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Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #90 –
One of the things I've been concerned about is Docherty's situation post injury.
He was a long way from his best in the last game of last year.
Some comments suggest he still hasn't been at his best this year.

But Docherty's an experienced campaigner.
He's done this many seasons before.
He'd be playing well within himself
Having said that 13 disposals and a goal in half a game is good enough for me.
His experience and ability is a must for a spot in Round 1
 

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #91 –
Results don't matter in these games. However, the way we apply ourselves, adapt to what's ahead, maintain connection and goal-focused does matter. That performance was solid.

It also allowed players to show their wares, particularly those pushing for selection.

Gee L Campo showed some good signs and seemed to be able to sustain his work rate 👏🏼
Lord, Cowan, + Hollands x2 developing nicely.
Fantasia wound the clock back.
ZW, Cerra, TDK are cherry ripe.
SOS back - Kemp forward worked and gives us handy options.
Saad. Mr consistent. Loved the bounce and running goal.
McGovern very good. Hopefully uninjured.

I'd say we're ready.
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Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #92 –
Quote from: Lods – on
One of the things I've been concerned about is Docherty's situation post injury.
He was a long way from his best in the last game of last year.
Some comments suggest he still hasn't been at his best this year.

But Docherty's an experienced campaigner.
He's done this many seasons before.
He'd be playing well within himself
Having said that 13 disposals and a goal in half a game is good enough for me.
His experience and ability is a must for a spot in Round 1

Doc seems to me to have lost a bit of time.  I don't know whether he's lost foot speed or reaction time but he seems to be under more pressure and that's affecting his disposal.  Maybe he's just a bit rusty after not much footy in the last 12 months.

Jack Silvagni, on the other hand, looks like he hasn't missed a game.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #93 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Quote from: Lods – on
One of the things I've been concerned about is Docherty's situation post injury.
He was a long way from his best in the last game of last year.
Some comments suggest he still hasn't been at his best this year.

But Docherty's an experienced campaigner.
He's done this many seasons before.
He'd be playing well within himself
Having said that 13 disposals and a goal in half a game is good enough for me.
His experience and ability is a must for a spot in Round 1

Doc seems to me to have lost a bit of time.  I don't know whether he's lost foot speed or reaction time but he seems to be under more pressure and that's affecting his disposal.  Maybe he's just a bit rusty after not much footy in the last 12 months.

Jack Silvagni, on the other hand, looks like he hasn't missed a game.

We won't know for sure about Docherty until we see him under real match pressure.
I'm backing him in.
I'd be surprised if he doesn't play
We'll see.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #94 –
Quote from: DJC – on
It's funny how many supporters jumped to the conclusion that he'd done a hammy.  Nathan Buckley called "ankle" as it happened and the way McGovern limped off suggested a rolled ankle at best, a sprain at worst.  But of course the club was telling prokies when they confirmed it was an ankle  ::)

Another commentator callde it a high hammy when after seeing a couple replays.
I thought it was a hammy after he grabbed, well, his hammy.....twice.

Not really a huge jump to get to that conclusion.

Perhaps instead of 'backets' we should rename him Mitch "The Magician" McGovern as he is a master of misdirection as he fooled just about everyone.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #95 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Dan gorringe reckons hamstring on instagram.

Not sure about what he did, but the club would never tell us lies... 

Can't wait to see Jagga round 1 next year unlike what they told us two weeks ago.

I'm happier for them to be coy.  Tactically it works for us but lets call it for what it is.
He definitely grabbed his hammy twice, he tried to play on as the ball was in his vicinity then grabbed the lower leg when he was hobbling off. Perhaps he hurt his ankle when when he was limping or trying to run when injured. FIIK.
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Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #96 –
Doc just seems a little out of form more than anything. He is running, jumping and cracking in contests.. his decision making and ball handling is a little off. It will come. We need experienced hard bodies when the whips are cracking. He is experienced to the point he knows where to run when momentum is swinging and that is priceless. He is a top top footballer.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #97 –
I just have a feeling that after many pre-seasons Docherty knows how to treat these pre season games as they should be treated by experienced players.
These are games for the youngsters to show their talents and maybe book a spot for Round 1.
They're also a time to do a bit of experimentation
But you're not going to put the kids and newbies out there without the likes of Cripps, Docherty and Weitering to give a bit of guidance...even if it is on limited game time.

Cripps is going at half pace.
I think Weitering probably is as well.
We're probably more concerned about Docherty because of his injury last  year and the fact that he really struggled in the final against Brisbane.
If he'd had a good year last year we'd accept his pre-season form for what it probably is...just a tune up.
But time will tell.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #98 –
I cant believe all negative talk about doc. FFS the bloke had secondary cancer of the lungs and still made it back to top level and someare writing him off based on a practice match!

Watched Doc live countless times look physically spent but if the game was on the line late on the 4th you knew he would crack in and be as fast across the ground as any player young or old.

Has a big tank and an even bigger heart. lets get fully behind this champ until he hangs the boots up.

its the least we can do for him considering what he did to play for our club again.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #99 –
Quote from: shawny – on
I cant believe all negative talk about doc. FFS the bloke had secondary cancer of the lungs and still made it back to top level and someare writing him off based on a practice match!

Watched Doc live countless times look physically spent but if the game was on the line late on the 4th you knew he would crack in and be as fast across the ground as any player young or old.

Has a big tank and an even bigger heart. lets get fully behind this champ until he hangs the boots up.

its the least we can do for him considering what he did to play for our club again.

As inspirational as Doc’s story is, if his disposal, decision-making or reactions aren’t good enough, he doesn’t play, same as every other player.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #100 –
Quote from: shawny – on
its the least we can do for him considering what he did to play for our club again.
AFL is a tough brutal business with no room for charity, he has to earn his spot like any other.

Names mean squat.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #101 –
It goes without saying that if his form doesn't warrant it he shouldn't be picked.
If it's a toss-up between him and another player though, his experience and leadership will always give him the advantage.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #102 –
Docherty is capable of being one of our best players.

Class is permanent.  Form is fickle.  How many bad games has he played?
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #103 –
What has docherty played 2.5 games in 18 months....including this practice game.

Was he the worst player out there? Far from it.
Was he the best player out there? No.

Is he best 22?
That might depend on how many injuries we have.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #104 –
Quote from: LP – on
Quote from: shawny – on
its the least we can do for him considering what he did to play for our club again.
AFL is a tough brutal business with no room for charity, he has to earn his spot like any other.

Names mean squat.

and yet again misread the post.

i said fans to ‘support’ him i didn't say play him every week if his form doesn't warrant it.