Autopsy AFL 2023 Round 17 - Cats v North Sun July 9th 1:10pm AEST (GMHBA)

[StillAtLarge]

Sheezel with the Diet Nick Daicos

 

[bzparkes]

Probably because he’s getting to the point no one will even take him as an assistant next year.

Nah, he'll be an assistant wherever Clarkson coaches.

 

[Engimal v3]

Couldn't disagree more. Been cooked for 3 years.

His form comes and goes

 

[Outtatym]

His form comes and goes

His brain fades and horrendous skills dont

 

[bzparkes]

At least Harvey's looking lively.

 

[Engimal v3]

Probably because he’s getting to the point no one will even take him as an assistant next year.

Haha come on. North were getting thumped by 70+ points every game last year, there are clear signs of improvement this year under Clarkson and Ratten.

 

[StillAtLarge]

No arm chop

 

[caboose]

Zurhaar having an absolute stinker.

 

[Lingsface]

Geelong inside 50 has been below par so many opportunities.

 

[TheKanga]

Geelong having a kick and giggle with mates taking the piss

 

[gordo2016]

Haha come on. North were getting thumped by 70+ points every game last year, there are clear signs of improvement this year under Clarkson and Ratten.

 

[Engimal v3]

What I'm saying is not controversial. You're forgetting how bad North have been lol

 

[Ironmonger85]

wtf take a shot

 

[Redline]

Lack of effort from the Kangaroo's. Very poor.

 

[Percel]

4 scoring shots to 3 that quarter, comeback is on

 

[bzparkes]

 

[Jobe Watson]

Embarrassing performance for North. They've got nothing.

 

[Outtatym]

Can someone explain the difference between the Young rushed behind free and De Koning (?) walking the ball over the line off the Curtis snap?

 

[Lethal09]

Tastes like... Winning

 

[RAPPA]

Consolation applause from the Cats fans

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Got a goal stopped the bleeding. All you can aim to do when you're outclassed.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Why is it during a 10 goal lead we’re still seeing the same inane shitposting.

Yes the ground is skinny, yes it is being redeveloped. Been here 80 years so maintenance from time to time is needed.

Complaining about umps again, really!?

 

[PhatBoy]

Why is it during a 10 goal lead we’re still seeing the same inane shitposting.

Yes the ground is skinny, yes it is being redeveloped. Been here 80 years so maintenance from time to time is needed.

Complaining about umps again, really!?

Excuse culture.

 

[Millsie69]

Ziebell isn't that bad of a player to be honest. Obviously hasn't turned into the #7 pick mid we had hoped, but he's successfully reinvented himself as both a forward and a defender.

The bigger concern is someone like McDonald who's 5 years younger and cooked.

They’re both spuds that would only get a game at North or West Coast.

 

[Kuuz]

What I'm saying is not controversial. You're forgetting how bad North have been lol

I mean, you have improved - basically at this point +200-300 points more scored & -100 less points conceded.


End of Rnd 17, 2022


This Round (add about 100 odd to points against + 30 odd points for to get end of Rnd 17):



Obviously it omits things like general state of play & ball movement improvements. But if Hawks "improve" by this degree, this time next year, I would still be questioning what the hell is going on.

I mean, we are pretty disappointed by Hawks last two weeks because they signalled severe lack of effort (thankfully better this week), and this is meant to be our "bottom out" year.

Norf aren't expected to win today - but a lot of this game stinks of basic effort. Like us last week, the oppo has more disposals, more CPs AND more tackles somehow.

I feel that's where most people are coming from, North 2023 looks awfully like North 2022 despite marginal improvements.

EDIT: Wrong first photo - my brain is mush today after staying up watching the Tour