Non-Lions discussion 2022

[Dalions]

Will not be a popular take but I think he is overrated, don't like him.

Hudson departs SEN amid speculation of 3AW return, Triple M may not replace Carey

Highly regarded football commentator Anthony Hudson has quit SEN after almost two decades at the radio station.

www.smh.com.au

Yeah, Naah!
I love Huddo, one of the best callers in the game.
Without bias!

 

[BuntonRules]

On the idiots behind a microphone scale, Huddo is a lot closer to the good end than the bad.

 

[FLVanLandingham]

Big Stef's retirement hit me a bit more than others. I really liked him.

Loved how he competed when he was 'short' . From all accounts an absolute great person, and I guess he'll be moving onto something with his stellar brain next Whatever is it, I wish him the best of luck with the next stage of his life

 

[trikster]

Kangaroos young gun Tarryn Thomas in police investigation over ‘intimidatory behaviour’ to ex online: report

Roos young gun in police probe after alleged online ‘intimidatory behaviour’ to ex-partner: report

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[western royboy]

Will not be a popular take but I think he is overrated, don't like him.

Hudson departs SEN amid speculation of 3AW return, Triple M may not replace Carey

Highly regarded football commentator Anthony Hudson has quit SEN after almost two decades at the radio station.

www.smh.com.au

I’m a big fan, he’s a great caller and IMO sans the bullshit of many others

 

[CarterS]

I’m a big fan, he’s a great caller and IMO sans the bullshit of many others

Told you all it'd be an unpopular opinion! I just think he doesn't sound authentic and I also think he prepares scripted lines for big moments to try and get onto the highlight reel. Just my opinion.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Kangaroos young gun Tarryn Thomas in police investigation over ‘intimidatory behaviour’ to ex online: report

Roos young gun in police probe after alleged online ‘intimidatory behaviour’ to ex-partner: report

www.foxsports.com.au

Don’t think we should try get him to the club in the future now

 

[BangyBangy]

Big Stef's retirement hit me a bit more than others. I really liked him.

Loved how he competed when he was 'short' . From all accounts an absolute great person, and I guess he'll be moving onto something with his stellar brain next Whatever is it, I wish him the best of luck with the next stage of his life

So close to an All Australian with us too. Nic Nat took the chocolates at least once when I think Stef was more deserving. Forget which year.

 

[Saucery]

I can't help but comment on the St Kilda board just creaming themselves over the return of Ross the Loss.

Seriously I like his analysis on FC, though he is so obsequious towards Fat Head Eddy it's creepy.

The guy shows all the signs of early onset dementia, I'm only saying this because I have seen my mother go through it.

Should be good for a laugh though.

Edit: "Even more has changed since Lyon last led a team to the finals, the Fremantle side of 2015. Lyon's Fremantle teams won just 29 of 87 games between 2016-19, even with the likes of Nat Fyfe and David Mundy

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David Mundy

Age

39

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192cm

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92kg

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Mid

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Last 5

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23.1

5star

K

11.2

4star

HB

11.8

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.3

5star

CL

5.1

5star

D

15.7

4star

K

6.7

3star

HB

9.0

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.7

4star

CL

3.7

5star

D

27.8

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

12.4

5star

M

5.8

5star

T

6.2

5star

CL

7.2

5star

still on its list. He is not a surefire prospect to lead a side to premiership glory at this point."

The uncomfortable truth about Lyon-Saints links

'You either want it or you don't'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Viceregal]

I can't help but comment on the St Kilda board just creaming themselves over the return of Ross the Loss.

Seriously I like his analysis on FC, though he is so obsequious towards Fat Head Eddy it's creepy.

The guy shows all the signs of early onset dementia, I'm only saying this because I have seen my mother go through it.

Should be good for a laugh though.

Edit: "Even more has changed since Lyon last led a team to the finals, the Fremantle side of 2015. Lyon's Fremantle teams won just 29 of 87 games between 2016-19, even with the likes of Nat Fyfe and David Mundy still on its list. He is not a surefire prospect to lead a side to premiership glory at this point."

The uncomfortable truth about Lyon-Saints links

'You either want it or you don't'

wwos.nine.com.au

A lot has changed since Lyon last led an AFL side. Lyon's teams were always known for being stout defensive units, and the league's freedom of movement rules brought in to ease congestion will cause the defensive mastermind to change tact.

I guess that means that he has to be more diplomatic while he is changing tack?

 

[davemc_lions]

I can't help but comment on the St Kilda board just creaming themselves over the return of Ross the Loss.

Seriously I like his analysis on FC, though he is so obsequious towards Fat Head Eddy it's creepy.

The guy shows all the signs of early onset dementia, I'm only saying this because I have seen my mother go through it.

Should be good for a laugh though.

Edit: "Even more has changed since Lyon last led a team to the finals, the Fremantle side of 2015. Lyon's Fremantle teams won just 29 of 87 games between 2016-19, even with the likes of Nat Fyfe and David Mundy still on its list. He is not a surefire prospect to lead a side to premiership glory at this point."

The uncomfortable truth about Lyon-Saints links

'You either want it or you don't'

wwos.nine.com.au

6-6-6 rule is not 18 in the backline
Will need a new game plan not just stack the defensive half.

 

[western royboy]

Sound right

 

[martinson]

I can't help but think St .Kilda. is making a major misstep here.

Going back to the old guy with a reputation who's been out of the game hasn't worked all that often over the years. Especially ones going back to a club where they've been.

 

[BangyBangy]

I can't help but think St .Kilda. is making a major misstep here.

Going back to the old guy with a reputation who's been out of the game hasn't worked all that often over the years. Especially ones going back to a club where they've been.

It's a ballsy move martinson no denying that. If it works, holy crap it's going to be viewed as a masterstroke. It's going to have to work though, because for every slight failure the media are going to be so over it it ain't funny. My prediction.....Cluster**** incoming.

 

[briztoon]

 

[Mr Ripper]

I can't help but think St .Kilda. is making a major misstep here.

Going back to the old guy with a reputation who's been out of the game hasn't worked all that often over the years. Especially ones going back to a club where they've been.

Parkin a notable exception.

 

[Mr Ripper]

NQR our Tommy. An enigma.

 

[mpal6]

Its EXCLUSIVE / REVEALED

Saints Twitter need to up their Tom Browne game

 

[The Flying Belgian]

I can't help but think St .Kilda. is making a major misstep here.

Going back to the old guy with a reputation who's been out of the game hasn't worked all that often over the years. Especially ones going back to a club where they've been.

Parkin a notable exception.

Lethal I'd have thought too. When he was first announced as Lions coach, my initial thought "what are they appointing this grumpy old bloke with tired ideas for?"

I've been wrong many times my life, but possibly never more wrong than that.

 

[Saucery]

And it's back to the future for the Saint's lmao

Ross Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Mr Ripper]

And it's back to the future for the Saint's lmao

Ross Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

www.foxsports.com.au

"Final hurdle" was ZoBlitz's blessing.

 

[Section 5]

And it's back to the future for the Saint's lmao

Ross Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

Lyon leaps over final ‘hurdle’ to be named Saints coach as deal details revealed

www.foxsports.com.au

Not sure how this will work out for the Saints.
Ross Lyon coaching record below.
Average wins for the last 4 years of coaching 7.25
Has not been a senior coach for 3 years the same period Matthews had out of the game
A big gamble for the Saints but not many left in the coaching pool with AFL experience to select from

On a positive side, in his previous 8 years coaching Ross Lyon made the finals each time including 3 grand finals

Year by Year Coaching Record​

Ross Lyon

Year Team Games Wins Losses Draws Win % Finish 2019​ Fremantle Dockers​ 21​ 9​ 12​ 0​ 42.9%​ 13​ 2018​ Fremantle Dockers​ 22​ 8​ 14​ 0​ 36.4%​ 14​ 2017​ Fremantle Dockers​ 22​ 8​ 14​ 0​ 36.4%​ 14​ 2016​ Fremantle Dockers​ 22​ 4​ 18​ 0​ 18.2%​ 16​ 2015​ Fremantle Dockers​ 24​ 18​ 6​ 0​ 75.0%​ PF​ 2014​ Fremantle Dockers​ 24​ 16​ 8​ 0​ 66.7%​ SF​ 2013​ Fremantle Dockers​ 25​ 18​ 6​ 1​ 72.0%​ GF​ 2012​ Fremantle Dockers​ 24​ 15​ 9​ 0​ 62.5%​ SF​ 2011​ St Kilda Saints​ 23​ 12​ 10​ 1​ 52.2%​ QF​ 2010​ St Kilda Saints​ 26​ 17​ 7​ 2​ 65.4%​ GF​ 2009​ St Kilda Saints​ 25​ 22​ 3​ 0​ 88.0%​ GF​ 2008​ St Kilda Saints​ 25​ 14​ 11​ 0​ 56.0%​ PF​ 2007​ St Kilda Saints​ 22​ 11​ 10​ 1​ 50.0%​ 9​

Leigh Matthews last 4 years coaching. Average wins over this period 11.75. Leigh made 2 QF in this time
Also had a break of 3 years before coming to the Lions in 1999

1995​	Collingwood Magpies​	22​	8​	12​	2​	36.4%​	10​
1994​	Collingwood Magpies​	23​	12​	11​	0​	52.2%​	QF​
1993​	Collingwood Magpies​	20​	11​	9​	0​	55.0%​	8​
1992​	Collingwood Magpies​	23​	16​	7​	0​	69.6%​	QF​

 

[rwan566]

We could do the same thing lol Leigh Mathew’s back as our next coach

Imagine that

 

[martinson]

Lethal I'd have thought too. When he was first announced as Lions coach, my initial thought "what are they appointing this grumpy old bloke with tired ideas for?"

I've been wrong many times my life, but possibly never more wrong than that.

There are exceptions to every rule. Lethal was a premiership coach who'd been out of it for 3 years and was still only 46.

Let's be honest , in hindsight he inherited one of the best teams of all time , he admits that freely. It wouldn't have mattered too much who coached us were we able to replicate the culture that too his credit he brought in.

Matthews and Parkin are 2 of the greatest coaches of all time and in their second stints were still in their 40's.

Ross must be 56 or 57 . I hope they have some success because their long suffering fans deserve it but I can't help but think they haven't done a thorough DD throughout this whole process. Ross has issues as everyone knows and it's critical who comes in as his backups.

 

[morsie]

Told you all it'd be an unpopular opinion! I just think he doesn't sound authentic and I also think he prepares scripted lines for big moments to try and get onto the highlight reel. Just my opinion.

Like Dennis Cometti did.