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(08-23-2016, 11:33 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote: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.
For some unknown reason we seem to have lost out to them in recent years. Carlisle, membrey, rice to name a few. I do t see it but some folks obviously like the long drive to and from training
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(08-23-2016, 11:28 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote: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.
Definitely! And we'll play even less next season as Bolton and Co instil greater determination to apply consistent effort.
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(08-23-2016, 12:16 PM)DJC link Wrote:Definitely! And we'll play even less next season as Bolton and Co instil greater determination to apply consistent effort. And I honestly believe this is what will have us climb the ladder next year moreso than any new draftees. Big PS, consolidation of roles and game plan, some luck with injury (CC and Big H) and next year could be brighter than people think. The loss of Murphy was huge to our structure. Byrne was awesome also prior to the knee injury. Our back six (2E, Doc, Simmo, JW, Rowey, Plow) has performed very well and should be left alone to continue to get the job done. Only 2E may get pushed out, if we draft a better defender, and used more in the midfield.
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Yes kudous to our back 6.
At the end of r22 we had least points against out of all bottom 9 teams.
I was most impressed with that pointless statistic :o
It does, however, give us confidence that our defense is shaping up nicely. And its happened very quickly with some injury woes in Jamo and Byrne.
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(08-23-2016, 01:38 PM)LoveNavy link Wrote:Yes kudous to our back 6.
At the end of r22 we had least points against out of all bottom 9 teams.
I was most impressed with that pointless statistic :o
It does, however, give us confidence that our defense is shaping up nicely. And its happened very quickly with some injury woes in Jamo and Byrne. True although poor old Jamo never really got going this year. Imagine a Jamo in the form of a few years back in that back line nurturing Weiters.
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Didn't expect us to win four games let alone 7 or 8.
However, my key point about the development of the players individually & collectively rang true.
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(08-24-2016, 01:16 AM)TheSheik link Wrote:Didn't expect us to win four games let alone 7 or 8.
However, my key point about the development of the players individually & collectively rang true.
To some extent that's more important than the wins. However, Bolton is about building the confidence and culture of the club, not just the playing group, and I think that our competitive efforts will lay a solid foundation for improved performances next season.
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(08-24-2016, 01:45 AM)DJC link Wrote:To some extent that's more important than the wins. However, Bolton is about building the confidence and culture of the club, not just the playing group, and I think that our competitive efforts will lay a solid foundation for improved performances next season.
Yes I agree. As far as our list goes, I was looking through it yesterday and we have a few young blokes coming through who look very promising. Add in a few newbies this year and, assuming SoS keeps up his good work, next year should see further improvements. Light on the horizon!
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(08-23-2016, 01:38 PM)LoveNavy link Wrote:At the end of r22 we had least points against out of all bottom 9 teams.
I was most impressed with that pointless statistic :o
Would be good....if it were true! 
14th Carlton - 1875
11th Port Adelaide - 1873
10th Melbourne - 1836
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12th Collingwood - 1886 (Only 11 points worse off)
Points for is a little disturbing...
Carlton - 1489
Essendon - 1334
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Fremante - 1505 (16 points better)
then daylight to everyone else.
In short, we are worse offensively then we are good defensively.....if that makes sense.
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Anyone know whatever happened to Barb? Was our biggest supporter in the outer back in the 90s but can't remember the last time I saw her at a game. Was always good fun watching her in action
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