ride.
From where we’ve been any enjoyment should be celebrated not played down to prove a point.

What enjoyment has there been? Theres nothing to be joyful about

 

[Makeshift Park]

New post just dropped from this morning’s sesh!

Lovely. Seems like it was good vibes out there.

Is that a smooch Maley’s giving Curtis?

 

[DuckYeah]

New post just dropped from this morning’s sesh!

Keep doin what ya doin and there’ll be an award on this board named after you too..

 

[BoomerRoo]

Loving your pics maddiemelb, keep up the great work!

 

[Gasometer]

maddiemelb can you get a pic of Duursma next week

He is rarely mentioned in his Player Thread and I need verification that he is still on the List

 

[maddiemelb]

maddiemelb can you get a pic of Duursma next week

He is rarely mentioned in his Player Thread and I need verification that he is still on the List

You must have missed the one I posted a couple of days ago.

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

New post just dropped from this morning’s sesh!

Fantastic photos. Thank you again for capturing. Geez LDU looks fantastic!

 

[I Wouldnt But Greenwood]

Does Mckercher line up on the wing & will O'Sullivan be introduced to the AFL through the Half Back role?

 

[jay317]

LDU looking primed

 

[Shermanator]

LDU looking primed

Looks like he’s been created out of a test tube.. incredible specimen.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Looks like he’s been created out of a test tube.. incredible specimen.

25 y/o.

100 games.

It’s absolutely go time for the next 150 games.