So last night being an interstate game I watched the game at home. I rarely do this and therefore, am rarely apart of the game day threads during the game which I was looking forward too for something different. By the time I get home from games, there's far too many posts in the autopsy thread to go through however being home I was able to read it from the beginning last night.
The reason I'm starting this thread is because I am bewildered at the way posters on here sling s**t at each other when I truly believe most of us are on the same page!
I am definitely not saying everyone needs to be in agreeance with each other and there can only be happiness and roses around here; hell no! However I think it's absolutely crap to read what took place last night.
At the present, here is a list that I think all of us agree on:
Honestly, the way some of you get so ancy about Petterd etc is beyond belief. Think about it, no one has said things such as "OMG we need Petterd in the team because he's going to take us to the promised land" or anything like that. Most of just understand that right now when we are trying to keep our season alive, Petterd impacts games greater than a youngster would. it's up to the youngsters to push him out. I'll explain why this hasn't happened yet
This week, the VFL boys has a tiny 4 day turnaround. I play local footy and I'm not feeling fully fit again until the Wednesday generally, that's 4 days after our game. These guys play a much toughers, higher intensity game. How on Earth could've McDonough or Foley played last night?
All week I read about youngsters coming in to replace guys such as Grigg, Newman, Edwards, Vickery etc.
Grigg is very frustrating however in the 2s, O'Hanlon who is playing Grigg's spot had a great game against Coburg but only had 8 possessions the week before that against Footscray.
McDonough is stiff only due to the 4 day turnaround but completely understandable as to why he didn't play.
Elton had a solid game against Footscray but was barely sighted against Coburg. Same with McBean whose had a very slow start to the year.
McIntosh is averaging 22 touches so far this year in the opening 2 rounds and if he can show pure consistency, he'll earn his spot, but as of now, he hasn't.
Helbig gets most of his possessions free across half back. He's a great user of the ball but his performances haven't warranted taking anyone's position in the 1s.
Miles and Darrou are both rookies and unfortunately cannot get a game yet.
The major thing we all agree on is that we cannot wait to see these young guys in our team and the day that a more dangerous, attacking wingman can take Grigg's spot, then awesome! But for now, the younger guys are still honing there games in the 2s.
The day that someone as tough and pretty reliable like Ricky can overtake him, then fantastic! But for now, no one can make an impact like Petterd.
I think that we all agree on these things and we all want the youngsters to come on and be superstars for us. However at the minute, they're not quite there.
Robust debate and discussion is fantastic, but the s**t slinging at each other when we are all of the same beliefs and all understand what it's going to take us to be successful, is horrendous and was horrible last night.
C'mon Tiges, we're in this together!
The reason I'm starting this thread is because I am bewildered at the way posters on here sling s**t at each other when I truly believe most of us are on the same page!
I am definitely not saying everyone needs to be in agreeance with each other and there can only be happiness and roses around here; hell no! However I think it's absolutely crap to read what took place last night.
At the present, here is a list that I think all of us agree on:
- We are playing ordinary, patchy, slow footy.
- It has only taken us the 2nd half of games to realise that our best footy happens when we run.
- The players are extremely mentally fragile due to the past.
- The positional experiments haven't been a success.
- We all cannot wait to have Maric, Deledio and Rance back in the team.
Honestly, the way some of you get so ancy about Petterd etc is beyond belief. Think about it, no one has said things such as "OMG we need Petterd in the team because he's going to take us to the promised land" or anything like that. Most of just understand that right now when we are trying to keep our season alive, Petterd impacts games greater than a youngster would. it's up to the youngsters to push him out. I'll explain why this hasn't happened yet
This week, the VFL boys has a tiny 4 day turnaround. I play local footy and I'm not feeling fully fit again until the Wednesday generally, that's 4 days after our game. These guys play a much toughers, higher intensity game. How on Earth could've McDonough or Foley played last night?
All week I read about youngsters coming in to replace guys such as Grigg, Newman, Edwards, Vickery etc.
Grigg is very frustrating however in the 2s, O'Hanlon who is playing Grigg's spot had a great game against Coburg but only had 8 possessions the week before that against Footscray.
McDonough is stiff only due to the 4 day turnaround but completely understandable as to why he didn't play.
Elton had a solid game against Footscray but was barely sighted against Coburg. Same with McBean whose had a very slow start to the year.
McIntosh is averaging 22 touches so far this year in the opening 2 rounds and if he can show pure consistency, he'll earn his spot, but as of now, he hasn't.
Helbig gets most of his possessions free across half back. He's a great user of the ball but his performances haven't warranted taking anyone's position in the 1s.
Miles and Darrou are both rookies and unfortunately cannot get a game yet.
The major thing we all agree on is that we cannot wait to see these young guys in our team and the day that a more dangerous, attacking wingman can take Grigg's spot, then awesome! But for now, the younger guys are still honing there games in the 2s.
The day that someone as tough and pretty reliable like Ricky can overtake him, then fantastic! But for now, no one can make an impact like Petterd.
I think that we all agree on these things and we all want the youngsters to come on and be superstars for us. However at the minute, they're not quite there.
Robust debate and discussion is fantastic, but the s**t slinging at each other when we are all of the same beliefs and all understand what it's going to take us to be successful, is horrendous and was horrible last night.
C'mon Tiges, we're in this together!