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If 7AFL cannot manage their social media that is extremely poor on their part.
Get Gil onto it.
I blame the parents
Aren't all the social media tycoons from Gen X?
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See, starting to reach your final form as this boards Matlock.
I do like putting young people behind bars, where they belong.
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i don't disagree with Liam's sentiment but as a 'celebrity' you need to be able to ignore comments like that or stop using socials. It's bs but there isn't a better mechanism at this stage. All you do is fuel the trolls and put yourself at risk of saying something that impacts your career.
I may be a tad biased, but I wouldn't have thought St Kilda and Essendon have a better forward line than us.
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8. ESSENDON
The top-liners: Jake Stringer (18 Games in 2021, 93 Average SuperCoach Score), Will Snelling (19, 81), Devon Smith (19, 65), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (20, 63), Alec Waterman (13, 55), Archie Perkins (19, 50), Harrison Jones (16, 49), Brayden Ham (17, 48)
The top-ups: Kaine Baldwin (0, 0), Tom Hird (0, 0)
MICK SAYS
Essendon’s top three goalkickers last year were Jake Stringer (41 goals), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (34 goals) and Cale Hooker (33 goals). Hooker is retired and a cloud hangs over the availability of McDonald-Tipungwuti. That is a dilemma for coach Ben Rutten, but it will also provide some great opportunities to others. Stringer can’t keep the scoreboard ticking over alone as a midfield-forward. Peter Wright simply has to step up and become the Bombers’ forward 50 contested marking beast. But Wright himself also needs some support. Harrison Jones is developing and will get more opportunities, but Rutten could also look to use youngster Kaine Baldwin and even defender Aaron Francis in attack. On the smalls front, Devon Smith and Will Snelling will need to significantly lift their output both on the scoreboard and with their tackling and pressure if McDonald-Tipungwuti is missing. A couple of early surprises could be the lightning quick James Hird Academy graduate Tex Wanganeen and creative West Australian Nick Martin.
9. ST KILDA
The top-liners: Tim Membrey (21 Games in 2021, 79 Average SuperCoach Score), Jack Higgins (19, 75), Mason Wood (7, 71), Josh Battle (14, 64), Max King (20, 62), Dean Kent (7, 59), Dan Butler (22, 53), Ryan Byrnes (16, 53)
The top-ups: Cooper Sharman (4, 68), Josiah Kyle (0, 0)
MICK SAYS
Max King has the physical attributes to become one of the top-three key forwards in the competition. He took the third-most contested marks of any player in 2021 and with another pre-season of weight training under his belt he could become the competition’s No. 1 contested marker this year. If he masters his goalkicking, King could quite easily have a Coleman Medal hanging around his neck at year’s end. King and Tim Membrey form a formidable combination as key forwards and have great synergy. Rowan Marshall poses a threat when he is in attack, although I’d like to see him hit the scoreboard more than he does. Josh Battle is hard to match up on and kicks long goals. Dan Butler and Jack Higgins bring creativity and goal kicking ability while Jade Gresham has a high football IQ. Where St Kilda can improve is getting a better balance between their deep entries inside-50 and their hit-up entries.
10. WEST COAST
The top-liners: Jack Darling (22 Games in 2021, 75 Average SuperCoach Score), Jamie Cripps (22, 73), Josh Kennedy (18, 70), Oscar Allen (21, 64), Liam Ryan (14, 62), Jake Waterman (14, 58), Jamaine Jones (12, 55), Zac Langdon (16, 49), Jack Petruccelle (17, 47), Willie Rioli (0, 0)
The top-ups: Xavier O’Neill (7, 43), Connor West (5, 51)
MICK SAYS
Let’s be blunt. West Coast’s forward 50 pressure was woeful last year and must improve. They ranked last in the AFL for forward 50 pressure. There are more questions than answers about the Eagles’ attack entering 2022. Will Jack Darling play? He was their leading goalkicker last year. Can Josh Kennedy continue to deliver or will his ageing legs get the better of him? Kennedy and Darling kicked 83 goals between them last year. The pressure to cover their output — if it drops or disappears — squarely falls on Oscar Allen, Liam Ryan, Jamie Cripps, a returning Willie Rioli and the speedy Jack Petruccelle. If the West Coast forwards are all fit and available, they are an efficient group that deserves to be ranked 10th. But they could also hit the wall this year.
Herald Sun
8. ESSENDON
The top-liners: Jake Stringer (18 Games in 2021, 93 Average SuperCoach Score), Will Snelling (19, 81), Devon Smith (19, 65), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (20, 63), Alec Waterman (13, 55), Archie Perkins (19, 50), Harrison Jones (16, 49), Brayden Ham (17, 48)
The top-ups: Kaine Baldwin (0, 0), Tom Hird (0, 0)
MICK SAYS
Essendon’s top three goalkickers last year were Jake Stringer (41 goals), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (34 goals) and Cale Hooker (33 goals). Hooker is retired and a cloud hangs over the availability of McDonald-Tipungwuti. That is a dilemma for coach Ben Rutten, but it will also provide some great opportunities to others. Stringer can’t keep the scoreboard ticking over alone as a midfield-forward. Peter Wright simply has to step up and become the Bombers’ forward 50 contested marking beast. But Wright himself also needs some support. Harrison Jones is developing and will get more opportunities, but Rutten could also look to use youngster Kaine Baldwin and even defender Aaron Francis in attack. On the smalls front, Devon Smith and Will Snelling will need to significantly lift their output both on the scoreboard and with their tackling and pressure if McDonald-Tipungwuti is missing. A couple of early surprises could be the lightning quick James Hird Academy graduate Tex Wanganeen and creative West Australian Nick Martin.
9. ST KILDA
The top-liners: Tim Membrey (21 Games in 2021, 79 Average SuperCoach Score), Jack Higgins (19, 75), Mason Wood (7, 71), Josh Battle (14, 64), Max King (20, 62), Dean Kent (7, 59), Dan Butler (22, 53), Ryan Byrnes (16, 53)
The top-ups: Cooper Sharman (4, 68), Josiah Kyle (0, 0)
MICK SAYS
Max King has the physical attributes to become one of the top-three key forwards in the competition. He took the third-most contested marks of any player in 2021 and with another pre-season of weight training under his belt he could become the competition’s No. 1 contested marker this year. If he masters his goalkicking, King could quite easily have a Coleman Medal hanging around his neck at year’s end. King and Tim Membrey form a formidable combination as key forwards and have great synergy. Rowan Marshall poses a threat when he is in attack, although I’d like to see him hit the scoreboard more than he does. Josh Battle is hard to match up on and kicks long goals. Dan Butler and Jack Higgins bring creativity and goal kicking ability while Jade Gresham has a high football IQ. Where St Kilda can improve is getting a better balance between their deep entries inside-50 and their hit-up entries.
10. WEST COAST
The top-liners: Jack Darling (22 Games in 2021, 75 Average SuperCoach Score), Jamie Cripps (22, 73), Josh Kennedy (18, 70), Oscar Allen (21, 64), Liam Ryan (14, 62), Jake Waterman (14, 58), Jamaine Jones (12, 55), Zac Langdon (16, 49), Jack Petruccelle (17, 47), Willie Rioli (0, 0)
The top-ups: Xavier O’Neill (7, 43), Connor West (5, 51)
MICK SAYS
Let’s be blunt. West Coast’s forward 50 pressure was woeful last year and must improve. They ranked last in the AFL for forward 50 pressure. There are more questions than answers about the Eagles’ attack entering 2022. Will Jack Darling play? He was their leading goalkicker last year. Can Josh Kennedy continue to deliver or will his ageing legs get the better of him? Kennedy and Darling kicked 83 goals between them last year. The pressure to cover their output — if it drops or disappears — squarely falls on Oscar Allen, Liam Ryan, Jamie Cripps, a returning Willie Rioli and the speedy Jack Petruccelle. If the West Coast forwards are all fit and available, they are an efficient group that deserves to be ranked 10th. But they could also hit the wall this year.
I don't have a problem with Liam's reaction. I wouldn't have reacted that way if someone commented on my children but I'm a white bloke who has never even once copped the disgusting comments Liam has faced, let alone a lifetimes worth.
Can't even imagine what it stirs up inside him every time he is subjected to this behaviour from complete strangers.
He deserves a hug, not a dressing down or wagging of the finger.
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In fairness we have looked absolutely woeful in any games where we didn't put either of JJK or Darling on the field in the past couple of years.
Kennedy is another year older and Darling looks unlikely to play.
I think a deeper analysis would target more of the blame on inadequate supply but our forward pressure was indeed woeful, especially post bye 2021.
I think it's fair to say we have the list with the biggest discrepancy between output and potential at present.
2022 is a new season and everyone starts from the beginning again. Let's hope we are back on track.
Kennedy is another year older and Darling looks unlikely to play.
I think a deeper analysis would target more of the blame on inadequate supply but our forward pressure was indeed woeful, especially post bye 2021.
I think it's fair to say we have the list with the biggest discrepancy between output and potential at present.
2022 is a new season and everyone starts from the beginning again. Let's hope we are back on track.
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We’ve seen this movie before
The closer we get to the start of the season, the more pessimistic I get. Post-bye we were the worst team in the comp losing to powerhouses like Norf (AT HOME), Collingwood and Freo. Lost Shep and Darling since the end of the season too.
Compare that to heading into 2018 and we were coming off an away finals win lolport.
Compare that to heading into 2018 and we were coming off an away finals win lolport.
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Have you 'noticed' many quotes 'Fox Sports' seem to be 'packing into their headlines' these days?
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Can’t read the whole article but Schofield has a fair few close links to the subject matter
Is it paywalled? He's been doing a few articles for them lately, been meaning to read but had forgotten.
I don’t know how long the article is- but the first few paragraphs are there.
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Edit: on closer inspection yes it is. And these are loafers.
Schofield: Why Darling should sit out 2022 season
I like to take people at their word and, as it stands, Jack Darling’s word is that he is “diagnosed as suffering from a work-related injury” and will be “on sick leave [until] further notice.”
www.codesports.com.au
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Will buy a 4 week platinum gift for the first person to reply to Schoey's tweet with this image:
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You don't condone, you just don't give these peanuts the public response that they're craving. Unless you can visit some real world consequences upon them (eg identify and cancel membership etc) then silence is the the most effective response.
And yes it sucks for players that have to put up with it.
The problem is that silence requires everyone to ignore them, including the person they’re attacking. Which is rarely going to happen.
So effectively you get the public up in arms, motivating the troll, whilst the party responsible for the account stays silent, apparently condoning the troll’s actions.
I disagree.
Whilst highlighting it might give some of these idiots the feeling of being big boys during their 15 minutes of fame, the hope is that for some/most it becomes 15 minutes of shame and they change their behavior.
I'd think calling it out is more likely to stop 1 or 2 people posting this sort of hurtful rubbish, than encourage 1 or 2 to join in. And the hope is that it educates some as well, where they might feel it is 'just a joke' but upon realising it is disgusting and hurtful they think twice in the future.
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