Strongly disagree Gozza. The second time we kicked ourselves out of it but the first they had players getting out the back and kicking goals as a result of having more run. That after we had them on toast when we were able to compete. We fell away they didnt.
PEDS. After seeing the way they came out in the second half vs Freo over at Pattersons, it became clear to me that they had a physical edge.
So after the whole thing blew up in February, they were still using alleged substances throughout the course of the season were they? That's a crock of sh1t.
The long term and lasting effects of PEDs are well known Gozza. We've been through this on the old board while you were AWOL.
I met one of the members of the Overcoat Gang once, complete with cropped Port Melbourne piers. He had the softest handshake I have ever experienced. Not that that's a bad thing
Comes back to very poor recruiting. KPPs do not grow on trees, in fact, I'd say they're as hard to get now as they've ever been. Club has had ample opportunity to sort this out over the last few years.
If KPPs don't grow on trees Gozza, how has the club had ample opportunity to sort this out?
I reckon the club has been pretty innovative in trying to solve the KPP issue but their plans haven't quite worked out yet. If one of Watson, Rowe and Casboult comes good in 2014, and the others are there about, we'll be flying.
Of course, that will lead to calls to trade them out to bring in some hack who wants to come back to Victoria
Having grown up in an era when you knew that we would always have a few extra games in the dark at Albert Park and wearing my Carlton jumper to school guaranteed at least one fight a day, I may be little more patient with our current premiership drought.
Of course, it is a different era and it takes planning, resources, hard work, good decision making and more than your share of luck to make the top 4, let alone a GF.
We are on an upward trend, even if that trend was slowed by injuries in 2012 and the appointment of a new coach in 2013. Hopefully, the coach and the playing group have made their adjustments and we'll perform up to expectations in 2014.
The only real concern I have with the club is the lack of focus on development. Without dedicated development coaches and a plan for ensuring our VFL players are AFL ready, we can't cover injuries or expect a sustained period at the top of the ladder.
I thought it was a good article that revealed positive signs for the future, and a pragmatic approach to Eddie's departure.
Some interesting stats, particularly when you consider that his form was down:
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Despite recording the second fewest disposals of his career, he would finish with a career-high 26 goals from 51 scoring shots - 21 more than in any other season. However, set shots were an issue, converting 5.10.
When focused, his ability to pressure opponents was unquestioned, finishing equal first with Jeff Garlett for tackles inside 50 and third for disposals in that zone.
I'm with Baggers, would have a few with one of the decent looking sheilas in parliament. Other than that, Bob Hawke without a doubt, the bloke can put it away
You have to admire Simmo and a lot of the other young men who give their all in our great game, then go that extra yard for people that need a bit of a leg up!
I heard Judd say that Yarran is like other athletes with elite speed in that his aerobic capacity is not great (I suspect it's better than Garlett's). Yarran should be able to maintain his speed over the distance but the start will be critical.
While he says he will wing it, it wouldn't surprise me if he's working his butt off with the running coach (if we still have one).
I would have liked to see Bell in the 21 but I can't pick anyone else to be the sub. Hopefully, he'll have an impact when he comes on in the last quarter.
A little birdy told me Kreuzer had a screw inserted in his foot on Tuesday.
yeah, that one popped up on BF on tueday.
What we don't know is if he will be right for this week.
I didnt get it from BF for the record, did know it was on there. Doubt very much the person who told me reads or posts on BF.
Someone called SEN this arvo and said that Kreuzer had a screw inserted into his broken big toe. Now, that could be true but it is highly unlikely, particularly at this time of the year.
The club doesn't have a great deal of credibility when it comes to reporting on injuries but I think the bruised calf scenario is more likely than the broken toe.
- and they were pretty impressive in accounting for the eventual premiers. 
