Yep and if we can maintain all of those pluses AND Big Sav starts to clunk a few marks which we know he's capable of then we will worry the life out of any and all opposition. The pressure to hold a spot will be enormous and the ability to manage players with hungry replacements will keep things tight as a drum skin.
Review Geelong defeats Demons by 80 points at KP - Rd 2, 2019
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Yep and if we can maintain all of those pluses AND Big Sav starts to clunk a few marks which we know he's capable of then we will worry the life out of any and all opposition. The pressure to hold a spot will be enormous and the ability to manage players with hungry replacements will keep things tight as a drum skin.
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To be fair with a 5 day turnaround after a tough game it isn’t too far fetched that changes will be made
It’s no reflection on the players/team they just may want fresh bodies in there with such a quick turnaround
You're entitled to your opinion. I would agree with most of those, I think Murphy would be as good as Goodwin. None of that is contrary to what I said, the main point wasn't to do with his football skills anyway.
I'm waiting for the Adelaide game before forming a firm opinion, but some things impressed me.
First was the cohesion. For some in the squad it is to be expected after a few years together now. It has been a big problem IMHO. Maybe as a result we seemed to be handballing forward or to teammates who were moving forward. Or it may be because of new training focus. Anyway was nice to see.
Second was the spirit. I thought from the first bounce it was ferocious in the trenches. Even when Melbourne won the ball, the guys kept pressing. I think as a result some of the randoms went our way. In past big games like finals, the effort was there but not quite manic enough and consequently the breaks didn't go our way.
Thirdly, the energy brought in by the fresh faces has been awesome. A bonus is that players like Dahlhaus and Rohan also know what the heck they're doing out there. As stated by others, having players in forward half who have played there is not to be underestimated.
Looking forward to seeing how they react to AO and the Crows.
First was the cohesion. For some in the squad it is to be expected after a few years together now. It has been a big problem IMHO. Maybe as a result we seemed to be handballing forward or to teammates who were moving forward. Or it may be because of new training focus. Anyway was nice to see.
Second was the spirit. I thought from the first bounce it was ferocious in the trenches. Even when Melbourne won the ball, the guys kept pressing. I think as a result some of the randoms went our way. In past big games like finals, the effort was there but not quite manic enough and consequently the breaks didn't go our way.
Thirdly, the energy brought in by the fresh faces has been awesome. A bonus is that players like Dahlhaus and Rohan also know what the heck they're doing out there. As stated by others, having players in forward half who have played there is not to be underestimated.
Looking forward to seeing how they react to AO and the Crows.
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IMO he was never a superstar or arguably AA. He was just a highly skilled and intelligent footy player.
I liked him because he didn't overpower ot opposition. For example, I played a lot of tennis when I was younger and my favorite players were Mecir, Leconte and others that ilk. Not machines like Borg or beasts like Becker.
Off field, interesting guy but way, way over exposed, but setting himself up for his new career.
IMO he was never a superstar or arguably AA. He was just a highly skilled and intelligent footy player.
I liked him because he didn't overpower ot opposition. For example, I played a lot of tennis when I was younger and my favorite players were Mecir, Leconte and others that ilk. Not machines like Borg or beasts like Becker.
Off field, interesting guy but way, way over exposed, but setting himself up for his new career.
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By the way Scott spoke changes are a certainty. Said they'd planned for it.
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AFLCA votes
GEELONG v MELBOURNE
10 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
8 Tim Kelly (GEEL)
4 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
3 Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL)
2 Luke Dahlhaus (GEEL)
2 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
1 Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
GEELONG v MELBOURNE
10 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
8 Tim Kelly (GEEL)
4 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
3 Jake Kolodjashnij (GEEL)
2 Luke Dahlhaus (GEEL)
2 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
1 Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
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I have long been critical of our costly turnovers between the arcs and the effects it has on killing momentum and allowing the opposition off the hook when we were likely to score or allowing them to score off our mistakes.
There was a bit of that V Pies but we got that cohesion going V Dees and went seamlessly into F50 for incredible efficiency.
Loving the spirit and intensity - Dees were up for it and very hard in the contest but we matched it and lasted longer at it than them - a huge tick.
I'm also loving our body on the line stuff now which will become infectious provided we maintain it as a no negotiable.
You're quite right about Rohan and Dahlhaus and the other newbies Clark , Atkins, Constable and Miers giving us a new look and positive energy.
I also think we are seeing significant contributions from the likes of OConnor , Kolo and Henry whilst the experienced guys seem to relish not having to carry all the load each week.
Long way to go but if we keep our resolve , reward form , rest players selectively and use our depth we could surprise
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Kelly first on 18, Bont and Danger 2nd on 15.Quite likely Kelly is leading the Chas as we speak
Danger wouldn't be stealing votes from Kelly, then? Interesting. If Tim won the fricken Brownlow we could then legitimately ask for
and West Coast would be powerless to resist!!!!
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Danger could be ditto.Was thinking more like 5 Brownlow votes out of a possible 6
Have watched the replay now and concur with earlier posters that most of the dees inside 50 entries were horrible and difficult to use. The pressure on long bomb or hack kick as the only option was large.
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Henry unlikely I suspect....but agree changes will be limited....we just don't know whose sore given only a 5 day recovery.
Tuohy in for Henry would probably be the only change, assuming Henry is still sore.
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Tuohy is still injured so it will be Hendo or Guthrie you would think
In that case I'd go with Henderson. Thought Tuohy wasn't far off this week though.
2-4 weeks apparently
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Henderson short priced favourite to replace Henry I think...
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