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Just back from the game. Very disappointed.
[1] The Umpires were terrible. The things they missed and ignored when watching less than 15 m from the ball. They have no idea how long 15 m actually is. They simply weren't watching what happened or waiting for the other guy to make a decision. Most unprofessional performance I can remember, and I have a long memory.
[2] For what was basically a VFL side without a key forward, we did pretty well. Not a lot of glory beating us with so many injuries. Not that it will stop the morons on the other side.
[3] Kicking into the forward line: I could wax lyrical about this one, but the forwards didn't help. They were so static! Haven't they heard of leading? Or opening leading lanes?
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(08-25-2024, 09:39 AM)crashlander date Wrote:Just back from the game. Very disappointed.
[3] Kicking into the forward line: I could wax lyrical about this one, but the forwards didn't help. They were so static! Haven't they heard of leading? Or opening leading lanes? Sorry we didn't give you a better result.
On this 3rd point, it's no use shooting the crew in the temporary F50 setup today, our kicking has been very much the same horrendous disposal even when Harry and Charlie are on the lead in front.
Get the ball use right and our points for will go through the roof, the rest will look after itself.
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(08-25-2024, 09:31 AM)madbluboy link Wrote:They need to listen to SEN
No mention of how many other predictions have been made, but NOT come true.
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(08-25-2024, 09:34 AM)LP link Wrote:I don't care it's obvious why we lost, we played all over the Aints early, had double the inside F50s and went to the break behind on the scoreboard. Yep, we lacked composure and connection, a better team would have feasted on us, but we were playing St Kilda and had a chance to win the game. I must say I’m bitterly disappointed with the result because we were better than them in the last quarter and couldn’t make it stick, players will be shattered, would have loved the ball in Moir’s hand for that last shot at goal to ice the game. Not sure how we turn the emotion around should Port get over Freo, but we’ll have 2 weeks to sort that out should it happen.
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What utter heartbreak, relying on PA now but we had it won against the odds. Proud of the fight and heart they showed.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
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2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
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Didn't see the throwing incident, but that was indefensible. Whoever did that is toast. Besides, the goal umpires were not at fault. the field umpires, on the other hand, ....
If we were good enough, we would have won, but their incompetence ... I just have the words to describe them.
I've done my share of umpiring, but I simply didn't make those sorts of mistakes. Not AFL, granted, just under-age and school stuff, but there was only one of me.
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I haven't started up a thread for the finals yet, as I have no idea if we'll make it. Port now ahead of Freo, who are even more disappointing than we are. I won't start up a thread until the result is known.
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The worst team we have put on the park for a couple of years and we lost with nearly last the last kick of the day.
Pretty fine effort of spirit from us I thought.
Wouldn't be too proud if I was saints after finals last year Ross has them in a death spiral.
We have rolled the dice for the last 5 years by continually keeping players on our list who are constantly injured and not available. Everyone tells me how great Russell was with Curnow’s knees. Great job there but an absolute bloodbath everybody else. List selection needs a ruthless shake up I mean adding another injury prone muppet in Fantasia was just the last straw Marchbank Cunningham Martin Williams sick of cameo games that makes us think wow but then out for slightest ailments that warriors like Cripps rise above. Clean out the cupboard even Docherty should be borderline but he and Silvagni have some credits in the bank.
This is what has possibly cost us the finals this year we ran out of fit good players 6 weeks ago
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What happened to fantasia?
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(08-25-2024, 09:52 AM)crashlander link Wrote:I haven't started up a thread for the finals yet, as I have no idea if we'll make it. Port now ahead of Freo, who are even more disappointing than we are. I won't start up a thread until the result is known.
Serious?
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