Autopsy Roast & toast vs West Coast and changes for Brisbane

[Richo Richo Fan]

I think the gripe people have about...or had about (in 2017) our style was not so much that it wasn't entertaining, it was more that it didn't look pretty. I know a bunch of oppo supporters who loved watching us in 2017, so it wasnt all. You get this talk from so-called footy purists who want to see lace out passing from one end to the other...which is great and requires skill but I agree, can also be boring.
Bruise free football is for soccer fans.
You'll notice we have self proclaimed as a role playing side and not the most skillful side several times over the past few years. This is absolutely the truth. We have some highly skilled individuals mind you. Our skill is the team, though. Champion team VS team of champions n' all that.

For sure, I love that we pride ourselves on our role players. But we have a few role players from 2017 who don't make our best 22 anymore, think Butler, Towna, and Kamdyn is also struggling at the moment. I reckon our current "role players" have improved their skills since then. We also saw Grimes go at 100% efficiency on the weekend whilst Barrass (who is part of a WCE team known for its cleanness) was deplorable in that area. I can't wait to see us in some better weather conditions, but you are probably right that people still find us entertaining. If rioli and castagna could be a little less indecisive then that would be huge for us because that's where West Coast to seem to have an edge.

 

[Joey longshadow]

We all know George is an average set shot at the best of times, and below average when kicking a drop punt. Dimma said in the presser he was upset at missing the goal but not the way he kicked it. It went something like this "it didnt bother me as that's what he does, and isnt alone as all the younger players practice it at training "

Mmmn...clearly not practicing it enough then.. It was a woeful effort

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Chol won’t be keeping nank out , take it to the bank

Agree

 

[Shazza_]

LOL,media dumb forgetting the 2nd second quarter was dry.

#weareeveryonesgrandfinal aye Kornsey!

we shouldve been 4 goals up at half time the way we played in the 2nd qtr

 

[Stylo]

Mmmn...clearly not practicing it enough then.. It was a woeful effort

The funny thing is I’ve always considered him a fairly reliable set shot... didn’t need to do that at all

 

[peternorth]

George is best when he doesnt think

 

[Hoos]

The funny thing is I’ve always considered him a fairly reliable set shot....didn’t need to do that at all

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Anyone tries to get at Dusty,we go hard,not stupid hard,just give em a message.

if robertson goes after dusty someone needs to take him out of 2019 completely imo

 

[Power Play]

if robertson goes after dusty someone needs to take him out of 2019 completely imo

Robertson hasn't played since their loss to Carlton, so it will be interesting to see whether they bring him back this week for the purpose of targeting Dusty.

 

[rammbo]

The funny thing is I’ve always considered him a fairly reliable set shot... didn’t need to do that at all

He is a s**t set shot and i would think his best bet is always snap around his body

 

[TigerMoz1973]

We want a rematch in the dry and probably at Optus. If you beat us there in dry conditions then you are the worthy premiers of 2019.

With the greatest of respect I think we were on track to doing that last year however the 14 to 2 free kick count in the second half murdered us. What gets me is that we rarely get the run of the green at the MCG as well. I think Sunday proved that.

 

[tora tora tora]

Robertson hasn't played since their loss to Carlton, so it will be interesting to see whether they bring him back this week for the purpose of targeting Dusty.

Mitch Robinson on the other hand, hasn't missed a game. Career best form? Dusty may have to tag him

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Mitch Robinson on the other hand, hasn't missed a game. Career best form? Dusty may have to tag him

* that's the spud i meant, not robertson

soldo can take him out with an accidental elbow

 

[Monjike]

I would bring in Balta for Chol on current form. The difficult one is who does Cotchin replace? I would stick with Baker also.

 

[roacheee]

lel Ross the Boss sacked @ Freo. Remember when our club used to be a cluster fk. Those were the days.

Bring it back...making finals all the time and being the epitome of professionalism is getting boring

 

[Tigerbob68]

Mmmn...clearly not practicing it enough then.. It was a woeful effort

Watched the replay last night and what I'd forgotten from watching it at the ground is that he kicked off one step. It was bad enough he didn't go the drop punt but to be so casual was terrible!

 

[Mr Magic]

First thing we have to worry about is seeing if we can pip the Brisbane Lions juggernaut!!!

I have grave fears we cannot stop Charlie Cameron

Kaner Cornes ................. Biggest crock smoker in south australia

You need to speak to Nat Fyfe about that...

 

[Daffytrain]

So Nank won't play this week according to the club. Do we stick with Chol or try Balta for a different x factor?

 

[TigerMoz1973]

if robertson goes after dusty someone needs to take him out of 2019 completely imo

Captain Cotch

 

[Bazzar]

AFL injury update Nank 1-2 weeks with abductor. Not looking good for finals and maybe Balta might get a surprise call up for Sunday to see how he goes with Soldo.

 

[69vintage]

AFL injury update Nank 1-2 weeks with abductor. Not looking good for finals and maybe Balta might get a surprise call up for Sunday to see how he goes with Soldo.

I think that's why the MC wanted too see him play in the ruck on the weekend .

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[Bazzar]

I think that's why the MC wanted too see him play in the ruck on the weekend .

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He was rated best on, so that will go in his favor

 

[BKM78]

For sure, I love that we pride ourselves on our role players. But we have a few role players from 2017 who don't make our best 22 anymore, think Butler, Towna, and Kamdyn is also struggling at the moment. I reckon our current "role players" have improved their skills since then. We also saw Grimes go at 100% efficiency on the weekend whilst Barrass (who is part of a WCE team known for its cleanness) was deplorable in that area. I can't wait to see us in some better weather conditions, but you are probably right that people still find us entertaining. If rioli and castagna could be a little less indecisive then that would be huge for us because that's where West Coast to seem to have an edge.

Yeah you are dead right. Our role players have improved, or we have been able to upgrade positions to a point where some are now unable to get a game. We still have roles and requirements of players and positions but every team does. We are still heavily system based though I think, which is how we pulled through all the injuries (plus we unearthed some serious talent). Probably why many claim we are a better side now than in 17.

 

[Jammo1111]

We would structure up and a Grigg ruck contest and nullify the not winning the ruck

but Collingwood & Grundy worked out to punch the ball 20 + mtrs away and beat that waiting ring of our players
then that trick is seen by all clubs

this constant move and counter move is alive and well
from the 2017 1 ruck 1 tall forward set up to the 2 ruck and two tall forwards we are running with now we are leading the way
Chol with his great leap and amazing ground level skills presents a real challenge to opposition teams
I'm hoping he can improve his all round ruck and be a permanent fixture and supply the X factor for the 2020 flag

But, will Balta replace him?

 

[Jammo1111]

First thing we have to worry about is seeing if we can pip the Brisbane Lions juggernaut!!!

I have grave fears we cannot stop Charlie Cameron


You need to speak to Nat Fyfe about that...

Didn’t get a kick against us GF 2017. Grimes, anyone can beat him by stopping him getting out the back.