View Full Version : Is emotion the right motivation for Saturday night?
Toots Hibbert
29 Mar 2006, 08:55
Generally I'd say the premiership points are the main motivation to win a game but this time round I'm not so sure.
It's Gav's 300th game and we will be farewelling three special players. I hope the players are determined to give these guys a good result to remember the occasion.
Win it for 'Wangas'
7:56:49 PM Mon 27 March, 2006
Alan Shiell
Sportal for afl.com.au
"Let's win it for Wangas" is likely to be Port Adelaide players' theme - official or unofficial - this week as they prepare to tackle the Kangaroos at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night when Gavin Wanganeen will play his 300th AFL match.
"We want to put on a big show for him, definitely," Port vice-captain Michael Wilson said on Monday.
"His 300th is an inspiration for us and hopefully we can get a huge crowd down there. If you were a Power supporter in the past, you have to get down there and support him in his 300th.
"Gavin Wanganeen is very quiet. He's the heart and soul.... http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=253059
For Saturday night, I think it's a good (additional) motivation. Some clubs try to use some sort of emotional motivation every week it seems, but provided it's a once or twice a season at most thing, it can work. You certainly can't do as some clubs have done for injured/ill players, saying lets win the flag for X. After the first or second game, it's 'meh'.
Pinepower
29 Mar 2006, 09:52
I also remember emotion getting the Roos across the line at Footy Park. It was after the Carey saga. They had a point to prove, this time Power have.
Porthos
29 Mar 2006, 09:57
No we don't.
Kangas have a Motlop betrayal and an absolute thrashing for motivation. All we've got is a `wouldn't it be nice'.
Relying on emotion for this game would be stupid, we need our guys to be 100% motivated because it is important to win every game. Or (here's a novel one) to retain their spots so they don't get displaced by form seconds.
Malibu#27
29 Mar 2006, 10:36
As far as I'm concerned theres a big difference between emotion and motivation. If the players are motivated to win it (for Gav) that can be a huge boost to a side.
Personally I've always found payback for big losses can sometimes be a burden rather than an assistance. It will probably mean they will start strong - but if it doesnt go their way early quite often it means you start doubting yourself.
ExpectToWin
29 Mar 2006, 10:43
I would be more motivated by the fact that most of the so called football experts have written us off.
PowerKat
29 Mar 2006, 11:23
From my point of view a milestone game only adds a tiny bit of extra motivation and will not influence the result. It's one of many 'one-percenters', just not one that you have every week.
Sandola
29 Mar 2006, 12:26
From my point of view a milestone game only adds a tiny bit of extra motivation and will not influence the result. It's one of many 'one-percenters', just not one that you have every week.
That's probably just about right.
I suppose this one is by far the biggest milestone game we've had, though. You'd expect the entire side will not want to let this one get away. It does no harm to the usual motivations (the four points, spots in the side) to add a desire to be seen to be honouring Wanganeen. Could be just the little extra that we need.
russellthemuscle
29 Mar 2006, 12:30
The milestone emotions are hpoefully over once they have run through the banner.Surely first game of season counts for something.Heads down,solid football,get the win.:thumbsu:
portentous
29 Mar 2006, 14:29
You just know that if we lose it'll be because the players have no respect for Gav, but if we win it'll be all because of Gav. In actual fact it will play little part in the result.
I don't care what our motivation is, as long as we win.
NorthBhoy
30 Mar 2006, 14:13
No we don't.
Kangas have a Motlop betrayal and an absolute thrashing for motivation. All we've got is a `wouldn't it be nice'.
Pretty much. The coach is wanting blood and locking training sessions. The blokes are pretty fired up, and it means precisely stuff all. 5 minutes in and the coaches crazed ramblings, Daniel Motlop, finals thrashings and Gavin Wanganeen just disapear.
We have been terrible in 4 of the first 'emotional' games I can think of. Adelaide kicked our arse in the first game against us, Richmond nearly beat us in the 'McCartney comeback/retirement' game and Stevens and Colberts last games have combined losing margins of 200 points.
Porthos
30 Mar 2006, 14:16
You kind of missed the "Carey ********ed Stevo's wife" match, Round 1, vs Port, Football Park there
NorthBhoy
30 Mar 2006, 14:58
You kind of missed the "Carey ********ed Stevo's wife" match, Round 1, vs Port, Football Park there
I had forgotten that one, but was it the same?
We won the game, but the fact that we got close after such a debarcle baffled people more than anything.
Either way, that's 1 from 4. Crap odds.