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[Paladin]

So now you're comparing tonight's game to a game we won by 13 goals a year ago. I'm sure we only won because Hartigan beat Waite last year.

We only had to be 2 goals better today. Why the **** we went in shorter than your dad off the long run is beyond me. Waite killed us - we had a guy that beat Waite easily last time we met running around Richmond belting up an SANFL team. Not real clever - just like you.

 

[Infra Ted]

With 6 possessions? Lol.

I think you confuse the forwards role with that of a midfielder.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

With 6 possessions? Lol.

Petrie? He didn't have to have the ball to cause damage. Look at how North got a lot of their goals and Petrie's role in them.

 

[Scorpus]

Mackay?

I've had enough. I've had enough of senior players getting away every week with merely "okay" games like they're making some sort of great contribution to the team.

We have almost a full list to choose from and it's time to get rid of Mackay in favor of someone with promise

 

[GreyCrow]

Hartigan is definitely not slower than VB.

He did not do ok at all! Goals kicked on him, horrible skill errors, awful chasing….

He did ok until Harvey kicked those 3 goals. But I defy anyone to stop Harvey kicking those the way they were delivered. The Garner one I have lived over and over and you think you are making the right decision until the goal is kicked and then you kick yourself.

Want me to rate VB? 5/10

But Tex , Eddie , Lynch, Talia were all 4s Why isn't the discussion on them as well? Listen I know we all have our favourite rag doll to chew on and when we do we feel a lot better because it takes us back to childhood and that need for immediate satisfaction but the football season is 22 rounds for a reason. It gives an opportunity to reset and give games to people that we know can be better. That is why Tex, Eddie , Lynch and Talia will be given games.

 

[fabs33]

I reckon it should be a rule on here. You must wait 12 hours after a game before posting in here! (Oh and watch the replay first).

That would empty the board.

 

[Scorpus]

He did ok until Harvey kicked those 3 goals. But I defy anyone to stop Harvey kicking those the way they were delivered. The Garner one I have lived over and over and you think you are making the right decision until the goal is kicked and then you kick yourself.

Want me to rate VB? 5/10

But Tex , Eddie , Lynch, Talia were all 4s Why isn't the discussion on them as well? Listen I know we all have our favourite rag doll to chew on and when we do we feel a lot better because it takes us back to childhood and that need for immediate satisfaction but the football season is 22 rounds for a reason. It gives an opportunity to reset and give games to people that we know can be better. That is why Tex, Eddie , Lynch and Talia will be given games.

VB was not better than Tex, Eddie or Talia. Lynch was invisible but at least he didn't concede any goals.

 

[SloaneysDanger]

We only had to be 2 goals better today. Why the **** we went in shorter than your dad off the long run is beyond me. Waite killed us - we had a guy that beat Waite easily last time we met running around Richmond belting up an SANFL team. Not real clever - just like you.

You still can't recognize the fact we capitulated in the last 45 minutes of the game and got outrun by an old team with 1 less player for over an hour. Our disposal efficiency was deplorable, awareness non-existent, under-performing leaders, but no, we lost because Kyle Hartigan didn't play.

Lol.

 

[Infra Ted]

Who was their match winner? Goldstein was with his contested marking at will.

If only we had more than two people in the entire line up capable of neutralising those contests he so easily won.

 

[Paladin]

You still can't recognize the fact we capitulated in the last 45 minutes of the game and got outrun by an old team with 1 less player for over an hour. Our disposal efficiency was deplorable, awareness non-existent, under-performing leaders, but no, we lost because Kyle Hartigan didn't play.

Lol.

Ha didn't say any of that champ but carry on. Glad you agree we should have picked Kyle.

Our leaders were ordinary, many had shockers but we still had a very good chance of winning. Coach stuffed up at selection along with all of that.

 

[Paladin]

Who was their match winner? Goldstein was with his contested marking at will.

If only we had more than two people in the entire line up capable of neutralising those contests he so easily won.

Bingo Jacobs is an inept spoiler of the ball and Talia could only get to so many contests.

 

[Infra Ted]

He did ok until Harvey kicked those 3 goals. But I defy anyone to stop Harvey kicking those the way they were delivered. The Garner one I have lived over and over and you think you are making the right decision until the goal is kicked and then you kick yourself.

Want me to rate VB? 5/10

But Tex , Eddie , Lynch, Talia were all 4s Why isn't the discussion on them as well? Listen I know we all have our favourite rag doll to chew on and when we do we feel a lot better because it takes us back to childhood and that need for immediate satisfaction but the football season is 22 rounds for a reason. It gives an opportunity to reset and give games to people that we know can be better. That is why Tex, Eddie , Lynch and Talia will be given games.

Those players aren't in the discussion because they have consistenly performed to a high level. I can't remember the last time Mackay and VB had a genuinly good game.

 

[Scorpus]

Those players aren't in the discussion because they have consistenly performed to a high level. I can't remember the last time Mackay and VB had a genuinly good game.

Mackay: That one good game last season
VB: Well before the Achilles injury. So that would mean at least two seasons ago

 

[Bicks]

Lyons in and VB out is an absolute MUST. Other changes need to happen but Lyons needs a crack and VB needs a spell. There is no point playing Van Berlo when he isn't going to offer as much as a youngster who has much more scope for improvement. This MUST HAPPEN.

After today's excellent SANFL game CEY's size and toughness over the ball is a bigger need than Lyons IMO, especially if M. Crouch gets time.

 

[Infra Ted]

Bingo Jacobs is an inept spoiler of the ball and Talia could only get to so many contests.

His game struggled as a result. Talia usually owns Petrie. The non selection of Hartigan had a ripple effect throughout our defence that ultimately cost us multiple goals. We only needed two more goals to win. I don't understand why some people have a hard time grasping this.

I think some in this thread underestimate the effects that team selection have on the final result.

 

[Bicks]

Knight replaces Atkins who apart from a couple of nice moments was virtually invisible.

 

[Tex200]

VB was not better than Tex, Eddie or Talia. Lynch was invisible but at least he didn't concede any goals.

Tex was seriously rubbish tonight - lets call a spade a spade

 

[Tex200]

Knight replaces Atkins who apart from a couple of nice moments was virtually invisible.

Had 18 poss, 10 contested

 

[Paladin]

His game struggled as a result. Talia usually owns Petrie. The non selection of Hartigan had a ripple effect throughout our defence that ultimately cost us multiple goals. We only needed two more goals to win. I don't understand why some people have a hard time grasping this.

I think some in this thread underestimate the effects that team selection have on the final result.

Exactly its so obvious. How can Talia be expected to spoil every single long ball that comes in. Hartigan is a huge body that hits the pack and spoils well. Unbelievable.

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Ha didn't say any of that champ but carry on. Glad you agree we should have picked Kyle.

Our leaders were ordinary, many had shockers but we still had a very good chance of winning. Coach stuffed up at selection along with all of that.

I don't agree and never will because that's not why we lost but carry on.

 

[Scorpus]

Tex was seriously rubbish tonight - lets call a spade a spade

Yeah, he was bad at times. But at least he kicked some goals.

 

[Bicks]

Had 18 poss, 10 contested

Absolutely no hurt factor and we really need Knight's speed and running power, unless VB gets dropped and we know that won't happen.

 

[Footypie32]

Out: VB, Mackay

In: Knight, Hartigan/CEY

 

[FR0GGY]

Tex was seriously rubbish tonight - lets call a spade a spade

Really was he that bad? I haven't watch the gsme in its entirety ( was working) sure he missed a sitter. But rubbish? He got in the best according to the afl website and was our highest ranked player.

 

[relapse]

From the replay I saw, the M. Crouch bump was to the shoulder/ribs so he should get off.

Yeah I watched it again I didn't think there was high contact.

He did make the choice though to overrun the ball and make contact with his hip, I think it will either be 1 game or a reprimand.