Oppo Camp Other Games Rolling Thread 2024 Edition

[JLC]

So are we going after Jack Macrae ?

I know Harmes had a blinder in the VFL but come on man, you gotta be selecting Macrae first. Macrae surely needs to leave ?

Also get them to pay some of his salary? Maybe this our chance to benefit from a salary dump?

 

[Jen2310]

Not all supporters. Tolerated him then, not so much now.

Maybe not everyone. Not everyone liked some personality
He may have been a pain, but he was our pain.
But he made footy fun and entertaining.

 

[upnsmoke]

Hawks players are all playing with the most energy since June 2024. They just look quick, motivated and athletic against other teams. They are also taking chances and their youth allows them to play 4 quarters consistently with little effort drop off.

A team have to plan against them since the Hawks aren't really playing a disciplined structure and is vulnerable if you can predict their movements. Every team are planning against the Lions, Swans, Blues and now Cats.

GSW vs Hawks GF is not far fetch.

 

[Jen2310]

Hawks may be a bit like us in 2022
and Carlton last year
Full of belief. Except they are much younger than either of the other two sides

But they have to go it the hard way, might be one step too far eventually.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Daniel Hoyne from Champion Data.

Last year: Tipped against us in all three finals.

This year: Tipped the Dogs to win the flag earlier this week.

That’s what happens when you’re too data obsessed and don’t watch enough football.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Hawks may be a bit like us in 2022
and Carlton last year
Full of belief. Except they are much younger than either of the other two sides

But they have to go it the hard way, might be one step too far eventually.

I wouldn't put Carlton in the same category.

They've never played exciting, fun, entertaining footy, imo.

 

[live fast pieyoung]

For JUH sure, I'd be willing to part with Bobby. Or Sam Darcy lol

But Bulldogs wouldn't so there's no deal.

Bobby Hill is a critical player for the Pies. WON the GF by himself pretty much.

Bobby takes more contested pack marks than jamarrah

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Daniel Hoyne from Champion Data.

Last year: Tipped against us in all three finals.

This year: Tipped the Dogs to win the flag earlier this week.

That’s what happens when you’re too data obsessed and don’t watch enough football.

And considering he wouldn't put Nick in his AA team, does that ensure he wins the Brownlow

 

[Ctracks]

Bulldogs have been up and down in form from one game to another in recent years. Not overly surprised by the result.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Bobby takes more contested pack marks than jamarrah

..and Bobby tackles. goal assists. chases. never gives up.

 

[Jen2310]

I wouldn't put Carlton in the same category.

They've never played exciting, fun, entertaining footy, imo.

not last year?
Maybe not to the same extent.

 

[domus]

Just to twist the knife a bit, the Hawks have found a 10 year Key Forward in Dear.

I hope we get a lovely, unexpected surprise during the coming trade period. We can only hope and dream.

 

[Jen2310]

Under Bevo, dogs have never been top 4.
And has not won a final since their 2021 finals series.
He of course gets leeway from the 20216 premiership, but surely patience would be wearing thin.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

not last year?
Maybe not to the same extent.

Nup. Not even close. Bunch of plodders.

I've never heard their footy described as exciting & fun. Maybe I'm just really biased.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Under Bevo, dogs have never been top 4.
And has not won a final since their 2021 finals series.
He of course gets leeway from the 20216 premiership, but surely patience would be wearing thin.

Top 4 H&A finishes since Bevo’s coached the Dogs (2015-2024):

1). Geelong = 7 ()
2). Richmond = 4 ()
3). Collingwood = 4 ()
4). Brisbane Lions = 4
5). Sydney = 4
6). Port Adelaide = 4
7). Hawthorn = 3 ()
8). Melbourne = 3 ()
9). GWS = 3
10). West Coast = 2 ()
11). Fremantle = 1
12). Adelaide = 1
13). Western Bulldogs = 0 ()
14). North Melbourne = 0
15). Carlton = 0
16). St Kilda = 0
17). Essendon = 0
18). Gold Coast = 0

 

[upnsmoke]

Bobby takes more contested pack marks than jamarrah

And Bobby Hill is also a ferocious tackler.

But JUH is rising key position star. A tall athletic forward. Absolutely a player Pies have been clamouring for.


In fact having JUH and Bobby in the forward 50 is tantalising but Bulldogs would never trade unless they get value.
Sam Darcy is their future jet forward and they need small crumbers to fit around him.

In any case, a package of Hill, plus picks and .any maybe another good player or two would be requited to make Bulldogs agree.

 

[Caztheconquerer]

People loved it when he was as show off with us, but not when its on the other foot.
Can't have it both ways lol
He's an entertainer, and we are in the business of entetainment. He is good for footy, we need more with personality like him out there. Watson too.

No problem with his or anyone else’s antics or celebrations, the issue is the way the media jumped all over him and criticised him as well as getting high free kicks against him not given while he was at Collingwood.

Now that he’s at hawthorn it’s all to be celebrated and it’s great and the lowering the body/ducking is a great tactic etc etc.
That’s what’s annoying imo

 

[eddiesmith]

Hawks players are all playing with the most energy since June 2024. They just look quick, motivated and athletic against other teams. They are also taking chances and their youth allows them to play 4 quarters consistently with little effort drop off.

A team have to plan against them since the Hawks aren't really playing a disciplined structure and is vulnerable if you can predict their movements. Every team are planning against the Lions, Swans, Blues and now Cats.

GSW vs Hawks GF is not far fetch.

That would require GWS losing to Sydney and getting there the hard way, Hawks play winner of Sydney v GWS in PF.

 

[Zzorse]

He of course gets leeway from the 20216 premiership, but surely patience would be wearing thin.

Bevo is still coach in 20216? That's one hell of a career in football!

 

[danielnajdek]

Can tell someone is still in love with Ginnivan no matter what he does. He constantly shits on our club so I'll never like him even though his a premiership player. Noble deserved it way more then that little flog.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

No problem with his or anyone else’s antics or celebrations, the issue is the way the media jumped all over him and criticised him as well as getting high free kicks against him not given while he was at Collingwood.

Now that he’s at hawthorn it’s all to be celebrated and it’s great and the lowering the body/ducking is a great tactic etc etc.
That’s what’s annoying imo

That's what annoys me the most too. And the universal love from oppo supporters. They all hated him when he played for us.

 

[Jen2310]

No problem with his or anyone else’s antics or celebrations, the issue is the way the media jumped all over him and criticised him as well as getting high free kicks against him not given while he was at Collingwood.

Now that he’s at hawthorn it’s all to be celebrated and it’s great and the lowering the body/ducking is a great tactic etc etc.
That’s what’s annoying imo

Oh i know. Funny how the narrative changes with the change in jumper.

 

[Pedro]

Daniel Hoyne from Champion Data.

Last year: Tipped against us in all three finals.

This year: Tipped the Dogs to win the flag earlier this week.

That’s what happens when you’re too data obsessed and don’t watch enough football.

Champion Data is a massive wank. They come up with some of the most incredible bullshit Ive ever heard. Watch the games. Trust your own judgement

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Lions better not bloody choke tomorrow night like Port & Doggies have.

 

[Jen2310]

Lions better not bloody choke tomorrow night like Port & Doggies have.

Yeah the favs have lost so far..

Surely this wont happen tomorrow.