Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
I reckon I'd struggle a bit, he's pretty quick and I'm 46.
Tigerflag2008 said:
I reckon I'd struggle a bit, he's pretty quick and I'm 46.
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Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Disagree. Averages 11 possessions in nine games. Not sure how many times he's been the sub. Of his seven games last year, only once did he fail to reach double-figure disposals.nikolasmia said:
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Just that alone would put him ahead of Morris.spook said:
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
sorry mate, but 11 touches is not exactly a ringing endorsement.
spook said:
sorry mate, but 11 touches is not exactly a ringing endorsement.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
It's 4 more disposals a game than Morris has managed this year. He's only 21. Yeah we get that he hasn't proven himself yet but the question is whether he's a better option than Morris and I can't see how anyone could argue that he shouldn't be in ahead of Morris if form is to be rewarded.
nikolasmia said:
It's 4 more disposals a game than Morris has managed this year. He's only 21. Yeah we get that he hasn't proven himself yet but the question is whether he's a better option than Morris and I can't see how anyone could argue that he shouldn't be in ahead of Morris if form is to be rewarded.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Morris is stone motherless last for average marks per game for the Tigers (of players who have played at least 2 games - thats 25 players) so let McDonough practise improving his marking skills at AFL level.
puregreen said:
Morris is stone motherless last for average marks per game for the Tigers (of players who have played at least 2 games - thats 25 players) so let McDonough practise improving his marking skills at AFL level.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
I think you are being a bit dramatic.
What were Hardwick's own words? 'When the players stop improving my time will be up...' Or something akin to that..
Well in 2014 and thus far this year we have not improved, no way. I went and watched the Dockers/Bulldogs, and we are a long way behind that type of sustained pressure.
Freo replacing Harvey, who was doing a reasonable job, with Lyon, was not ..'tearing the place down..' , it was about improving again.
In my opinion Hardwick has to take the blame for our stagnation.
ninjahaha said:
I think you are being a bit dramatic.
What were Hardwick's own words? 'When the players stop improving my time will be up...' Or something akin to that..
Well in 2014 and thus far this year we have not improved, no way. I went and watched the Dockers/Bulldogs, and we are a long way behind that type of sustained pressure.
Freo replacing Harvey, who was doing a reasonable job, with Lyon, was not ..'tearing the place down..' , it was about improving again.
In my opinion Hardwick has to take the blame for our stagnation.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Do the exercise of comparing the team who played in the 2013 final debacle against the team who play this year. I see no improvement. Yes individuals have improved but others have gone backwards. Overall no change.
Do the exercise of comparing the team who played in the 2013 final debacle against the team who play this year. I see no improvement. Yes individuals have improved but others have gone backwards. Overall no change.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Seems a fair and reasonable analytical opinion. Its the hate, spite and vitriol that have me worked up.
I do feel like I am being dramatic, but when you read some of the things that have been posted on here about the club, coach and players over the last 4 seasons it takes its toll. As I stated in another post I can sorta understand post game maybe even till monday, but it just dosnt end for some.
First win over the scum in 8 years and people can't even enjoy it. Why not put the bigger picture aside for a week and enjoy it at the very least.
Again standard caveat. Im not pointing that you Merve, just a comment about the lynch mob.
On improvement,
in the 9 straight and wins this season, even most of the the losses this year we have learnt to fight back. We have a few come from behind wins under our belt against decent opponents. We have also held of some decent teams trying to run over the top of us. Thats one aspect of our game thats improved.
The side is starting to upgraded the best 22 to include kids rather than journey men.
We beat the scum
we are are not yet 3-10
I am clutching at straws as our form up till the weekend has been poor. But if we can eliminate the mass of turnovers, kick straight and play with confidence I believe we are still a chance to win more than we lose.
One week at a time at the moment for this Little yellow and black duck!
"he weighs the same as a duck!" "Burn him!"
Merveille said:
Seems a fair and reasonable analytical opinion. Its the hate, spite and vitriol that have me worked up.
I do feel like I am being dramatic, but when you read some of the things that have been posted on here about the club, coach and players over the last 4 seasons it takes its toll. As I stated in another post I can sorta understand post game maybe even till monday, but it just dosnt end for some.
First win over the scum in 8 years and people can't even enjoy it. Why not put the bigger picture aside for a week and enjoy it at the very least.
Again standard caveat. Im not pointing that you Merve, just a comment about the lynch mob.
On improvement,
in the 9 straight and wins this season, even most of the the losses this year we have learnt to fight back. We have a few come from behind wins under our belt against decent opponents. We have also held of some decent teams trying to run over the top of us. Thats one aspect of our game thats improved.
The side is starting to upgraded the best 22 to include kids rather than journey men.
We beat the scum
we are are not yet 3-10
I am clutching at straws as our form up till the weekend has been poor. But if we can eliminate the mass of turnovers, kick straight and play with confidence I believe we are still a chance to win more than we lose.
One week at a time at the moment for this Little yellow and black duck!
"he weighs the same as a duck!" "Burn him!"
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Yep did that a week or so ago.
The list of players under 25 who played that game consisted of about 12 players. These were the players whose natural progression was yo push us up to the ranks of contenders. I reckon Edwards and Rance definitely better, perhaps Ellis too. The rest have tread water at best IMO.
Letsroar said:
Yep did that a week or so ago.
The list of players under 25 who played that game consisted of about 12 players. These were the players whose natural progression was yo push us up to the ranks of contenders. I reckon Edwards and Rance definitely better, perhaps Ellis too. The rest have tread water at best IMO.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Should have been named in squad & been pushing for selection instead of Arnott.
Should have been named in squad & been pushing for selection instead of Arnott.
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