3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

[GVGjr]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

1 - I should have known better than to trust us at this time of the year.
2 - Unchanged team selections are inherently risky
3 - I'm not sure I'm buying the reasons given for Naughton being subbed out.

[Bornadog]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

1. I should have stayed with my gut feeling that we would lose this match - tipping out the door

2. The only solace I take from the lost is Sydney got done by 112 points at Adelaide Oval and bounced back. I know they played Port, but Adelaide have beaten Carlton when they were flying, Port, drew with Lions, GWS at AO.

3. Disappointed top 4 is out

[Can Bar]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

1. We had more scoring shots,
2. Didn't stick tackles? or was expected to hold a tackle for 10 seconds to get a reward. Umps using ears not eyes.
3. maybe a loss we had to have before going on a 6 game winning streak.

[Grantysghost]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

1. I'm still overly emotionally invested in this mob and I blame my mum for the "Traumatisme des sept finales preliminaires"

2. Bevo teams will seriously never place top 4 or handle the pressure of being the hunted.

3. English is trade able.

[Dry Rot]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

I'm not sure I'm buying the reasons given for Naughton being subbed out.

What were the reasons given for Naughton being subbed out?

[Dry Rot]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

Libba is closer to the end than I thought.

I still cannot explain why the difference between our best and our worst is so great.

I still cannot see why we traded in Coffield

[Bullies]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

Libba is closer to the end than I thought.

I still cannot explain why the difference between our best and our worst is so great.

I still cannot see why we traded in Coffield

Saints supporters said the same about Coffield. He is not quick, ordinary skills and is neither tall or small. Did we not give him 3 years? We can't afford to have both he and Buku in defence at the same time.

[Happy Days]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

I also said all of this about Coffield btw.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

Tim O’Brien (& Croz) offered more than Coffield. Sure both came cheap, but you get what you pay for. I was ambivalent about bringing him in, in that maybe he was a good player just destroyed by injury. But on his games this year, I’m thinking we e just tied up a list spot. It’s time/soon time to pump up JOD & Buss & Freijah and move forward.

[Grantysghost]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

Tim O’Brien (& Croz) offered more than Coffield. Sure both came cheap, but you get what you pay for. I was ambivalent about bringing him in, in that maybe he was a good player just destroyed by injury. But on his games this year, I’m thinking we e just tied up a list spot. It’s time/soon time to pump up JOD & Buss & Freijah and move forward.

I always liked O'Brien I thought he was an ok player. No star but could play a role.

Coffield I was happy getting, I still think there's a lot of potential there, however he hasn't shown too much to date. His disposal by foot is really concerning to me under pressure. I'm surprised by it to be honest.

I think the injury probably really interrupted this season. I would like to see him have another big pre-season next year and see how it goes, for now some time in the VFL wouldn't hurt.

[GVGjr]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

Tim O’Brien (& Croz) offered more than Coffield. Sure both came cheap, but you get what you pay for. I was ambivalent about bringing him in, in that maybe he was a good player just destroyed by injury. But on his games this year, I’m thinking we e just tied up a list spot. It’s time/soon time to pump up JOD & Buss & Freijah and move forward.

The problem over the last couple of weeks for Coffield is that we have gone into the games with 4 taller defenders and he's not been suited for the role he has played. Both he and Khamis probably deserve to be dropped for JOD though.
I'm okay with having Coffield on the list and there is a decent chance he can play some better football for us.

[Happy Days]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

So we’ve reached the Tim O’Brien was underrated part of the season? Maybe we are finished.

[AshMac]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

1. We always put unnecessary pressure on the back end of our season.
2. We still can?t handle a close checking hungry team that gets a good start
3. 39% goal kicking efficiency in the last 5 weeks - our middle and back has carried the team this last month. We needed to forwards to stand up and hold the team this week and they didn?t

[Bornadog]

Re: 3 things learned from Rd 22 vs Adelaide 2024

We needed to forwards to stand up and hold the team this week and they didn't

Do you think because we have a young forward line, that there is no real leadership, and therefore can't organise the forwards on field? Naughton is getting there, but he is still inexperienced and has missed quite a few games this year