The positives thread

[Gadzorks]

One thing I like about Martho- he is proud of being the first person in his family to finish high school yr 12.

Justifiably so.

 

[dlanod]

One thing I like about Martho- he is proud of being the first person in his family to finish high school yr 12.

Justifiably so.

Shit, I never thought about it but I'm pretty sure so was I. Weird.

 

[lionshine]

Our 4th year players- Taylor, Robertson, Cutler, McStay, Gardiner. All a big part of the win and our future.

 

[SizeMatters]

At the back of my mind I was thinking that no matter how far ahead we get Fremantle would still get the win. The character shown by the whole team to hold off Fremantle at the beginning of the 4th quarter is what will take us to our next premiership. A big step in the right direction was taken tonight. Let's build on this.

 

[Dylan12]

I saI'd in the game day thread, but I thought Sam Mayes was huge tonight and continuing on from the fine player he is becoming. Sure there is still a way to go, although now you can actually see his class shining through.

 

[Ceebee]

Today was a day of positives , great effort from all our boys !!!!!

 

[luthor]

We kept the opposition to under 100 points for the first time in what..............about 35 games is it?

 

[lionshine]

Many already have but I would also like to give a special mention to Nick Robertson. He's improved out of sight this season and has turned into one of our better, more consistent players. He'd have to be one of the first picked each week now.

Some credit must go to Fagan and our increased investment in development staff for getting more out of guys like Taylor, Robertson, McStay, Keays, Barrett, Gardiner, Mayes ect.

 

[lionshine]

Tom Cutler kicked 3 nice goals tonight. He's always been accurate in front of the big sticks. I think long term he'll probably be suited to playing on a wing where he can use his run and carry, long booming kick and goal kicking ability to good effect.

 

[Gadzorks]

We aren't bagging the crap out of players - we love them.

 

[Squizz89]

Positive week all round really.
- Schack signing on.
- Best win in probably a number of years.
- Port got the shite beat out of them.

 

[James North]

Yep - Nick Robertson.

Again.

 

[BRAB]

If you told me on Wednesday that Schache would sign a new contract, we'd beat freo by 10 goals and Port would get smoked by Essendon I'd assume you had been reading my dream diary.

What a week

 

[James North]

Oh yeah - the new screen. It's really good.

Just need to replace the one that *I* always look at and everything will be great.

 

[Slitherin9]

Port lose. Our picks are looking good

 

[Dylan12]

Port lose. Our picks are looking good

That being said, their ladder position remains unchanged...





...yet

 

[Ironmonger]

Tom Cutler kicked 3 nice goals tonight. He's always been accurate in front of the big sticks. I think long term he'll probably be suited to playing on a wing where he can use his run and carry, long booming kick and goal kicking ability to good effect.

There's something special about that guy. I reckon if we push up the ladder while he's around he'll blow us all away.

 

[luthor]

There's something special about that guy. I reckon if we push up the ladder while he's around he'll blow us all away.

Agree,

Has that "X-factor"vibe

Just need him to stay injury free.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Oh yeah - the new screen. It's really good.

Just need to replace the one that *I* always look at and everything will be great.

Tonight was the first time in I don't know how long that I was able to read the score. Good night for it and all.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

I know it's been said many times already, but I think in future years the fact that we were able to turn pick 2 into both McCluggage and Berry will be looked back on as one of our most shrewd trades in a long time.

 

[Billy Puller]

Gardiner underrated - best game of the season from him.

 

[briztoon]

I know it's been said many times already, but I think in future years the fact that we were able to turn pick 2 into both McCluggage and Berry will be looked back on as one of our most shrewd trades in a long time.

I do not know what GWS got out of that trade.

It's not like we would have taken Taranto at #2.

 

[BRAB]

I do not know what GWS got out of that trade.

It's not like we would have taken Taranto at #2.

There were some late picks that made it a bit more even.

Fundamentally they wanted a player that could make an impact early. Trade didn't seem crazy at the time.

 

[BuntonRules]

I do not know what GWS got out of that trade.

It's not like we would have taken Taranto at #2.

Methinx they were expecting the Bombers to take Macca at 1, leaving them with McGrath at 2.

 

[POBT]

Yeah, it was all about maximising their shot at McGrath.

Having said that, with the way Taranto rose up the rankings late, we probably shouldn't completely rule out the possibility that we'd have considered him if he was available. He would have fitted a need.