Don't know that last year is their only chance. It possibly is. They definitely aren't getting that close again with Fagan. He just isn't the man for it.
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Coach Lions - Has the Fagan era already peaked?
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Don't know that last year is their only chance. It possibly is. They definitely aren't getting that close again with Fagan. He just isn't the man for it.
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I'm calling it.
Its not his age. Fagan is just a total *head and has been for decades. *head in his 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s. Every decade = *******.
All over.
Its not his age. Fagan is just a total *head and has been for decades. *head in his 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s. Every decade = *******.
All over.
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They got Gunston a couple of years too late.
Traded him back for Ryan, no world beater but who can take a contested grab. What is going on
It’s now seven seasons since the rebuild - 4 successive seasons sub 80% percentage for the season (my benchmark) their time is now, but won’t last long, will drop off fairly quickly soon
It seems they start games with laser like disposal, but as the game goes on, and maybe pressure picks up, they just boot it forward wildly. It’s amazing how those kicks go to the opposition even though your players aren’t that far away
Traded him back for Ryan, no world beater but who can take a contested grab. What is going on
It’s now seven seasons since the rebuild - 4 successive seasons sub 80% percentage for the season (my benchmark) their time is now, but won’t last long, will drop off fairly quickly soon
It seems they start games with laser like disposal, but as the game goes on, and maybe pressure picks up, they just boot it forward wildly. It’s amazing how those kicks go to the opposition even though your players aren’t that far away
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I hope so. If only for Zorko's sake.
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Weird thread. Fagan is a gun, built a skilled list that makes finals despite #VICBIAS.
Very inconsistent at the moment but the coaching is tactically sound., they went inside 50 a lot more rhan us.
Motivation an issue, they are exactly where we were last week.
Of course we are 6 months away from the grand final, it's the longest season ever staged IIRC so there's time.
Sides that come out guns blazing may have mistimed their run: we were flying on the first 10 weeks and had a well publicised wobble vs Carlton mid year. We got back to fair firm but not the same by tge end.
Anyone writing Fagan off prolly needs to watch more footy. Brisbane are cold rn but not far away from it.
Very inconsistent at the moment but the coaching is tactically sound., they went inside 50 a lot more rhan us.
Motivation an issue, they are exactly where we were last week.
Of course we are 6 months away from the grand final, it's the longest season ever staged IIRC so there's time.
Sides that come out guns blazing may have mistimed their run: we were flying on the first 10 weeks and had a well publicised wobble vs Carlton mid year. We got back to fair firm but not the same by tge end.
Anyone writing Fagan off prolly needs to watch more footy. Brisbane are cold rn but not far away from it.
0-4 when they were expected to be Grand Finallists at a minimum, and many people's flag tip.
I'm not sure of his contract status but this season surely has to be it for Fagan.
I'm not sure of his contract status but this season surely has to be it for Fagan.
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Think the Fagan era probably has already peaked insofar as I doubt the Lions make a grand final again with this list, but I’m not writing off their finals chances this year just yet. They’ll rattle off some wins at home at some point and scrape in to the bottom half of the 8 for mine. I just don’t see them doing much damage unless things change dramatically.
Rayner should be one of your best players now. He isn't. He'll always tease.
Too many B grade players at Brisbane. The home ground advantage will always ensure you remain in the mix but other than that, a few teams flying past you now.
Better ruck stocks, tall timber and a midfield with at least 1 or 2 line breakers.
Dunkley, McCluggage, Berry, Neale, Zorko and that giraffe in ruck who is literally zero threat in the air for a player 6ft'9.
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I don’t think they’re going to get near the pointy end without Coleman, too many smash kicks forward when they’re fatigued.
Last year was theyre chance but they let it pass them by.
There’s no way Pies would’ve beaten Melb or GWS without a CHF and losing a Key Def in the GF.
Not enough leaders, all sizzle and no steak.
Last year was theyre chance but they let it pass them by.
There’s no way Pies would’ve beaten Melb or GWS without a CHF and losing a Key Def in the GF.
Not enough leaders, all sizzle and no steak.
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I dont think its his fault his players are kicking so badly. 2 games they should have won but threw away on the field.
If that gets turned around they are going to get back to smashing teams.
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How far away is Ashcroft
Round 11-12.
We have a few players are looking unlikely to live up to their potential. Rayner, Bailey, Berry and Hipwood come to mind.
I think part of the issue is that we probably planned our defensive structure and transition with having Doedee, Coleman and McKenna in mind. Within the first month, the first two are out for the season, and by the time McKenna is back, he would've played 1 of the first ~8 games.
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My wife isn’t really into AFL. But she saw Fagan in the coach’s box on TV last night and said to me, “what a sad looking man”.
To me the sadness reflects the fact he has no idea how to turn things around
To me the sadness reflects the fact he has no idea how to turn things around
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What's sadder is having your wife be your personality
And that he wasn’t even in the coaches box.
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He's not a gun. He's a complete tool..s**t bloke. Cranky. Not very bright.
Wasted his resources after going down the bottom and doing a rebuild.
His win % is heading down while Longmuir and Voss are on the upswing.
Neale, Daniher and Zorko all too old now.
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Definite swingers
Why a s**t bloke?
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They were garbage at home for years.
I see them heading back down the bottom soon after Neale retires. Bloke has carried them.
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Just his interviews.. always comes across as a *******. Cantankerous. Bickers with journos all the time for no apparent reason
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When you're top 4 or going deep into finals 5 years in a row, the drop-off has to come some time. Making the eight will be an uphill battle from here.
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Clearly a very lucky man, to have such a dominant year while being cranky stupid and mean to those noble journos.
Probably stopped Hawthorn from winning 6 in row with his obvious stupidity when he was assistant to Clarckson?
