Non-lions discussion 2020

[M Malice]

Richmond definitely still the team to beat IMO, they will be super hard to beat particularly if they get most of their stars back for finals, who the hell in the competition can match it with Dustin Martin when he goes forward... nobody by the look of it.

 

[Lion_LegacyXL]

In terms of us I think we will be super fired up to prove ourselves against who is arguably still the bench mark, when in form, especially after going down twice late last season to them.

If we can somehow draw and replicate from our performances against Port & GWS, we'll be a genuine chance.

 

[Tom14]

For those who haven't been reading it the weekly piece from the ABC on football stats/analysis is always worth a read. Todays offering is how screwed Hawthorn are list wise:

Where did it all go wrong for Hawthorn? There's a handful of reasons

Hawthorn ruled the AFL from 2013 to 2015, but the cost of that sustained success appears to be being paid now, with the club's dizzying highs precipitating a rapid fall from grace.

www.abc.net.au

 

[KissKiss]

For those who haven't been reading it the weekly piece from the ABC on football stats/analysis is always worth a read. Todays offering is how screwed Hawthorn are list wise:

Where did it all go wrong for Hawthorn? There's a handful of reasons

Hawthorn ruled the AFL from 2013 to 2015, but the cost of that sustained success appears to be being paid now, with the club's dizzying highs precipitating a rapid fall from grace.

www.abc.net.au

That have been fantastic articles. A significant improvement on the usual crap. The one a few weeks ago about the tv presentation was especially good

 

[FLVanLandingham]

It was in 2018 I think when the some writers who wrote their own afl statistic blogs did some articles for ABC, seems they've stayed on and its worked out really well I reckon.

I'm fascinated how Hawthorn will go for the next 5 years. Interesting to see how they work through it.

 

[mpal6]

It was in 2018 I think when the some writers who wrote their own afl statistic blogs did some articles for ABC, seems they've stayed on and its worked out really well I reckon.

I'm fascinated how Hawthorn will go for the next 5 years. Interesting to see how they work through it.

Clarkson could step aside as director for the next 2 years and let Sam Mitchell commence rebuild. This would be better for all. Otherwise Sam will be handed down a half rebuild of Clarkson which he may or may not like, could cause more problems.

 

[Harris Specter]

Rockliff just looks so slow and his kicks have nothing in them.

Good to see Mayes hold his spot. Let's see if Melbourne employ the flood strategy again

 

[jackess]

11 inside 50s for 1 behind?

 

[KissKiss]

Melbourne look terrible right now. Wonder if they can lift again like they did against us

 

[luthor]

In these dry conditions, Melbourne United are struggling to get the ball in the back of the net

 

[dlanod]

Looks like we broke Melbourne.

 

[mpal6]

Melbourne look terrible right now. Wonder if they can lift again like they did against us

I'm thankful for the extra night of rest for us now.
Melbourne look gone.

 

[Elixuh]

 

[FLVanLandingham]

At one stage early in his recruitment I wanted SPP...nope

What on earth was that f50 entry

 

[luthor]

Looks like we broke Melbourne.

We would have broken them well and truly in dry conditions IMO

 

[Hollow Knight]

Yeahhh this bodes really badly for our 4 day turnaround before the Richmond game...

 

[The Zork]

As much as Melbourne are being Melbourne - Port are really firing tonight. Stop Viney and Oliver and they go to water.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Looks like we broke Melbourne.

They are still parking the bus in the backline despite being down by 5 goals already.

 

[a mayes ing]

Has Petracca done anything?

 

[mpal6]

C'mon Mayessyyy

EDIT: Yes !!

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Has Petracca done anything?

Looks to be one of the few actually attempting to lift his side.

Dees not helping themselves, but the umps are missing lot of holds their way.

 

[luthor]

Yeahhh this bodes really badly for our 4 day turnaround before the Richmond game...

Melbourne's disposal by foot is diabolical.

I suppose fatigue comes into it but I would hope that even om a 4 day turnaround, our skills won't derteriorate that badly.

Guess we'll see in due course.

 

[FLVanLandingham]

take out bt and this commentary is really good.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

take out bt and this commentary is really good.

"BT gets shit wrong" would be a good, albiet deadly drinking game.

 

[MSB ROYS]

take out bt and this commentary is really good.

Jobe doesn't add anything though.