Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 18

[RussellEbertHandball]

Is Francou on the Crows staff or GWS staff? Either way good job.

He is with Dew at the GC.

 

[backtozero]

Remember when they scapegoated Brad Crouch with the old "if you don't wanna defend, grab ya boots and there's the door"
Not convinced that fixed their defensive issues.

 

[sobrave]

Crows are just having the typical gold coast season

Look ok in the first month, nab a few wins, you think they might be half decent, then not win a game the rest of the year

 

[backtozero]

Crows are just having the typical gold coast season

Look ok in the first month, nab a few wins, you think they might be half decent, then not win a game the rest of the year

+ players leave at end of season

 

[raman]

Richmond may be losing but you have to admire the fact that they've played two games inside 24 hours. Not sure what's up with that chevron though.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Average sides can have a good March and/or April but come June they don't win much.

Collingwood under Tony Shaw and Malthouse's first two years were probably the most extreme example. I think they went 5 years without winning a game in June.

 

[Andre]

Nicks is just there to get games in to the kids until:

1. They improve to a certain point which Nicks can't get them beyond, and they need a better coach to finish the work; or
2. The Crows realise the kids aren't good enough and they need another coach to start the rebuild process again.

Either way, he will have a short shelf life at the Crows.

The thing is they aren’t playing the kids really more then absolutely necessary. If that’s Nicks choice, then he’s a poor coach, even given their shit list. If it’s directions from on high, to be competitive (as much as they can be), first and foremost, playing older players, then there’s not much more he can do.

 

[OneGreatClub]

All is forgiven Gorringe

 

[PAFC_1870]

If it’s directions from on high

He's a mouth piece.

No way he wasn't towing the party line after his laughable response about the sub last week.

Fking yes man who's got someone's hand firmly up his rear.

 

[PAFC_1870]

I don't envy the decision that someone in his position has to make. Nail down a well paying job for a few years, but face the very real possibility that your future prospects working at that level will be irreparably tainted.

They'd be too arrogant and think they'd be the one to turn it around. Rinse repeat for every failed new coach.

 

[ROBBBO]

I think I'm most happy that Croms have absolutely butchered their high draft picks. They are years away from being competitive and spuds they have now just aren't gunna cut it

 

[chiwigi]

I think Eddie is right- the Collingwood supporters are confused about Port’s Prison Bar guernsey, they forgot to go to the game today and support their team.

Hope you posted that on the main board

 

[Doctor Feel]

I think I'm most happy that Croms have absolutely butchered their high draft picks. They are years away from being competitive and spuds they have now just aren't gunna cut it

They banked on crouch netting them a good return lol

 

[charcolechaddy]

Disappointingly subdued though.

No they send fax’s and letter’s as well.

 

[sobrave]

I think I'm most happy that Croms have absolutely butchered their high draft picks. They are years away from being competitive and spuds they have now just aren't gunna cut it

Crom at full forward would be a good get

 

[philreich]

I'm looking forward to seeing Geelong being as ordinary as Hawthorn is now - hopefully we won't have to wait too long.

 

[PatientMental]

They banked on crouch netting them a good return lol

They're gonna have to hope that the brother dips his toes into the "go home" basket.

 

[sobrave]

They're gonna have to hope that the brother dips his toes into the "go home" basket.

Matt crouch peaked at 22

 

[GremioPower]

Royal Commission?
Dissolve Parliament?

 

[Palpatine_Power]

Saints are flat tracking the **** out of Hawthorn.

Something we won’t do.

 

[davesnothere]

Think Clarkson is going to realise he's going gain nothing by hanging around the Hawks for the rebuild.

 

[FishingRick04]

Saints are flat tracking the fu** out of Hawthorn.

Something we aren’t permitted t do.

fixed for you

 

[Andre]

I don't envy the decision that someone in his position has to make. Nail down a well paying job for a few years, but face the very real possibility that your future prospects working at that level will be irreparably tainted.

Nah, other clubs can see he’s working with crap. He’ll get 2-4 years of a salary to set him up, then be a coach elsewhere again, with another shot if he’s lucky. Otherwise still decent money as a line/senior coach.

 

[Harro59]

The thing is they aren’t playing the kids really more then absolutely necessary. If that’s Nicks choice, then he’s a poor coach, even given their sh*t list. If it’s directions from on high, to be competitive (as much as they can be), first and foremost, playing older players, then there’s not much more he can do.

Well they brought in Mckay over a few others. Sent young Dusty (Fog) back to he SANFL. They are every chance to drop Thilthorpe and Himmelberg for Lynch and Frampton, you can never work out there selections.

 

[Duck Farmer]

I see what you did there.

Oh sh*t I thought the final margin was the sex number, disregard.

You're giving me too much credit.