Chocowatch..........

[weaglessuck]

i like caramello koalas, but i like to eat them most of the time not just watch them

 

[D_One]

ancient history! how are things now for you...not so good are they. Your club is about to implode.

We’ve had 4 losses in the last 7 weeks.

It’s not as bad as when you had 5 losses in 7 weeks between rounds 2 and 8.

And I remember a lot of Crows supporters calling for Mumble’s neck after round 8.

All clubs go through ups and downs.

Sacking coaches rarely works, list management and staying the path does.

 

[Geoffa32]

We’ve had 4 losses in the last 7 weeks.

It’s not as bad as when you had 5 losses in 7 weeks between rounds 2 and 8.

And I remember a lot of Crows supporters calling for Mumble’s neck after round 8.

All clubs go through ups and downs.

Sacking coaches rarely works, list management and staying the path does.

The reason Port will be bottom four more often than not in next few years.

 

[D_One]

The reason Port will be bottom four more often than not in next few years.

I found this interesting article written 10 September 2006 just after Geelong finished 12th and when all the Cats supporters were calling for Thompson to be sacked. It’s called All Is Not Lost At Geelong.

With the AFL Finals series now in full swing, many pundits are still pondering how Geelong didn’t make it. Maybe they are just thinking too hard as in my eyes Geelong aren’t a premiership contender. They are a good team who last year exceeded their potential and this year has come crashing back down to reality.

Geelong is a pretty even side with no super stars except for Scarlet. Their midfield lacks the speed and class that all premiership contenders need. Their forward line is desperately lacking an out and out key forward. Although Ottens has done a commendable job down there this year, there has just been too much pressure on him as he is the only one down there who is able to make a contest. Also he is a ruckman and it is very difficult to turn a ruckman into a gun key position forward. Maybe the arrival of Tom Hawkins could solve a few problems for Geelong next year.

Their lack of key forwards, lack of pace and class through the midfield and the evenness of the whole side all combined to make a pretty dour team. Added to this was the suspension of key player Cam Mooney and various injuries to other key players during the year. This means that they all have to perform at their best and work hard for each other to get their wins. Unfortunately it was their poor work ethic which cost them at the start of the year and derailed their year. Their success in the first two games against the Lions and Kangaroos might have given them a false perception of where they really were compared with the rest of the competition.

This so called bad year has put the pressure firmly on coach Mark Thompson. But he shouldn’t be the one taking all the blame and he should not have to pay the price of this year with his job for his team’s lacklustre performance. The coach can only devise a game plan and hope the team will implement it, unfortunately they couldn’t even do that in the last game against Hawthorn. Although the heat has been on Thompson, it has been good to see senior players like Scarlet and Ling publicly back their coach. At least it shows that the playing group realises that much of the blame falls with them.

Looking forward to next year, they should recruit heavily in a key position back man as well as skilful and quick midfielders. The arrival of Hawkins will vastly improve a dysfunctional forward line and a bit of pace in the midfield will complement nicely with the ball winning players who are already there.

Geelong has the foundations of a premiership team, all they need now is a few tweaks to the team and to back their coach’s game plan 100%. As I said earlier, in previous years they exceeded their potential, this year they crashed back down to earth but all is not lost as with a few changes the future looks bright down at Skilled Stadium.

Did you read that…. “Geelong is a pretty even side with no super stars except for Scarlet. Their midfield lacks the speed and class that all premiership contenders need”

Who was that midfield that lacked speed and class? Let me tell you. Ablett 21 games, Bartel 21 games, Corey 22 games, Johnson games 15 (he played more in the midfield back then), Ling 22 games.

This idiot sound like you.

 

[xamol]

Bye Port. Bye Chocstick.

See you next year................if you're still in the AFL

 

[Geoffa32]

I found this interesting article written 10 September 2006 just after Geelong finished 12th and when all the Cats supporters were calling for Thompson to be sacked. It’s called All Is Not Lost At Geelong.



Did you read that…. “Geelong is a pretty even side with no super stars except for Scarlet. Their midfield lacks the speed and class that all premiership contenders need”

Who was that midfield that lacked speed and class? Let me tell you. Ablett 21 games, Bartel 21 games, Corey 22 games, Johnson games 15 (he played more in the midfield back then), Ling 22 games.

This idiot sound like you.

Port Adelaide are not Geelong....

Even if he is compared to Ablett Jnr Robbie Gray will never be your saviour.

Geelong conducted an independent review of their Football department. Port had Choco and Rhodes tick a few boxes and say everything is ok.

Geelong has players who will play for each other. Port is full of gloryboys chasing the highlight reels.

 

[subaru]

We’ve had 4 losses in the last 7 weeks.

It’s not as bad as when you had 5 losses in 7 weeks between rounds 2 and 8.

And I remember a lot of Crows supporters calling for Mumble’s neck after round 8.

All clubs go through ups and downs.

Sacking coaches rarely works, list management and staying the path does.

Its not that you lose...it's how you lose! Not one of the Crows losses this year could you ever accuse them of not trying or hanging their heads. Powa go down like a lead balloon! I'm just waiting for the hands on hips, sideways looks and exasperated finger pointing to start. It will be hilarious.
Changing the coach worked at Sydney.

 

[xamol]

Port Adelaide are not Geelong....

Even if he is compared to Ablett Jnr Robbie Gray will never be your saviour.

Geelong conducted an independent review of their Football department. Port had Choco and Rhodes tick a few boxes and say everything is ok.

Geelong has players who will play for each other. Port is full of gloryboys chasing the highlight reels.

Shit eh, how true is this.

Port = individuals

 

[noddy]

Do we really want them to change their coach ?

Wouldn't it be more entertaining to watch this debacle once again next year & beyond.

Keep Chocko as head coach at Port Adelaide where he belongs

 

[D_One]

Its not that you lose...it's how you lose! Not one of the Crows losses this year could you ever accuse them of not trying or hanging their heads. Powa go down like a lead balloon! I'm just waiting for the hands on hips, sideways looks and exasperated finger pointing to start. It will be hilarious.
Changing the coach worked at Sydney.

We don't know if Rodney Eade would have got them a premiership or two if he stayed around.

 

[D_One]

Port Adelaide are not Geelong....

Even if he is compared to Ablett Jnr Robbie Gray will never be your saviour.

Geelong conducted an independent review of their Football department. Port had Choco and Rhodes tick a few boxes and say everything is ok.

Geelong has players who will play for each other. Port is full of gloryboys chasing the highlight reels.

And what sort of review have the Camry Crows done after year after year of finals failure.

"The staff have all checked their bank balances and the alarms on their LeFevre Tce homes and all is fine"

 

[Geoffa32]

And what sort of review have the Camry Crows done after year after year of finals failure.

"The staff have all checked their bank balances and the alarms on their LeFevre Tce homes and all is fine"

We drafted Kurt Tippett and recruited Taylor Walker from NSW scheme. Given our big failure in finals is getting cheap goals with a decent forward. We also recruited Todd Viney who was part of a the last Premiership winning club and Mark Bickley who is a two time Premiership winning captain as assitant coaches.

How are Port being pro-active in winning their next flag??


Ans- Finishing 13th.

 

[D_One]

We drafted Kurt Tippett and recruited Taylor Walker from NSW scheme. Given our big failure in finals is getting cheap goals with a decent forward. We also recruited Todd Viney who was part of a the last Premiership winning club and Mark Bickley who is a two time Premiership winning captain

... and cost his club a potential premiership with a stray elbow ...

as assitant coaches.

All your eggs are in the Tippett and Walker basket.

Tippett could be back on the Gold Coast. Then it could be Sellar and Walker.

Is that any better than Perrie and Welsh .. cos that proved successful.

How are Port being pro-active in winning their next flag??

By not over reacting to any set-backs as we slowly try to build another side worthy of contending. The draft and salary cap prohibit any quick fixes.

Ans- Finishing 13th.

A bit like Hawthorn finishing 15th and 14th in 04 and 05. Then again the Camry Crows finished 13th in 1999 and have done NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING, since.

Seven of the last ten Premiers spent one of their previous five years in the bottom 4.

 

[Geoffa32]

... and cost his club a potential premiership with a stray elbow ...



All your eggs are in the Tippett and Walker basket.

At least we have Eggs. Port have an empty basket.

Tippett could be back on the Gold Coast. Then it could be Sellar and Walker.


Is that any better than Perrie and Welsh .. cos that proved successful.



By not over reacting to any set-backs as we slowly try to build another side worthy of contending. The draft and salary cap prohibit any quick fixes.



A bit like Hawthorn finishing 15th and 14th in 04 and 05. Then again the Camry Crows finished 13th in 1999 and have done NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING, since.

Seven of the last ten Premiers spent one of their previous five years in the bottom 4.

Hmmm "Live the Creed" I guess to you winning every game is not important??

So 30% of the last ten premiers did not spend time in the bottom four. It can be done then. Your favourite author Emma Quayle has suggested we have one of the best young lists in the comp. Without bottoming out.

 

[Hooligan87]

Geoffa, i only come on this site once a week and all i ever see is your lame attempts at trolling.

Seriously, find something else better to do like you could get a hobby or find yourself a girlfriend (or boyfriend if your into that sort of thing)

 

[xamol]

So 30% of the last ten premiers did not spend time in the bottom four. It can be done then. Your favourite author Emma Quayle has suggested we have one of the best young lists in the comp. Without bottoming out.

Dont tell him that. He'll bring up some irrelevant stat from years gone by to quell that statement.

 

[subaru]

We don't know if Rodney Eade would have got them a premiership or two if he stayed around.

For someone so obsessed with facts and stats, you sure propose a shitload of hypotheticals.
Well, we don't know if Williams would get one either...looks like he won't, so also looks like he's out the door of the club that according to you , never sack their coaches. I agree with Noddy in a way...the longer he's there, the better it is for us.

 

[xamol]

Geoffa, i only come on this site once a week and all i ever see is your lame attempts at trolling.

Seriously, find something else better to do like you could get a hobby or find yourself a girlfriend (or boyfriend if your into that sort of thing)

Maybe you should come on here more often and get a grip on who says what from both clubs.

Until then, seeyabye

 

[Hooligan87]

Maybe you should come on here more often and get a grip on who says what from both clubs.

Until then, seeyabye

I have better things to do than sit here and read garbage.

I enjoy a good troll, they make me laugh. But Geoffa does not

 

[icrow32]

And what sort of review have the Camry Crows done after year after year of finals failure.

"The staff have all checked their bank balances and the alarms on their LeFevre Tce homes and all is fine"

The funniest part about the last few of your posts is that you actually think Port are the next Geelong, this is what you are clinging to. Do you honestly see how rediculous your logic is. Crows are on the rise, Port are 9 days from self implotion.

 

[icrow32]

... and cost his club a potential premiership with a stray elbow ...



.

The only club Bicks elbow cost a premiership was Ports. Wakelin was you best backman as you approached choke year # 2 in 2002.

 

[icrow32]

...
By not over reacting to any set-backs as we slowly try to build another side worthy of contending. .

So what will you thin of this "slow rebuild" if Choco is told his services are no longer required in 9 days time. It would make the Revolution I, The Revolution II and "Live to Creed", 3 straight failed campaigns.

You club would be starting 2010 with a new coach and yet another rebuild.

 

[Damp Squarie]

The only club Bicks elbow cost a premiership was Ports. Wakelin was you best backman as you approached choke year # 2 in 2002.

rofl

 

[D_One]

For someone so obsessed with facts and stats, you sure propose a shipload of hypotheticals.
Well, we don't know if Williams would get one either...looks like he won't, so also looks like he's out the door of the club that according to you , never sack their coaches. I agree with Noddy in a way...the longer he's there, the better it is for us.

Actually I’m debunking one hypothetical with another hypothetical.

Geoffa implies “Swans won a premiership because they sacked Eade and replaced him with Roos.”

I reply with “We don't know if Eadem would have got them a premiership or two.”

Then you chirp in with “That’s a hypothetical, you’re a w***er”

Pull your head in flog-girl and go have a good hard look at yourself … but that’s just my perception.

 

[D_One]

The funniest part about the last few of your posts is that you actually think Port are the next Geelong, this is what you are clinging to. Do you honestly see how rediculous your logic is. Crows are on the rise, Port are 9 days from self implotion.

No I have never said Port will be the next Geelong … I have said that there were people writing Geelong off at the end of 2006. But you require an IQ higher than room temperature you realise that.

BTW You’ve spelt it this way a few time now, but its not “rediculous”, its “ridiculous”, derived from the word ridicule. While you are looking in the dictionary to confirm this maybe you should look up “self–humiliation” … if you can spell it correctly.