Unpopular Freo Opinions

[Joao]

Based on this weekend I think West Coast win another flag before we do

Yeah, as long as Gov, Yeo, Barass, Sheed, Kelly, Cripps et al all have another 6 years or so at their current levels.

 

[AstonSouffle]

There are actual technical problems with some of Freos forwards and mids in their kicking for goal. ie problems that could be at least partially sorted and improved with actual coaching. Why hasnt the club (maybe they have) employed Pav or similar to sort it out.

Fyfe for example, (not limited to him) has bad technique that could easily be improved. He is also now at the stage where he is also mentally confused about when and where to kick it, especially in the front 50. Some simple instructions from the coaches could simplify his approach and give us a better result.

Its like we need to get a good Auskick coach down there and really go back to some basics. How does a dual Brownlow medalist who marks the ball 20 m out directly in front not have it on autopilot that he just goes back and kicks for goals??
the players are clearly confused about what to do and where to kick it when "connecting with their forwards".

I am about to get worked up so I will leave it here otherwise I fear this post will be transferred to the vent thread.

My set shots kicking has improved immensely since I started following the kicking consultant on Instagram, it's actually wild how much better it actually got... and I'm not a professional, what I'm saying is that the content is out there and AFL players have a huge amount of down time so low-key surprised they don't have a session dedicated to embedding the mechanics of goal kicking.

 

[MadMundy]

We’ve had a very favourable free kick differential the last 5 years. Complaining about umpires is asinine.

Don't tell people that in our game day threads

"Cheating campaigners" this, "rigged competition" that.

 

[Deadlift Pro]

Yeah, as long as Gov, Yeo, Barass, Sheed, Kelly, Cripps et al all have another 6 years or so at their current levels.

No mate, I don't imagine these players will form part of the next West Coast premiership (maybe Barass and Kelly). I'm not talking short term, I don't think either club gets a flag in next 5 years. Freo has too many mediocre players on the list.

 

[Joao]

No mate, I don't imagine these players will form part of the next West Coast premiership (maybe Barass and Kelly). I'm not talking short term, I don't think either club gets a flag in next 5 years. Freo has too many mediocre players on the list.

Not sure if serious? How's your tipping going this year?

 

[FreoGirl]

that was such a great game!

 

[Wilksyy]

Not sure if it's unpopular but I want the purple haze back. Just give me one season with this banger so I can buy it again. I love the chevrons but it's been the same for 12 years now. Spice up our Guernsey designs, Freo.

 

[MadMundy]

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Not sure if it's unpopular but I want the purple haze back. Just give me one season with this banger so I can buy it again. I love the chevrons but it's been the same for 12 years now. Spice up our Guernsey designs, Freo.

I have a feeling that this may be our retro guernsey for this year.

 

[Purple Suit]

Hopefully totally wrong but Chapman is just another Hughes.

Don’t worry, you’re totally wrong.

 

[FreoGirl]

Don’t worry, you’re totally wrong.

soooo wrong lol

 

[Purple Suit]

soooo wrong lol

Chappy is probably in our top three kicks, Hughes is scared to kick the ball. Not sure how they could ever be the same. Hughes is another Dawson would be more accurate.

 

[Docker82]

Chappy is probably in our top three kicks, Hughes is scared to kick the ball. Not sure how they could ever be the same. Hughes is another Dawson would be more accurate.

Chapman is probably in our top ten most gifted players. To come back and play like he has so quickly is amazing.

But seriously get a clue if you think Hughes’ kicking is even comparable to Dawson who could even be the worst kick that’s ever played for the club. Hughes would barely fall outside the top half imo.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

Hopefully totally wrong but Chapman is just another Hughes.

I disagree most vehemently, but I also support your right to share your opinion here.
After all, this is why I created the thread.

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[FreoGirl]

Chappy is probably in our top three kicks, Hughes is scared to kick the ball. Not sure how they could ever be the same. Hughes is another Dawson would be more accurate.

I was agreeing with you

 

[Lach72]

Hopefully totally wrong but Chapman is just another Hughes.

 

[Cayman Docker]

I totally rate David King.

I enjoy his perspective and analysis and find it hard to disagree with his criticism of us, I think our Dockery ways drive him up a frigg’n wall at times, and fair enough.

I see it as him calling it for what it is, and when we ARE good enough, he’s going to recognize that.

I even enjoyed his off the record type interview with Schofield the other day.

There, said it.

 

[Purple Jesus]

I totally rate David King.

I enjoy his perspective and analysis and find it hard to disagree with his criticism of us, I think our Dockery ways drive him up a frigg’n wall at times, and fair enough.

I see it as him calling it for what it is, and when we ARE good enough, he’s going to recognize that.

I even enjoyed his off the record type interview with Schofield the other day.

There, said it.

 

[freo84]

That our most important player is Freddy.

If he plays we win. If he plays a full game against Carlton we win. If he played against Port we win.

 

[theGav56]

I mean they both play defence, but I don't see many other similarities

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They both have an 'h' in their surname. When you delve deeper, there are many similarities.

 

[theGav56]

Willie Rioli and Jake Waterman would be the two best forwards on the Fremantle list, if they were dockers right now.

I wouldn't trade any of our best 22 starting KPFs for Waterman. Would you?

 

[freo84]

I wouldn't trade any of our best 22 starting KPFs for Waterman. Would you?

2024 Waterman is an absolute beast and what he's done this year has been awesome.

but amiss and Treacy are so far ahead of where he was at the same age that their trajectory.... well it's exciting isn't it.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

That our most important player is Freddy.

If he plays we win. If he plays a full game against Carlton we win. If he played against Port we win.

And if he played against the Pies we probably win too.

Certainly seems that way doesn't it?

I posted our win loss ratio with and without him earlier and since he's been back I think that would have only improved.

 

[freo84]

And if he played against the Pies we probably win too.

Certainly seems that way doesn't it?

I posted our win loss ratio with and without him earlier and since he's been back I think that would have only improved.

Ahh it was you who posted it. I remember reading it and strongly agreeing with you.

His speed is our greatest weapon.

 

[TheLastCall]

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Not sure if it's unpopular but I want the purple haze back. Just give me one season with this banger so I can buy it again. I love the chevrons but it's been the same for 12 years now. Spice up our Guernsey designs, Freo.

I'd order one as well. I always wanted this to be our jumper. I have a white version (as I was over east when they used this jumper).

 

[dockertor]

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Not sure if it's unpopular but I want the purple haze back. Just give me one season with this banger so I can buy it again. I love the chevrons but it's been the same for 12 years now. Spice up our Guernsey designs, Freo.

I agree 100%, way better than the generic chevrons we are stuck with.