Autopsy 2023 Rd 17 Resurgent Blues smack the Dockers in the West

[Blue and Blue]

Walsh fit and finding another level yet again.
He drives effort as much as any of them.

 

[thylacine60]

Just reinforces my thoughts

If we only drop 2 more games for the year, miss on percentage, in the eyes of many will be that Voss can't coach and should be sacked

Can't see Cook/Sayers adopting that mentality

imagine sitting near him at the game? everyone cheering goals, he's under his sit crying "I'm not convinced, I'm not convinced".........tragic..........

 

[Benaly28]

Round 9-13

8.11, 7.15, 6.15, 6.8, 6.16

Poor goal kicking killed us.

Agree.

It’s where we had those shots from there’s been a massive difference over the last 3 weeks players are looking in the corridor a lot more.


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[Sector 7G]

Loved this when it popped up on my feed. Brayshaw got caught napping. Then he had to work so hard to catch Walshy in the goal square he couldn't go with him on the lead despite being a faster sprinter.

 

[Dunna Heartknee]

Walsh fit and finding another level yet again.
He drives effort as much as any of them.

A lot of his efforts without the ball had impact, he's getting better below his knees moving a lot more freely.
Not many can change momentum of AFL matchs like he did in his first season It won't be long before he reminds people again GUN.

 

[Aphrodite]

Loved this when it popped up on my feed. Brayshaw got caught napping. Then he had to work so hard to catch Walshy in the goal square he couldn't go with him on the lead despite being a faster sprinter.

Walsh was on yesterday.

 

[thylacine60]

Walking into work like

 

[haveago]

Great footage, Well done with the highlighting. Very clever, I wouldn't have a clue how to do that stuff.

I didn't realize just how hard he worked for that.... He is amazing and just getting back to his best.

A timely reminder to my 16y/o son that he is every bit as good as that Daicos kid .

 

[DangerousD]

Not pretending at all. I stated this group was capable of 13-15 wins, but I won't melt like the world is ending if we miss finals, nor will it change how I critique a weekly game

Where has it gone wrong then? The last 3 games have been great, but is that because how poor we were the six games prior?

Based on a 13-15 win season, our performance this season and last season are both short of expectations, this is without a significant injury list.

I am still unsure how we can play so badly earlier in the season when we have a list that’s not young.

 

[FRUMPY]

Where has it gone wrong then? The last 3 games have been great, but is that because how poor we were the six games prior?

Based on a 13-15 win season, our performance this season and last season are both short of expectations, this is without a significant injury list.

I am still unsure how we can play so badly earlier in the season when we have a list that’s not young.

By all the talk the last few weeks - sounds like we had a lot of players playing selfish football and not team football.

Dont hear 'nourishment' any more, its being replaced by 'selfless play'

 

[FRUMPY]

Loved this when it popped up on my feed. Brayshaw got caught napping. Then he had to work so hard to catch Walshy in the goal square he couldn't go with him on the lead despite being a faster sprinter.

Add to that, anyone whose played footy knows you can run alot further and faster when your team has the ball opposed to the oppoosition has the ball.

One is like running down hill (when we have the ball) and one is like running uphill (when they have the ball)

Walsh ran alot but nothing i wouldnt expect when there is a turnover in their back 50 and he is trying to get on the end of it. I liked the fact he went deep into the 50 and made a lead, alot of teams might not want their mids getting so deep and potentially get in the way of a leading fwd.

 

[DangerousD]

Great win in Perth, Freo have been solid at home and winning at Optus is a great effort, my biased eyes had us missing out on so many free kicks early.

Loved Harry’s work rate

Loved the effort of the rucks.

I love how Kemp is developing, still needs to tidy up a lot in regards to disposal but he looks good.

Love what Cunners and Martin have brought to the side, I’ve been critical of both in the past, they have both made our side a lot better.

Lots to love about the win, moving forward I’d love to see more of Cowan, Hollands and Binns, we were the 8th oldest team last round, if we aren’t contending, I’d love to see more emphasis put on youth.

I can easily see us beating one of Port or the Pies

 

[haveago]

Where has it gone wrong then? The last 3 games have been great, but is that because how poor we were the six games prior?

Based on a 13-15 win season, our performance this season and last season are both short of expectations, this is without a significant injury list.

I am still unsure how we can play so badly earlier in the season when we have a list that’s not young.

Hey DD, I thought the same and for mine the major difference/improvement has been kicking skills.
Ground kicks in particular and on goal. This cost us a few of those losses I have no doubt.
It was heartbreaking those constant turnovers and killed us.

Couple that with Walshy back in the guts and firing , Wieters back to AA form and the captain looking to be fit again.

Martin, Cunners , Kemp, Fogs and Cincotta all have added and are still building. (now Dow? )

This and the coaches simplifying things has dragged the whole team back to the standard we set last year and possibly better .

Can we make the eight ?.........YES!

 

[myblueroan]

An

Any chance we can enjoy the win instead of 'sacking the Coach' talk!

And snarkity snark snark. Was hoping it would be contained in Michael Voss thread. MaYbe not getting enough attention there
Aph, maybe you could give a select few 'special supporters' badges, cos they are just so darn loyal and special!
Hec, maybe we can even fund raise for them?
Ticker tape parade and commemorative banquet at the very least.

 

[Show_Me_The_Money]

Just reinforces my thoughts

If we only drop 2 more games for the year, miss on percentage, in the eyes of many will be that Voss can't coach and should be sacked

Can't see Cook/Sayers adopting that mentality

If we miss finals on his error of judgment it's a fair utensil up. But I agree if we come home hard he will keep his job and get his chance next year. I'd rather just run with him in this instance as well. Knowing our track record we'll pick up an average coach anyway.

 

[Arr0w]

Where has it gone wrong then? The last 3 games have been great, but is that because how poor we were the six games prior?

Number of factors that have been discussed over recent weeks, in summary a better quality of player in regards to the gameplan which is in transition to a turnover game

Based on a 13-15 win season, our performance this season and last season are both short of expectations, this is without a significant injury list.

Falling short of this year, at this stage, but last year was within our range despite the solid start

I am still unsure how we can play so badly earlier in the season when we have a list that’s not young.

List isn't old either, although it is the start of our prime years. While we need to tweak the list, it doesn't need a major overhaul

 

[BlueGum]

An

And snarkity snark snark. Was hoping it would be contained in Michael Voss thread. MaYbe not getting enough attention there
Aph, maybe you could give a select few 'special supporters' badges, cos they are just so darn loyal and special!
Hec, maybe we can even fund raise for them?
Ticker tape parade and commemorative banquet at the very least.

Snarkiest?

 

[katmanblue]

Go Blues

Thanks for today everyone - players, coaches and posters here. What a fun and unbelievable performance.

I have surgery first thing in the morning so this will be my last post until I've recovered enough to be on here.

Go well and Go the Blues,!

Food luck mate.

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[bradfisher14]

Go Blues

Thanks for today everyone - players, coaches and posters here. What a fun and unbelievable performance.

I have surgery first thing in the morning so this will be my last post until I've recovered enough to be on here.

Go well and Go the Blues,!

Godspeed mate. Looking forward to reading your thoughts when you return. All the best with recovery

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Great win in Perth, ….

I can easily see us beating one of Port or the Pies

Or both!!

 

[Aphrodite]

Coaches votes ...


10 Adam Cerra (CARL)
6 Patrick Cripps

9

Patrick Cripps

Age

29

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

(CARL)
4 Sam Walsh

18

Sam Walsh

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

(CARL)
4 Luke Ryan (FRE)
2 Harry McKay

10

Harry Mckay

Age

26

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

(CARL)
2 Adam Saad

42

Adam Saad

Age

29

Ht

178cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

349.1

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.4

3star

MG

388.3

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.2

3star

(CARL)
1 Jacob Weitering

23

Jacob Weitering

Age

26

Ht

195cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

4.7

3star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.3

3star

MG

189.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

16.8

4star

K

10.8

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

6.0

5star

T

0.8

3star

MG

263.4

4star

(CARL)
1 Charlie Curnow

30

Charlie Curnow

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

9.7

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

(CARL)

 

[myblueroan]

Snarkiest?

I thought it was very snarky as I wrote. Well spotted Bluegum.
The snark on site is contagious I guess.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Aphrodite]

this



#100club

 

[Sector 7G]

Gee I would like a do over against *. If we brought our current form I think it would have been a different story. Was a true 8 point game and would have had us in the 8 at their expense.