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Without Hawkins and Blicavs, can they win three of Port, Collingwood, St Kilda and Western Bulldogs? That too old, too slow narrative that hung around for a long time may finally be true.
They've faded too far in 2023 - where to now for Geelong?
Amazing career. Those two running along the boundary goals a highlight for me. It’ll be interesting to see what he does now.
Farewell to Buddy, the greatest player of the 21st century and the game's most awe-inspiring entertainer
I think, “Toby Bedford and Brent Daniels were the keys: pushing right up to stoppages to create space out the back, their pace utterly blitzed the Dogs whenever the Giants were able to win it at the coalface” is a crucial point , particularly the pace. Teams that can exploit this and their defensive weakness should beat them. I still think the Dogs won’t play finals this year.
Footy Fix: Comeback kings! Extraordinary Giants are another Collingwood - just one year behind
George Hewitt did a great job
Footy Fix: The Blues aren't the only winners out of Friday night - because the Pies' luck has run out at last
You were watching the West Coast game.
Footy Fix: ANOTHER Magpie magic act sinks the Power - here's how Collingwood pulled off their greatest heist yet
I do not like the bye after the home and away games finish. I believe it disadvantages the top 4 teams that win in week one to play two games in four weeks. It looks like that is here to stay so may as well do something with it. It’s not like teams that finish seventh win the flag (unless they get umpire assistance). There is then the argument just have the top four (or five) play finals but I think it’s good for the teams fifth to eighth to get finals experience.
More meaningful games, more eyes on screens and more fun: Why 'wildcard weekend' is an absolute no-brainer
Gawn and Jackson worked so when Jackson left it made sense to replace him with Grundy but I think you are right, he’s not the right fit. There’s other teams where he could fit better.
TOM MORRIS: 'Gawndy' has failed, but the Dees and Brodie Grundy can still both come out winners - if they're smart
“The smaller dimensions of the SCG …” the Gabba and SCG are widely thought to be shorter grounds where dominating clearances are paramount to winning games… the length of the Gabba (78 metres) and SCG (77.75) are only marginally shorter in length to the MCG (80) from the goal line to the centre circle. Please stop the small dimensions rubbish.
“I’ve not seen them soccer off the ground as much all season as they did on Thursday night, in conditions that, while not perfect, were far from too slippery to handle the ball comfortably.” The dew in Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane is equivalent to it having rained. It’s not Melbourne.
Sorry to nit pick but those two things are just really annoying.
That was Swans pressure at its best and all four quarters. Having McCartin back took Ugle-Hagan almost out of the game. I thought the Dogs would drop off without Jones but they have held up well over the last few weeks and that was an extremely close and even game last night.
Footy Fix: The Swans exposed every one of the Dogs' biggest weaknesses - but did it come too late to save their season?
Always wanting results – indeed. How to do it is the question. Dumping a good coach is not the answer while dumping a bad one is. Hardwick was looking like a bad coach in 2016 but a couple of years later, he’s a genius.
The Suns botch another coaching exit after hanging Stuart Dew out to dry
Ugle-Hagan had a good game and is now a very good player but I think Moore contained him extremely well. That created the space for Quaynor to have an incredible game. They are the best defence in the comp this year. I’ll sign.
Footy Fix: Forget Darcy Moore - THIS is the real star of Collingwood's electric back six
Correct. PS they’re a troll.
Footy Fix: Forget Darcy Moore - THIS is the real star of Collingwood's electric back six
There are some other issues. Moving Vlastuin forward definitely worked for Tigers and I think it was inspired because Longmire moved Mills to be spare. That is a bad decision when dominating clearances became crucial. With multiple talls missing from Richmond and a forecast for rain, the Swans were too tall. Aaron Francis as sub was a bad choice given the conditions. Maybe Clarke could have shut down Bolton, but had been dropped. Once it rained, the Swans over handled when ‘get it forward’ was required.
Footy Fix: How McQualter's masterstroke and a soon-to-be-suspended ruck resurrected Richmond's season
One of those rare occasions where umpiring affected the outcome, 9 – 17.
Footy Fix: Sure, the Swans' shocking kicking butchered a win... but the Cats blew it just as badly
I expect them to lose all 4 upcoming games and drop out of the eight unless they have some better personnel available in defense.
The Bulldogs are in freefall - and only radical changes can save them
This is year nine! Very hard to do that job for nine years. I was thinking yesterday, he will have to go and it will be all the cliches about fresh voice etc. I think you’re right. Recent examples of coaches only lasting a few years at teams out of the eight show what would most likely happen to anyone who took the Eagles job now so they are probably better off sticking with him. I saw him on the bench at one point and thought that’s what he needs to do. Sitting in the coaches box is not a good look with him.
Six Points: Cram the Crows condescending, Bucks, Swans weren't that good, and the rule change AFL must make
I saw a suggestion some years ago that they go back to every team playing every other team once to round 18 (includes one bye), then in the last rounds points are added together from the previous game with the team you play and halved. With the teams you play twice, you get an average of the two games. I like it but suspect it’s too complicated.
Six Points: Cram the Crows condescending, Bucks, Swans weren't that good, and the rule change AFL must make
Ranked by percentage, the Swans are eighth. Note that two close loses to Port and the Giants put them down the ladder. Have six wins so need seven (?) against Cats, Tigers, Dogs, Freo, Bombers, Giants, Suns, Crows, and Demons to make the eight. But I think they will win all of them and make top four. Then beat Freo to win the flag. Sorry Don.
Six Points: Cram the Crows condescending, Bucks, Swans weren't that good, and the rule change AFL must make
Cats – have finals on the line
Lions – Saints win loss pattern to be broken
Swans – Eagles inclusions strong but lacking match fitness
Freo – for me this is 50:50, so home side
Pies – a level above the Crows
Suns – bounce back from a shocker and Hawks without Sicily
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions Round 15: Handing in the 'expert' badge for good
I did say I was abdicating. You’ve nearly convinced me to change my tip and there’s not much time to do so. Thinkng, thinking
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions Round 13: 350 up for Buddy the brilliant
Last week’s 6, has me on 75 for the year. So I will abdicate my lead by:
– Swans – Rampe is back.
– Bulldogs – bounce from last week and Power due a reality check.
– Lions – Hawks due a reality check.
– Crows – too good for the Eagles.
– Fremantle – at home, close.
– North – due a win, Tassie.
– Carlton – must respond at some point.
– Dees – return of Oliver, Pies played in Perth last weekend.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions Round 13: 350 up for Buddy the brilliant
Unfortunately I suspect lawyers got in the way. In medical complaints there is clear evidence that if the practitioner says sorry to the client/patient who received poor treatment then that person will often feel listened to, understand that a mistake was made and accept that the practitioner did their best. As soon as a lawyer is involved they will say admit nothing. With our legal system saying nothing is the correct thing to do. Hawthorn did the right thing and referred it on to the AFL Integrity unit. The people involved were no longer employees but Hawthorn could have suggested a mediation session probably at a neutral venue (which they may have done). If this had been proposed, the lawyers would have told Clarkson, Fagan and Egan not to go. I hope that they turn up and listen at the Human Rights Commission.
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When you look at the player loses, it’s been impossible to build success. If they can keep this team together, then they will progress and stability is important. Dimma was nearly replaced but they placed faith in him and got the reward. I hope Gold Coast do the same.
The Suns don't need Dimma - they've already got the best man for the job
Casey Demons were VFL Premiers last year. That’s usually a sign of depth.
Melbourne are no longer a great team - they are just bog average
11.11; 22 scoring shots vs 6.15; 21 plus an out on the full – sorry Michael Voss but I don’t think inaccuracy cost you the game.
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It used to a common strategy for teams in the top four to up their training load in July leading to lesser performances and losses. In August, they want good form leading into September. With the extra round this year and the bye after round 24, I wonder if that is what we have seen?
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