Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

[chef]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

1. We cannot replace Dahlhaus.

2. Not sure we can ever rely on Stringer in a big game.

3. Until we win games of football away from a roof, we're not a top side.

What the...

[SonofScray]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

1. When you defend well and convert your chances, you are always in with a chance. We have the 2nd aspect in our skillset I think.
2. Caleb Daniel has the Midas Touch.
3. PAFC are like Norf with their faux tough guy act.

[Twodogs]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Our team has more self-belief in their talent and abilities than most critics.
Jake Neade is just a sniper. Pity our Cameron McDonald from the 60's wasn't present at the Suckling incident, very lucky you Jake.
Fletcher Roberts again did some good things, I hope he makes it for his and the team's sake, I was a very harsh critic.

Cam McDonald must be getting on a bit now. He might have been up for it but the young Neade would have had more energy I reckon.

[Bornadog]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

What the...

Chef, you need to go back and see the time of the post and the follow ups

[westbulldog]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Cam McDonald must be getting on a bit now. He might have been up for it but the young Neade would have had more energy I reckon.

Quite true, Cam McDonald is 75. Ivan Marsh is 73. Either would have comprehensively cleaned up Neade.

[whythelongface]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

1. thank you Sydney for letting Shane Biggs come to us. He has blossomed into some sort of player and a number of times today his delivery into the fwd 50 was sublime.

2. You need a player like Jack Redpath to be able to win a GF. Players who work their butts of around the ground, who can be both a leading target and is strong under the ball. He is extremely important for us as we move into the back half of the season. We are expecting a lot from him and he is standing up and delivering. I can't speak highly enough of him.

3. I already knew this but by crikey we are a tough team. Port threw everything they had us - this was their most important game of the year. The game they needed to win to build momentum heading into the 2nd half of the season to be a finals contender. It was their GF. But every time they looked like having an advantage we upped the ante and took it away from them. Sensational stuff.

[chef]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Chef, you need to go back and see the time of the post and the follow ups

Yeah i know when it was posted.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

One of the best wins I have seen, when you consider we beat them on their own ant-hill, down a premium tall defender, our best small attacking playmaker for three quarters and 23-10 against for frees.

1. Learned Redpath has only played 20 games. Thanks for that info.

2. Jack Stringer is quiet, then keeps bouncing back when required. Sign of a true champion. Bevo starting to use him to turn the tide around the ground is a real credit to him. One of very few players you can do that with.

3. Hamling seems to have done ok as he's not getting whipped too much!

[Bornadog]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

One of the best wins I have seen, when you consider we beat them on their own ant-hill, down a premium tall defender, our best small midfielder for three quarters and 23-10 against for frees.

1. Learned Redpath has only played 20 games. Thanks for that info.

Bevo also thought it was one of our best wins.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Our team has more self-belief in their talent and abilities than most critics.
Jake Neade is just a sniper. Pity our Cameron McDonald from the 60's wasn't present at the Suckling incident, very lucky you Jake.
Fletcher Roberts again did some good things, I hope he makes it for his and the team's sake, I was a very harsh critic.

I used to love watching Onka McDonald hit them.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Quite true, Cam McDonald is 75. Ivan Marsh is 73. Either would have comprehensively cleaned up Neade.

Fairly certain he passed away in the last few years too.

[merantau]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Cameron McDonald had a strong wrestling background for those who weren't around to see him play.

[KT31]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

We can now judge him, based on Sockeye Salmons rule.

Who ?

[Twodogs]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

Quite true, Cam McDonald is 75. Ivan Marsh is 73. Either would have comprehensively cleaned up Neade.

Ian Bryant would have shredded him into mincemeat.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Three things I've learned-Round 12 v Port Adelaide.

1. Outstanding young leaders
2. The ability to stand up to when being dominated
3. Caleb Daniel has Sam Mitchell decision making and evasive skills