The positives thread

[Dalions]

 

[M Malice]

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And we still have Lachie Neale to come back in.

 

[bungalow_bill]

I don't like us being #2 or even worse #3 in any category. Lachie will bump us up to 1st in every category

 

[Jivlain]

 

[Nunez]

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Wowzers

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Slightly left-field positive post here, but yesterday the Lions held their postponed "Pretty Like A Lion" footy clinic for young girls. It was hosted with a good chunk of the AFLW team doing drills with the girls out on the grass at the Gabba. My little girl attended, and had an absolute blast just being out there and running around.

But what has really impressed me was just how engaging all the AFLW girls were. My wife got some videos of them doing things like goal kicking with the girls and cheering them all on, doing tackle drills with them (really this was the kids running in to them for a hug and the girls pulling them over like they charged them), diving marks over a big flat mat...

...And they looked like they were having as much of a blast as the kids were the enitre time. My daughter actually turns four today, and they even went and organised a birthday cake for her and another girl.

Seriously I'm just so blown away. She even got a signed footy and a photo with her (our) hero, Jess Wuetschner. Oh who just liked my instagram post too as I'm writing this. I'm even more chuffed now.

 

[Mighty Lions]

We are only up to round 11 & already our 4 main scoring weapons (Charlie, Joey, Hippy & Dan) have over 70 goals between them. I would go as far to say that we now have the most potent forward line in the competition.

 

[Elixuh]

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Nice one. Defence trending back down and now in a reasonable range from the spike early in the season. Our scoring options and forward half work is IMO best in the league. 13 different goal scorers on the weekend is excellent.

That lowly For marker in 2018 - that Richmond game was brutal.

 

[Nunez]

We are only up to round 11 & already our 4 main scoring weapons (Charlie, Joey, Hippy & Dan) have over 70 goals between them. I would go as far to say that we now have the most potent forward line in the competition.

I think it's undeniable now. Consider we are missing Rayner and Cockatoo has yet to get to his best.

If we can have a fit and firing best 22 come finals, I can genuinely see us going all the way.

 

[Mighty Lions]

I think it's undeniable now. Consider we are missing Rayner and Cockatoo has yet to get to his best.

If we can have a fit and firing best 22 come finals, I can genuinely see us going all the way.

Its hard not to get excited about how they are tracking thus far. Regardless of what happens this week, our best 22 can match it with any team in the competition should they play close to their ability.

 

[Mighty Lions]

Linc McCarthy.

Seriously, what a pick up has this guy been. For the most part is consistent and just a human highlight reel. Getting Lachie was good - I mean who can argue with that, but man, Linc is a jet and his pace even surprised me when he got that soccer off the ground coming from the hills.

If there was ever a sudden death goalkicking extra time thing, he'd be my man at the club. Bailey is good too, but Linc would be my man.

In addition to Linc coming on board, you look at our young lads (25 or under) who have already established their selves as best 22 if fit and have many years left to play at the highest level (hopefully with The Lions):

Dev, Ah Che, Clugg, J.Berry, Rayner, Dizzy, Harris, Hippy, Starc, Paynie, Jimmy Madden, Bailey, Noah Answerth = 13

Then you hope these guys come up to another level over the next season or 2 as well:

Cockatoo, Kiddy, Prior, H.Sharp, H.Smith, Fullerton, McFadyen, Joyce, T.Berry, B.Smith = 9

The future looks bright for at least 5-7 years I believe.

 

[a mayes ing]

In addition to Linc coming on board, you look at our young lads (25 or under) who have already established their selves as best 22 if fit and have many years left to play at the highest level (hopefully with The Lions):

Dev, Ah Che, Clugg, J.Berry, Rayner, Dizzy, Harris, Hippy, Starc, Paynie, Jimmy Madden, Bailey, Noah Answerth = 13

Then you hope these guys come up to another level over the next season or 2 as well:

Cockatoo, Kiddy, Prior, H.Sharp, H.Smith, Fullerton, McFadyen, Joyce, T.Berry, B.Smith = 9

The future looks bright for at least 5-7 years I believe.

Lots of young promising kids, reckon we still need a few more young midfielders in there. Ashcroft will help.

 

[Nunez]

I feel Dan McStay deserves a special mention for his game yesterday. Stood up and led from the front. Love how he's matured as a player this year.

 

[Surly Boy]

I feel Dan McStay deserves a special mention for his game yesterday. Stood up and led from the front. Love how he's matured as a player this year.

Turned his goal kicking completely around too. Pretty reliable in front of the sticks atm.

 

[jackess]

I feel Dan McStay deserves a special mention for his game yesterday. Stood up and led from the front. Love how he's matured as a player this year.

Equalled his career best goal hauls twice this year

 

[martinson]

Equalled his career best goal hauls twice this year

Credit to him he's fixed the yips and he's playing with a lot more confidence and aggression. When he played well it used to mostly be in the first or second quarters whereas now we're getting an even spread.

I'm still hopeful he can develop into a utility type up the ground . Hipwood going down has probably thwarted that for a while.

 

[jackess]

Credit to him he's fixed the yips and he's playing with a lot more confidence and aggression. When he played well it used to mostly be in the first or second quarters whereas now we're getting an even spread.

I'm still hopeful he can develop into a utility type up the ground . Hipwood going down has probably thwarted that for a while.

It'll take a while though before I can watch him taking an 'easy' set shot. Still had to look away on the weekend despite the result of the game being a foregone conclusion

 

[martinson]

It'll take a while though before I can watch him taking an 'easy' set shot. Still had to look away on the weekend despite the result of the game being a foregone conclusion

I know . But he's actually putting them straight through the centre , never any doubt . You'd think Daniher being a lefty would look at McStay and think well why on earth am I taking a big swing at everything when I'm 30m out.

The other thing about McStay is that he's an exceptional penetrative field kick which is why I'd love to get it in his hands more often from half back through to half forward. Sort of like what we do with Rich in the back half.

 

[Mighty Lions]

I know . But he's actually putting them straight through the centre , never any doubt . You'd think Daniher being a lefty would look at McStay and think well why on earth am I taking a big swing at everything when I'm 30m out.

The other thing about McStay is that he's an exceptional penetrative field kick which is why I'd love to get it in his hands more often from half back through to half forward. Sort of like what we do with Rich in the back half.

It's pleasing to see him have a decent year but in saying that, he's now played 135 games so it's not unreasonable to expect him to contribute more now. I just hope he now launches himself into being a more consistent player because the team needs him desperately now more than ever.

 

[KissKiss]

It's pleasing to see him have a decent year but in saying that, he's now played 135 games so it's not unreasonable to expect him to contribute more now. I just hope he now launches himself into being a more consistent player because the team needs him desperately now more than ever.

I do kinda wonder if being the focal point could work for him. He is a massive confidence player and once he gets going he can be hard to stop. Just needs to get going really

 

[Big Sauce 21]

I feel Dan McStay deserves a special mention for his game yesterday. Stood up and led from the front. Love how he's matured as a player this year.

Few that could take note on his pressure acts. Big man showing up the smalls.

 

[martinson]

It's pleasing to see him have a decent year but in saying that, he's now played 135 games so it's not unreasonable to expect him to contribute more now. I just hope he now launches himself into being a more consistent player because the team needs him desperately now more than ever.

He's getting more of the ball than he ever has. We need more still and every week.

We haven't really fired much since Hipwood went down. It's only a part of the reason but obviously Hipwood has been a big loss.

 

[jackess]

I do kinda wonder if being the focal point could work for him. He is a massive confidence player and once he gets going he can be hard to stop. Just needs to get going really

Everytime he talks about his role or Fagan speaks about his role the first thing they mention is that kicking goals isn't his main focus. If he can kick 1.5 goals a game this year it'll be a good effort but he has to do the hard things Joe and Charlie won't do

 

[martinson]

Everytime he talks about his role or Fagan speaks about his role the first thing they mention is that kicking goals isn't his main focus. If he can kick 1.5 goals a game this year it'll be a good effort but he has to do the hard things Joe and Charlie won't do

Daniher and Charlie have become problems when we're not winning or playing well. Yesterday McCarthy who is one of our best pressure players was down, Ah Chee and McStay tried to apply a lot of pressure , Cocky was also good in that regard considering his prep. I think Joe and Charlie in particular need to also be told that kicking goals isn't the be all and end all.

 

[M Malice]

Daniher and Charlie have become problems when we're not winning or playing well. Yesterday McCarthy who is one of our best pressure players was down, Ah Chee and McStay tried to apply a lot of pressure , Cocky was also good in that regard considering his prep. I think Joe and Charlie in particular need to also be told that kicking goals isn't the be all and end all.

Agree, Charlie has been really disappointing this season with his defensive pressure, he has the tools to be elite in this area but he only brings it spasmodically unfortunately.