Oppo Camp Non-Eagles Discussion

[Monsterdarlz]

As good as Geelong are at identifying talent. They have the systems and coaching in place to maximise development also doesn’t hurt that players are rarely thrown to the wolves

 

[UseR2006]

 

[Wild Kelly]

Shannon Neal might be gettable for the WA teams ....try anyway WC .

To sing a new version of our club song?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Dixon has been one of the worst regular players in the competition for the last few seasons. What was Ken thinking?

 

[bombard]

Dixon has been one of the worst regular players in the competition for the last few seasons. What was Ken thinking?

You know where you went wrong here? "Thinking"

 

[BrotherDodge]

They should play Never Tear Us Apart before next week's game, then Don't Change after they go out in straight sets again.

 

[Astro7]

I'm sitting there thinking how the hell did they get to 2nd on the ladder?
What a rabble...
And how do the Cats stay so good for so long over the years..they seem to continually transition seamlessly...

 

[eaglevision]

I'm sitting there thinking how the hell did they get to 2nd on the ladder?
What a rabble...

Yep. Freo a live chance for picks 9,10,13…

 

[the harry]

I'm sitting there thinking how the hell did they get to 2nd on the ladder?
What a rabble...

They beat the Swans by 20 goals

 

[Keys]

Yep. Freo a live chance for picks 9,10,13…

Will be almost enough to secure Shai Bolton in a trade. Might need to add another late pick though

/Jon Ralph

 

[WCE_phil]

Sydney can win through to the grand final and then lose to Geelong in a MCG grand final despite being the best side all season. Well done AFL. Every flag we have won in this Vic centric league should be celebrated decades after the fact.

If you actually break down the statisctial analysis Sydney were easily the best team in the league and by a big margin. Until the rule change and interpretation of holding the ball and how quickly ball ups happen. Since that change there has been less structure and time for players to get back to position which is particularly important for the swans.

Since that point of time they have been a 50/50 team.

I think what tonight really shows is 4 things.

1. When you lose your 2 key distributors from defence as well as their leg speed against top teams you are ****ed (WCE don't have key distributors and leg speed from defence at all)
2. When a previously successful team has the right structure and plays to their strengths they can absolutely dominate anyone.
3. Ports talls are just shit particularly forward half are just shit.
4. This is one i've been saying for years. If your key midfielders are small they are likely to get beat up in finals. You can carry 1, particularly a libba or prestia type who are just ****ing animals at the bottom of the pack but small, slim midfielders as your key playmakers get shown up in finals. Exhibit A, Lachie Neale.

 

[ioppolo]

I checked the score at 5.5 to 4.7 and then went to sleep. Port, never change.

By my count that's 2.7.19 to 16.11.107 in 2 and half quarters of footy at your own home qualifying final. Only Port.

 

[javaguice]

Ken is already focusing on the eagles job. Can't blame him for wanting to sign up asap.

 

[Shuestar13]

Very sad…



A shame they are still in it, but bloody hell, will be tough to recover from that. Straight sets Disappointing that if it does happen, it will be a VIC club finishing them off (and Geelong doing that tonight) but I’m sure we’ll cope!

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Finals Kenny is my favourite Kenny. Don't care if this has been posted here already, it deserves another go around.

 

[jesterwester]

Ouch

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Geelong the first Premiers of the 2020s to win a final post-flag.

Astonishingly hard to stay elite in this league.

 

[Tugga27]

Win or lose next week, Ken won't survive this loss.

 

[Keys]

Not my work so can’t take credit for it, but this is funny

 

[amazingjoshy]

If you actually break down the statisctial analysis Sydney were easily the best team in the league and by a big margin. Until the rule change and interpretation of holding the ball and how quickly ball ups happen. Since that change there has been less structure and time for players to get back to position which is particularly important for the swans.

Since that point of time they have been a 50/50 team.

I think what tonight really shows is 4 things.

1. When you lose your 2 key distributors from defence as well as their leg speed against top teams you are ****ed (WCE don't have key distributors and leg speed from defence at all)
2. When a previously successful team has the right structure and plays to their strengths they can absolutely dominate anyone.
3. Ports talls are just shit particularly forward half are just shit.
4. This is one i've been saying for years. If your key midfielders are small they are likely to get beat up in finals. You can carry 1, particularly a libba or prestia type who are just ****ing animals at the bottom of the pack but small, slim midfielders as your key playmakers get shown up in finals. Exhibit A, Lachie Neale.

Agree with point 1. Houston AND then Farrell going down takes away a couple of massive weapons for them

Not sure on 4. Wines and JHF aren't that small or slim. And Butters went off injured at haltime so not sure how much he can be blamed

Rozee had a proper shocker though

 

[Boohemian]

Most one-sided final since 2007 GF .

I think there's a game in 2015 that you might be overlooking.

 

[TY24]

Not my work so can’t take credit for it, but this is funny

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I know this board loves the old 'credits in the bank' meme, but surely Charles Dixon has to be the captain of the credits crew at Port?

Cannot remember him ever being anything other than average.

 

[Astro7]

Geelong supposedly in finals 16 times in last 18 seasons?
That is incredible, how is it even possible, what goes on down there in alphabet park?

 

[W.C. Fry]

Never tear up our tarps.
You'll never walk out alone.
And honestly, who can blame the crowd for walking out on that.
Doubt they sell out next week.

 

[W.C. Fry]

I think there's a game in 2015 that you might be overlooking.

I think there's a game in 2018 that you might be overlooking.