The positives thread

[brizrider]

How lucky are kids these days? I grew up in Brisbane watching the single match of the day at 2pm on channel 7 and a bit of Winners on ABC and my only real live game as a kid was the 82 Commonwealth Games exhibition game at the old Gabba between Carlton and Richmond. My boy is 6 and a half and so far he has been on the Gabba at half time for Auskick, been in a guard of honour and run through the banner with the players, met players around town and had a chat and some photos, had players to his club and today, had a clinic at the Gabba with players including photos and autographs afterwards from about 10 Lions including his favourite Daniel Rich (who is looking very fit). He's pretty casual about it but I'm very excited for him

After Matt McGuire gave my boy an autograph I prompted him to say thanks and he said "Thank you Goose"

 

[Alan Smithee]

Although it would be difficult to ever match the turn around in 12 months from the 1998 - 1999 Lions (going to the '99 Prelim was awesome, if Mick Martyn hadn't taken out Blacky we were a chance) I'd say that overall there has been a great deal of positives this season (Aish's composure under pressure, Robbo being courageous and putting his head over the ball, Squizzy's silky skills, Gardiner's agression, Paparone's breakout season, mosquito fleet, the list goes on and on) and I look forward to enjoying these positives for the remainder of the season.

 

[Big Lion]

Reading about Lewy Taylor's back story on the Lions website, makes you like him even more. Nice article, worth a look.

 

[James North]

The AFL's best ruckman - Stefan Martin.

 

[GabbaGirl]

We're creating lots of opportunities and really giving ourselves chances. When our composure improves and our finishing along with it, we will be so much better.

 

[lionshine]

Justin Clarke and Darcy Gardiner. Our key defensive stocks are set.

Lewy Taylor has so much heart. He works so hard. Guaranteed gun.

 

[Haggis McHaggis]

West is going to struggle to get a game ahead of Stef as 2nd ruck, when Leuy gets back.

Clarke mauled Riewoldt today. Played a very confident game. Out marking him in the back 50 was a sure sign he felt comfortable. Outstanding game.

 

[SizeMatters]

Going to be though for Leuey to take the mantle of the number 1 ruck from Martin. Great problem to have and hopefully Berger has been taking tips from Brown during his rehab.

 

[maroon and blue]

Great effort by the boys today. Exciting times ahead.

 

[Cousin Jed]

Almost as many positives as negatives today. And there were plenty of the latter

 

[lionshine]

Player positive: McStay looked far more composed and comfortable today. He was very rushed against North which is understandable in his debut game.

Team positive: The boys are starting to click with Leppa's game plan and they are executing it unlike earlier in the year. Now they just need to do so consistently. Another pre-season will help immensely.

 

[Nunez]

Big footy positive: there hasn't been a "leppas game plan is shit" call in some time

 

[Dan12]

Rocky has serious competition for the B&F from Joel Patfull.

 

[radiotron]

Clarke mauled Riewoldt today.

This

 

[3KZ is Football]

FITZROY had a win today over Old Haileybury 11.8.74 to 9.14.68. Captain Rory Angiolella kicked the sealer!
Haven't checked, but that should put Fitzroy back into the top 4.

 

[Big Lion]

Clarke was very good today, stopped quite a few marks that would have led to goals.

 

[Skoob]

The AFL's best ruckman - Stefan Martin.

I think we were a bit taken aback & pleasantly surprised by Trent West, and now Stef is really showing awesome form.
8 months ago the club was concerned about our ruck stocks. I'm not sure that concern is so great now.

 

[a mayes ing]

Clarke is fast becoming our best defender l rekon.
He was monstering Reiwoltd and as soon as he went to Vickery, Rewoltd beat McGuire and Gardiner and kicked the goal.
When he gets stronger, he will be an absolute beast.

 

[luthor]

Stefan Martin.

 

[scoman]

Clarke is fast becoming our best defender l rekon.
He was monstering Reiwoltd and as soon as he went to Vickery, Rewoltd beat McGuire and Gardiner and kicked the goal.
When he gets stronger, he will be an absolute beast.

Also growing in confidence and ability to provide a link in attack.

Like him

 

[Panthera]

We're creating lots of opportunities and really giving ourselves chances. When our composure improves and our finishing along with it, we will be so much better.

We're not really though; we go into the forward 50 the least amount of times per game in the AFL.

 

[Panthera]

Player positive: McStay looked far more composed and comfortable today. He was very rushed against North which is understandable in his debut game.

Team positive: The boys are starting to click with Leppa's game plan and they are executing it unlike earlier in the year. Now they just need to do so consistently. Another pre-season will help immensely.

I've noticed in recent weeks that when we switch plays across the ground; it often comes back inboard to a player free in the centre square - when it comes off it looks really slick

 

[AFLQLD]

I will admit to being a big Clarke fan and hopefully he won over any remaining doubters today that he has the potential to be not just our best defender when Patfull retires but one of the best key defenders in the league.

Still early days in his career and he is still not yet 21, but he has come so far and looks increasingly settled and confident. Gardiner is catching up fast as well and I like what I have seen of McStay and Cutler as well. In three years time that could be a top four quality defensive unit. We are suffering plenty of pain this season but these guys are getting experience that would take years to earn in more 'normal' circumstances. They are learning every game. Baptism of fire perhaps, but the payoff will come.

 

[a mayes ing]

Gardiner, once again, getting under the skin of an opponent haha. How does he do it?

 

[James North]

Gardiner, once again, getting under the skin of an opponent haha. How does he do it?

The best replays this year have been ones where Darcy is being thrown around like a rag doll with his arms out sideways.

You then see the umpire sprinting in pointing his arm out for a free kick.