Strategy New Direction

[Skerret]

no dickheads policy will prohibit geelong from signing shore. couldnt imagine the harley era tolerating that douche.

 

[manboob]

 

[Commando]

It's time

 

[fpm84]

Sorry, I'm disappointed too but that's demonstrable nonsense. Both Lincoln McCarthy and Jordan Schroeder can play as small forwards who will rotate into midfield. One is a Liston medallist at 21 and the other earned a senior debut in his first half season at the club. They may turn into champions or they may turn into duds, but at some point you've got to suck it and see.

I'd rather give Burbury a go. Am surprised McCarthy is being retained in 2014 to be honest.

 

[thejester]

I'd rather give Burbury a go. Am surprised McCarthy is being retained in 2014 to be honest.

Why? Was our most exciting prospect when playing in 2012.

 

[thegerman]

Seems like beating both grand finalists and being a goal away from a grand final didn't mean much to the club.

Ridiculous.

In reality though, if the Hawks kicked straight, would have been a lot more of a difference

 

[thegerman]

That's the only explanation I see (and hope for), too. Surely keeping at least one of Pods or Chapman for another year would have made sense, otherwise.

Scott Selwood still any chance?

There is talk he met with GFC coaching staff this week.

 

[fpm84]

In reality though, if the Hawks kicked straight, would have been a lot more of a difference

And if Fremantle kicked straight they would have won the GF....

 

[thegerman]

And if Fremantle kicked straight they would have won the GF....

mmmmmaybe. Thankfully not though

 

[fpm84]

Why? Was our most exciting prospect when playing in 2012.

Fair enough. I'd expect he's behind Burbury, Schroder and maybe Cowan for a senior spot. But who knows? Clearly this list management decision shows I'm out of touch with that the club thinks is best.

 

[thejester]

Fair enough. I'd expect he's behind Burbury, Schroder and maybe Cowan for a senior spot. But who knows? Clearly this list management decision shows I'm out of touch with that the club thinks is best.

Possibly he's far back but he was extremely impressive in the VFL despite not having much of a fitness base. I'd say he's ahead of Burbury and possibly Schroder, and Cowan would play on a wing or as a tagger.

 

[Biggy_Boy]

New direction: straight to the bottom of the ladder.

 

[Bangers and Mash]

New direction: straight to the bottom of the ladder.

Your being a bit dramatic don't you think?!

 

[CatTricks]

There is talk he met with GFC coaching staff this week.

I heard this also..

 

[BUSTER29]

New direction: straight to the bottom of the ladder.

Haha,classic.
That made me laugh out loud.

 

[FromDawn2Dark]

I'm surprised Scotty is copping the brunt of the criticism. Since when does one person at the club have final say in all decisions? He's a part of it but I'm sure Balme, Cook, etc were a part of this process too. From memory, it was pretty much a requirement when we selected a new coach after Bomber. I know we're all a bit emotional over losing so many club champs in one year but no need to get overly dramatic either. I have faith we have enough young guys who can contribute and keep us competitive, not only next year but 2015 and beyond. I can't help but think that with so many guys heading into their 3rd, 4th, 5th years next year and these spots opening up, they'll have much more motivation to work even harder and compete for these few spots. The pressure will be on and it's time for them to stand up. The days of the older bridage carrying the young guys is practically over. The future is bright, don't give up guys and gals!

 

[barmy44]

In what way? I can't possibly see how we're a flag threat in 2014 having lost so much experience. We have no reliable backup to Hawkins, and no evidence he'll ever get back to his best. We have no youngster ready to replace Chapman from round one. His position is the one where we lack up and comers.

ill back in the club and the younger players they have all seen a lot more of than us...

to use an analogy:

we are driving an old classic across australia. we can hammer it the whole way, and maybe get there early, or fall just short again. if we do this, the car is shot (brisbane '06 shot) and by then a lot of our current spare parts have been sold to other people.

or, we slow down a little, and maybe get a few new parts put in along the way. we might take a bit longer to get there, and there might be a period of adjustment while the old care gets used to the new parts, but when we do arrive the car will still be running almost (or as good) as we have been used to.

i prefer the second option.

 

[Pivo]

Every time I see the title I keep reading it as "One Direction".

And that isn't really improving my mood any.

 

[Just do something]

Every time I see the title I keep reading it as "One Direction".

And that isn't really improving my mood any.

Ha ha when i first read it i thought new boy band!!

 

[Pivo]

Nice one bu-uddy, wheeze the ju-uice.

Or something like that.

 

[supahoops]

We are now even further away from a flag than 2013. Window officially closed.

Thurlow Lonergan Guthrie
Varcoe Taylor Rivers
Mackie Selwood Duncan
Bartel Vardy Motlop
Stokes Hawkins Menzel
Simpson Caddy Johnson

Blicavs Christensen Enright GHS

Smedts Hunt Murdoch Brown Kersten Kelly..

That to me doesn't look like a team who's premiership window has closed.

A bit of perspective wouldn't hurt..

 

[FromDawn2Dark]

ill back in the club and the younger players they have all seen a lot more of than us...

to use an analogy:

we are driving an old classic across australia. we can hammer it the whole way, and maybe get there early, or fall just short again. if we do this, the car is shot (brisbane '06 shot) and by then a lot of our current spare parts have been sold to other people.

or, we slow down a little, and maybe get a few new parts put in along the way. we might take a bit longer to get there, and there might be a period of adjustment while the old care gets used to the new parts, but when we do arrive the car will still be running almost (or as good) as we have been used to.

i prefer the second option.

I like the analogy. I've been thinking of it as like a water well. During periods of high water flow, we can take plenty from the well and there's still plenty left over. But once it starts to dry up, if you keep taking that amount eventually the well is going to run dry. Our list is in the same situation now. We've had great success and taken plenty from the well (our veterans have given heaps). But now it's starting to dry up. If we keep taking taking taking, we're gonna die of thirst. Time to find another source (the young talent) for the future success of the club.

 

[Rainfall]

Motlop Hawkins Smedts
Blicavs Vardy Bartel
Christensen Selwood Caddy
Enright Taylor Varcoe
Guthrie Lonergan Mackie
Simpson Johnson Kelly
Rivers Duncan Stokes (s. Thurlow)

I hope they give players like Enright, Bartel, Kelly & Johnson a month off during the season each to give players like Hunt, Horlin-Smith, Brown & Murdoch to get some game time.

 

[allrighty]

The rumours just won't go away though. I feel we must have a biggish fish or two on the end of the line - with the clearing that's taken place.

Scooter?

I think you are right, something is going down that we are not privvy to. No doubt - intriguing though.

 

[Pivo]

Scooter?

I think you are right, something is going down that we are not privvy to. No doubt - intriguing though.

We best get this dude to work then.