AFL Autopsy RND 17: Loss Against Port

[Jesse Custer]

I know how we can win the flag this season.

All other teams boycot the season?

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

I struggle to think why anyone cares. It was always going to be a belting.

I don't think many really do, we're only on page 3 this long after a loss.

 

[essendon]

When does the cricket start?

Cant handle watching another 4 quarters.......

 

[Howard Moon]

The only time my pulse has raised slighty in the past month when watching us was when they had a punch on.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Without a doubt the most disappointing season I've experienced going for us. And I really wasn't expecting much.

 

[PeaTea]

Ridiculous comment. The first quarter was very passable.

We have were only in that Qtr due to Ports inaccuracy. Given the Geel performance that response was insipid.

 

[westking]

Good: Walla bouncing the ball into gleesons head
The punch on's
The rain

Bad: everything else

 

[mike14]

WTF does this even mean?

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Without a doubt the most disappointing season I've experienced going for us. And I really wasn't expecting much.

2006 and 2010 I found worse. 1999 and 2001 for different reasons.

But this one has been s**t. I just hope it's not for nothing.

 

[yodellinhank]

we are as useless as a one legged cat trying to bury a turd on a frozen lake.

At least that cat got s**t done.

 

[Stopher]

WTF does this even mean?

He needs to go a month ago.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

WTF does this even mean?

Woosha has become like one of those toys where you press a button and it says a phrase/insult.

He just randomly pumps them out. In an odd way I'm impressed at his utter disdain for his media commitments.

 

[VelvetSledge]

They have to be a good side in order to waste it.

I meant of my time

 

[Shanghaistu]

I’ve been following this club for more than 40 years and any kind of loss has hurt, especially a belting - but today I feel strangely accepting and indifferent....should I be concerned?

 

[Learntopray]

WTF does this even mean?

To be fair, he is saying our game plan isn't s**t, our players are.

 

[Beerfish]

We have were only in that Qtr due to Ports inaccuracy. Given the Geel performance that response was insipid.

Well said. I stand corrected.

 

[Beerfish]

I’ve been following this club for more than 40 years and any kind of loss has hurt, especially a belting - but today I feel strangely accepting and indifferent....should I be concerned?

Nope. If you've been following a club for that long I would hope you've realised there's more important things to be upset about by now. It's just sport.

Also, 4 flags!

 

[Mootsy]

WTF does this even mean?

it can be anything you want it to mean..

 

[foj1]

We where bad but how frustrating is it that when you are playing like crap every bounce goes the wrong way or a bloke slips over at the wrong time. Probably 6 goals kicked that where more the bounce of the ball than any sort of good or bad play. Anyway we sucked after the first quarter. Anyone else cringe every time the opposition kicks a point as you know we will kick to the pocket and then long down the line and lose control of the ball and see it come back in. I wonder what the stat actually is for opposition scores after a point is kicked. Anyway whatever it is , list , coaches , injury or bad luck we are f’ed.

3. Darcy Parish- does some good stuff but some of his kicking is just kick and hope stuff or simply misses by a long way. Needs to be smarter with his defence.
4. Kyle Langford - better when he plays wing or half forward.Defensive efforts around the ground where average.
5. Dev Smith - was better but he kicks like Tom Hislop. Dinky high up and unders.
6- Joe Daniher - had a mare.
7. Zak Merrett - one of our best and is one of our best. Just has to find an A grade level more often and work on the mental approach to defending.
8. Marty Gleeson - did some good stuff but some of his one on one defending was cringe worthy.
9. Dyal Sheil - clearly playing for himself right now which is disappointing given last year he was one who did put effort into the team stuff. Kicking still sucks.
12. Tom Cutler - looks like Tarzan plays like Jane.
14. Jordan Ridley - has become the player that a few here expected he would.
17. James Stewart - good to see him get back. Bonus that he looked okay in defence.
20. James Townsend - wish we had more players with his aggression but he is just plain slow and an ordinary player.
25. Jake Stringer - clearly not fit right now but he has to find a consistent level to his game. Too much between his best and his worst.
30. Brandon Zerk Thatcher - glad they gave him the big challenge. Had his struggles but he kept at it. Good he has ggot some games.
33. Braydon Ham - the kid has some footy smarts but he is just too light and easily thrown out of the way in any contest.
34. Andrew Phillips - another average player has a crack but is limited.
35. Matt Geulfi - no doubting his courage and the fact he is a team player but too many kicks straight to the opposition.
37. Dyaln Clarke - tries hard but he is limited in what he can do. Looked a bit slow tonight as well.
38. Sam Draper - raw, aggressive and should provide us with a lot going forward. Will still need to hone his tap work.
40. Will Snelling - handy player but when you are his size and in a team of other short people you need something extra. Pressure and work rate is always good.
42. Adam Saad - great player but is feeling the pinch now that other is no other dashing defender in the side.
43. Anthony McDonald - Tipungwuti - Been down on last year. Like stringer needs to find a more consistent medium.
46. Mitchell Hibberd - could not have picked the ball up if it had a handle in the first half. Kept working hard and was reasonable as the game went on. Is not overly quick. He had plenty of opportunity to stamp himself on the contest around the ground but did not early.

Great summary
i disagree with your analysis of Merrett. His defensive actions are putrid and has zero physical impact on contests. He simply does not use the all well enough to be an outside mid. He also has little run and carry for this role.

 

[Turnover]

Once Glesson gets a full preseason behind him, he will flourish.

 

[Beerfish]

it can be anything you want it to mean..

That's a great learning.

 

[ant555]

Great summary
i disagree with your analysis of Merrett. His defensive actions are putrid and has zero physical impact on contests. He simply does not use the all well enough to be an outside mid. He also has little run and carry for this role.

Well I have been beaten up enough on the subject of Merrett already. I would not be arguing too loudly with your opinion.

 

[westking]

I’ve been following this club for more than 40 years and any kind of loss has hurt, especially a belting - but today I feel strangely accepting and indifferent....should I be concerned?

nope. many of us feel that. There is a degree of comfort that comes with acceptance

 

[Yoda_]

Ive said this before but at what point do you go, Brayden, you just aren't up to it?

He is 21 and isn't even remotely close to locking down a spot in the best 22. As a wing or a fwd, looks way off it imho

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Ive said this before but at what point do you go, Brayden, you just aren't up to it?

He is 21 and isn't even remotely close to locking down a spot in the best 22. As a wing or a fwd, looks way off it imho

He’s a half back and we all know it. Every player on our list is a defender.