Oppo Camp Non Eagles Discussion Thread

[Carbine Chaos]

can`t see Mick lasting the year at Carlton if the team refuses to tackle and apply pressure to opposing teams .

I'm surprised he's still there.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

I hope he's ok but that's his second concussion this season, this one requiring hospitalisation.. His brain will need the rest. Saints would be careless to play him.

Roo won't play next week; no chance.

Pity - because from all reports he is doing a Richo and finishing his career on a wing

 

[eagles rule]

I'm surprised he's still there.

Geelong ,Sydney ,Adelaide and Power next 4 matches .

Doesn`t bode well for Carlton and Mick .

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Wait - Jack Watts dropped himself? Pretty rare.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Freo are going to win the flag in a canter this year IMO.

 

[Keys]

Freo are going to win the flag in a canter this year IMO.

Tearing the doggies a new one atm

 

[ep2018]

Freo are going to win the flag in a canter this year IMO.

I'm hoping they stumble towards the end like the Saints did the year they won 18 straight.

 

[Keys]

I'm hoping they stumble towards the end like the Saints did the year they won 18 straight.

It's a long season and McPharlin is the only best 22 player they're missing atm. Given their midfield dominance it's not like they're relying on him to have an impact either.

I know Crowley and Dawson (both best 22 last year) haven't played all year but, perversely, thats been a blessing in disguise for them as Freo are a more attacking and creative side without them

They are certainly setting themselves for a serious flag tilt this year so far and are unquestionably the form side of the comp

 

[SpaceClef]

Freo are going to win the flag in a canter this year IMO.

Yeah they'll definitely finish top 2 and highly likely make the GF. Really depends how they handle the finals pressure.

 

[Masto]

It's weird that Dockers over 30 players are still playing at such a high level. Our guys usually fall off a cliff by that age. Luck, superior management or magic juice?

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

It's weird that Dockers over 30 players are still playing at such a high level. Our guys usually fall off a cliff by that age. Luck, superior management or magic juice?

Probably mostly because of the system they play in. From memory the Swans had a lot of pensioners that were excellent and the way Freo play now isn't that far removed from how Sydney used to be.

 

[Keys]

It's weird that Dockers over 30 players are still playing at such a high level. Our guys usually fall off a cliff by that age. Luck, superior management or magic juice?

Crowleys special headache tablets

 

[kane249]

It's weird that Dockers over 30 players are still playing at such a high level. Our guys usually fall off a cliff by that age. Luck, superior management or magic juice?

Good management but also a fair bit of luck with their great injury run they are having.

 

[Yamumluvsbigcox]

Wait - Jack Watts dropped himself? Pretty rare.

Should have DE - listed himself !

 

[Biggie]

Bulldogs coming at Freo hard here

 

[Ochre]

So if the Dogs come back here, does the flag become there's?

Grand final is 5 months away ffs

 

[Biggie]

Fyfe is having some game

YEO-like

 

[SpaceClef]

It's weird that Dockers over 30 players are still playing at such a high level. Our guys usually fall off a cliff by that age. Luck, superior management or magic juice?

Yeah I have been thinking this for a while.

I think it's because they haven't had any success.

Our blokes - I suspect - would have dropped off earlier because they felt like their job was done. I reckon Cox's last couple of years would have been a much higher standard if he was still hungry for a premiership

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Bulldogs are a lot of fun to watch. I like to think we look as free flowing.

Beveridge and Simpson probably share the Hawthorn philosophy.

BTW, how interesting is is that the best coaches all have a particular style - those coming from Sydney and those coming from Hawthron.

 

[Small Moves]

Bulldogs are a lot of fun to watch. I like to think we look as free flowing.

Beveridge and Simpson probably share the Hawthorn philosophy.

BTW, how interesting is is that the best coaches all have a particular style - those coming from Sydney and those coming from Hawthron.

It's the recipe for success, and it's starting to show at West Coast and at the Bulldogs. No doubt there's a long way to go for both teams but there has definitely been a Hawthorn-like influence on both.

 

[SpaceClef]

Bulldogs are a lot of fun to watch. I like to think we look as free flowing.

Only the Doggies have a number of mids with real genuine pace. Jong/Johannisen/Wood/Dahlhaus all break the lines really well.

We are one more inside mid and one more line-breaking mid away from being complete IMO. Hopefully McGinness and Waterman are those players.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Fyfe is having some game

This'll sound a bit weird but Fyfe is almost too good for Fremantle today.
Several times he has broken free up the ground from the play and would've been a major proponent in a scoring chain but his teammate fumbled the ball or turned it over.
He's had 13 contested possessions and 7 clearances and still going at 100% disposal efficiency.

 

[steve hucka]

Bulldogs are a lot of fun to watch. I like to think we look as free flowing.

Beveridge and Simpson probably share the Hawthorn philosophy.

BTW, how interesting is is that the best coaches all have a particular style - those coming from Sydney and those coming from Hawthron.

Our attack off the back line is really impressive with Wellingham Sheppard Bennels pace and Butlers and Hurns good use by foot it's a joy to watch !!

 

[SpaceClef]

Our attack off the back line is really impressive with Wellingham Sheppard Bennels pace and Butlers and Hurns good use by foot it's a joy to watch !!

Need to find a way to get Bennell running further up the ground rather than being stuck in the D50 one-out with a forward (worry when this happens).

Would prefer Bennell rebounding more with Nelson staying back as a lock down defender (for the time being).

I don't think we're getting the most out of Bennell still.

Definitely whatever Simpson has done with Wellingham was a masterstroke though

 

[SpaceClef]

This'll sound a bit weird but Fyfe is almost too good for Fremantle today.
Several times he has broken free up the ground from the play and would've been a major proponent in a scoring chain but his teammate fumbled the ball or turned it over.
He's had 13 contested possessions and 7 clearances and still going at 100% disposal efficiency.

I would be very interested to see Fremantle play a strong side without Fyfe and Sandilands.

They cover for injuries really well, and have great depth, but these two players are absolutely their trump cards