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(12-23-2015, 04:36 AM)Woodstock link Wrote:Bolton's comments on Wright last night were all about character and morals from memory. All about attitude. Said the same about Kerridge. That young man could well be trump all bar 1 or 2 draftees this year in their contributions to the CFC. Very confident and I just have a feeling that he will be a Scotland like contributor; v solid and importantly, providing consistent output. A lot of Crow members were un-impressed that they traded him out. That speaks volumes in my book. Enjoy Menzel Adelaide. As SoS said so succinctly last night; if you don't want to be at Carlton, we move you on. And they did.
And all the poisonous rats (the guys who didn't want to be there) don't get the chance to poison the thinking of the new young (and older) recruits......when there's 3 or 4 guys out there who aren't trying much (for example Yazz, Hendo, Menzel), especially when they're senior or 'good' players it really can destabilise the whole team effort (probably goes without saying).
Contrast Wright and Kerridge who look like very solid, bust your gut types, who will do the 1%ers repeatedly, well that lifts the playing group effort immeasurably.
Was a big, big Yazz fan and saddened by the manner of his exit but he's a man and must take responsibility for his actions - on and off the park.
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(12-23-2015, 10:27 PM)flyboy77 link Wrote:And all the poisonous rats (the guys who didn't want to be there) don't get the chance to poison the thinking of the new young (and older) recruits......when there's 3 or 4 guys out there who aren't trying much (for example Yazz, Hendo, Menzel), especially when they're senior or 'good' players it really can destabilise the whole team effort (probably goes without saying).
That is why sometimes I am bemused at people calling for Murphy and Gibbs to be moved on. I believe that they are very much committed to the cause and are opposite to the 'poisonous rats' and are needed to reinforce the values and the work ethic that we now require. I also put Thomas in that category too.
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This thread of December predictions makes for very interesting reading when you have a spare 10-15 mins!!
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(08-21-2016, 10:01 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:This thread of December predictions makes for very interesting reading when you have a spare 10-15 mins!! A few predicted 6-10 wins (DJC and Amers I think) and were spot on.
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(08-21-2016, 10:14 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:A few predicted 6-10 wins (DJC and Amers I think) and were spot on.
It wasn't rocket science GIC. Just a considered appraisal of the list and factoring in the impact of a competent coach.
I didn't pick our wins over Freo and Geelong and thought we'd beat St Kilda (twice) and Brisbane. St Kilda is clearly a little ahead of where I rated them.
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(08-23-2016, 08:28 AM)DJC link Wrote:It wasn't rocket science GIC. Just a considered appraisal of the list and factoring in the impact of a competent coach.
I didn't pick our wins over Freo and Geelong and thought we'd beat St Kilda (twice) and Brisbane. St Kilda is clearly a little ahead of where I rated them. Dunno about StK DJ. I wouldn't compare us to them based on how we played against them. Our 4 qtrs vs them in game 2 were utterly putrid. A VFL would have made a better fist of it. We continued those 4 shockers with another 2 vs Bris. Rectified that in the 3rd and 4th and played 4 solid qtrs vs Melb. Prior to the StK game, we played really well vs WC, Syd and Haw and unfortunately couldn't carry that form vs a side closer to us. What it would have taught our group was what they need to bring week in week out if you want success in the AFL.
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(08-23-2016, 09:00 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Dunno about StK DJ. I wouldn't compare us to them based on how we played against them. Our 4 qtrs vs them in game 2 were utterly putrid. A VFL would have made a better fist of it. We continued those 4 shockers with another 2 vs Bris. Rectified that in the 3rd and 4th and played 4 solid qtrs vs Melb. Prior to the StK game, we played really well vs WC, Syd and Haw and unfortunately couldn't carry that form vs a side closer to us. What it would have taught our group was what they need to bring week in week out if you want success in the AFL.
I think that St Kilda's development is a little more advanced in that they are more consistent. Our best is probably as good as the Saints but our worst is really bad. I am expecting more consistent footy from us next year as well as an improved list from both development and informed drafting/trading. I'm not sure that St Kilda will continue to progress, at least at the same rate.
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I had to check back to see if I made a prediction of how many we'd win. I saw I didn't but my predictions was 8 wins. I was right! Anyone believe me? ;D.
Oh, was I supposed to predict back in December?..lol.
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(08-23-2016, 09:57 AM)DJC link Wrote:I think that St Kilda's development is a little more advanced in that they are more consistent. Our best is probably as good as the Saints but our worst is really bad. I am expecting more consistent footy from us next year as well as an improved list from both development and informed drafting/trading. I'm not sure that St Kilda will continue to progress, at least at the same rate. Would you agree though the we have played less "really bad" qtrs than last year? It would be interesting to analyse the 84 qtrs played this year and determine how many were in that really bad category compared to last year. But yes, you are correct, StK have been more consistent than us.
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Saints have more firepower up forward than us and some of their kids are more advanced.....they also have Carlisle to come into the team....
I'd also suggest they are a destination club now they are on the rise....and will attract players on the move who think they will play finals sooner than later.
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