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[I Dont Care]

Predicting or hoping for?

Predicting. They came at us at full pace. We'll see

 

[PowerBaz]

I think we are starting to look like we did back in the 04 era - winning average games and getting over the line (which is what good teams do). As good as we were we have miles to improve yet, efficiency coming out of defense is our single biggest problem, we need to be cleaner and think a little more. Also - no point screaming forward to a poor kick to nobody.

Now, we have lost the last 5 out of 6 after a showdown, we better turn up this week. I remember at the end of last year thinking West Coast looked great.....

 

[yepits2020]

I just have a very weird gut feel that sloane may come to port

I wish! Can not see it happening. Then again, I was in the "happy we picked up Banner over Sloane" camp.

 

[Jim Dixon]

I think Freo have done enough already to lock in a top 4 spot for themselves. Even if they have a few injuries they got enough talent to win the rest of their home games. Injuries can make a difference but Freo are a good side and Ross Lyon is a very good coach.

We've got lucky though in that Hawthorn recruited Frawley to transform their defense the way that Ryder has transformed our forward line. But the Hawks have lost him and Lake to injuries and I think the Hawks could drop a few games they normally wouldn't.

I'm not sure what Doctor Feel had for breakfast to give him that weird feeling in his gut about Rory Sloane. After we managed to land Ryder I'd never say anything's impossible anymore, but Sloane to Port? The 19th Customer would torch his house! Grannies would slash his tires with their knitting needles. Seems almost cruel to sign him.

 

[Garibaldi Red]

I'd just like to thank the afl for rewarding our great form over the past 2 seasons with 3 Sunday 4.10 matches in row. Obviously a better time slot than Friday nights which they give to crappy vic teams.

The Vic team on MMM were taking the AFL to task over their Friday Night scheduling during their broadcast of the Saints/Essendon game yesterday

 

[EdgeOfReason]

What's the difference between the Adelaide Crows and a fireman?

















A fireman is trained to stay on top of the ladder.

 

[Grave Danger]

"You’d think this was Damien Hardwick’s 715th game the way Richmond played for most of it."

 

[Dylan8]

What's the difference between the Adelaide Crows and a fireman?



















































































A fireman is trained to stay on top of the ladder.

poor punchline value to amount of lines scrolled down ratio

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

Lyon is a good coach at killing footys fan base hate the way freeeo demon's and swans play would rather a beer with a jihadi then wtach one of their games

 

[Malibu#27]

One interesting stat I saw today (if tiser is to be believed) is that we have spent 70% of our games leading. Only freo (85%) has spent more time in front. (And I'm guessing we account for a big part of their 15% behind)

Not sure what it tells us, but it definitely surprised me

 

[Dylan8]

Lyon is a good coach at killing footys fan base hate the way freeeo demon's and swans play would rather a beer with a jihadi then wtach one of their games

Yeah how about the way Ross Lyon's Freo has driven the fans away from the club.

 

[El Zorro]

"You’d think this was Damien Hardwick’s 715th game the way Richmond played for most of it."

"Jay Schulz kicked five again as did Eddie Betts. Between Richmond and Carlton they’re providing forwards to the rest of the league. Unselfish of them, considering they both don’t have any of their own."

 

[NoddyHolder]

Yeah how about the way Ross Lyon's Freo has driven the fans away from the club.

and Sando drove Adelaide's fans to the club (along with Advertiser photographers)
#bringbacksando
#sackwalsh

 

[Jim Dixon]

I have watched most of Freo's games this year and they go alright as entertainment.

 

[philreich]

I think Freo have done enough already to lock in a top 4 spot for themselves. Even if they have a few injuries they got enough talent to win the rest of their home games. Injuries can make a difference but Freo are a good side and Ross Lyon is a very good coach.

We've got lucky though in that Hawthorn recruited Frawley to transform their defense the way that Ryder has transformed our forward line. But the Hawks have lost him and Lake to injuries and I think the Hawks could drop a few games they normally wouldn't.

I'm not sure what Doctor Feel had for breakfast to give him that weird feeling in his gut about Rory Sloane. After we managed to land Ryder I'd never say anything's impossible anymore, but Sloane to Port? The 19th Customer would torch his house! Grannies would slash his tires with their knitting needles. Seems almost cruel to sign him.

I'm already salivating at the prospect of playing Fremantle at the Portress in round 23. Hopefully both sides will be at full strength and in top form - if so, we may see something to rival that epic Port v Brisbane clash at Footy Park.

 

[Garibaldi Red]

One interesting stat I saw today (if tiser is to be believed) is that we have spent 70% of our games leading. Only freo (85%) has spent more time in front. (And I'm guessing we account for a big part of their 15% behind)

Not sure what it tells us, but it definitely surprised me

In the Freo game we were in front for more than half of the game so I suggest you are right with your comment.
We are only at 70% because of that performance against Sydney.

 

[manureid]

Just saw this GEM of a trade proposal. Am hoping not serious.

VB + Wright + Thompson + Henderson for Jeremy Cameron

Carn.

 

[Andre]

Just saw this GEM of a trade proposal. Am hoping not serious.



Carn.

Surely it violates the law of physics to shovel that much s**t into one trade proposal.

 

[Dylan8]

Just saw this GEM of a trade proposal. Am hoping not serious.



Carn.

GWS need that experience. Good deal if you ask me.

 

[manureid]

GWS need that experience. Good deal if you ask me.

GWS should ask for Podsiadly as well then.

 

[finbarr]

I have watched most of Freo's games this year and they go alright as entertainment.

Yeah, whether you're a fan of Ross or not they can hardly be called a dull football side. They're a better team without Crowley too.

 

[raman]

Just saw this GEM of a trade proposal. Am hoping not serious.



Carn.

Oh man, you usually have to wait until October for gold like that.

 

[FishingRick04]

One interesting stat I saw today (if tiser is to be believed) is that we have spent 70% of our games leading. Only freo (85%) has spent more time in front. (And I'm guessing we account for a big part of their 15% behind)

Not sure what it tells us, but it definitely surprised me

It means we are controlling games. Also means Port and Freeo have another interesting trend grab the lead go hard and then try and hold (against the better sides anyway)

 

[*PAF]

One interesting stat I saw today (if tiser is to be believed) is that we have spent 70% of our games leading. Only freo (85%) has spent more time in front. (And I'm guessing we account for a big part of their 15% behind)

Not sure what it tells us, but it definitely surprised me

Another one, not from the Advertiser, is that both Sydney and Port had down games after playing Freo in Perth.

 

[FishingRick04]

Another one, not from the Advertiser, is that both Sydney and Port had down games after playing Freo in Perth.

Long flight, hard surface, tough opponent.

What about our new Sunday twilight run we have now. Mr Sunday night we will have to call the lads