This isn't a these days thing, this has been the case since time immemorial
Review Geelong defeats GCS by 27 points
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What a load of crap
I love Gaz and Cuthrie but there is absolutely no way they played a better game than Mitch who was arguably best on ground!!
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I just watched the replay and while Duncan did a lot of good stuff he had 3-4 horrible moments. I can understand why they might not rate his game that highly. His good was very good but there was a decent portion of really bad in there too.
PatrickBateman
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Kelly was BOG, Duncan was next... Selwood came in late in the 3rd and made a big impact.
Who's accountable for us getting beaten like we did by arguably the worst midfield in the competition then?
No, you're looking at the past with ridiculous rose-coloured glasses. Any kid who comes in with half a wad of promise has always been hailed as the next coming of Farmer/Turner/Ablett/Hocking. Remember the pressure placed on Steven Handley and Clint Bizzell?
I am talking about a new kid playing game 5 that are no good will never make it, some need more games and years
People think Guthrie and Parsons had good games
. Both were given a hiding by the worst midfield in the league . The cellar dwellers have a good chance against us when they are in there.
tomthabuddah1
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People think Guthrie and Parsons had good games
Paul Roos disagrees (on the couch), but what does he know...
Not much apparently
Serious kudos for actually watching that game again
I’m with you, that game is seriously awful to watch.
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David Ugrinic before he'd even played a game.
Aaron Lord.
Also... who was that one who came on late and kicked three goals in his first game, then did nothing else? Matthew someone, I think...
How to implement a really boring, negative style of play?
PatrickBateman
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People think Guthrie and Parsons had good games
This is what happens when a side is going great, no one is really under the microscope. The opposite is true when a side is losing, everyone is scrutinised.
I've said it before, every time (lots) Guthrie has gotten removed from the midfield is during periods of losses, where effectiveness matters. His numbers don't stack up compared to the others.
Menegola being out, Selwood not in there, Dangerfield out... hurts our ball winning. Duncan (though a gun in offense), Stanley, Parsons and Guthrie are relatively soft, that's just how it is. None have much physical presence, which matters. These players can compliment a midfield, you can't make one out of them though. Hence why a rubbish midfield gave us a hiding. What would have happened v a good side??
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So why do you think we'll beat Swans?
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Isn't there a rule about posting offensive photos?No! Dew looks more like an NRL Full Back
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That is so true!
The harsh criticism of Sav, Constable, Clark - even Parsons + other young players is ridiculous! I remember watching the Premiership players as kittens in the early 2000s + thinking some may not make it. Yet they developed into our Dynasty players + Club legends! Even GAS wasn't terrific at the beginning.
All I think is: I'd love to see their critics playing
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Not the boys’ best game but a win is a win is a win... Is Mitch Duncan a gun or what?
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It's always been the same, if anything, young players are given more time by fans these days.
People just used to call young players s**t to their mates, now that opinion can be broadcast far wider via twitter or Bigfooty.
But this is all lived experience stuff, so obviously opinions differ wildly.
