Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024

[Lach72]

Also snort

 

[blinkd]

The Giants social media team is a good watch

 

[FreoGirl]

Snort

that's worth putting in the pool room ha ha

 

[masai tu]

Isn’t that what happens in India when their team lets them down?

That ground has been cursed for 47 years, the Eagles moving there has brought more demons.

 

[FreoGirl]

It was entertaining when the radio commentators were discussing who could be brought in to replace Darling and there was literally NOBODY.

 

[masai tu]

Was the crowd figure released ?.

Seemed there must of been lots of Nanna’s knitting at home.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Snort

Oh that is ******* gold.

 

[FreoGirl]

on Bounce's 'Clangers' the intent (of lack of) of Barass in defence shows the poor attitude in their AA players

 

[FreoGirl]

doesn't this come back to the coaching staff??

Fundamentals fell down in hunt for speed: Simmo

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has lamented his team’s execution of basic fundamentals in their 65-point loss to Greater Western Sydney at Optus Stadium.

thewest.com.au

 

[Piggy Smalls]

GWS’ social media team are elite.

No offence freo_dockers - you guys go alright too

 

[Spirit Level]

Was the crowd figure released ?.

Seemed there must of been lots of Nanna’s knitting at home.

Was bigger than our round one attendance.

Quite embarrassing really

 

[fnerd]

Was bigger than our round one attendance.

Quite embarrassing really

It would be if they only had 60k? members but they legit have nearly double that (if you include the waiting list)

 

[blue shark]

It was entertaining when the radio commentators were discussing who could be brought in to replace Darling and there was literally NOBODY.

Jack Williams.

 

[Madas]

Was bigger than our round one attendance.

Quite embarrassing really

Probably only because they played the veterans game beforehand

I bet a lot of the crowd were secretly hoping that the vets were warming up for the main event

Couldn’t have played much worse

 

[Stinky Lomax]

It was entertaining when the radio commentators were discussing who could be brought in to replace Darling and there was literally NOBODY.

Nobody would be an upgrade.

 

[BStaff17]

West Coast have reached the level that the Demons did under Mark Neeld i reckon.

The next 3-4 years is really when Freo can cash in and get a new generation of supporters.

Because kids who are 7,8,9 years old who are on the fence on who support or you would be more inclined to jump ship and get behind a winner then a franchise that is a complete basketcase atm and the capital for Loserville.

 

[Ge3ks]

Was the crowd figure released ?.

Seemed there must of been lots of Nanna’s knitting at home.

Was wondering this, too. Lots of empty seats. Possible that more of the crowd was sitting on the non-broadcast side so they can watch without being blinded by the afternoon sun. Was pretty bad for spectators in the first half.

 

[pK75]

Was wondering this, too. Lots of empty seats. Possible that more of the crowd was sitting on the non-broadcast side so they can watch without being blinded by the afternoon sun. Was pretty bad for spectators in the first half.

Actually not too bad for where they are at: Crowd: 42,401 at Optus Stadium

 

[Paracleet]

Was wondering this, too. Lots of empty seats. Possible that more of the crowd was sitting on the non-broadcast side so they can watch without being blinded by the afternoon sun. Was pretty bad for spectators in the first half.

Probably a higher % of eagles fans who seats are in the sun gave it a miss.

 

[Joao]

Not sure I am enjoying the heat on the Crows, their midfield and away record specifically.

 

[BStaff17]

Not sure I am enjoying the heat on the Crows, their midfield and away record specifically.

If we want to be a top 6-8 side you just win these games at home even if the opposition is copping some heat from the media in the lead in.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Round 2.5 is over and probably the only outright surprise for me at the moment is Brisbane. Putting teams into tiers with definitely some of my own bias

Tier S
GWS: Just a disgusting amount of talent over every line, particularly with Hogan back to his best. They are in 2nd gear in these wins and are terrifying. Salary cap the only thing stopping being a dynasty IMO and Leon Cameron

Leon Cameron

Age

51

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

12.4

5star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.9

3star

No current season stats available

D

20.8

5star

K

14.4

5star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

should be jailed for crimes against football

Tier A
Carlton/Port/Sydney
I'm going to be alone here but I dont know, I just think Sydney arent as hot as everyone thinks but put them here on consistency. The other two havent played at their best but gotten to two wins and with where each list is at, will be hard to dislodged from top 4. Have very high ceilings when they play well

Tier B
Melbourne/Brisbane
I'm very confident Brisbane will bounce back and still be a top 4 threat, Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

is extremely important to them. People might think Melbourne should be in A but I just cant get past that forwardline and now with May out for a while it's going to hurt. Done very well as a club to put all the noise behind them and play some decent footy.

Tier C
Freo/Geelong/St Kilda/Gold Coast/Dogs
Think these are the teams battling it out to make up the numbers in the 8. I considered moving Gold Coast and Dogs out but Dogs have Bont and I think Gold Coasts best is pretty good and they are as primed as we are (they're just Gold Coast). So long as Geelong have Hawkins, Cameron and Stewart, they are a finals threat (cant win it though). St Kilda might be in the tier above, I like what Ross is doing

Tier D
Pies/Adelaide/Essendon/Richmond
Yes, Pies are done, bookmark it. They arent a finals threat. One of these 4 (probably Richmond) finishes bottom 4. They can mix it with the better teams but lacking in an area or two (Pies - hunger/youth, Adelaide - Backline/vanilla mids, Essendon - anything more than B grade talent, Richmond, talent under 26) will stop them winning enough games

Tier E
Hawks/North
Young talent coming through but still not enough consistency (within games) to do anything with it. Another year of pain for these two. Hawks need to pray at least one and ideally two of McKenzie, Ward, Watson and DGB start to show something (harsh on Watson but I mean over the next few years) because at the moment there is a chance they are 0 from 4 on top 10 picks. North have mids out their arse but will get blasted every time they lose a contest and are literally breaking record for goals conceded per inside 50.

Tier Z
West Coast...

 

[Joao]

Round 2.5 is over and probably the only outright surprise for me at the moment is Brisbane. Putting teams into tiers with definitely some of my own bias

Tier S
GWS: Just a disgusting amount of talent over every line, particularly with Hogan back to his best. They are in 2nd gear in these wins and are terrifying. Salary cap the only thing stopping being a dynasty IMO and Leon Cameron should be jailed for crimes against football

Tier A
Carlton/Port/Sydney
I'm going to be alone here but I dont know, I just think Sydney arent as hot as everyone thinks but put them here on consistency. The other two havent played at their best but gotten to two wins and with where each list is at, will be hard to dislodged from top 4. Have very high ceilings when they play well

Tier B
Melbourne/Brisbane
I'm very confident Brisbane will bounce back and still be a top 4 threat, Lachie Neale is extremely important to them. People might think Melbourne should be in A but I just cant get past that forwardline and now with May out for a while it's going to hurt. Done very well as a club to put all the noise behind them and play some decent footy.

Tier C
Freo/Geelong/St Kilda/Gold Coast/Dogs
Think these are the teams battling it out to make up the numbers in the 8. I considered moving Gold Coast and Dogs out but Dogs have Bont and I think Gold Coasts best is pretty good and they are as primed as we are (they're just Gold Coast). So long as Geelong have Hawkins, Cameron and Stewart, they are a finals threat (cant win it though). St Kilda might be in the tier above, I like what Ross is doing

Tier D
Pies/Adelaide/Essendon/Richmond
Yes, Pies are done, bookmark it. They arent a finals threat. One of these 4 (probably Richmond) finishes bottom 4. They can mix it with the better teams but lacking in an area or two (Pies - hunger/youth, Adelaide - Backline/vanilla mids, Essendon - anything more than B grade talent, Richmond, talent under 26) will stop them winning enough games

Tier E
Hawks/North
Young talent coming through but still not enough consistency (within games) to do anything with it. Another year of pain for these two. Hawks need to pray at least one and ideally two of McKenzie, Ward, Watson and DGB start to show something (harsh on ward but I mean over the next few years) because at the moment there is a chance they are 0 from 4 on top 10 picks. North have mids out their arse but will get blasted every time they lose a contest and are literally breaking record for goals conceded per inside 50.

Tier Z
West Coast...

FYI, if Pies go on a resurgence, I'll be holding you solely and completely responsible.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

FYI, if Pies go on a resurgence, I'll be holding you solely and completely responsible.

 

[FreoGirl]

Round 2.5 is over and probably the only outright surprise for me at the moment is Brisbane. Putting teams into tiers with definitely some of my own bias

Tier S
GWS: Just a disgusting amount of talent over every line, particularly with Hogan back to his best. They are in 2nd gear in these wins and are terrifying. Salary cap the only thing stopping being a dynasty IMO and Leon Cameron should be jailed for crimes against football

Tier A
Carlton/Port/Sydney
I'm going to be alone here but I dont know, I just think Sydney arent as hot as everyone thinks but put them here on consistency. The other two havent played at their best but gotten to two wins and with where each list is at, will be hard to dislodged from top 4. Have very high ceilings when they play well

Tier B
Melbourne/Brisbane
I'm very confident Brisbane will bounce back and still be a top 4 threat, Lachie Neale is extremely important to them. People might think Melbourne should be in A but I just cant get past that forwardline and now with May out for a while it's going to hurt. Done very well as a club to put all the noise behind them and play some decent footy.

Tier C
Freo/Geelong/St Kilda/Gold Coast/Dogs
Think these are the teams battling it out to make up the numbers in the 8. I considered moving Gold Coast and Dogs out but Dogs have Bont and I think Gold Coasts best is pretty good and they are as primed as we are (they're just Gold Coast). So long as Geelong have Hawkins, Cameron and Stewart, they are a finals threat (cant win it though). St Kilda might be in the tier above, I like what Ross is doing

Tier D
Pies/Adelaide/Essendon/Richmond
Yes, Pies are done, bookmark it. They arent a finals threat. One of these 4 (probably Richmond) finishes bottom 4. They can mix it with the better teams but lacking in an area or two (Pies - hunger/youth, Adelaide - Backline/vanilla mids, Essendon - anything more than B grade talent, Richmond, talent under 26) will stop them winning enough games

Tier E
Hawks/North
Young talent coming through but still not enough consistency (within games) to do anything with it. Another year of pain for these two. Hawks need to pray at least one and ideally two of McKenzie, Ward, Watson and DGB start to show something (harsh on ward but I mean over the next few years) because at the moment there is a chance they are 0 from 4 on top 10 picks. North have mids out their arse but will get blasted every time they lose a contest and are literally breaking record for goals conceded per inside 50.

Tier Z
West Coast...

I think this is fairly accurate