Non-lions discussion 2020

[pulpdriver]

Haha hell no!

I can directly compare the Giants and Lions on a weekly basis.

The Lions know where our players are likely to be, where we're likely to lead, and can shut down opposition ball movement with a tight zone. We're very efficient and deliberate.

The Giants rely on individual brilliance, let deliberate ball movement chip through their attempt at a zone, don't play to their strengths, and are heavily reliant on winning the ball in their defensive line. Their effort fluctuates massively, which is on the players, but it's also part of frustration.

The really do give off the impression of a bunch of individuals just doing their thing in a group rather than a team. They need some guidance and firm hand from someone they fear or respect. A Clarkson could make a war machine out of that group. Really don't know why they re-signed Cameron.

 

[CarterS]

GWS started the season as favourites, remember, and a big part of that was their supposed toughness and resilience.

 

[briztoon]

Is Leon the man? Hate to just blame the coach but the list should be doing so much more. I don't consider a grand final belting a legit excuse for the attitude drop.

No.

They remind me of a listless NBA team, where things go one of two ways; where the players should get the coach fired because they’ve stopped playing for him, or management will back the coach in and some of the high profile players walk at seasons end.

Either way, it’s going to require some level of implosion and a rebuild, and a strong general manager to get the Giants ship righted. Or they’re going to face a decade of what the Suns have gone through.

 

[M Malice]

Crows 33 v Blues 2.

I think I'll while away some time reading the Blues game day thread before our game starts.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Smells like

 

[CarterS]

Do Carlton enjoy giving teams 5 goal starts?

 

[scoman]

Seems a few teams desperate NOT to extend their seasons by playing finals this year.

 

[Hollow Knight]

 

[Dalions]

Have Adelaide become, ok, the last few weeks?

 

[Toffee Lion]

Have Adelaide become, ok, the last few weeks?

Keays has been very good for them.

 

[jackess]

Bit late to tank

 

[scoman]

Bit late to tank

Just looking to improve their draft hand. That's where the improvement will come from for Carlton.......

Hilarious they continue to be compared to us.

Just a season behind they say........ Hmmmm

 

[martinson]

Have Adelaide become, ok, the last few weeks?

It's amazing what a bit confidence can do to improve your form.

Mind you I think a few players have clocked out for the year. Not too many at Carlton seem to be playing for their spot,or a spot anywhere else.

 

[Dalions]

Keays has been very good for them.

He has worked his way into their best 22 in a bottom performing team, his challenge will be staying in the best 22 as they get better.
I hope he continues to go well.

 

[BRAB]

It's the Ben keays factor.

 

[CarterS]

Kangaroos might pinch the wooden spoon here. 8% up on Adelaide.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Kangaroos might pinch the wooden spoon here. 8% up on Adelaide.

Crows have Richmond next week.

 

[Maroon Monsoon]

Seems a few teams desperate NOT to extend their seasons by playing finals this year.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Is there a financial penalty for players on the team that finishes eighth that we don't know about?

 

[Gadzorks]

Crows have Richmond next week.

I know it won’t happen but I’m going to spend at least a minute this week day dreaming about crows winning v Richmond from a Ben keays mark and goal on the siren.

 

[CarterS]

Crows have Richmond next week.

Fair point but wouldnt put it past Kangas to lose by 100 to West Coast

 

[Maroon Monsoon]

I think the lesson from the last couple of blues games is that if we remember to keep playing defence after they give us a 10 goal first quarter lead next week we should be right. Will be an absolute debacle if the crows lose it from here, but then that would be a good description of the crows season in 2020

 

[Sproj]

Blues are really making their job hard for themselves, if they go down, might well be deflated against us next week.

 

[Sproj]

How to you manage to kick it behind yourself 1m from goal?

 

[MSB ROYS]

Three-peat of wins for the Crows.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Adelaide would need a 13 to 14 goal better result than North (assuming losses to both) to skip past them on percentage next week. Possible, but unlikely.