Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

[Dockeroo]

Petracca kicking 4 goals tonight… the difference between Melbourne winning and losing the game really. We are really lacking goals from midfield consistently and it definitely costs us 2-3 games a season if not rectified.
I’d love to see a stat on the amount of goals that come from midfielders in flag winning teams.

 

[King Tenz]

Petracca kicking 4 goals tonight… the difference between Melbourne winning and losing the game really. We are really lacking goals from midfield consistently and it definitely costs us 2-3 games a season if not rectified.
I’d love to see a stat on the amount of goals that come from midfielders in flag winning teams.

I agree in general (more goals from midfielders) but in fairness, Petracca spent a majority of the game lined up in the forward line. He wasn't kicking those goals while playing on ball.

 

[Dockeroo]

I agree in general (more goals from midfielders) but in fairness, Petracca spent a majority of the game lined up in the forward line. He wasn't kicking those goals while playing on ball.

Yeah true but you can rotate him though and he’s dangerous in attack. If we have 6 or 7 guys that rotate through the middle at least one or two of them has got to be a scoreboard threat I50. People like Degoey, Shai Bolton, dusty Martin etc. I do think Brayshaw has gradually improved and is kicking maybe 0.5 goals a game now. If he could push that up to a goal a game next season it’s massive. Serong gets an odd one too but his problem is he’s a bit of a hack in front of goal and has little composure.
Johnson is showing some Good signs of being a David Mundy level goalkicker which would be great.
Totals from our mids so far in 2023:
Brayshaw - 9
Serong - 4
O’Meara - 5
Darcy - 4
Fyfe - 3
Aish - 3
Johnson - 2
Henry, NOD & Brodie - 1 each

It’s nowhere near enough for a group aiming to be a top end midfield.

We are not kicking enough goals as a team and Sonny is near the end, so the big question is - where are the goals going to come from over the next 4-5 years? Upgrades to small forwards? Improvements in our midfielders ability to kick them?
A combination of both maybe.
Adelaide landed Rankine last year to help in this area and I believe we need a similar level trade to keep up with them. The question is who?

 

[freo1]

I had a dream last night that WCE beat us

We’re Fremantle. It’s a real possibility

 

[Taylor]

Yeah true but you can rotate him though and he’s dangerous in attack. If we have 6 or 7 guys that rotate through the middle at least one or two of them has got to be a scoreboard threat I50. People like Degoey, Shai Bolton, dusty Martin etc. I do think Brayshaw has gradually improved and is kicking maybe 0.5 goals a game now. If he could push that up to a goal a game next season it’s massive. Serong gets an odd one too but his problem is he’s a bit of a hack in front of goal and has little composure.
Johnson is showing some Good signs of being a David Mundy level goalkicker which would be great.
Totals from our mids so far in 2023:
Brayshaw - 9
Serong - 4
O’Meara - 5
Darcy - 4
Fyfe - 3
Aish - 3
Johnson - 2
Henry, NOD & Brodie - 1 each

It’s nowhere near enough for a group aiming to be a top end midfield.

We are not kicking enough goals as a team and Sonny is near the end, so the big question is - where are the goals going to come from over the next 4-5 years? Upgrades to small forwards? Improvements in our midfielders ability to kick them?
A combination of both maybe.
Adelaide landed Rankine last year to help in this area and I believe we need a similar level trade to keep up with them. The question is who?

Jackson is the one you're thinking of, who plays mid and drifts forward for a goal or two.

 

[pK75]

Jackson is the one you're thinking of, who plays mid and drifts forward for a goal or two.

Would like to see Jackson play more mid minutes today against the blues, need his size to match it with Cripps

 

[FreoRicci]

Gaff with 6 disposals. Rising star

 

[DeanS]

Gaff with 6 disposals. Rising star

And to think once upon a time he was considered good enough for us to get Brayshaw to tag him.

 

[Taylor]

Andrew Gaff

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Andrew Gaff

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.6

5star

K

15.9

5star

HB

10.7

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.5

5star

K

15.6

5star

HB

8.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.0

3star

CL

2.5

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.6

3star

CL

0.6

3star

might have the highest number of steps taken on the ground even if he doesn't cover even top ten numbers for kms.

Very short stride for a jog

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

That North jumper is absolutely horrific looking.

 

[gaskin]

That North jumper is absolutely horrific looking.

Looks like a training jumper.

 

[FreoRicci]

Looks like a training jumper.

It is a training jumper. On their website it’s available.

Actually think it’s pretty cool. The bounding kangaroo is iconic

 

[AstonSouffle]

That North jumper is absolutely horrific looking.

Was expecting a monstrosity, turns out it was a sleek royal blue with a white Qantas style kangaroo. Definitely have seen worse, props to them for actually making a sensible clash

 

[Taylor]

It looks like a partnership between Beyond Blue and Qantas.

 

[Nodgey]

Geelong toying with them. Getting lazy now and pissfarting around.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

Geelong toying with them. Getting lazy now and pissfarting around.

One of those teams we beat quite comfortable in the end. The other we really struggled against. If you weren’t a freo fan you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the other way around

 

[Wilksyy]

Was expecting a monstrosity, turns out it was a sleek royal blue with a white Qantas style kangaroo. Definitely have seen worse, props to them for actually making a sensible clash

Actually dig the simplicity of it. Plus that dark blue is banging

 

[Rob]

That North jumper is absolutely horrific looking.

At least it does what it's meant to do, i.e clearly distinguish from the opposing team.

 

[serial_thrilla]

West Coast are going to beat North in Round 20. They're so bad.

 

[estibador]

West Coast are going to beat North in Round 20. They're so bad.

It's going to he a fascinating match.

What's the opposite of an irresistible force meeting an immovable object?

 

[serial_thrilla]

Weekly reminder that we actually managed to lose to North Melbourne...at home.

 

[CakeEater]

Weekly reminder that we actually managed to lose to North Melbourne...at home.

Tbf - new coach bounce and Clarko is a better coach than Ratten

 

[Purpletown]

The Bombers v Adelaide game is a good old fashioned shoot out. 17 goals between them with 13 minutes to half time....entertaining.

 

[Sweetback]

Sadelaide are still quite shit away from home. Having an inconsistent season like we are.

 

[Madas]

One of those teams we beat quite comfortable in the end. The other we really struggled against. If you weren’t a freo fan you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the other way around

Losing against North in around 2 was the start of the rot , unforgivable loss .
I know I still haven’t recovered from it so maybe it’s the same with the players?