AFL Toast Round 8: 17 Point Win against Geelong

[EnolaGay]

I seemed to have quoted the wrong person unfortunately i have continued last nights festivities into today and am now greener than a cucumber.

Haha, all good mate. I think most of us are still basking in the afterglow of last night's win.

Despite the up and down season so far for us, we can't be unhappy knocking off Hawthorn, Collingwood and Geelong season to date.

 

[Duckworth]

Hartley certainly hasn't been as assured this season than he was last year, he seems to be down on confidence a bit at the moment.

I would say the selection committee should take some responsibility for that.


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[Duckworth]

He had 6 clangers, 4 of which were frees. Only 2 disposal clangers.

Thanks, I thought it would be something like that because I didn't think all of his disposals were clangers.


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[Killer_Mike]

I would say the selection committee should take some responsibility for that.


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Out of curiosity, why?


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[EnolaGay]

Thanks, I thought it would be something like that because I didn't think all of his disposals were clangers.


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I did wonder if he's a bit caught between what they want him to be (more attacking) and what he has traditionally been (defensive stopper/spoiler).

 

[Duckworth]

Out of curiosity, why?


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When he was dropped from the main team after the first couple of games he was considered 'stiff' by many on here. His confidence could have therefore suffered as a result (he looked to be playing better in the first two games this year, rather than the last two)

 

[Duckworth]

I did wonder if he's a bit caught between what they want him to be (more attacking) and what he has traditionally been (defensive stopper/spoiler).

Yeah it could be. Although his natural game, where he punches the ball 20 meters forward could benefit the team from an attacking perspective as well. (also has the added benefit of his opponent not marking the ball).

 

[Killer_Mike]

When he was dropped from the main team after the first couple of games he was considered 'stiff' by many on here. His confidence could have therefore suffered as a result (he looked to be playing better in the first two games this year, rather than the last two)

Fair enough.

I thought he was average at the start of the year and looked like he was way off the pace.

I think the selection committee would be doing it for his own development and obviously for the good of the team.

The thing that I've noticed when I have seen him at both VFL and AFL level is he doesn't look to be enjoying himself. He may be having some off field issues that we aren't aware of or something.

That aside, he's young and he's still tracking well.


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[bohdan]

Haven't read the entire thread but Matt dea deserves a mention. Was not sold on him but he lit it up on Saturday night. Intercept marking, positioning, body work, left his man at he right time. Impressed

 

[eth-dog]

Haven't read the entire thread but Matt dea deserves a mention. Was not sold on him but he lit it up on Saturday night. Intercept marking, positioning, body work, left his man at he right time. Impressed

Yep. Meant to mention it earlier. Was excellent.

 

[Killer_Mike]

Haven't read the entire thread but Matt dea deserves a mention. Was not sold on him but he lit it up on Saturday night. Intercept marking, positioning, body work, left his man at he right time. Impressed

I agree.

He's an unfashionable type that just gets the job done.

Could be handy with his aerial ability to help out with Kennedy.


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[Towno78]

I'll help everyone out: it's ok to make fun of people for the number of subcutaneous fat cells they have or for having pheomelanin in their hair cells. But not for the amount of melanin produced by their skin cells.


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But what about visceral fat? Is that ok too, or too far?

 

[adsla69k]

And while we're at it eth-dog lets cut out the fatlop jibes and the jokes about Greens obesity (whaleman, absolutely flabulous, who ate all the pies, fat ranga campaigner, are some I've heard).

The body fascism on this board is out of control.

Funny thing was during last year preseason I walked into my local burger joint and sat down when a minute later Motlop rolled in and ordered a burger. The day before he had been in the addy not looking in the best shape. Lol. Then his girlfriend rolled up and what a beautiful fit woman. Toungues were sent wagging. My burger was nice by the way.

Also in gtown his knickname is Tradebait.

 

[Duckworth]

But what about visceral fat? Is that ok too, or too far?

It's too far. It cuts deep when I walk down the street and people go "hey there fatty liver!"... I'm proud of my liver, it's the hardest working liver in Australia.

 

[Lore]

It's too far. It cuts deep when I walk down the street and people go "hey there fatty liver!"... I'm proud of my liver, it's the hardest working liver in Australia.

Probably a few livers doing overtime around here after that win XD

 

[monty1104]

The whole Hartley argument could be a moo point in a couple of weeks anyway. If Stewart keeps his form going and the MC keep the faith, I can see Hooker going back to replace Hartley.

Stewart forward and Hooker back seems a better combo that Hooker forward and Hartley back to me. When Ambrose is fit, he can come in for Dea/Baguley

 

[doug85]

Funny thing was during last year preseason I walked into my local burger joint and sat down when a minute later Motlop rolled in and ordered a burger. The day before he had been in the addy not looking in the best shape. Lol. Then his girlfriend rolled up and what a beautiful fit woman. Toungues were sent wagging. My burger was nice by the way.

Also in gtown his knickname is Tradebait.

I actually saw him in Albury just before his gut was publicised. I think I may have posted on here that he was quite portly.

 

[boncer34]

Probably a few livers doing overtime around here after that win XD

So nig night for fly then.

 

[Lore]

So nig night for fly then.

Nope. Got myself a ripper head cold and stayed clear of the alcohol, so my liver is fine but my sinuses not so much

 

[Cold Sober]

I've asked Port to send Paddy back home to where he belongs

 

[boncer34]

Nope. Got myself a ripper head cold and stayed clear of the alcohol, so my liver is fine but my sinuses not so much

Well at least you'd have felt marginally better after the win.

 

[Lore]

Well at least you'd have felt marginally better after the win.

Yeah it was nice of them to hang on through that last quarter

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Heppell
Daniher
Zerrett
Tippa
Fanta
Hooker
Hurley

The rest are either young and ok or too old and past it. For every Parish mcgrath we lose Watson Goodard.

The others would not get a game in top 4 sides. Harsh reality.

 

[srobbo]

Wasn't surprised with the last qtr surge, infact I expected it given the 6 day/perth heat turnaround....but s**t I didnt need the stress.

Really impressed with the clutch goals to halt their comeback...

That Fantasia swoop & one hand scoop & dish to Joe with the finish got me HARRRRRDDD!!

 

[srobbo]

Haven't read the entire thread but Matt dea deserves a mention. Was not sold on him but he lit it up on Saturday night. Intercept marking, positioning, body work, left his man at he right time. Impressed

Here, here....jury was out. Was outstanding tho. Still think it's a horses for courses basis with him, but provided we can find that small/plays tall match up for him, he gets a game.

Hill/Lecras comes to mind next week.