Game Day Port vs. Naarm - Ruckless in Alice

[Capital Power]

Richmond opened the door just a little for us yesterday. We all know what that means.

We have been gelling better in recent weeks and have a good record at Traeger Park. It is, however, a big ground and our fitness will be tested. On balance, this is probably a more even game than it may otherwise seem. Not sure Skype coaching is going to help though.

I fear a brave loss incoming. And we all know we what that means, too .

 

[WillemDaDrew]

Our first elimination final starts today.
Melbourne clearly have the advantage in the rucking department, not to mention a full game day coaching panel.
Dees by 16 points

 

[davesnothere]

Winnable game pretty much the same as the last month. If we are beaten is Gawn that's going to top the coachs votes after the game.

Rozee and Butters to play blinders and we win by less than 6 pionts.

 

[philreich]

It's OK - if we lose this one, it won't be Ken's fault. On the contrary, it'll prove how vital his Coke sipping is in the coaches box.

 

[Gryllis]

So who will be giving Gawn the 5 coaches votes today? Ken on Zoom or will Bassett or Monty do it?

 

[Chachi]

Really don't know what to expect. Common sense says the Dee's.

Bassett really has no lack of confidence so wouldn't surprise me to see him coach well today. Probably wouldn't mind putting one over an old team mate too.

 

[PowerBaz]

Really don't know what to expect. Common sense says the Dee's.

Bassett really has no lack of confidence so wouldn't surprise me to see him coach well today. Probably wouldn't mind putting one over an old team mate too.

I still think Bass is a decent coach, he just likes living here and plays the game well to keep his job.

I hope he does the post game presser, would be great to see him straight bat answers.

No idea what happens today, do we leave coke cans out for Ken in the street?

 

[Chachi]

I still think Bass is a decent coach, he just likes living here and plays the game well to keep his job.

I hope he does the post game presser, would be great to see him straight bat answers.

No idea what happens today, do we leave coke cans out for Ken in the street?

Could be right about Bass. I think he reads the game well from a coaches perspective but is coaching the wrong part of the ground. What we don't know is what effect Hinkley has on him.
My attitude is if we play finals this year we'll earn it by beating some really good sides. This game is a massive opportunity, I hope we release the shackles and take them on ala North Melbourne yesterday.

 

[backtozero]

Expecting the usual, get 5 goals down, fight back to within a goal and then watch them kick the last one with a minute to go to seal it, type game.

 

[TeeKray]

Imagine going into a game against Max Gawn

11

Max Gawn

Age

32

Ht

209cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.7

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

35.3

5star

D

18.5

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

3.5

4star

HO

29.2

5star

D

8.4

3star

K

3.6

2star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

15.6

5star

with Jeremy Finlayson

11

Jeremy Finlayson

Age

28

Ht

197cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.5

3star

K

9.9

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

7.0

3star

HB

0.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

18.4

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.0

1star

as your lead ruck.

You get what you deserve indeed.

 

[Steve Dore]

Carn Ports, just have some luck.

Naarm by 35.

An empty chair at the post match coach's press conference to offer as much meaningful insight into the game as Kenny Hinkley.

I'm in Alice for the game but won't be attending thanks to testing positive for COVID yesterday.

 

[PowerLil]

Bassett is not coaching today apparently. He's "coordinating the messaging" passed on via Davies from Hinkley. Sounds like a load of w*nk to me.

 

[PowerBaz]

Could be right about Bass. I think he reads the game well from a coaches perspective but is coaching the wrong part of the ground. What we don't know is what effect Hinkley has on him.
My attitude is if we play finals this year we'll earn it by beating some really good sides. This game is a massive opportunity, I hope we release the shackles and take them on ala North Melbourne yesterday.

yeah be interesting if ken is driving it all from his laptop....

 

[Rendaw]

Imagine going into a game against Max Gawn with Jeremy Finlayson as your lead ruck.

You get what you deserve indeed.

Going to be a bloodbath in the ruck

 

[TeeKray]

Bassett is not coaching today apparently. He's "coordinating the messaging" passed on via Davies from Hinkley. Sounds like a load of w*nk to me.

They think we're stupid. Who is addressing the players at quarter time? Who will be attending the post match press conference? That's your coach right there.

 

[StrappingTape]

We will know early, if we get off to a 3 - 4 goal head start then Melbourne is still in their malaise and we'll win. If they get off to a decent start maybe they are turning the corner again, I can see them going full defensive though so it might be a absolutely shite match to watch in the alice springs conditions.

 

[240volt]

Ken win this today if we start well and kick straight.
This is a big game for Rozee do well he’s arrived,fail and he will be labeled a front runner.
Port by 15 points

 

[Macca19]

Naarm by Naarmty points

 

[Steve Dore]

Ken win this today if we start well and kick straight.
....

Ken will probably win today but enough talk about the dishlickers.

 

[backtozero]

They think we're stupid. Who is addressing the players at quarter time? Who will be attending the post match press conference? That's your coach right there.

Co-captains and now co-coaches. They can't make a decision so they take the easy route.

 

[backtozero]

Bassett is not coaching today apparently. He's "coordinating the messaging" passed on via Davies from Hinkley. Sounds like a load of w*nk to me.

How can Hinkley see what's happening at the ground? You can't make tactical moves from viewing the telecast.

 

[Grave Danger]

How can Hinkley see what's happening at the ground? You can't make tactical moves from viewing the telecast.

Works for the commentators, doesn't it? Genuine question - I usually have the tv commentary on mute.

Hoping the Todd isn't dried up today - Naan by 28.

 

[68vette]

Ruckless in the Red Centre.

No idea which Port Adelaide will show up. Jekyll or Hyde.

 

[philreich]

How can Hinkley see what's happening at the ground? You can't make tactical moves from viewing the telecast.

I think it illustrates how much control he has at the club, and perhaps why many of his assistants have moved elsewhere - they couldn't work with him.

 

[TazD]

Ken coaching on a delay will be heralded as highly as the invention of the wheel. Ken do no wrong.