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Round 7: the 78 tramline junkie and urine games.
- Thread starter Redford
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Umpires aren't the reason the Blues got done.
Kicking 2.8 to start wasn't ideal among several opportunities squandered, they got smashed out of the middle for stretches of the match and a lot of forward 50 entries were simply untidy. They seemed to really labour for goals in the first half. On the flip side, the Cats were far too polished and efficient going inside 50. Each time they entered, they usually scored. At one point the Cats had 10.4 on the board.
Having said that, if Geelong are the so-called benchmark of the comp, then there really isn't a lot in it - and that's not just including Carlton, either. Still early days, but this season strikes me as one where there won't be a clear standout team as an absolute frontrunner for the flag. So if there's any truth to the Cats being the 'team to beat', then I'm not too concerned.
Kicking 2.8 to start wasn't ideal among several opportunities squandered, they got smashed out of the middle for stretches of the match and a lot of forward 50 entries were simply untidy. They seemed to really labour for goals in the first half. On the flip side, the Cats were far too polished and efficient going inside 50. Each time they entered, they usually scored. At one point the Cats had 10.4 on the board.
Having said that, if Geelong are the so-called benchmark of the comp, then there really isn't a lot in it - and that's not just including Carlton, either. Still early days, but this season strikes me as one where there won't be a clear standout team as an absolute frontrunner for the flag. So if there's any truth to the Cats being the 'team to beat', then I'm not too concerned.
I think both the last 2 years have been like that. I actually thought we were a shot last year if we hadn't have lost Lynch. I think you are right, the difference between the best teams isn't a lot at the moment, so it comes down to who can deliver at the right time.
I doubt they'd take the offer, I would probably take it too if possible. 2 goals a game for a competitive 21 year old KPF don't grow on trees.
Darcy for the bulldogs is going to be some sort of player. Reckon he will be a star once he fills out.
it sure helps when your opponent is a head shorter than you each week.
Yes, seriously, how is that even possible ... unless one team has nearly every possible infringement paid, and the other team has several in their favour ignored?
Unless ................... results are "shaped" - most likely to meet business imperatives, corporate financial objectives. The AFL runs the game with a stacked deck basically.
Nah, come on! After what? One or two quality games from *smile*.
Any time you think this again, just remember, "Treacy is flakey; Bakes is a bull!" (Sure a little one, but still a bull)
Took one for the benefit of the team?
Sorry, don't really mean that. Very sorry to see any player get a LTI, terrible bad luck.
[But he hasn't been playing all that well. Wouldn't be surprise for him to find a young player steps up while he's recovering. Might be tough to get his spot back] Doubly tough.
Because HE's not the messiah; just a naughty boy! (Witness AFL fine for homophobic rant earlier this season)
Sorry, but you asked for that!
Gotta put up their tier of 25 to 30 year olds to get a proper view of their list n future. There's no doubt that a few of their over 30's will still play on for a year or two. That bloody core of 21 to 25 looks mighty solid n bloody well seasoned. Don't know how the bastards do it, but their list just seems to stay strong and balanced year after *smile* year. They've been to old n *smile* slow since 2011 and nothing *smile* changes.
Of course we will. For some reason they match up well on us. Where’s our game against them? Tassie?
