Originally posted by macca23
Michelangelo Rucci has reached a new level in biased reporting and lack of objectivity this football season.
He is a disgrace to his profession. He is singlehandedly trying to talk Port Adelaide up in every article he writes about them, and simultaneously assassinating the Crows at every attempt.
The Advertiser MUST replace this self-appointed Port Power propoganda machine and appoint a chief football writer who can write with objectivity, be that praise or criticism.
Rucci retains none of those qualities or virtues. He has to go!!
Macca, I dont like him either - he was only hired to be a ****stirrer and thats all he has ever done. They wont sack him as being a stirrer is his main gig - ethics, consistancy and ability dont come in to it.
In terms of the presentation of the AFC and Port's pre season's in print and TV (I only listen to 5AA on game day) thus far, consider this:
Port havent (and may not) won every preseason match.
What they have done however is give the media and the fans something new to talk about. Cornes at CHB and the new game plan.
They are trialling new ideas - not just going into the new year with the same old thing. It might seem overhyped but at least they have reacted to their critics. They may continue to lose but they can say they've addressed their previous faults.
The players are backing it up and supporting it. How they have been training is reflected in their playing style.
In short - its all good PR from Port and it takes pressure off them before round 1.
They'll have plenty of pressure on them from July - but for now their preperation and presentation this year has been pretty smart. The media may have overhyped it - but look beyond it and you have to say Port have fronted up alright thus far.
Then there is us - we've started with some really dumb football. We've done very little to address the concerns from last year.
The players have not backed up the talk of a new gameplan, or their training on the field. It doesnt look like we've learnt anything.
From the reactions of the Coach since Saturday, its clear they are not happy with our form.
When confronted with these problems the coach has looked angry on TV and in print, and statements from people at the club dont paint a good picture - it looks like there is a communication problem down there. Not saying there is but thats how it can be portrayed.
No matter where or how we start or finish we will cop a serve from someone during the pre season.
In short, they way we have played and responded to our performances this week has made us easy targets for the local press esp Rucci. The story's in todays paper were predictable, and we've set ourselves up for it.
If we'd been losing but testing out a straighter gameplan, or hitting targets and kicking goals, they wouldnt get stuck into us half as much. We've given them far too much free ammo.