Scodog10
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It’s one thing for Steele to struggle, but it’s another for someone underneath to take his spot. As someone concerned about his form I can’t overlook that no one is firmly putting up their hand to relegate him.
Player Watch Steele Sidebottom
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Have too many over 30s lining up each week for mediocre results.
Too many 200 plus gamers… not enough sub 50 gamers
I’d rather mediocre results cause they backed a promising kid like Allan
Than stuck with the same bunch of veterans hoping things will change
The sooner they phase a few veterans out… the better shape they’ll be in 2025/26
sr36
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Is that cup cake last year's flag? If so, keep doing it Bart!
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Tony Shaw on Steele overtaking his special Club record
1990 Premiership Captain Tony Shaw speaks about Steele Sidebottom overtaking him for second most games played for Collingwood.
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I see you’ve become quite fixated on bottoming out this year - a year where we don’t have our first round pick
I've always disliked playing kids as subs. Sidey could be the perfect sub. Experienced and can make an impact when subbed in and being sub gets him through the hard mid round of the season.
Scodog10
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WT’s post was a steaming pile, but this isn’t much better from someone who knows a heck of a lot more about the game! What worked last year is not going to win us a flag this year.
Specifically on Steele and his role last year, its amazing how a huge leg up for us last year , our wings output, has turned around with almost every club doing it differently this year and our 23 advantage vanishing.
If i recall correctly, Fagan stated it was his major learning from the 23 GF rewatch/debrief.
jmac70
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How can you be so sure?
sr36
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Bart and the cupcake was a reference to continually doing the same thing and continually failing ... it's a nonsense call for the reigning premiers - in round 5 - coming off 2 wins. It'll only be tweaks to the system and any tweaks will be done most effectively by the senior pros.
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His consistency has been a problem in recent years. I think his best is still very good.
I am expecting a solid game from him tomorrow.
I am expecting a solid game from him tomorrow.
Scodog10
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I agree definitely nonsense. In theory you’re bang on about implementing tweaks, but in practice the results have been below par to this point.
This next three is crucial to it all. On form we should be the outsider in all of them. Drop them and look sub par in the process then it’s crunch time on the tweaks. Win 2 or more and we’re back on track ending this discussion.
jmac70
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So, lose the next three and we have to change our game plan?
Scodog10
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No*. I have confidence the game plan with tweaking from last year stacks up. The personnel executing it though might need a small shake up… We won’t know until we get to the other side.
*The caveat being what it looks like. If it looks like St Kilda’s last night it might be a different story of players being unable to execute or it not stacking up against the best in 2024. Carlton’s is a good watch because I don’t think what they’re doing stacks up. It’s so arduous when they have the talent to play like GWS or Port.
PieBeast
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But Macrae and the suggested Allan will
Scodog10
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No, maybe read the post again before jumping in with a half cocked view (paying particular attention to the first part which referred to Whisky’s view as a steaming pile of s**t…).But Macrae and the suggested Allan will
I’m open to Macrae making it, but I’m not a fan. Allan’s currently a long way back…
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PieBeast
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Yeah...that's the only reason he played well but otherwise you're spot in saying he is cooked
Scodog10
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Where’s my follow up? Or are you just picking and choosing your roasts rather than owning when you slip up?Yeah...that's the only reason he played well but otherwise you're spot in saying he is cooked
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Trolling in my eyes. Does this sort of thing often.
Premiership player 2010, 2023
Player of the finals series 2018 (as voted by the coaches)
2 time Copeland trophy winner (one in an almost Premiership year)
Anzac Day Medallist
2nd most games played for Collingwood Football Club
All Australian 2018
Was Collingwood co-vice captain 2015 - 2021
2nd 2018 Brownlow Medal.
No matter your opinion of him, there are few who have had such a career at Collingwood.
When he does go he will be missed.
Player of the finals series 2018 (as voted by the coaches)
2 time Copeland trophy winner (one in an almost Premiership year)
Anzac Day Medallist
2nd most games played for Collingwood Football Club
All Australian 2018
Was Collingwood co-vice captain 2015 - 2021
2nd 2018 Brownlow Medal.
No matter your opinion of him, there are few who have had such a career at Collingwood.
When he does go he will be missed.
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Absolute legend of the club, but he’s returning back to his 2019-2021 form. Understandable considering his age, however if this trend continues then this might have to be his last season.
