Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024 Part 2

[Raz]

Didnt work for the Gold Coast with Guy McKenna.

I would argue Sheedy going to GWS and taking the bullets for 2 years helped them setup a good run.

Leon Cameron didn't take advantage of it.

You could say they were gifted a lot of Draft picks but so were the Suns so its not like it guarantees success whatsoever.

I think an experienced coach is the way to go from Day 1 for startup clubs.

Shouldn’t be looking for immediate success . Build dynasty

 

[Kram]

Why not go back to the future with Malthouse & Sumich

Wayne Bennett is still coaching in the Rugby League and he is 74 which is 3 years older then Mick.

The perfect succession Plan

Malthouse for 3 years with Sumich to take over in 2028.

Get the band back together.

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Geez Suma has aged badly since his heyday.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

Why not go back to the future with Malthouse & Sumich

Wayne Bennett is still coaching in the Rugby League and he is 74 which is 3 years older then Mick.

The perfect succession Plan

Malthouse for 3 years with Sumich to take over in 2028.

Get the band back together.

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Because nrl has no tactics.
It simply has shaved gorillas running forwards, but throwing backwards and only kicking after they tackle as many as they have fingers on their hand

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[Snuffaluphagus]

i know Melbourne arent much chop but **** me, Dogs are incredible at the moment. I have them way above anyone else on form (yes, including Brisbane).

 

[noise36]

So Lobb goes to defense and now dogs are premiership favourites? Wtf is going on.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

The Dogs form might mean our 2pts from the draw could actually come in handy.

They will finish with a big %

 

[FreoGirl]

Two games on a Friday night seems unusual?

 

[Nothing]

Two games on a Friday night seems unusual?

NRL in Perth so AFL needed to put WC up against it. Of course nobody wants to watch WC so they are playing a better game.

 

[Purple Jesus]

i know Melbourne arent much chop but **** me, Dogs are incredible at the moment. I have them way above anyone else on form (yes, including Brisbane).

Dogs' strongest area directly against Melbourne's current weakest area is exacerbating that a bit.

 

[FreoGirl]

Dogs' strongest area directly against Melbourne's current weakest area is exacerbating that a bit.

Bloody Melbourne are being so selfish!

 

[Silencer83]

What if Richmond want players rather than just picks. Are we prepared to lose one of our own young players to secure Bolton? Someone like Draper rather than Erasmus.

 

[FreoGirl]

What if Richmond want players rather than just picks. Are we prepared to lose one of our own young players to secure Bolton? Someone like Draper rather than Erasmus.

No way should we give up Draper!!

 

[Bender571]

Two games on a Friday night seems unusual?

They've done that because people pointed out how unfair it was that some teams missed out on Friday night games. However one of the benefits of the Friday night game is exposure to a large national audience, which doesn't happen when you're in the second Friday night game. We've had two this year against Adelaide and Sydney.

 

[FreoGirl]

They've done that because people pointed out how unfair it was that some teams missed out on Friday night games. However one of the benefits of the Friday night game is exposure to a large national audience, which doesn't happen when you're in the second Friday night game. We've had two this year against Adelaide and Sydney.

Friday night games are such a pain to get to in Perth

 

[noise36]

JUH is beast mode

 

[Silencer83]

I kind of understand Snuff's thumbdown even if I wasn't suggesting I would be happy letting Draper go.

FreoGirl's hatred for Bolton is obviously atomic, I wanted to say more about that but it isn't worth the backlash.

 

[malpaso]

JUH is beast mode

It's the Demons...

 

[Nodgey]

What if Richmond want players rather than just picks. Are we prepared to lose one of our own young players to secure Bolton? Someone like Draper rather than Erasmus.

Go wash your mouth out.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I kind of understand Snuff's thumbdown even if I wasn't suggesting I would be happy letting Draper go.

FreoGirl's hatred for Bolton is obviously atomic, I wanted to say more about that but it isn't worth the backlash.

Sorry, but not even a discussion. We have the pucks, take em or leave em

 

[FreoGirl]

I kind of understand Snuff's thumbdown even if I wasn't suggesting I would be happy letting Draper go.

FreoGirl's hatred for Bolton is obviously atomic, I wanted to say more about that but it isn't worth the backlash.

I do not hate Bolton. I really enjoyed his football when he was younger. I dislike what we would have to give up to get him, and am concerned he wont be as hungry for a GF win now that he has one, that his age might be too high for the current group, and how much $$ he will be chasing for someone drafted until 2028.

Draper is our future and much needed for our backline. Getting rid of Draper would be robbing Peter to pay Paul and would leave our backline depleted.

 

[Docker82]

Still Sheedy was a big name and helped setup that club for success. As the front man for the media.

Turning up to press conferences getting whacked by 100 most weeks and letting your win% as a coach down the drain takes a lot to let your ego down and cop it on the chin.

GWS first 2 years were worse then GC but long term they had the benefits of experience coaching from the start to guide them through and trust the path they were going.

Year 1 -
GC 3 wins - 56.27%
GWS 2 wins - 46.17%

Year 2
GC 3 wins - 60.82%
GWS 1 win - 50.97%

GWS also had the benefit of even more draft picks than GC was provided with along with a much better group of players from outside the draft (17 year old selections etc.).

Also coming in a year later was a benefit as they stayed sh** and got the better picks for 2-3 years after they started.

More good picks meant more 18 year olds playing initially but more talent available on the list once everyone got a bit older.

I actually don’t think GWS was that much better run for the first five years or so. They just had more talent gifted to them by circumstances. That meant a better culture after that which has helped GWS stay better.

 

[Ge3ks]

Tom McDonald

25

Tom Mcdonald

Age

32

Ht

195cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.4

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.7

4star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.9

4star

MG

261.8

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

0.6

1star

MG

135.6

2star

D

13.8

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

has been a liability for tbe Dees tonight. Absolutely spudding it up.

 

[FreoGirl]

Tom McDonald has been a liability for tbe Dees tonight. Absolutely spudding it up.

I haven't been watching it, but noticed Bulldogs have been kicking a lot of points. Is it windy?

 

[Ge3ks]

Harley Reid's head looks like a Chiko Roll.

 

[Ge3ks]

I haven't been watching it, but noticed Bulldogs have been kicking a lot of points. Is it windy?

Nope. JUH is marking well, but kicking really poorly.