But it wasn't Biden (or rather the folks looking after him) who held up the aid to Ukraine. It was the Republicans, probably at the behest of Trump who held up that aid. Mav warned about this when the war was in its infancy. If Trump wins you can probably kiss Ukraine goodbye. NATO wouldn't be able to rely on the USA. We'd probably need to worry about the strength of our own alliances. MAGA is an American first, isolationist movement. The security and well being of other countries doesn't really rate.
The Democrats don't get a free pass though. If Biden's their candidate then Trump's a real chance....and that's on them. Apart from the issues with economy, the other big issues in this election are border security and American jobs being lost to other countries. These are resonating when you hear American voters asked about the issues thaty concern them.
In the end the contest will boil down to whether the Americans would prefer a president largely controlled by his 'carers' or a president no-one is really capable of controlling. That would seem an easy choice for us. Apparently not so for the USA.
The problem as I see it though is that by their choice of candidate the Democrats are actually putting Trump in with a chance.
He should have no chance in a 'thinking' nation. It's just illogical to me. It makes no sense at all. But then it is America...and that stopped making sense long ago.
I think you boys are confusing getting blown away by a team in peak physical form, fitness with a team thats been banged up, the boys were willing we just didnt have the wheels to go with them and got cut up once the swans running game got going. The Swans destroyed gws not long ago in similar fashion.
When you're slow and spemding your chips trying to go quick, the inside work eventually drops off because you're gassed. Last night wasn't about effort, or even desire. The desire was there, if it wasn't the first quarter doesn't happen where we go 4 goals up. The consistency is what's missing, and some capability.
Yep Consistency of effort and cohesion between lines comes from a settled team playing together week out and week in. Without it you get uncertainty. There were some cringeworthy moments last night- silly handpasses to players under pressure , indecision about leaving your man to go to a contest, hesitation etc. They are symptoms of a team struggling without normal structures. Swans were able to man up on our key playmakers because there were so many others causing them no grief at all.
I agree Lods. Also, we’ve been up and about for 12 months : in that time we’ve won most games and played a heap of great footy. A stinker was bound to drop sooner or later.
Yep And I think the seeds were sown, and the signs were there, in the final stages of the Melbourne game. They'd reached the end of their tether.
To be clear, I couldn't give a flying fark about the USA, hate the joint, but for me Biden is 1000 times more embarrassing than Trump.
It probably depends on whether you are using the "International Measure of Despotic, Raving Lunacy" or the "Standard Rating of Walking Dead Who Can't Find Their Way Off Stage."
One of the biggest pieces of nonsense sprouted by players and coaches is this rubbish about “One soldier out, next soldier in.”
It might work for the Russian Army… but it sure doesn’t work for us. Not with our current list of injuries.
A ‘good soldier out’ puts an additional burden on your better players who have to carry an extra load.
It puts an additional burden on your fringe players who lose support from, not only the missing player, but also the star players.
Roles change Structures change, Your prime movers are covered more easily. Players carry injuries into games through necessity.
What we saw last night was the cumulative effect of a series of hard games, and missing players. It takes a toll, and unfortunately it may not be a short fix. We’ll get players back…but I suspect we’ll also lose some.
Umpires inconsistent. Effort lacking. Prime movers well covered. We lost a lot of momentum when Harry missed that easy shot. Not a great day at the office from a lot of players.
Many found wanting tonight, but the main concerns will be Weitering.... and Walsh
I wouldn't be surprised to hear that he's hurt that back again. There was definitely something wrong, and it wasn't just after that heavy bump near the end
I don't think they're in the same league. Not even close. And we have a much easier task getting rid of those that don't measure up (if their party doesn't get them first.)
The situation in America is that both Biden and Trump are in with a chance. And the only reason they're in with a chance... is because of who they're running against.
These guys are a big problem to build and maintain team cohesion - club keeps talking about connection between the lines well we have starting 23players that don't play on decent pay packets. Need to move them on and bring players where the team can build cohesion between the lines. More Acres, E Hollands, Fogarty types...
Yep. Unbelievable How on earth are we supposed to develop a structure, understanding, and a team approach, with these changes and unavailability.
I suspect there are players in the side carrying injuries and playing on despite them. But it's the 'leg' ones that cruel us. You can play with one shoulder like Acres did at the end of last year...but calves, knees,hamstrings, toes, and you're off for a spell. And it's these injuries our serial 'victims' seem to attract,
I think in the last couple of years we have been honest.
Better perhaps, but if they are being honest they actually are saying they have no idea how long he will be out....
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Matthew Cottrell (foot)
- Underwent scans yesterday which revealed a navicular stress reaction in his left foot - Club will work through a rehabilitation plan over the coming weeks - Availability: To be reassessed following the Club’s Round 14 bye
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