Round 22 V North Melbourne @Marvel
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I'd like to think a general attitude of just doing enough to win (and maybe hub life is wearing thin?) lead to our less than impressive win and our listless standard of play (from what I've garnered from this thread).....and that we will naturally bring a more focussed attitude and skill level when it matters in the finals.Comment
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Well we can take nothing out of this. Terrible game. Play like this in a final, because that is all we will get, we get annihilated. @@@@ing disgraceful. No real pressure and we disposed so badly. Only one quarter did we really play well. The first. Even though we disposed better in the second we simy couldn't score.
We were @@@@. It is my honest opinion. The longer the season has gone the worse we have got. We had some really close games against reasonably good sides and then we fall down against the easybeats. How did this mob, who are at this stage of their development @@@@ing ordinary, get close to us. Well look no further than two coaches, the mids coach and the defensive coach. Not only that what about getting the players to play for each other and maintain intensity for a whole game
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Not an easy thing to do with little at stake. Good effort in the end.Comment
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Considering where we were last year, considering what is going on in Sydney at the moment, considering these players haven't spent a night in their own bed for months, considering all this, I'm rather pleased with our results this year. This was a needed win, and we got it. That's what matters. Any result in the finals will be a bonus. A win would be great, but even playing finals is a wonderful thing for us this year.
North aren’t the easybeats they were, as their win-loss (and draw) ratio since the bye shows. Kudos to all the lower rung teams; they’ve really taken it up to their opponents in most games in the latter part of the season.Comment
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Not sure what’s going with Papley.
Third umpire abuse free kick this year. Just seems totally unnecessary to me. He doesn’t need to do that. He is a great playing in good form.
I’m even more dismayed that the commentators were having a laugh about the umpiring abuse free kick and calling him Mr Charisma.
I’m surprised that I’m the only one on red and white not happy with this.
I’m sure Longmire just talked to him calmly to redirect his energy a little
No need for a red card or a reprimand because he’s upset your unwavering support for all those you deign with respect…stockbrokers , Eddie McGuire , umpires ..there s a long list of untouchables in your eyes..just from memory of your previous postsComment
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Mate, every player before 2010 would have been done for this - he is passionate. He probably needs to improve but I think he has a few points in the bank so to speak.Comment
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Way over the top response...in a game that was in some way meaningless, we dominated the game for large parts but didn't cash in and finish them off. When they had heaps of momentum and got close, we stopped them in their tracks and won comfortably
Not an easy thing to do with little at stake. Good effort in the end.
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There's been a bit of a debate about who's the better recruit, Hickey or Aliir. In terms of impact on team, Hickey for sure. His work has been a big part of our rise from 2nd last to 5/6. If we hadn't done the trade, I don't think we would be top 8.
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Wow, I never knew that. I take it back!Comment
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Reid’s missed goal was what got them so close IMO.
Savage Centre clearance with a lace out pass 25-30 straight in front. That kick has to be nailed.He ate more cheese, than time allowedComment
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Not sure what’s going on with Papley.
Third umpire abuse free kick this year. Just seems totally unnecessary to me. He doesn’t need to do that. He is a great player in good form.
I’m even more dismayed that the commentators were having a laugh about the umpiring abuse free kick and calling him Mr Charisma.
I’m surprised that I’m the only one on red and white not happy with this.Comment
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Of course we don’t condone that rubbish, just not a lot we can go about it during a game from behind a keyboard.Comment
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Oh by the way for all those knocking Rowbottom, he was bloody good today. It wasn't his fault certain players can't maintain pressure. He sure did.
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Guess they were not trying to hard given they can't improve position but gee, nearly played themselves into a loss and about as unenjoyable a win as you'll see.
Good that Hickey brought some spirit to the final quarter at least.
Wouldn't be surprised to see more of the same next week.
Didn't look good for Blakey unfortunately, so some decisions for the finals team. Wouldn't want to see Dawson go back now, so COR into defence? Offers more than Melican on tonight's showing anyway.Comment
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