Review Rd 18 Blues d North Post Match Discussion

[BM123]

edit: Props to Reddit

 

[thylacine60]

That is pure Gold, BM!!

 

[Blues_Man]

Who do you suggest carries our midfield in the absence of Gibbs?

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A 17 yr old early draft pick of course !

 

[JamisonRun40]

Knowing our luck we trade Gibbs then at his new club he wins a premiership whilst we are still struggling in the midfield.

 

[ESKIE]

??
What trade Gibbs

FFS

 

[etsal1]

??
What trade Gibbs

FFS

His value is at an all time high

 

[Silvagnis]

??
What trade Gibbs

FFS

Might have something to do with Bryce not being tall enough to look Cripps in the eye.

 

[Be_Navy_2011]

I don't know if this has been said before so sorry if I'm going over old ground!

Does anyone see similarities between North at the moment and us around 2010-2011? The talent's there and they're one of the better teams in the bottom half of the eight but they're not quite good enough for top 4. They've lost games they should have won that could have pushed them up there due to what appears to be a lack of killer instinct and desire and perhaps holes in their list. They're also rely heavily on champion player heading towards the end of their career see Harvey for them, Judd for us.

I just wonder if despite all the positive things people say about North if they are going always be there and there abouts but never one of the top sides in the comp!

 

[etsal1]

North have a lot of in and under type mids. They're only class players are Dal Santo, Wells, Harvey and potentially Petrie. All over 30 or close to it.

 

[BM123]

Our 2011 team still craps on their current team though.

 

[Azul]

Our 2014 team still craps on their current team though.

 

[Ellas Ellas]

Does anyone see similarities between North at the moment and us around 2010-2011? The talent's there and they're one of the better teams in the bottom half of the eight but they're not quite good enough for top 4. They've lost games they should have won that could have pushed them up there due to what appears to be a lack of killer instinct and desire and perhaps holes in their list. They're also rely heavily on champion player heading towards the end of their career see Harvey for them, Judd for us.

Spot on bro, I've said the same thing. Just like us in 2011 when they're on song they can beat anyone but then they drop games to lesser teams. I think of all the sides that end up in the bottom end of the top eight, North would be feared the most.

 

[Sector 7G]

Spot on bro, I've said the same thing. Just like us in 2011 when they're on song they can beat anyone but then they drop games to lesser teams. I think of all the sides that end up in the bottom end of the top eight, North would be feared the most.

Nothing like us in 2011. We lost every game we played against the 4 teams above us. Only lost to the dogs (Cooney's one good game for the year) and Saints in the dead rubber in the last round from the teams below us.

North won't trouble any of the top 4 teams in September because they lack class. They will embarrass themselves like they did in 2012.

 

[Ellas Ellas]

Nothing like us in 2011. We lost every game we played against the 4 teams above us. Only lost to the dogs (Cooney's one good game for the year) and Saints in the dead rubber in the last round from the teams below us.

I never said anything about top four sides. We did drop two games to lesser teams.

I really rate North, backed them to beat the Hawks the other week, the WCE in Perth and Sydney as well. When they are at their best they can knock off anyone.

 

[Sector 7G]

I never said anything about top four sides. We did drop two games to lesser teams.

I really rate North, backed them to beat the Hawks the other week, the WCE in Perth and Sydney as well. When they are at their best they can knock off anyone.

You said "I've said the same thing. Just like us in 2011 when they're on song they can beat anyone but then they drop games to lesser teams."

Anyone would include sides in the top four. In 2011 we were 0 for 6 against teams above us and lost to 1 team outside the 8 (won 8 of 9). Even when we played at our best we couldn't beat a decent side ( close but no cigar).

North on the other hand have beaten 4 teams above them and only lost to 1. They have however have lost to 5 teams out of the top 8 (they have 5 out of 10).

The Win/loss profile between Carlton and North are very different. Very little resemblance between the 2 teams seasons.

 

[Ellas Ellas]

Doesn't change the fact that at our best I felt we could have beaten anyone in 2011 (for example should have beaten the premiers), and the fact we dropped two games to lesser teams. Those are the comparisons I'm making. Not in wins and losses or matches against sides above us. I hope that clears it up for you.

 

[etsal1]

Just the vibe...

 

[Sector 7G]

Doesn't change the fact that at our best I felt we could have beaten anyone in 2011 (for example should have beaten the premiers), and the fact we dropped two games to lesser teams. Those are the comparisons I'm making. Not in wins and losses or matches against sides above us. I hope that clears it up for you.

Yep that clears it up . You have changed your statement from "Can beat anyone" to "felt we could beat anyone" (even though we weren't able to beat anyone decent). Got it.

 

[Ellas Ellas]

It was always an opinion, it took you that long to realise?

 

[Sector 7G]

It was always an opinion, it took you that long to realise?

There was never any confusion that it was your opinion, just that like most of your opinions there was very little to back it up.

 

[Ellas Ellas]

In your opinion.

 

[etsal1]

I thought we only dealt with facts?

 

[Ellas Ellas]

I thought we only dealt with facts?

I'm trying to vary a little especially for you etsal1. Hope you enjoy!

 

[HBF]

This is going to be the game that gets me through the Summer when I really miss the football.

 

[Juddalenko]

Haven't lost in 2 weeks. Can you smell what the Blues are cookin'!!!