Windy Cindy
Premiership Player
- May 16, 2019
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- Port Adelaide
hope the players and coaches are not thinking like thisNo neale.
We should be winning this comfortably
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hope the players and coaches are not thinking like thisNo neale.
We should be winning this comfortably
But then what is a level that is acceptable? The way you describe it, an acceptable level is winning every game by 100 points, or some other feat which hasn't ever been achieved in the history of the game.It's been the same for a few years now. We win the games "we have to win" until we don't.
If you choose to believe that last night's level is going to win us the flag, I won't challenge it. I just hope our coaches are smarter than that.
That's what I normally say but doubt it. They've got this system working like clockworkhope the players and coaches are not thinking like this
The dew has started to become noticeable up here last couple of weeks. Rockliff needs to be in the discussion also.
Spot on.But then what is a level that is acceptable? The way you describe it, an acceptable level is winning every game by 100 points, or some other feat which hasn't ever been achieved in the history of the game.
Obviously with every game there are some areas of improvement, but you also need to celebrate the victories and the successes. As players, as a club and as fans. If you can't celebrate the victories then what's the point?
Anyway, to conclude, no changes. SPP in as the medical sub, Mayes back to the sanfl. Hopefully SPP either plays and gets good minutes in the 1s or doesn't play and can play a full game of sanfl on sunday.
I think there is a bit too this. We felt like we were on top when we were locking the ball in our half and generating repeat entries despite not capitalizing on the score board.One of the questions I have, is how much of our 'average' look, comes on the back of actually being super efficient.
Ie. In the past that first term of the Saints would've seen us struggle to score. What we would've done though, was eventually wrestle back some control and create some repeat inside 50s. Instead this time around every time we got forward it felt like we goaled, and it prevented us from giving the defence a rest and creating some repeat entry momentum.
Fast forward a quarter and we did start to be less efficient, and we looked far more dominant as we controlled territory.
So what I'm saying, is this new level of ultra efficiency that we deliver in patches, almost seems to have a side effect of going against our usual style of footy.
I agree with much of what you say, but SPP is best-22, so if he is judged as ready, he must come in. If you disagree, then ask yourself would you make the same stand if it was Butters who was ready to play next week?......
I mean no sh*t, you play your best 22. Point me out one player on the weekend who didn't perform their role to a high level. It makes no sense to omit players who are performing at AFL level for a player who had one very good game at SANFL level.
If you dont think this team is good enough to win a flag, you are out there on your own. As reported today, Port have put another 8 months of development into the 2020 team, with Bergman, Jones, and now Frederick grabbing opportunities. And we have bolstered our backline with AA, and our forward line with Fantazia. We arguably could/should have made the GF last year, & would have won it IMO, and this 2021 team is a heck of a lot better than last year.It's been the same for a few years now. We win the games "we have to win" until we don't.
If you choose to believe that last night's level is going to win us the flag, I won't challenge it. I just hope our coaches are smarter than that.
That's exactly the opposite of what I said. But whatever.If you dont think this team is good enough to win a flag, you are out there on your own. As reported today, Port have put another 8 months of development into the 2020 team, with Bergman, Jones, and now Frederick grabbing opportunities. And we have bolstered our backline with AA, and our forward line with Fantazia. We arguably could/should have made the GF last year, & would have won it IMO, and this 2021 team is a heck of a lot better than last year.
Sure there is a long way to go, but I just dont get the negativity!
He’s simply better.If ready to go, I’d have SPP in for Drew in a heartbeat.
I really have no idea what you are moaning about then! Sitting back watching that game, I saw a complete team performance. I didnt really see one passenger or weak link ... and normally I have at least one, on average around three! Could we have played better? Probably. There is always room for improvement. There were also about 4 shots at goal that were gimmies, and we missed.That's exactly the opposite of what I said. But whatever.
If you think last night is as good as we can play, then you are selling the team short.
Out - woodcock, Freddy
In - SPP, rockliffe
I want a more experienced team out there now. Freddy had a great debut, but will get his chance later. I was a bit drunk during lastweeks game, but can't really recall woodcock doing anything special
That's exactly the opposite of what I said. But whatever.
If you think last night is as good as we can play, then you are selling the team short.
ahhhhh dammit. thanks guysAnkle surgery. Out for at least a month.
Absolutely no hope of Frederick getting dropped. We actually have a serious job for him on Cameron that he can do and could possibly be the highlight of the game. He does that job well we've got a spot for him every week.
Better to find out now than in a finalAnd if he totally balls it up? Big responsibility for a second gamer with big potential consequences.
And if he totally balls it up? Big responsibility for a second gamer with big potential consequences.