Autopsy Rd 10 Blues rally late to hold out the Hawks

[gab213]

I would think our goal is to play better than 1 1/2 quarters of good football, and limit the team-wide blackouts.

Our best is really, really good. Our bad is diabolical.

The aim is to win, however that occurs. Blackouts, runs of goals within games, these things happen in games played by all teams every week, the desire to focus on nothing else when it comes to us is nonsense.

 

[gab213]

No more excuses we are clearly off the pace

Let's put this stat into perspective, between 02-20 we played Hawthorn at the MCG 7 times

Nobody is making excuses for anything, we aren't a premiership contender at this stage of the journey but we are an improved team, much improved. You'll be jumping on the bandwagon soon enough.

 

[BlueView]

The aim is to win, however that occurs. Blackouts, runs of goals within games, these things happen in games played by all teams every week, the desire to focus on nothing else when it comes to us is nonsense.

Of course, playing guys like Gibbons gives us the best chance?

 

[gab213]

Of course, playing guys like Gibbons gives us the best chance?

Are you just randomly quoting posts when you pose a question? Go lay down and take a bex, try again in the morning.

 

[Blue__Balls]

Almost finished watching the game. On the whole, a pretty ordinary performance that won't stack up against most of the competition, but it's 4pts and another opportunity to learn.

Have focused a little more on some individual players this week though.

Setters - underwhelming. Big body but doesn't really use it, disposal a bit suspect, on the whole just very meh. Not a bad game as such, but just did nothing to impress.

Doc/Williams - the positional switch is exactly what both these guys needed. Better use of both their strengths.

TDK/Pittonet - think this pairing will work fine for now, and more so than replacing either of them with Levi. If Charlie can come back and stay on the park, that's when I think Pitto's position comes into question.

Owies - just keeps finding ways to impact, limited player in some ways but uses the tools he has and applies himself consistently for four quarters.

Stocker - can see why he's been used down back, plays a really physical game and shows genuine courage. Love seeing him prowling through the centre square when we're running the wings though, exactly the type of player we want to be looking to hit with a centering kick. Makes some mistakes, but should keep playing whenever fit.

Harry - quiet game, but even then he's always threatening.

Weiters - drool.

Walsh - hnnnggghh.

 

[BlueView]

Of course, playing guys like Gibbons gives us the best chance?

I’m being a bit of a disk, but honestly

Are you just randomly quoting posts when you pose a question? Go lay down and take a bex, try again in the morning.

Dunno, unbelievable that that people could think that that’s the way forward

 

[Zlatan]

The aim is to win, however that occurs. Blackouts, runs of goals within games, these things happen in games played by all teams every week, the desire to focus on nothing else when it comes to us is nonsense.

The way to win is increase the positive output (good football) and decrease the negative output (bad football).

What does “however it occurs” mean? You don’t accidentally win or beat any of the good teams with the way we currently play.

 

[myblueroan]

Would an ugly grand final be alright by some on here.
Take the win, have a great week.

Yes,
Sure we WON the GF,

But we shoulda....
And then....
Plus that player ALWAYS does/doesn't do ....etc etc etc

 

[norway blue]

Jesus Harry was great in a clutch .


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[BlueBayou]

Cottrell??? Would like to see LOB, get another shot at some stage. Cottrell is an excellent runner but does burn the ball.

if only we could combine them. Cotts two way running and desperation, and LOB's kicking....

 

[gab213]

I’m being a bit of a disk, but honestly

Dunno, unbelievable that that people could think that that’s the way forward

There's clearly a number of players who are in the team now who won't be any longer as we move into the next stage, for now they serve a purpose and play a role. This is always the case in the development of a team before they are ultimately a consistently successful unit. It's a matter of being a little patient even though it can be frustrating. The improvement is there and it will continue.

 

[Cowboyblues]

he is the most exciting find for us this year. real champion in my books.

He sneaks up in so many places to lay a tackle. love it.

 

[gab213]

The way to win is increase the positive output (good football) and decrease the negative output (bad football).

What does “however it occurs” mean? You don’t accidentally win or beat any of the good teams with the way we currently play.

When the final siren goes and we have won the game, I'm happy, it's as simple as that. I don't care whether it looked pretty, ugly or anything else.

 

[sosos]

1. Who gives a fu** what the record was before today.

2. History means nothing looking forward

1. Me.

2. I disagree. History gives the future context.

 

[myblueroan]

The aim is to win, however that occurs. Blackouts, runs of goals within games, these things happen in games played by all teams every week, the desire to focus on nothing else when it comes to us is nonsense.

Hey Gab
Wonder who Esoteric chose in elimination tipping...

 

[Blue_Fusion]

Obviously you are targeting me tonight.

Nah, I wasn't Aph.

You said to put that stat into perspective. I did.

For example, look at Ross Lyon's record in his first 37 games.

For the record, I'm happy for Teague... I've been backing him for the most part too.

 

[gab213]

Hey Gab
Wonder who Esoteric chose in elimination tipping...

No idea but I was finally confident enough to pick Carlton That comp is becoming a bit nervewracking .

 

[norway blue]

Stockers thighs are well stocky. Strong core and tough . Building nicely. So sad about cunners . They are partners in crime. Get back Cunners .


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[Zlatan]

When the final siren goes and we have won the game, I'm happy, it's as simple as that. I don't care whether it looked pretty, ugly or anything else.

And we’ll both be much happier when we play better football for longer, and beat teams that are in the top 8

 

[myblueroan]

No idea but I was finally confident enough to pick Carlton That compo is becoming a bit nervewracking .

I wasn't really. Just thought, if I'm gunna strike out, may as well be with our team.

 

[BlueView]

Nobody is making excuses for anything, we aren't a premiership contender at this stage of the journey but we are an improved team, much improved. You'll be jumping on the bandwagon soon enough.

Look, we re bit

There's clearly a number of players who are in the team now who won't be any longer as we move into the next stage, for now they serve a purpose and play a role. This is always the case in the development of a team before they are ultimately a consistently successful unit. It's a matter of being a little patient even though it can be frustrating. The improvement is there and it will continue.

Rubbish. This was the year. Call me fair weathered call me what you want.

 

[gab213]

Look, we re bit

Rubbish. This was the year. Call me fair weathered call me what you want.

This was the year for what? A premiership? Finals? I'm not calling you fair weathered, maybe you just expected too much?

 

[Kramer1]

The same as most stats associated with footy these days, meaningless.

On that note, I genuinely did not notice Mitchell once today at the ground, and he's had a lazy 44

I did spend most of the 3rd quarter with my head in my hands admittedly.

 

[gab213]

I wasn't really. Just thought, if I'm gunna strike out, may as well be with our team.

Well esoteric definitely didn't select Carlton, it will be interesting to see, the suspense is killing me now, I hadn't even thought of it before you mentioned it, thanks

 

[BlueView]

Maybe

This was the year for what? A premiership? Finals? I'm not calling you fair weathered, maybe you just expected too much?

i Expect a coach to recognise when people aren’t up to it, clearly Teague can’t