- Aug 30, 2021
- 14,180
- 25,466
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
Wow
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
FascinatingWithout wanting to upset the games aficionado's ........this match is like watching the Harlem Globetrotters play the Washington Generals .....embarrassing
Australia .....too small, not strong enough physically ....and too timidFascinating
Weak excuse that ignores the myriad of strategic errors in preparation and horrendous tactical calls in the game.its only embarrassing if you expected the game to be a contest. It never was going to be.
Excuse for what?Weak excuse that ignores the myriad of strategic errors in preparation and horrendous tactical calls in the game.
I'm not a soccer expert, I was hoping we'd get insight form some of our posters who areWithout wanting to upset the games aficionado's ........this match is like watching the Harlem Globetrotters play the Washington Generals .....embarrassing
Our best player was probably Goodwin. He would be in the top 3.I'm not a soccer expert, I was hoping we'd get insight form some of our posters who are
But when their sub is the vice captain of AC Milan and we sub on someone from Luton town (I could be wrong with the Luton town, but you get the point), there was never going to be a question of talent.
I still thought after the first 20 minutes some of our skill errors, especially the 2nd goal were pretty poor. But again. I'm not a soccer expert, only watch it casually.
Without wanting to upset the games aficionado's ........this match is like watching the Harlem Globetrotters play the Washington Generals .....embarrassing
The salary gap between France's squad and ours is only a lazy 700m. Sometimes the margin between footballers is not as much as their salary suggest but generally, they are just a bit better eg let's take a striker as an example better finisher more composed more consistent. It does not always quite work out that way but normally they are anywhere from better to a lot better quality and that quality shines through throughout the season.But when their sub is the vice captain of AC Milan and we sub on someone from Luton town (I could be wrong with the Luton town, but you get the point), there was never going to be a question of talent.
Just like the AFL and major sports, I think Graham Arnold is not up to it internationally. In world cups he is not tactically smart. We were caught out time and again. We were always going to not control possession, but you have to make it as hard as possible for the opposition.Our best player was probably Goodwin. He would be in the top 3.
Obviously pays for Adelaide. Went overseas and couldn't quite make it. But is a star here.
Thats what I love about soccer. There is so much depth.
Imagine if AFL was played worldwide. Guys like Martin and Oliver are "elite" but if they played AFL in France, Germany, etc - would we be dominant, or would the French and Germans produce another level of footballer greater than what we have ever seen?
I didn't expect a win. I did expect close to the best performance possibleExcuse for what?
Just like we don't have players of the calibre of Mbapepe and Griezman, we also don't have coaching and tactical staff the quality of Deschamps. Because football in Australia is under-funded.
Its not embarrassing though. It is what it is.
Arnold came out yesterday and said something like we will be competitive because of the Australian spirit. What rot. That's like when little brother talks about playing "the Port Adelaide way" just as they get beaten by another top 8 side.Just like the AFL and major sports, I think Graham Arnold is not up to it internationally. In world cups he is not tactically smart. We were caught out time and again. We were always going to not control possession, but you have to make it as hard as possible for the opposition.
"Shinboner spirit"Arnold came out yesterday and said something like we will be competitive because of the Australian spirit. What rot. That's like when little brother talks about playing "the Port Adelaide way" just as they get beaten by another top 8 side.
If he was trying to imply that we would win because we are stronger, faster and hungrier, then he should have watched Saudi Arabia v Argentina. Argentina were poor, but Saudi Arabia gave them no respect at all and got the win by taking it right up to them.
That was valid in 1974. Not any more.we will be competitive because of the Australian spirit.