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Previous showdowns and finals he hadn't set the world on fire.You mentioned the Crows and finals havent started yet...
previous 2 showdowns 32+ disposals and most socre invlomvents on ground in both (dont quote me on that, just from memory, point is he always shows up in showdowns since moving into midfield round 4 of 2023. your finals argument i completely agree with, and thats saying something as im literally the biggest butters fanPrevious showdowns and finals he hadn't set the world on fire.
Hawk Tuah moment.
My thoughts b4 I read anyone else's -
Wow we made tough work of that. Forward line dysfunctional. Killed in the air most of the night. Stopped our run for over half of the game. Same lazy players not performing until late in game.
Very happy with the win (if we'd lost would have been ropeable) but just can't see this team getting it done in finals. JHF first half, Butters second half were excellent. Not sure how it pans out with a fit Rankine. We still probably win but no certainty.
Part of the reason our forward line is dysfunctional is that we have 2 starting tall forwards and a reserve tall forward out, as well as our best pressure small. This means we are playing 2 of our early season tall defenders as forwards. We need to get Mitch back at least, but hopefully Marshall in form by finals too.My thoughts b4 I read anyone else's -
Wow we made tough work of that. Forward line dysfunctional. Killed in the air most of the night. Stopped our run for over half of the game. Same lazy players not performing until late in game.
Very happy with the win (if we'd lost would have been ropeable) but just can't see this team getting it done in finals. JHF first half, Butters second half were excellent. Not sure how it pans out with a fit Rankine. We still probably win but no certainty.
Didn't like his game at all. Agree, pushed aside too easily 2nite.The only time he got tough was when there was a scuffle. He was manhandled and pushed out. He needs to fix that. One on one he is too soft.
We miss Georgie badly as he plays as a genuine forward. Marshall in form is hopeful & way from a certainty (not thru lack of talent though). We need certainty not hope to win numerous finals. Rat has played better as a forward than defender. He's way too unpredictable down back. We don't have enough dependable players in our forward line. Its been a big problem for so long.Part of the reason our forward line is dysfunctional is that we have 2 starting tall forwards and a reserve tall forward out, as well as our best pressure small. This means we are playing 2 of our early season tall defenders as forwards. We need to get Mitch back at least, but hopefully Marshall in form by finals too.
Zero chance of thatGet ready because any hope of our success now resides on him playing 4 weeks of Houston level footy.
Their job is to call the game impartially. They are a disgrace & should be sacked for failing to do their job.That old man Healy was the most pro-Crows commentator out there when we had the Crows Director of Football in the same commentary booth tells you just how fecked AFL TV commentating is in 2024.
His pace is so important & he uses it so well to cover defend. Was really disappointed in Logans game tonight. Have loved him every other game hes played, hope it's just a one off poor game.I thought Bergman played pretty well, and has been one of the big reasons for our improvement in the backline over the past month or so.
He is extremely versatile and has ability to contest against key position players in the air but also has the speed and ability to counter some of the smaller forwards too.
Tonight I felt he popped up frequently when we needed him, and read the play really well.
Between him, Jones and Evans we now seem to have the pace to cover when an opposition team threatens to get out the back, which was lacking earlier in the year.
The hard edge was hard too. Not show pony stuff. JHF, Butters, Rozee, Dixon, Drew - when they scrimmaged, there was an old tough 1980s-1990s Port Magpies spirit to them. It was heartening to see. There was a maturity about their physicality. Loved it.
Has there been a more "hang it in the Louvre" footy photo
You sending it to Rankine's widow?Does anyone know if Dan Houston's match worn PBs is going up for auction?
Asking for a friend.
You’ve nailed the nicknamePity Houston bumped Rankine. Should have bumped the Tooth Fairy.
I am thinking Mesd a bit injured. The one that seemed to be non existing was Logan Evans which is a worry if we lose both Houston and Jones.Mead, Burton and Dixon were horrendous
I am thinking Mesd a bit injured. The one that seemed to be non existing was Logan Evans which is a worry if we lose both Houston and Jones.