No Oppo Supporters The Positivity Thread

[Monument Hills]

Brennan Cox is still proving me wrong, has been putting in the repeat efforts and looked dangerous as a forward all night. Add in Taberner and I dare say that could be a dangerous enough on the key tall side.

Plus this guy:
"DOB: 26/02/1999
POSITION: Key forward
HEIGHT: 195cm
WEIGHT: 90kg
DRAFTED FROM: Kingsborough Tigers


Hugh Dixon is a tall forward from Longley, Tasmania.

Dixon is a big-framed young man, is a left foot kick and a straight set shot at goal.

Dixon was named Tasmania's Most Valuable Player for his academy series and named in the Allies side for the 2017 national championships.

Playing as a tall forward in the national championships, the 18-year-old averaged 11 disposals, 3.5 marks, four tackles and 9.1 goals in four games.

The Tasmanian product is also a strong contested mark and was the number one contested mark at the national championships, averaging 2.5 per game.

Dixon played the remainder of the year with Kingborough Tigers in the Tasmanian State League as a forward/ruck, where he kicked 15 goals in eight games, with his five goals against Glenorchy his standout game.

Dixon was also rewarded with the Tasmania Academy best and fairest award at the end of the year."

Tabs + Cox + Dix has us not needing to look for a high priced KPF anytime soon (though if Buddy, Hogan, or Brown wants to come, happy to comply).

 

[Joao]

Plus this guy:
"DOB: 26/02/1999
POSITION: Key forward
HEIGHT: 195cm
WEIGHT: 90kg
DRAFTED FROM: Kingsborough Tigers


Hugh Dixon is a tall forward from Longley, Tasmania.

Dixon is a big-framed young man, is a left foot kick and a straight set shot at goal.

Dixon was named Tasmania's Most Valuable Player for his academy series and named in the Allies side for the 2017 national championships.

Playing as a tall forward in the national championships, the 18-year-old averaged 11 disposals, 3.5 marks, four tackles and 9.1 goals in four games.

The Tasmanian product is also a strong contested mark and was the number one contested mark at the national championships, averaging 2.5 per game.

Dixon played the remainder of the year with Kingborough Tigers in the Tasmanian State League as a forward/ruck, where he kicked 15 goals in eight games, with his five goals against Glenorchy his standout game.

Dixon was also rewarded with the Tasmania Academy best and fairest award at the end of the year."

Tabs + Cox + Dix has us not needing to look for a high priced KPF anytime soon (though if Buddy, Hogan, or Brown wants to come, happy to comply).

I loved Dixon going into the draft but I worry about his low possession count in the WAFL. Think he must have trouble getting separation from his defender. AFL level defenders will be even harder to do this to.

Needs to do a ****load of sprints and leading practice over summer.

 

[ImperialPurple]

This is what I'm positive about. By end of 2019 season, and assuming they each add ~20 games between now and then (I know, 'touch wood'), ROUND FIGURES :

7 Fyfe, Nathan (27) - 170 games
13 Bennell, Harley (27) - 100
14 Wilson, Nathan (26) - 120
21 Hamling, Joel (26) - 80
27 Neale, Lachie (26) - 150
20 Taberner, Matthew (26) - 70
9 Hill, Bradley (27) - 140
25 Pearce, Alex (24) - 60
26 Langdon, Ed (23) - 60
38 Ryan, Luke (23) - 50
19 Blakely, Connor (23) - 60
41 Banfield, Bailey (21) - 40
2 Logue, Griffin (21) - ???
4 Darcy, Sean (21) - 30
36 Cox, Brennan (21) - 40
5 Cerra, Adam (19) - 40
8 Brayshaw, Andrew (19) - 40

In that core 23-27 group, we have the best player in the game; two very good KPDs; one of the best intercept markers in the game; one of the better running backs in the game; a couple of fair wingers; a serviceable KPF who straightens us up, can clunk a contested mark and kick straight; and two solid inside mids.

In the 22s and under - a gun ruckman, developing KPF who is projecting like he'll be a gun too, two top-end talented mids, a grunt-man, and a guy who could be anything.

I haven't even included Mundy (he'll be 34 and 300+ games), S.Hill (29/220), Sonny (28/140) or Sandi (36/280), but there's 4 more who would get regular games, NOR have I included youngsters who at this stage are depth, but yet could be anything: Crowden, Giro, Dumin, Nyhuis, Apeness (all blooded), and teenagers Dixon and North, who are as yet untried, but for whom there are high hopes.

For most of next year, or the first half at least, we'll still be fielding a team most weeks where the majority of guys have played less than 50 games. BUT, I think we've got a pretty solid looking core there.

We'll also have back-up/depth (age now): Matera (26), Kersten (25), Sheridan (24), Hughes (23), McCarthy (23), Jones (23), Switkowski (21), Tucker (21), Meek (20), and whatever they decide to to with Strnadica (20).

tl;dr. I think we're going to be okay.

 

[nurries]

Good post. Would be nice to get into the second round (next year swap or like) this year to get a top 6 and top 25 pick to add a bit more depth and class

 

[Tbonefreo]

This is what I'm positive about. By end of 2019 season, and assuming they each add ~20 games between now and then (I know, 'touch wood'), ROUND FIGURES :

7 Fyfe, Nathan (27) - 170 games
13 Bennell, Harley (27) - 100
14 Wilson, Nathan (26) - 120
21 Hamling, Joel (26) - 80
27 Neale, Lachie (26) - 150
20 Taberner, Matthew (26) - 70
9 Hill, Bradley (27) - 140
25 Pearce, Alex (24) - 60
26 Langdon, Ed (23) - 60
38 Ryan, Luke (23) - 50
19 Blakely, Connor (23) - 60
41 Banfield, Bailey (21) - 40
2 Logue, Griffin (21) - ???
4 Darcy, Sean (21) - 30
36 Cox, Brennan (21) - 40
5 Cerra, Adam (19) - 40
8 Brayshaw, Andrew (19) - 40

In that core 23-27 group, we have the best player in the game; two very good KPDs; one of the best intercept markers in the game; one of the better running backs in the game; a couple of fair wingers; a serviceable KPF who straightens us up, can clunk a contested mark and kick straight; and two solid inside mids.

In the 22s and under - a gun ruckman, developing KPF who is projecting like he'll be a gun too, two top-end talented mids, a grunt-man, and a guy who could be anything.

I haven't even included Mundy (he'll be 34 and 300+ games), S.Hill (29/220), Sonny (28/140) or Sandi (36/280), but there's 4 more who would get regular games, NOR have I included youngsters who at this stage are depth, but yet could be anything: Crowden, Giro, Dumin, Nyhuis, Apeness (all blooded), and teenagers Dixon and North, who are as yet untried, but for whom there are high hopes.

For most of next year, or the first half at least, we'll still be fielding a team most weeks where the majority of guys have played less than 50 games. BUT, I think we've got a pretty solid looking core there.

We'll also have back-up/depth (age now): Matera (26), Kersten (25), Sheridan (24), Hughes (23), McCarthy (23), Jones (23), Switkowski (21), Tucker (21), Meek (20), and whatever they decide to to with Strnadica (20).

tl;dr. I think we're going to be okay.

Those are some solid numbers. Hasnt been any player movement mumurs this year so far, wonder how we will go at the trade table?

Cant complain with that.

 

[ImperialPurple]

Good post. Would be nice to get into the second round (next year swap or like) this year to get a top 6 and top 25 pick to add a bit more depth and class

Having nothing between 1st and 4th is a big concern AFAIC. Would love to get back into 2nd somehow.

Those are some solid numbers. Hasnt been any player movement mumurs this year so far, wonder how we will go at the trade table?

Cant complain with that.

It also shows we don't have to go all out to land that BIG FISH that every one keeps knocking on about. We don't have a lot to play with in terms of players we'd be prepared to trade out for guys we need or for picks, and while they are decent numbers, real depth isn't there yet. More development is needed in that next lot, as well as more games pumped into the guys above that have the potential to become A-graders. If someone of decent quality really wants to get to WA, then I'm sure it'll get done, probably for a future pick, given the dearth of draft picks we have this year. We really need to, as nurries says, get into the second round somehow.

 

[Schauermann]

I loved Dixon going into the draft but I worry about his low possession count in the WAFL. Think he must have trouble getting separation from his defender. AFL level defenders will be even harder to do this to.

Needs to do a ****load of sprints and leading practice over summer.

Who cares as long as he Averages 9.1 goals. That is 198 in 22 games...

 

[scon]

Hugh had a severely restricted preseason and has had further injury interruptions to his season.
Don't know how many consecutive games he's put together but it's certainly too early to start worrying about his output.
Let him get some fitness and continuity first.
Looks very promising.

 

[freo84]

Hugh had a severely restricted preseason and has had further injury interruptions to his season.
Don't know how many consecutive games he's put together but it's certainly too early to start worrying about his output.
Let him get some fitness and continuity first.
Looks very promising.

He is a dead set ripper.

 

[Nothing]

Expected Round 1 Power Loss 60-110
Surprise Win Round 2 Bombers Win 106-90
Expected Round 3 Suns Win 96-68
Expected Round 4 Giants Loss 51-82
Expected Round 5 Bulldogs Win 108-54
Expected Round 6 Eagles Loss 81-89
Expected Round 7 Tigers Loss 33-110
Expected Round 8 Saints Win 89-59
Expected Round 9 Swans Loss 52-111
Loss Round 10 Kangaroos Loss 58-86
Expected Round 11 Magpies Loss 77-138
Surprise Win Round 12 Crows Win 71-68
Expected Round 13 Blues Win 103-46
Surprise Loss Round 15 Lions Loss 64-119
Expected Round 16 Demons Loss 48-102
Surprise Win Round 17 Power Win 59-50
Expected Round 18 Bombers Loss 70-99

So far this year we have done slightly better than expected (in this context it is winning as favourite and losing as underdog). 3 surprise wins, 1 big surprise loss and the NM game was an even money game. If Freo supporters had realistic expectations before each game they would be happy with the way the season has progressed.

I've mentioned before but in the first 7 weeks we played a team that was equal top of the ladder when we played them, to walk away with 3 wins across that time is a positive for mine. Since then, the Lions abomination has been the only game I've hated. Something all teams throw out occasionally (refer: Port fans after R17).

 

[mightymouse75]

Expected Round 1 Power Loss 60-110
Surprise Win Round 2 Bombers Win 106-90
Expected Round 3 Suns Win 96-68
Expected Round 4 Giants Loss 51-82
Expected Round 5 Bulldogs Win 108-54
Expected Round 6 Eagles Loss 81-89
Expected Round 7 Tigers Loss 33-110
Expected Round 8 Saints Win 89-59
Expected Round 9 Swans Loss 52-111
Loss Round 10 Kangaroos Loss 58-86
Expected Round 11 Magpies Loss 77-138
Surprise Win Round 12 Crows Win 71-68
Expected Round 13 Blues Win 103-46
Surprise Loss Round 15 Lions Loss 64-119
Expected Round 16 Demons Loss 48-102
Surprise Win Round 17 Power Win 59-50
Expected Round 18 Bombers Loss 70-99

So far this year we have done slightly better than expected (in this context it is winning as favourite and losing as underdog). 3 surprise wins, 1 big surprise loss and the NM game was an even money game. If Freo supporters had realistic expectations before each game they would be happy with the way the season has progressed.

I've mentioned before but in the first 7 weeks we played a team that was equal top of the ladder when we played them, to walk away with 3 wins across that time is a positive for mine. Since then, the Lions abomination has been the only game I've hated. Something all teams throw out occasionally (refer: Port fans after R17).

That Brissy game was painful

 

[FreoMonocle]

That Brissy game was painful

But their 2 losses were painful for the Hawks too Handy in context of this week.

 

[Deathly]

Scored more than Eagles this week.

 

[scon]

Players will be deeply dissatisfied with their individual and team game.

 

[Nolo180]

Scored more than Eagles this week.

Thanks deathly i needed cheering up and u did the trick. Thanks again.

 

[Ysaye]

I thought Brayshaw raised his game up another level on the weekend - kicking was decent and more what I expected he would produce at this level and he got decent numbers.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

The medal handed out to the BOG on Sunday will be the Glendenning-Allan medal. Well done to the FFC for bringing this about.

 

[Belnakor]

(refer: Port fans after R17).

i really enjoyed my time lurking on the Port board after that game. Fairly sure their fans wanted to sack half the team. Now they are top 4 lol

 

[Belnakor]

I thought Brayshaw raised his game up another level on the weekend - kicking was decent and more what I expected he would produce at this level and he got decent numbers.

i still worry about the hurt factor on his kicks. They are quite up and under especially compared to Cerra.

 

[Wizard]

Reasonable assessment to say that Hamling is in our top 4 most important players on today's evidence I would have thought.

 

[Sweetback]

Our players are so shit at flying the flag for each other that I hope it’s one thing that comes from this game.

 

[Redgum]

Our players are so shit at flying the flag for each other that I hope it’s one thing that comes from this game.

I love Ryan, he is one docker who really does fly the flag for our team. He is the first one in there sorting those eagles out when the brawl got started.

 

[purplearmy]

Johnno is a legend for bumping into dirty dog Gaff.

 

[danstar]

gaff wont play again this season, stupid moronic prick. Goodbye another west coast brownlow

 

[Joao]

gaff wont play again this season, stupid moronic prick. Goodbye another west coast brownlow

I'd be seriously surprised if he is within 6 votes of Mitchell at this point.