06-25-2015, 05:20 AM
(06-25-2015, 04:34 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:You guys are one trick ponies. You got it wrong, is a far cry from thinking things through and analysing anything.
I'll give you a clue.
Chris Judd had no issues giving his all.
Why does anyone else? Why is he different?
Forget Malthouse, this isn't about him. Or you can pretend it is and that we didn't let a 29 point lead slip to a 3 point lead and you can also ignore that our first 6 goals were scores from port Adelaide's errors.
Now the game plan is a factor and currently going flat stick seems to be the way to play. Port are showing that unless you are super fit this won't always work.
What if they reduce rotations further? Will it be more open? Or more contested?
Think about it. I'm pleased and worried about a difference in commitment. it's encouraging to see, but worrying that it can return as soon as the emotional highs start to peeter out.
Mick was never going to back down and admit his methods/game plan were wrong...he became selfish and put his own pride ahead of the club, the media could see it as could the majority of supporters.
Sure the Barker plan is based on going flat chat and fitness will probably limit its effect down the track but at least the players look happy and bonded and thats a starting point to rebuild the club....
Chris Judd is the ultimate professional and was able to battle on through the tough times and that says plenty about the man, less talented players fell by the wayside, kids like Graham nearly had their careers taken away by MM...Graham is now a regular yet would have been good odds to be flicked if Mick had continued on and refused to play or develop him...
Sorry we cant forget about Mick and he deserves his place alongside Denis Pagan as a coaching failure during his tenure who looked after himself first and the club second....

