Oppo Camp Other Games Rolling Thread 2024 Edition

[76woodenspooners]

I honestly thought it was just an us thing but seeing Brisbane struggle equally as much (if not more so given the opposition difference) then clearly the very short (shortest in history allegedly) pre-season has played at least some role in this

Nothing in it.

Us and Lions had 23 weeks break between games. GWS and Carlton had 24 weeks break between games.

We’ve got more mature players who get a longer off season - that would have far more impact on availability than round zero.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Nothing in it.

Us and Lions had 23 weeks break between games. GWS and Carlton had 24 weeks break between games.

We’ve got more mature players who get a longer off season - that would have far more impact on availability than round zero.

I mean, I always thought 6 day break vs 7 meant nothing too.

So when I first heard the short off season thing I thought "pfft, it's 1 week", but then to see both us and Brisbane? Maybe there's something to it

 

[76woodenspooners]

I mean, I always thought 6 day break vs 7 meant nothing too.

So when I first heard the short off season thing I thought "pfft, it's 1 week", but then to see both us and Brisbane? Maybe there's something to it

Correlation doesn’t mean causality.

All the more so for such a tiny sample size.

 

[J Albert]

Thank god lions are 0-2 as well to take some heat off us this week.

 

[JLC]

GWS and Carlton had 24 weeks and are 2:0

Brisbane and Collingwood only had 23 weeks and are 0:2

Correlation doesn’t mean causality. I don’t buy that an extra week in 5 months makes any difference.

It makes sense to play the teams that have had the longest break first?

I think you need to factor into your argument that GWS played the Kangaroos and Carlton got to play Richmond. Both teams who are average and were playing their first games for the season.

We would have played three games before some have even played two. It’s utter nonsense and totally avoidable.

 

[Ctracks]

It makes sense to play the teams that have had the longest break first?

I think you need to factor into your argument that GWS played the Kangaroos and Carlton got to play Richmond. Both teams who are average and were playing their first games for the season.

We would have played three games before some have even played two. It’s utter nonsense and totally avoidable.

Gold Coast beat Richmond in Opening Round.

 

[JLC]

Gold Coast beat Richmond in Opening Round.

True. But still a team not expected to contend.

And now GWS get play WCE lol.

So from afar it looks like GWS were given a big leg up.

 

[sr36]

It makes sense to play the teams that have had the longest break first?

I think you need to factor into your argument that GWS played the Kangaroos and Carlton got to play Richmond. Both teams who are average and were playing their first games for the season.

We would have played three games before some have even played two. It’s utter nonsense and totally avoidable.

Didn't we initiate it?

Plus most thought that we would beat Sydney. Coming back after a loss with it's not fair the AFL should have known is a wee bit of a whinge.

For all we know now getting exposed early by a couple of good teams may help us to get our shit together to have a serious tilt. We sure as hell have enough time to get things right if we're good enough. We've got 21 games left.

 

[JLC]

Didn't we initiate it?

Plus most thought that we would beat Sydney. Coming back after a loss with it's not fair the AFL should have known is a wee bit of a whinge.

For all we know now getting exposed early by a couple of good teams may help us to get our s**t together to have a serious tilt. We sure as hell have enough time to get things right if we're good enough. We've got 21 games left.

We probably did - I have not agreed with many of the decisions the club has made off field in terms of membership, ticketing, fixturing. So not surprised.

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[manicpie]

Crows and cats, not a bad game

 

[stormskye]

Crows and cats, not a bad game

Crows like giving the oppo a head start.

Worked back into it.

 

[manicpie]

Crows like giving the oppo a head start.

Worked back into it.

Burgess was there for the taking last year, he looks really good

 

[stormskye]

Burgess was there for the taking last year, he looks really good

I was wondering who the hell he was tbh. Bit like Dempsey last week for geel

 

[manicpie]

I was wondering who the hell he was tbh. Bit like Dempsey last week for geel

So, who is Dempsey and why is he so good

 

[stormskye]

So, who is Dempsey and why is he so good

Kicked like 3-4 last week. Some rookie.

Game on

 

[unplugged]

Gee Geelong have been kissed on the dick having Hawkins with the career he has had.

 

[manicpie]

Gee Geelong have been kissed on the dick having Hawkins with the career he has had.

It almost makes me cry with jealousy

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

What a w***er who invaded the ground..Keays should have floored him wouldn't blame a player for knocking one out.

 

[manicpie]

Hawkins looks like he could play another 2 years

 

[stormskye]

Hawkins looks like he could play another 2 years

15 months younger than Cloke who retired what feels like 20 years ago. Insane

 

[Sweeetleftfoot]

Wow wee score reviewing that, game is in shit shape. Just back your judgement ump

 

[unplugged]

Wow wee score reviewing that, game is in s**t shape. Just back your judgement ump

Adelaide missed finals due to score review last year, or last thereof. Would be a brave goal umpire to back their judgement and get it wrong at Adelaide Oval this year

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[Sweeetleftfoot]

An absolute momentum killer from the fog

 

[unplugged]

An absolute momentum killer from the fog

How bad was that miss! Dropped a sitter not long after too.