cheer up mate,
Nek minnit VFL team out in straight sets.cheer up mate,
yes we may of lost to north today who were on a 20 game losing streak
sacked stewie dew and got worse
flanders still un-signed
bottom 4 when we aimed for finals
team is shambles
but guess what we can't lose another game of footy for another 6 months
expected, blokes will crumble. dont care if im not "behind the boys", seen them crumble from 40 points up in the seniors and ressies this season
You're technically correct which as we've established is the best kind of correct.
Ziebell didn't play either did he? Insipid performance from so many and I had to sit next to the wife while Brisbane took 2nd spot later in the day. I must love torture.
I forgot Ellis from my list of yesterday. Been a solid contributor and a more mature influence but he's really way off the quality mark we need. Also be interesting what Dimma thought of him - he was a fringe player in the end at Richmond so might be time to say thanks and goodbye to Brandon...but he's not alone.Before the game I thought I don’t care about the result, just no injuries. So, I guess mission accomplished. But it did leave a bad taste.
We had a good start but after North lifted it looked like the team went through motions and could not match them. Players looked mentally checked out and not able to put up a fight. Like expecting it will just happen.
Thoroughly deserved win by North who wanted it more and were desperate for win. They played decent footy in a lot of games for 2-3 quarters despite 20 losses in a row.
North took the game on at every opportunity, and we could not come even close to their quick handballs and link-up runs from defence.
Interestingly, in our first game Holman wiped out Sheezel. In this game he had a free run. I agree, why Fiorini played inside (or at all) is a puzzle and not running Flanders instead there. I thought Davies was solid. But no matter what tactical changes suggested, if the team does not match intensity, nothing usually helps.
Obviously, Larkey is a gun and probably best forward at the moment together with Curnow but I hardly remember when the ball went inside our 50 so quickly and easy. Not a lot defenders can do. I liked Andrew playing on him (despite his light frame) as he was able to stay with him and mostly spoiled the ball.
As for Suns future. Are we as bad as we looked in this game? I don’t think so. Team motivation looked shot.
Dew failed, the season was a setback, basically we wasted one year (maybe two) with decent injuries run this year. Some players got older, struggled. Yes, away games are problem.
It’s up to Dimma now. Let’s see what he can do. Let’s hope it will not turn ugly. It would be disaster. It could be a transition year before he brings in some major changes (coaches, players). Not sure we can afford it. Outside review would be handy.
Time for VFL finals and AFLW (I am worried based on the practice game).
Enjoy break from Suns in AFL. It looks like most of us here need it
Ellis did have interrupted pre-season with soft injuries. Maybe he can get one more season out of himself if he can have a proper off-season and stay healthy. But yeah, not holding my breath too.
Burgess has 1 more year on his contract, got a 2 year extension last year.
Before the game I thought I don’t care about the result, just no injuries. So, I guess mission accomplished. But it did leave a bad taste.
We had a good start but after North lifted it looked like the team went through motions and could not match them. Players looked mentally checked out and not able to put up a fight. Like expecting it will just happen.
Thoroughly deserved win by North who wanted it more and were desperate for win. They played decent footy in a lot of games for 2-3 quarters despite 20 losses in a row.
North took the game on at every opportunity, and we could not come even close to their quick handballs and link-up runs from defence.
Interestingly, in our first game Holman wiped out Sheezel. In this game he had a free run. I agree, why Fiorini played inside (or at all) is a puzzle and not running Flanders instead there. I thought Davies was solid. But no matter what tactical changes suggested, if the team does not match intensity, nothing usually helps.
Obviously, Larkey is a gun and probably best forward at the moment together with Curnow but I hardly remember when the ball went inside our 50 so quickly and easy. Not a lot defenders can do. I liked Andrew playing on him (despite his light frame) as he was able to stay with him and mostly spoiled the ball.
As for Suns future. Are we as bad as we looked in this game? I don’t think so. Team motivation looked shot.
Dew failed, the season was a setback, basically we wasted one year (maybe two) with decent injuries run this year. Some players got older, struggled. Yes, away games are problem.
It’s up to Dimma now. Let’s see what he can do. Let’s hope it will not turn ugly. It would be disaster. It could be a transition year before he brings in some major changes (coaches, players). Not sure we can afford it. Outside review would be handy.
Time for VFL finals and AFLW (I am worried based on the practice game).
Enjoy break from Suns in AFL. It looks like most of us here need it
I agree we blame our back 6 every time we lose But wy is the ball getting inside 50 so easy our forward and onball pressure is terrible and they don't get back to help them out easy fix attitude
He is a vfl player and that's it looked so slow yesterday
Burgess is signed until the end of 2024. Similar to McLaughlin I think he is only VFL but to be fair he played better in AFL in the past when he got opportunity. Never easy in first game coming from VFL.
Yes, it was awful to watch.
Exactly. Our defence got exposed unbelievably yesterday. Not sure why people blame defence mostly. It started in the middle and no forward pressure. North just run through so easily on turnovers. If I was a defender, there would some sprays addressed to midfielders and forwards. Even Miller was caught just watching, Anderson too.
Finished his year, (Entire AFL)
There were a few games this year we seen a real good balance of inside/ outside. Every coach would love to have Rowell in their side just so tough and team first approach. Anderson probably favourite for the b&f but wouldn't surprise if Rowell goes very close.
Would be nice if they tied, Powell top 3, Ballard & Luko top 5
