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Capital Power
14 May 2006, 19:21
We should put forward a "Big Footy" submission. Ideas here.
I know it'll be hard this week, but try to keep it clean, eh? ;)
I'd like to start with the logic behind Chad at FF and the gaping hole that left just about everywhere else on the park. I guess Motlop had to be tried at CHB but hopefully that particular experiment won't last.
Oh and also ask about the success of the program to put a stop to an opposition goal run. This week the most they got in succession was only ten!
Toots Hibbert
14 May 2006, 20:22
Do you think you've lost the players?
PJ Power
14 May 2006, 20:41
I'd like us to come up with 2-3 questions that are fairly abrupt and to the point and for a number of us to all submit the same questions to show the club how :D:D:D:Ded off we are.
1. Will you finally drop your non-performing senior players? Ebert, DeLuca and Chaplin copped the blame for the Showdown loss. Is it Pearce and Surjan's turn this week, or will Motlop, Lonie, Bishop, Dew, (and whoever else) finally face the music that should have come to them weeks ago?
2. How can so many of our players be allowed to spectate during a game?
3. If we are going to rebuild, why don't we play more of our youngsters in their preferred positions and show some faith in them?
Same one I wanted asked last week.
Why do we look like Chihuahuas even against the bulldogs?
EDIT: wrt body size that is.
portentous
14 May 2006, 21:20
Should Warren Tredrea and Michael Wilson have gained some fitness and match practice in the SANFL before resuming AFL duties?
A lot of our turnovers against the Bulldogs were caused from kicking the ball back into the corridor, whether from half-back flank or the wing. I understand that it is not always fruitful to "bomb it long", but surely if we are going to err, surely it is better to do so as far away from the opposing goal as possible?
Ford Fairlane
14 May 2006, 22:51
Why is it whenever we win a centre clearance, and we won plenty today, do we direct every kick to a forward pocket?
PJ Power
15 May 2006, 01:23
Should pick 14 have been used to secure a longterm quality midfielder (say a Richard Douglas) or do you still think Daniel Motlop can help us to our next premiership?
PJ Power
15 May 2006, 08:51
Fair bit of plagiarism here, but these seem like fair questions:
From Andrew Capel in today's 'Tiser (Has anyone else noticed Rucci has not been assigned to a Port game all year - Capel must be loving seeing us get thrashed every week)
"But the insipid nature of yesterday's performance has left coach Mark Williams with some big decisions to make and questions to ask, including:
WHETHER premier off-season recruit Daniel Motlop, who arrived at Alberton amid much fanfare, needs a run in the SANFL with North Adelaide to ignite the fire in his belly.
IS Michael Pettigrew a good enough decision-maker to make it in the AFL?
WHY is Stuart Dew having such a poor season?
HOW much football does Matthew Bishop have left in him?
DOES Toby Thurstans, who kicked three goals in Port's 2004 grand final win, have the want to turn his career around?
IS Nathan Lonie a bona fide AFL player? "
Can't say I wouldn't mind asking all of those questions, including the one about Pettigrew who has been flying under the radar of criticism for a while, but needs to show more.
Ford Fairlane
15 May 2006, 09:00
Jars (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy/story_page/0,8747,19137607%255E21545,00.html) seems to be suggesting Dewy is eyeing $ in the NFL.
While Jars' article is pretty much spot on, I still would have thought the most embarrassing display of football he'd seen was North's in the 1989 SANFL GF.
I bet Hitaf will slip a couple of Dorothy Dixers into Choco Uncut this week. "What can we do to turn it around Mark?". "I was really pleased with the performances of some of the younger players you're giving a chance to Mark. Will we be seeing more of that?"
wharfie_1870
15 May 2006, 10:26
Take a look at Choco Uncut - Round 6 (http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=choco&spg=display&articleid=264375). Round 5 is the same.
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It has been like that since last week. Given the teams sh:Dt performance this week I would expect an extended period of "server-configuration problems".
Same one I wanted asked last week.
Why do we look like Chihuahuas even against the bulldogs?
EDIT: wrt body size that is.
Someone (Porthos perhaps?) mentioned Farren Ray looking as big as some of our players, so I looked out for that when watching the replays and ... yep, whoever said it was spot on. :eek:
wharfie_1870
15 May 2006, 10:57
Someone (Porthos perhaps?) mentioned Farren Ray looking as big as some of our players, so I looked out for that when watching the replays and ... yep, whoever said it was spot on. :eek:This was something that was evident against the Cows the previous week. Their young blokes look bigger and stronger than ours. If the reason for our guys not being bulked up is so that they don't lose their pace it ain't working as, with the exception of Pearce, all of the Bulldogs players are much faster than our youngsters.
Not only does our coaching staff not seem to have a clue but our fitness staff also seems to be doing us no favours. Our players are weaker, slower and have less endurance than just about every other team in the AFL :mad:
..... and don't get me started on our skills coach.
This was something that was evident against the Cows the previous week. Their young blokes look bigger and stronger than ours.
...
That I can put up with, but Farren Ray? :eek:
No offence to the bloke, but ...
Ford Fairlane
15 May 2006, 11:24
Someone (Porthos perhaps?) mentioned Farren Ray looking as big as some of our players, so I looked out for that when watching the replays and ... yep, whoever said it was spot on. :eek:
I mentioned it wrt Salopek on Ray - I was really surprised. Also how small Surjan looked out there (and before the squawking starts again this was no slight on his desperation or contribution). But a few of us have made mention a few times of how physically underwhelming so many of our players look - especially the on ballers who must be running marathons every second day in pre season ...
Porthos
15 May 2006, 11:33
Jars (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy/story_page/0,8747,19137607%255E21545,00.html) seems to be suggesting Dewy is eyeing $ in the NFL.I did hear a rumour to that effect about a month ago, so it may not be idle chatter from Jars on this occasion. If he was going to get into the NFL, this is certainly the time of year he'd wish he was doing it.
I mentioned it wrt Salopek on Ray - I was really surprised. Also how small Surjan looked out there (and before the squawking starts again this was no slight on his desperation or contribution). ...
Yes it was you as I recall the Salopek Vs Ray bit and also the mention of Surjan.
... But a few of us have made mention a few times of how physically underwhelming so many of our players look ...
That is why I looked for it as I too am one of the ones that have been mentioning it. Not only has it become ridiculously obvious, but the gap now seems to be widening.
I mean Ray? :eek:
What next? Will Gillham be bigger than most of our players by the beginning of next year? Actually that will be an interesting one to keep an eye out for.
I did hear a rumour to that effect about a month ago, so it may not be idle chatter from Jars on this occasion. If he was going to get into the NFL, this is certainly the time of year he'd wish he was doing it.
Well his girlfriend is in America shooting movies like Grudge 2 so maybe his so whipped he'd like the move to NFL.
Handyandy
15 May 2006, 16:39
I mentioned it wrt Salopek on Ray - I was really surprised. Also how small Surjan looked out there (and before the squawking starts again this was no slight on his desperation or contribution). But a few of us have made mention a few times of how physically underwhelming so many of our players look - especially the on ballers who must be running marathons every second day in pre season ...
Surjan is about the same size as cousins so if he's any good his size shouldnt be a big problem.
Port do look undersized around the ground though, which is strange because I remember us letting go crouch, eagleton & bode because we were told they were undersized, now we are going out of our way to recruit runts.
Its ironic too that all the victorian teams are saying how massive, fit and bulky the crows are now when traditionally the victorian teams have had the wood all over the sa teams in that department.
Perhaps we need to get someone from the institutes cycling team to help us out as well.
Macca19
15 May 2006, 16:55
Surjan is about the same size as cousins so if he's any good his size shouldnt be a big problem.
Pretty sure he was talking about build not height, and in that regard, Cousins is about 10x bigger than Surj.
Our players just dont seem to be able to put on any muscle. Kane, Chaplin, Cassisi, Salopek, Surj, Pettigrew, White all should be bigger than they are.
nivek48
15 May 2006, 17:09
Take a look at Choco Uncut - Round 6 (http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=choco&spg=display&articleid=264375). Round 5 is the same.
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It has been like that since last week. Given the teams sh:Dt performance this week I would expect an extended period of "server-configuration problems".
my link works ...
http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=264375
Mad Dog
15 May 2006, 17:23
Q: Most clubs in "rebuilding / refreshing" mode struggle because the youngsters are inexperienced, tend to make basic skill errors, and sometimes make poor decisions in terms of which options to take when delivering the ball forward. In contradiction to this, it seems that Port's senior playing group (with a few exceptions) is where much of blame can be attributed.
If this is a physical issue in terms of age and injury, what plans do you have to ease these players out of the side and on what timetable........
or......if this is an attitudinal issue, how much of it can be attributed to the rumoured rift between parts of the senior group and Warren Tredrea following the captaincy issue of last year?
Can you catagorically say that the captain has the entire squad's support ?
:) :thumbsu:
Powerstufff
15 May 2006, 17:26
A few questions but all related:
I'd ask why can't we kick goals that don't rely on us getting it to a loose man.
When we kicked it long to our forwards the Bulldog's defenders effortlessly pulled down or knocked away 90%+ of the contested marks (and then crumbed the ball and effortlessly ran off to the other end, but that's another story).
Then I'd ask why did the dead-eye Dogs only have to get near 50m to be able to pound it in? From in front, from the pockets it didn't matter. Chocco why can't we do that? Why don't we try?
Lastly I'd ask why their forwards marked at will. From behind, from in front. Contested, uncontested marks. In summary why can't we win our fair share of these contests?
wharfie_1870
15 May 2006, 17:30
my link works ...
http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=264375Thanks.
It appears that you are accessing it via the news articles however I have clicked on the
http://portadelaidefc.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/graphic/636402aq.jpg
image on the main page or via the Featured->Choco Uncut menu item which takes me to the Choco Uncut (http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=chocouncut) page from where none of the links other than the ask a question link work.
This is indicative of how unprofessional the club's website is. Although they have finally updated the banner the old banner featuring Matty Primus is still on some pages.
http://portadelaidefc.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/graphic/633887ap.jpg
wharfie_1870
15 May 2006, 17:33
Pretty sure he was talking about build not height, and in that regard, Cousins is about 10x bigger than Surj.....According to their official profiles;
Surjan 180cm 80kg
Cousins 179cm 79kg
That certainly surprised me.
Powerstufff
15 May 2006, 17:36
....it seems that Port's senior playing group (with a few exceptions) is where much of blame can be attributed.
If this is a physical issue in terms of age and injury, what plans do you have to ease these players out of the side and on what timetable........Id say 'age, attitude and injury' but otherwise very relevant.
......Can you catagorically say that the captain has the entire squad's support?Regardless of the press campaign against Tredders last year if he doesn't begin to play like a leader and look like a leader in 2006 this may develop legs.
According to their official profiles;
Surjan 180cm 80kg
Cousins 179cm 79kg
That certainly surprised me.
It's true. When you stand next to cousins, he really isnt tall but has very good muscle definition. What it suggests is that surj (at 20) can easily put on a couple of kg's and will be the better for it.
If only he could play like cousins :D
Handyandy
15 May 2006, 17:47
Pretty sure he was talking about build not height, and in that regard, Cousins is about 10x bigger than Surj.
Our players just dont seem to be able to put on any muscle. Kane, Chaplin, Cassisi, Salopek, Surj, Pettigrew, White all should be bigger than they are.
Lonie looks like the guy off the old add who gets sand kicked in his face down the beach, then he goes home and kicks his chair and buys a pec blaster. The bloke who kicked sand in his face looks like thompson (from the crows).
I can accept some of our juniors looking weedy cause it takes along time to build bulk without losing running power but some of the older boys look like (and are playing like) weedy wimps.
I have only one question...
So when are you leaving? :D
Arsene Wenger
16 May 2006, 00:57
Our fitness coach used to be the Paramatta Power fitness coach and if you had of seen some of the blokes they had running around before the NSL packed up you would probably see why we struggle fitness wise. I really think it is worth paying someone some bloody good money to get these guys super super fit... Its a real science now - Look at Neil Craig and his group.
nivek48
17 May 2006, 19:55
Choco uncut round 7 ... http://portadelaidefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=265951
short, sharp and :thumbsd: .... answers this week.
Ford Fairlane
17 May 2006, 21:08
I see Hitaf slipped in a couple of Dorothy Dixers ... ;)
PJ Power
17 May 2006, 21:23
He is certainly getting off a bit lightly.
I know from my experience the previous week that they paraphrase the questions a fair bit before putting them on the website - probably to make sure they get to the point but also to soften some of the sarcasm/anger inherent in them.
Mr Magoo
18 May 2006, 07:04
Just as i thought he didn't answer any of the questions i sent him. Just a sample but i asked ..... Mark thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions from our supporters....
Where abouts do you see Brett Ebert's best position in the team as i think with a little bit of patience & giving him some confidence that he could develop into a goal kicking wingman. I don't see the value of playing someone who can kick the football as well & as long as him in a forward pocket all the time. What areas of his game does he need to work at?
Do you & the selectors pick the team on current form or past reputation, as i see a few of the more senoir players are constantly let you down by not performing & doing the team oriented things such as chasing, tackling & the 1% ers. Is their going to come a time when you start dropping players that aren't performing especially the senior players?
I keep hearing every week that Carr, Stevens, Hardwick, Pickett, Primus, James etc have left the club & they were the tough players, don't you feel it's time to move on & work with the players you've got?
Out of the current youngsters on our playing list which player/players excite you the most that haven't played much afl football & why?
I hear the term that we are rebuilding & if that is the case then why is it that nearly every player that's over 29 years old playing in our current team, wouldn't it be much better for the longer term if we started playing some youngsters?
I did ask a few other questions but i can't remember them but next time i'm going to copy them here before i submit it to chocco uncorked. :D
Just as i thought he didn't answer any of the questions i sent him. Just a sample but i asked ..... Mark thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions from our supporters....
Where abouts do you see Brett Ebert's best position in the team as i think with a little bit of patience & giving him some confidence that he could develop into a goal kicking wingman. I don't see the value of playing someone who can kick the football as well & as long as him in a forward pocket all the time. What areas of his game does he need to work at?
Do you & the selectors pick the team on current form or past reputation, as i see a few of the more senoir players are constantly let you down by not performing & doing the team oriented things such as chasing, tackling & the 1% ers. Is their going to come a time when you start dropping players that aren't performing especially the senior players?
I keep hearing every week that Carr, Stevens, Hardwick, Pickett, Primus, James etc have left the club & they were the tough players, don't you feel it's time to move on & work with the players you've got?
Out of the current youngsters on our playing list which player/players excite you the most that haven't played much afl football & why?
I hear the term that we are rebuilding & if that is the case then why is it that nearly every player that's over 29 years old playing in our current team, wouldn't it be much better for the longer term if we started playing some youngsters?
I did ask a few other questions but i can't remember them but next time i'm going to copy them here before i submit it to chocco uncorked. :D
One of the reasons they wouldn't have been included is that they have to be about the previous week's game.