Oppo Camp Non Geelong football (AFL) discussion 2024, Part I

[Goggin Our Best]

Cousins??? Nah.

Lloyd?? Not sure about that.

Fletcher? Burgoyne? Cyril?

Fletcher beat Gary Ablett Snr pointless one day at KP , when Fletcher was still a schoolboy , 17 i think he was

Ablett in the 3rd qtr was moved from FF to a hff to get him away from Fletchers telescopic arms .

Pretty good effort from a 17yr old id reckon , we are all allowed our opinions and that is why i rated Fletcher better than Scarlett , because Fletcher was good , really good right from game 1 , where as Scarletts 1st 40 odd games were shocking , and he even admitted he was worried he would get delisted

 

[winty]

Fletcher beat Gary Ablett Snr pointless one day at KP , when Fletcher was still a schoolboy , 17 i think he was

Ablett in the 3rd qtr was moved from FF to a hff to get him away from Fletchers telescopic arms .

Pretty good effort from a 17yr old id reckon , we are all allowed our opinions and that is why i rated Fletcher better than Scarlett , because Fletcher was good , really good right from game 1 , where as Scarletts 1st 40 odd games were shocking , and he even admitted he was worried he would get delisted

I doubt Kingsley would've kicked a bag on Scarlo - he did on Fletcher twice.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Fletcher beat Gary Ablett Snr pointless one day at KP , when Fletcher was still a schoolboy , 17 i think he was

Ablett in the 3rd qtr was moved from FF to a hff to get him away from Fletchers telescopic arms .

Pretty good effort from a 17yr old id reckon , we are all allowed our opinions and that is why i rated Fletcher better than Scarlett , because Fletcher was good , really good right from game 1 , where as Scarletts 1st 40 odd games were shocking , and he even admitted he was worried he would get delisted

You should try stand up comedy.

 

[Seeds]

Fletcher beat Gary Ablett Snr pointless one day at KP , when Fletcher was still a schoolboy , 17 i think he was

Ablett in the 3rd qtr was moved from FF to a hff to get him away from Fletchers telescopic arms .

Pretty good effort from a 17yr old id reckon , we are all allowed our opinions and that is why i rated Fletcher better than Scarlett , because Fletcher was good , really good right from game 1 , where as Scarletts 1st 40 odd games were shocking , and he even admitted he was worried he would get delisted

I wouldnt say pointless. Ablett had 6 shots at goal And kicked 3 goals 3.

but it was an exceptional effort by fletcher.

having said that ive seen kent kingsley and clint bizzell both tear fletcher apart (twice each).

 

[The rabbi]

REPORT: CLAYTON OLIVER

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

28

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

SENT HOME FROM DEMONS PRE-SEASON CAMP FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL REASONS​

Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

28

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

has departed Melbourne’s training camp in Lorne to deal with personal medical challenges, according to Mitch Cleary.

Speaking on SEN Afternoons, Cleary revealed that Oliver left Lorne just one day into the four-day camp.

“It’s day three of the Demons’ four-day training camp at the moment,” Cleary said.

“We arrived at training this morning to see no Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

28

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

on the Great Ocean Road. He actually headed home Monday night.

Read more at link below.

Report: Clayton Oliver sent home from Demons pre-season camp for personal medical reasons

Clayton Oliver has departed Melbourne’s training camp in Lorne to deal with personal medical challenges.

www.sen.com.au

 

[OzeSparky]

REPORT: CLAYTON OLIVER SENT HOME FROM DEMONS PRE-SEASON CAMP FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL REASONS​

Read more at link below.

Report: Clayton Oliver sent home from Demons pre-season camp for personal medical reasons

Clayton Oliver has departed Melbourne’s training camp in Lorne to deal with personal medical challenges.

www.sen.com.au

Clayton certainly has some issues going on

 

[Vdubs]

Clayton certainly has some issues going on

Good that there is plenty of time to sort it out- the rest of his life, in reality, but in footy terms, not too concerning right now.

 

[Turbocat]

REPORT: CLAYTON OLIVER SENT HOME FROM DEMONS PRE-SEASON CAMP FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL REASONS​

Read more at link below.

Report: Clayton Oliver sent home from Demons pre-season camp for personal medical reasons

Clayton Oliver has departed Melbourne’s training camp in Lorne to deal with personal medical challenges.

www.sen.com.au

Does Melb risk blowing an era ina West Coast type way? Most think they should have won more after two GF's in 05 and 06.

 

[And_ROOS]

Does Melb risk blowing an era ina West Coast type way? Most think they should have won more after two GF's in 05 and 06.

I don't think they were beating us in 2022, we had insane form, insane injury run, guys that his their straps in September.

But 2023 was a massive waste for quite a few clubs. A very weak Collingwood beat an also weak Brisbane (barely). Melbourne at their best in 2023 was better then both clubs but couldn't stay on the rails. Our best this year was better than Pies/Brisbane peak but we had a dogshit run with injuries.

Demons fans I know are already looking back on this era like the Bombers fans I know do with 1999-2002.
Demons 1 flag, 2 straight sets finals drop outs when really in 2022/2023 they should have been minimum PF.

Edit: need to stress the Demons fans I know don't think their team was as good as 2000s Essendon, more that they should have more than 1 flag in 3 years to show for it.

 

[Hamingja]

I don't think they were beating us in 2022, we had insane form, insane injury run, guys that his their straps in September.

I think we were lucky to avoid playing them outside Geelong in 2022. Midfield and ruck was our kryptonite which is their absolute strength. 6-6-6 in that match up can get ugly quickly like the 2021 prelim. The respective form at finals time, then yeah we probably beat them if we played, but was happy to avoid them.

 

[Turbocat]

I don't think they were beating us in 2022, we had insane form, insane injury run, guys that his their straps in September.

But 2023 was a massive waste for quite a few clubs. A very weak Collingwood beat an also weak Brisbane (barely). Melbourne at their best in 2023 was better then both clubs but couldn't stay on the rails. Our best this year was better than Pies/Brisbane peak but we had a dogshit run with injuries.

Demons fans I know are already looking back on this era like the Bombers fans I know do with 1999-2002.
Demons 1 flag, 2 straight sets finals drop outs when really in 2022/2023 they should have been minimum PF.

Edit: need to stress the Demons fans I know don't think their team was as good as 2000s Essendon, more that they should have more than 1 flag in 3 years to show for it.

I guess I was think about self imposed occurrences which capped or reduced what should have been a better era. Its fair question on why Ess did not go on and play Brisbane more often. I doubt the Pies were a better side.

 

[Mr Meow]

I think we were lucky to avoid playing them outside Geelong in 2022. Midfield and ruck was our kryptonite which is their absolute strength. 6-6-6 in that match up can get ugly quickly like the 2021 prelim. The respective form at finals time, then yeah we probably beat them if we played, but was happy to avoid them.

Ya reckon? They've lost 4 straight finals at the MCG since their Perth flag.

 

[Turbocat]

Ya reckon? They've lost 4 straight finals at the MCG since their Perth flag.

Mmmm I bet that burns their snow googles...

 

[winty]

Wonder how a certain opposition board is taking this news.....

 

[BotsMaster]

Christmas has come early

Wonder how a certain opposition board is taking this news.....

 

[dazbroncos]

Wonder how a certain opposition board is taking this news.....

Heads are spinning surely

Go Catters

 

[And_ROOS]

God I hope we win the 2024 flag just for the absolute melts on the boards.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

God I hope we win the 2024 flag just for the absolute melts on the boards.

I'm certain the gfc is responsible for a few blood pressure related heart conditions in this joint

 

[bloodygoose]

A heads up. I’ve just endured reading Joel Selwood’s biography All In. Joel is a terrific, brave, hard working leader and player but - apart from admitting being grumpy about starting on the bench - this book is full of PR platitudes and zero insights on this unique footy era. The chapters on IVF will provide much-needed hope for many, but otherwise this is a miss. Sorry.


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[CatToTheFuture]

A heads up. I’ve just endured reading Joel Selwood’s biography All In. Joel is a terrific, brave, hard working leader and player but - apart from admitting being grumpy about starting on the bench - this book is full of PR platitudes and zero insights on this unique footy era. The chapters on IVF will provide much-needed hope for many, but otherwise this is a miss. Sorry.


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I have been given a couple of copies over the Christmas period and been meaning to read. I can't say I would be surprised. I'll still read it but hoping for some leadership of people talk.

As for the ivf discussion, I have three kids and after the load of sugar and associated behaviour I've seen in the last 72 hours I'd be half inclined to give them away to good homes.

 

[FredLeDeux]

I have been given a couple of copies over the Christmas period and been meaning to read. I can't say I would be surprised. I'll still read it but hoping for some leadership of people talk.

As for the ivf discussion, I have three kids and after the load of sugar and associated behaviour I've seen in the last 72 hours I'd be half inclined to give them away to good homes.

Why "good" homes?

 

[Orange crush]

Why "good" homes?

Does he mean Max? Or is he a bad Holmes?

 

[Lana]

A heads up. I’ve just endured reading Joel Selwood’s biography All In. Joel is a terrific, brave, hard working leader and player but - apart from admitting being grumpy about starting on the bench - this book is full of PR platitudes and zero insights on this unique footy era. The chapters on IVF will provide much-needed hope for many, but otherwise this is a miss. Sorry.


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Never finished it, usually I read the first 100 pages before I buy them. I didn't this time, there isn't much substance to it.

 

[cats_09]

I do understand the seriousness of Hood battling breast cancer this year, but loved this response

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Is someone able to please unlock this article ?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/club-by-club-how-chris-scott-can-deliver-one-final-flag-for-clubs-veterans/news-story/d7dbc47721bdc5d2973c70f2a20ca990?amp