Preview Round 5 - Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions (Thursday, 11 April 2024 @ 7:30pm)

[Elixuh]

Nice turnout of lions fans - big cheer for Lachie

I just turned the air con on at home

 

[CarterS]

Unchanged.

 

[BRAB]

Unchanged.

Fagan’s pets survive again

 

[Elixuh]

Unchanged.

 

[Grasshopper17]

LEVER & MAY
Can we limit the effectiveness of Lever and May in the air? Lever and May have routinely dominated the competition for a number of years now and May is in excellent form in 2024. It is a big task for our talls in Joe, Eric and Darcy, but all three need to ensure they compete and at least halve the contest for our smalls.

Equally, will we see some chaos ball entries to combat Lever and May's influence? To do that our smalls will need to go to work and drastically improve our ground ball numbers.

This is pretty much the key tomorrow night. Given the form of the two midfields this season so far, Melbourne will probably win the clearance battle and pretty comfortably.

So we will need to be able to (a) intercept and then (b) use the ball going back the other way. Easier said than done of course, but in Round 18 last year we were belted 32-45 in clearances, but were able to win the intercept battle 72-66.

Looking at that match is interesting. Changes for both teams since that game:

Melbourne
Out: Brayshaw, Hunter, Jordon, Bowey, Melksham, Pickett, Smith, Spargo
In: Howes, McDonald, Billings, Tholstrup, Fritsch, Windsor, Chandler, Oliver

Brisbane
Out: McKenna, Coleman, Ashcroft, Gunston, Robertson, Lyons
In: Dunkley, Lohmann, Ah Chee, Tunstill, Answerth, Gardiner

So some pretty major outs on both teams, but probably more major ins for Melbourne.

But let's assume we are able to win the ball back off them in our back half. Easier said than done, but for the sake of argument. We will need to do the following:

• Switches and reverse switches. King and Montagna have highlighted over the last couple of weeks pretty weak attempts by Hawthorn and Adelaide to do this against Melbourne. The reason these switches are weak is because they are vanilla... They go from side to side with an air of predictability. And inevitability. And they're boring. First thing is to reframe what is a successful switch. You don't need to "get out" for a switch to be successful. If the guy with the ball on one wing is closer to goal than the guy on the other wing who started with the ball, that is a successful switch. That means it can be reversed and repeated. No matter how big of a twist the crowd gets its knickers into.
• But the second thing, and the far more important thing, is that while switching, we need to be poking at their zone. Whoever gets the ball, whether it's the guys on the wing, or the guys in the corridor at the back of the zone, they need to be constantly looking to get the ball into the corridor using short, uncontested, 45⁰ forward kicks. Hell, if they can pull off long uncontested 45⁰ forward kicks well hey be my guest. But let's crawl before we walk. This is why the Hawthorn and Adelaide switch attempts failed so comprehensively: they never flirted with the idea of bringing the ball back into the corridor, despite having ample opportunity (Hawthorn particularly) to do so. It only takes one of these kicks to be successful, and the whole ground opens up. The original kicker can run forward to get the overlap handball. Then if they're far enough over centre it can be a long kick inside 25 (if there's no shorter uncontested option), over the top of the zone to a poorly set defence, or, from the corridor, there's still a conservative option available to them of going long to a forward leading wide diagonally to either flank, probably just outside 50. This whole strategy is made for Zorko in his current role.
• This poking (I'm gonna trademark this term haha) has another great effect. The next time we're in the same position, the Melbourne zone will probably compress into the middle ever so slightly, to stop us taking that option again. This will open up the flanks and give us the potential to "get out" via a full switch.
• The key to this strategy is discipline, which is not something we often talk about with regards to possession. It's about being patient with the ball, but also having the discipline to do the work away from the ball to free up space for your team mates, or do the work 15-20 seconds before you're even a chance to receive the ball. For example, leading from half forward, up to the opposite wing, before cutting back infield in the opposite direction to the switch. The reason most switches are unsuccessful and boring is that all the players are running the same way. All of them! On both teams! Can a Bailey or a Rayner or a McCarthy or a Lohmann run this pattern? This will disorient a defence, and it only takes a moment of indecision to pick holes in a zone defence. That's what we have to do tomorrow night: create that chaos and panic.
• Whatever route we take, this strategy needs to get us within 75m of goal minimum, whether it's on the boundary or, preferably, in the corridor. From here, the worst case scenario is a long kick inside 25 which both makes scoring more likely and is also easier to defend if we do lose possession. But we should still hit up shorter uncontested options if they present themselves. If Melbourne want to play a spare behind the ball, we should be doing everything we can to use our spare in return.
• Gardiner on Lever and make the night miserable for him. May is also a chance but Lever tends to get the ball higher up the ground, making him more dangerous in starting counter attacks. If May is marking the ball, sure it's not a great outcome, but marking closer to our goal is less of a threat.
• Crumbing, crumbing, crumbing. Lead up, lead hard as though you intend to receive the ball, even if you know you won't, then as soon as the ball goes over your head, bolt back to the contest and get front and centre. None of this jumping over the top of Eric and Joe for marks. Stay down, compete hard, lock the ball in if we can't win it ourselves. This is the simplest part of the strategy.
• If we get the chance, maybe on say a fast break out of defence, and we can't hit our forwards on a lead, kick to space inside 50. I don't care whether it's Charlie or Joe who is the nearest bloke. Basically all our guys are more mobile then their guys, and better at ground level. Let's use that. None of this kicking it on Charlie's head rubbish. Please.
• Discipline whilst in possession. That is the key tomorrow night. Long kicks up the line are out; they're the easy, lazy option, and are so 2023.

There it is. Clear as mud. Go get it done Lions.

 

[harvester]

Great insight grasshopper!! Thankyou for sharing it with us.

 

[Elixuh]

This is pretty much the key tomorrow night. Given the form of the two midfields this season so far, Melbourne will probably win the clearance battle and pretty comfortably.

So we will need to be able to (a) intercept and then (b) use the ball going back the other way. Easier said than done of course, but in Round 18 last year we were belted 32-45 in clearances, but were able to win the intercept battle 72-66.

Looking at that match is interesting. Changes for both teams since that game:

Melbourne
Out: Brayshaw, Hunter, Jordon, Bowey, Melksham, Pickett, Smith, Spargo
In: Howes, McDonald, Billings, Tholstrup, Fritsch, Windsor, Chandler, Oliver

Brisbane
Out: McKenna, Coleman, Ashcroft, Gunston, Robertson, Lyons
In: Dunkley, Lohmann, Ah Chee, Tunstill, Answerth

So some pretty major outs on both teams, but probably more major ins for Melbourne.

But let's assume we are able to win the ball back off them in our back half. Easier said than done, but for the sake of argument. We will need to do the following:

• Switches and reverse switches. King and Montagna have highlighted over the last couple of weeks pretty weak attempts by Hawthorn and Adelaide to do this against Melbourne. The reason these switches are weak is because they are vanilla... They go from side to side with an air of predictability. And inevitability. And they're boring. First thing is to reframe what is a successful switch. You don't need to "get out" for a switch to be successful. If the guy with the ball on one wing is closer to goal than the guy on the other wing who started with the ball, that is a successful switch. That means it can be reversed and repeated. No matter how big of a twist the crowd gets its knickers into.
• But the second thing, and the far more important thing, is that while switching, we need to be poking at their zone. Whoever gets the ball, whether it's the guys on the wing, or the guys in the corridor at the back of the zone, they need to be constantly looking to get the ball into the corridor using short, uncontested, 45⁰ forward kicks. Hell, if they can pull off long uncontested 45⁰ forward kicks well hey be my guest. But let's crawl before we walk. This is why the Hawthorn and Adelaide switch attempts failed so successfully: they never flirted with the idea of bringing the ball back into the corridor, despite having ample opportunity (Hawthorn particularly) to do so. It only takes one of these kicks to be successful, and the whole ground opens up. The original kicker can run forward to get the overlap handball. Then if they're far enough over centre it can be a long kick inside 25 (if there's no shorter uncontested option), over the top of the zone to a poorly set defence, or, from the corridor, there's still a conservative option available to them of going long to a forward leading wide diagonally to either flank, probably just outside 50. This strategy is made for Zorko in his current role.
• This poking (I'm gonna trademark this term haha) has another great effect. The next time we're in the same position, the Melbourne zone will probably compress into the middle ever so slightly, to stop us taking that option again. This will open up the flanks and give us the potential to "get out" via a full switch.
• The key to this strategy is discipline, which is not something we often talk about with regards to possession. It's about being patient with the ball, but also having the discipline to do the work away from the ball to free up space for your team mates, or do the work 15-20 seconds before you're even a chance to receive the ball. For example, leading from half forward, up to the opposite wing, before cutting back infield in the opposite direction to the switch. The reason most switches are unsuccessful and boring is that all the players are running the same way. All of them! On both teams! Can a Bailey or a Rayner or a McCarthy or a Lohmann run this pattern? This will disorient a defence, and it only takes a moment of indecision to pick holes in a zone defence. That's what we have to do tomorrow night: create that chaos and panic.
• Whatever route we take, this strategy needs to get us within 75m of goal minimum, whether it's on the boundary or, preferably, in the corridor. From here, the worst case scenario is a long kick inside 25 which both makes scoring more likely and is also easier to defend if we do lose possession. But we should still hit up shorter uncontested options if they present themselves. If Melbourne want to play a spare behind the ball, we should be doing everything we can to use our spare in return.
• Gardiner on Lever and make the night miserable for him. May is also a chance but Lever tends to get the ball higher up the ground, making him more dangerous in starting counter attacks. If May is marking the ball, sure it's not a great outcome, but marking closer to our goal is less of a threat.
• Crumbing, crumbing, crumbing. Lead up, lead hard as though you intend to receive the ball, even if you know you won't, then as soon as the ball goes over your head, bolt back to the contest and get front and centre. None of this jumping over the top of Eric and Joe for marks. Stay down, compete hard, lock the ball in if we can't win it ourselves. This is the simplest part of the strategy.
• If we get the chance, maybe on say a fast break out of defence, and we can't hit our forwards on a lead, kick to space inside 50. I don't care whether it's Charlie or Joe who is the nearest bloke. Basicslly all our guys are more mobile then their guys, and better at ground level. Let's use that. None of this kicking it on Charlie's head rubbish. Please.
• Discipline whilst in possession. That is the key tomorrow night. Long kicks up the line are out; they're the easy, lazy option, and are so 2023.

There it is. Clear as mud. Go get it done Lions.

Hey no need to show me up with far superior analysis pal. God I hate your terrific, insightful and in-depth analysis.

 

[Nunez]

This is pretty much the key tomorrow night. Given the form of the two midfields this season so far, Melbourne will probably win the clearance battle and pretty comfortably.

So we will need to be able to (a) intercept and then (b) use the ball going back the other way. Easier said than done of course, but in Round 18 last year we were belted 32-45 in clearances, but were able to win the intercept battle 72-66.

Looking at that match is interesting. Changes for both teams since that game:

Melbourne
Out: Brayshaw, Hunter, Jordon, Bowey, Melksham, Pickett, Smith, Spargo
In: Howes, McDonald, Billings, Tholstrup, Fritsch, Windsor, Chandler, Oliver

Brisbane
Out: McKenna, Coleman, Ashcroft, Gunston, Robertson, Lyons
In: Dunkley, Lohmann, Ah Chee, Tunstill, Answerth

So some pretty major outs on both teams, but probably more major ins for Melbourne.

But let's assume we are able to win the ball back off them in our back half. Easier said than done, but for the sake of argument. We will need to do the following:

• Switches and reverse switches. King and Montagna have highlighted over the last couple of weeks pretty weak attempts by Hawthorn and Adelaide to do this against Melbourne. The reason these switches are weak is because they are vanilla... They go from side to side with an air of predictability. And inevitability. And they're boring. First thing is to reframe what is a successful switch. You don't need to "get out" for a switch to be successful. If the guy with the ball on one wing is closer to goal than the guy on the other wing who started with the ball, that is a successful switch. That means it can be reversed and repeated. No matter how big of a twist the crowd gets its knickers into.
• But the second thing, and the far more important thing, is that while switching, we need to be poking at their zone. Whoever gets the ball, whether it's the guys on the wing, or the guys in the corridor at the back of the zone, they need to be constantly looking to get the ball into the corridor using short, uncontested, 45⁰ forward kicks. Hell, if they can pull off long uncontested 45⁰ forward kicks well hey be my guest. But let's crawl before we walk. This is why the Hawthorn and Adelaide switch attempts failed so comprehensively: they never flirted with the idea of bringing the ball back into the corridor, despite having ample opportunity (Hawthorn particularly) to do so. It only takes one of these kicks to be successful, and the whole ground opens up. The original kicker can run forward to get the overlap handball. Then if they're far enough over centre it can be a long kick inside 25 (if there's no shorter uncontested option), over the top of the zone to a poorly set defence, or, from the corridor, there's still a conservative option available to them of going long to a forward leading wide diagonally to either flank, probably just outside 50. This whole strategy is made for Zorko in his current role.
• This poking (I'm gonna trademark this term haha) has another great effect. The next time we're in the same position, the Melbourne zone will probably compress into the middle ever so slightly, to stop us taking that option again. This will open up the flanks and give us the potential to "get out" via a full switch.
• The key to this strategy is discipline, which is not something we often talk about with regards to possession. It's about being patient with the ball, but also having the discipline to do the work away from the ball to free up space for your team mates, or do the work 15-20 seconds before you're even a chance to receive the ball. For example, leading from half forward, up to the opposite wing, before cutting back infield in the opposite direction to the switch. The reason most switches are unsuccessful and boring is that all the players are running the same way. All of them! On both teams! Can a Bailey or a Rayner or a McCarthy or a Lohmann run this pattern? This will disorient a defence, and it only takes a moment of indecision to pick holes in a zone defence. That's what we have to do tomorrow night: create that chaos and panic.
• Whatever route we take, this strategy needs to get us within 75m of goal minimum, whether it's on the boundary or, preferably, in the corridor. From here, the worst case scenario is a long kick inside 25 which both makes scoring more likely and is also easier to defend if we do lose possession. But we should still hit up shorter uncontested options if they present themselves. If Melbourne want to play a spare behind the ball, we should be doing everything we can to use our spare in return.
• Gardiner on Lever and make the night miserable for him. May is also a chance but Lever tends to get the ball higher up the ground, making him more dangerous in starting counter attacks. If May is marking the ball, sure it's not a great outcome, but marking closer to our goal is less of a threat.
• Crumbing, crumbing, crumbing. Lead up, lead hard as though you intend to receive the ball, even if you know you won't, then as soon as the ball goes over your head, bolt back to the contest and get front and centre. None of this jumping over the top of Eric and Joe for marks. Stay down, compete hard, lock the ball in if we can't win it ourselves. This is the simplest part of the strategy.
• If we get the chance, maybe on say a fast break out of defence, and we can't hit our forwards on a lead, kick to space inside 50. I don't care whether it's Charlie or Joe who is the nearest bloke. Basically all our guys are more mobile then their guys, and better at ground level. Let's use that. None of this kicking it on Charlie's head rubbish. Please.
• Discipline whilst in possession. That is the key tomorrow night. Long kicks up the line are out; they're the easy, lazy option, and are so 2023.

There it is. Clear as mud. Go get it done Lions.

Great analysis. I hope BRAB takes note when he's coaching tomorrow night.

 

[mpal6]

This is pretty much the key tomorrow night. Given the form of the two midfields this season so far, Melbourne will probably win the clearance battle and pretty comfortably.

So we will need to be able to (a) intercept and then (b) use the ball going back the other way. Easier said than done of course, but in Round 18 last year we were belted 32-45 in clearances, but were able to win the intercept battle 72-66.

Looking at that match is interesting. Changes for both teams since that game:

Melbourne
Out: Brayshaw, Hunter, Jordon, Bowey, Melksham, Pickett, Smith, Spargo
In: Howes, McDonald, Billings, Tholstrup, Fritsch, Windsor, Chandler, Oliver

Brisbane
Out: McKenna, Coleman, Ashcroft, Gunston, Robertson, Lyons
In: Dunkley, Lohmann, Ah Chee, Tunstill, Answerth

So some pretty major outs on both teams, but probably more major ins for Melbourne.

But let's assume we are able to win the ball back off them in our back half. Easier said than done, but for the sake of argument. We will need to do the following:

• Switches and reverse switches. King and Montagna have highlighted over the last couple of weeks pretty weak attempts by Hawthorn and Adelaide to do this against Melbourne. The reason these switches are weak is because they are vanilla... They go from side to side with an air of predictability. And inevitability. And they're boring. First thing is to reframe what is a successful switch. You don't need to "get out" for a switch to be successful. If the guy with the ball on one wing is closer to goal than the guy on the other wing who started with the ball, that is a successful switch. That means it can be reversed and repeated. No matter how big of a twist the crowd gets its knickers into.
• But the second thing, and the far more important thing, is that while switching, we need to be poking at their zone. Whoever gets the ball, whether it's the guys on the wing, or the guys in the corridor at the back of the zone, they need to be constantly looking to get the ball into the corridor using short, uncontested, 45⁰ forward kicks. Hell, if they can pull off long uncontested 45⁰ forward kicks well hey be my guest. But let's crawl before we walk. This is why the Hawthorn and Adelaide switch attempts failed so comprehensively: they never flirted with the idea of bringing the ball back into the corridor, despite having ample opportunity (Hawthorn particularly) to do so. It only takes one of these kicks to be successful, and the whole ground opens up. The original kicker can run forward to get the overlap handball. Then if they're far enough over centre it can be a long kick inside 25 (if there's no shorter uncontested option), over the top of the zone to a poorly set defence, or, from the corridor, there's still a conservative option available to them of going long to a forward leading wide diagonally to either flank, probably just outside 50. This whole strategy is made for Zorko in his current role.
• This poking (I'm gonna trademark this term haha) has another great effect. The next time we're in the same position, the Melbourne zone will probably compress into the middle ever so slightly, to stop us taking that option again. This will open up the flanks and give us the potential to "get out" via a full switch.
• The key to this strategy is discipline, which is not something we often talk about with regards to possession. It's about being patient with the ball, but also having the discipline to do the work away from the ball to free up space for your team mates, or do the work 15-20 seconds before you're even a chance to receive the ball. For example, leading from half forward, up to the opposite wing, before cutting back infield in the opposite direction to the switch. The reason most switches are unsuccessful and boring is that all the players are running the same way. All of them! On both teams! Can a Bailey or a Rayner or a McCarthy or a Lohmann run this pattern? This will disorient a defence, and it only takes a moment of indecision to pick holes in a zone defence. That's what we have to do tomorrow night: create that chaos and panic.
• Whatever route we take, this strategy needs to get us within 75m of goal minimum, whether it's on the boundary or, preferably, in the corridor. From here, the worst case scenario is a long kick inside 25 which both makes scoring more likely and is also easier to defend if we do lose possession. But we should still hit up shorter uncontested options if they present themselves. If Melbourne want to play a spare behind the ball, we should be doing everything we can to use our spare in return.
• Gardiner on Lever and make the night miserable for him. May is also a chance but Lever tends to get the ball higher up the ground, making him more dangerous in starting counter attacks. If May is marking the ball, sure it's not a great outcome, but marking closer to our goal is less of a threat.
• Crumbing, crumbing, crumbing. Lead up, lead hard as though you intend to receive the ball, even if you know you won't, then as soon as the ball goes over your head, bolt back to the contest and get front and centre. None of this jumping over the top of Eric and Joe for marks. Stay down, compete hard, lock the ball in if we can't win it ourselves. This is the simplest part of the strategy.
• If we get the chance, maybe on say a fast break out of defence, and we can't hit our forwards on a lead, kick to space inside 50. I don't care whether it's Charlie or Joe who is the nearest bloke. Basically all our guys are more mobile then their guys, and better at ground level. Let's use that. None of this kicking it on Charlie's head rubbish. Please.
• Discipline whilst in possession. That is the key tomorrow night. Long kicks up the line are out; they're the easy, lazy option, and are so 2023.

There it is. Clear as mud. Go get it done Lions.

Great Summary, Fages could stickie it in his coaching box haha.

 

[Viceregal]

Can we get Grasshopper17 as a mid season hire as an assistant coach with a focus on match day tactics?



For the Lions of course

 

[M Malice]

Can we get Grasshopper17 as a mid season hire as an assistant coach with a focus on match day tactics?



For the Lions of course

And put him on retainer as our permanent match preview author.

 

[notliondown]

This is the moment Cam Rayner will finally break out.

 

[irel]

This is pretty much the key tomorrow night. Given the form of the two midfields this season so far, Melbourne will probably win the clearance battle and pretty comfortably.

So we will need to be able to (a) intercept and then (b) use the ball going back the other way. Easier said than done of course, but in Round 18 last year we were belted 32-45 in clearances, but were able to win the intercept battle 72-66.

Looking at that match is interesting. Changes for both teams since that game:

Melbourne
Out: Brayshaw, Hunter, Jordon, Bowey, Melksham, Pickett, Smith, Spargo
In: Howes, McDonald, Billings, Tholstrup, Fritsch, Windsor, Chandler, Oliver

Brisbane
Out: McKenna, Coleman, Ashcroft, Gunston, Robertson, Lyons
In: Dunkley, Lohmann, Ah Chee, Tunstill, Answerth

So some pretty major outs on both teams, but probably more major ins for Melbourne.

But let's assume we are able to win the ball back off them in our back half. Easier said than done, but for the sake of argument. We will need to do the following:

• Switches and reverse switches. King and Montagna have highlighted over the last couple of weeks pretty weak attempts by Hawthorn and Adelaide to do this against Melbourne. The reason these switches are weak is because they are vanilla... They go from side to side with an air of predictability. And inevitability. And they're boring. First thing is to reframe what is a successful switch. You don't need to "get out" for a switch to be successful. If the guy with the ball on one wing is closer to goal than the guy on the other wing who started with the ball, that is a successful switch. That means it can be reversed and repeated. No matter how big of a twist the crowd gets its knickers into.
• But the second thing, and the far more important thing, is that while switching, we need to be poking at their zone. Whoever gets the ball, whether it's the guys on the wing, or the guys in the corridor at the back of the zone, they need to be constantly looking to get the ball into the corridor using short, uncontested, 45⁰ forward kicks. Hell, if they can pull off long uncontested 45⁰ forward kicks well hey be my guest. But let's crawl before we walk. This is why the Hawthorn and Adelaide switch attempts failed so comprehensively: they never flirted with the idea of bringing the ball back into the corridor, despite having ample opportunity (Hawthorn particularly) to do so. It only takes one of these kicks to be successful, and the whole ground opens up. The original kicker can run forward to get the overlap handball. Then if they're far enough over centre it can be a long kick inside 25 (if there's no shorter uncontested option), over the top of the zone to a poorly set defence, or, from the corridor, there's still a conservative option available to them of going long to a forward leading wide diagonally to either flank, probably just outside 50. This whole strategy is made for Zorko in his current role.
• This poking (I'm gonna trademark this term haha) has another great effect. The next time we're in the same position, the Melbourne zone will probably compress into the middle ever so slightly, to stop us taking that option again. This will open up the flanks and give us the potential to "get out" via a full switch.
• The key to this strategy is discipline, which is not something we often talk about with regards to possession. It's about being patient with the ball, but also having the discipline to do the work away from the ball to free up space for your team mates, or do the work 15-20 seconds before you're even a chance to receive the ball. For example, leading from half forward, up to the opposite wing, before cutting back infield in the opposite direction to the switch. The reason most switches are unsuccessful and boring is that all the players are running the same way. All of them! On both teams! Can a Bailey or a Rayner or a McCarthy or a Lohmann run this pattern? This will disorient a defence, and it only takes a moment of indecision to pick holes in a zone defence. That's what we have to do tomorrow night: create that chaos and panic.
• Whatever route we take, this strategy needs to get us within 75m of goal minimum, whether it's on the boundary or, preferably, in the corridor. From here, the worst case scenario is a long kick inside 25 which both makes scoring more likely and is also easier to defend if we do lose possession. But we should still hit up shorter uncontested options if they present themselves. If Melbourne want to play a spare behind the ball, we should be doing everything we can to use our spare in return.
• Gardiner on Lever and make the night miserable for him. May is also a chance but Lever tends to get the ball higher up the ground, making him more dangerous in starting counter attacks. If May is marking the ball, sure it's not a great outcome, but marking closer to our goal is less of a threat.
• Crumbing, crumbing, crumbing. Lead up, lead hard as though you intend to receive the ball, even if you know you won't, then as soon as the ball goes over your head, bolt back to the contest and get front and centre. None of this jumping over the top of Eric and Joe for marks. Stay down, compete hard, lock the ball in if we can't win it ourselves. This is the simplest part of the strategy.
• If we get the chance, maybe on say a fast break out of defence, and we can't hit our forwards on a lead, kick to space inside 50. I don't care whether it's Charlie or Joe who is the nearest bloke. Basically all our guys are more mobile then their guys, and better at ground level. Let's use that. None of this kicking it on Charlie's head rubbish. Please.
• Discipline whilst in possession. That is the key tomorrow night. Long kicks up the line are out; they're the easy, lazy option, and are so 2023.

There it is. Clear as mud. Go get it done Lions.

So what you're saying is "See ball, get ball, kick ball."

 

[Hollow Knight]

Submitted without comment…

 

[martinson]

So what you're saying is "See ball, get ball, kick ball."

That's an interesting point.

You can give players enough strategies to fill up a new bible but in the pressure of the moment some keep their head and others go to pieces or do whatever.

Good players know what to do without you telling them. And most times instinctively do it.

I remember talking to the great ex jockey Pat Hyland about pre race riding tactics for jockeys and he said it's pretty much pointless.

The good ones don't need them and the others can't carry them out.

 

[luthor]

Anyone going to the Roar Deal Watch party tomorrow night?

I'm there and feeling weirdly optimistic about our chances.

We have a 2 from 2 record at these away game Watch Parties so far.

Irrespective, a great night with good company is guaranteed.

Go you Lions

 

[luthor]

Pets RUUUULE!

 

[Elixuh]

Anyone going to the Roar Deal Watch party tomorrow night?

I'm there and feeling weirdly optimistic about our chances.

We have a 2 from 2 record at these away game Watch Parties so far.

Irrespective, a great night with good company is guaranteed.

Go you Lions

You've turned up a bit early haven't you?

 

[luthor]

You've turned up a bit early haven't you?

I wanted to make sure i got a good seat

 

[twhowler]

Is this the first time Morris has been emergency?

He must be close although presumably would have to replace gardiner as forward?

 

[McIvor]

Is this the first time Morris has been emergency?

He must be close although presumably would have to replace gardiner as forward?

Was emergency last week as well

 

[irel]

I wanted to make sure i got a good seat

Trust you brought a blanket with you. May get a bit chilly overnight up there luthor

 

[rye]

thinking gardiner will kick 3+ goals and earn a rising star nomination

 

[Paul Mac]

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We were at VFL park on this day

 

[Paul Mac]

We just had to put our dog down today, so I'm really hoping we manage to get the win on Thursday.

Shocking to hear this. Sorry for your news. We had the same decision to make 16 months ago. It is completely gut wrenching having to do this. Even though you don't have a choice and you know you are doing the right thing for your pet moving forward it doesn't ease the pain and sorrow.