Oppo Camp Non-Lions Discussion 2025

[Grasshopper17]

Really interesting to see where Geelong are kicking the ball going inside 50 here. Both their recent entries were to the open pocket. You're probably a better chance to score from there but you also open yourself up to being exposed on the rebound.

I think at this stage of the game we would be kicking to the pocket closest to the kicker, where there is greater congestion and if the ball comes to ground it likely goes out of bounds.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Has to be 4-6 weeks for Nash

 

[Sproj]

Has to be 4-6 weeks for Nash

Has to be, was terrible.

 

[LionsMaw]

Great. We cop St Kilda on the rebound.

You honestly think we'll lose to them? I would think they're much more likely to be dreading coming up against us.

 

[LionsMaw]

Happy to not have to deal with the Bont last week

I wish we had. Getting the wake up call earlier might’ve meant a win against the pies.

 

[LionsMaw]

Nice to see "hokball" getting the kick in the nuts it deserves.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Our comeback wins against the Dogs & Cats look better in retrospect.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

I wish we had. Getting the wake up call earlier might’ve meant a win against the pies.

Doubt it. We were never winning last Thursday

 

[uzabuz]

Dropping the knees after collecting the footy should be prior and a free for htb regardless if tackled high.

That Watson high free towards was pitiful. Thankfully the footy gods were paying attention.

 

[mpal6]

I cheered Danger nailing D'ambrosio tackle and then felt dirty the very next second.

Hawks vs Geelong brings out a kaleidoscope of conflicting emotions even for neutral fans.

 

[FLVanLandingham]

Dropping the knees after collecting the footy should be prior and a free for htb regardless if tackled high.

That Watson high free towards was pitiful. Thankfully the footy gods were paying attention.

I remember Bailey did something like that on our Pies match. Slightly different as he more so lowered his whole torso while extending the neck.

Either way I really dislike seeing it happen wherever.

There was also a cats player today trying to showcase the 'holding' on him after he got rid of it. Ended up looking like he was doing a scissor kick as he really flipped... eugh

On the flip side you have players like Rowell and Dangerfield who will contort their body and lower the head aggressively to brute their way out of a tackle.

 

[Viceregal]

Gunners

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The thing I liked most in that ad is that the dad doing the shanking is wearing a Sun's cap ... guess it saved on outraging any fanbase!

 

[BangyBangy]

Sydney
Geelong
Port (may be if Carr is adventurous)
Fremantle (hailmary for JLo)
GWS (they have proven track record with getting Hogan right, wouldn't mind a punt if cheap)

And last but not least Hawks. They are pretty much throwing themselves at anything moving out there.

It's all speculation & everyone's opinion is just that, however from that list you put up there the only team I can see putting their hand up is Geelong, maybe GWS if they have a need (but do they?). For the others, I reckon the reward isn't worth the risk. Hope this story has a positive resolution.

 

[mpal6]

It's all speculation & everyone's opinion is just that, however from that list you put up there the only team I can see putting their hand up is Geelong, maybe GWS if they have a need (but do they?). For the others, I reckon the reward isn't worth the risk. Hope this story has a positive resolution.

This was shown in access (Damo/Lloyd) in AFL - after Hogan GWS are struggling to have an impact. If they can fix Jamarra and get him for a reasonable price, he could become that deep target for GWS while Cadman can develop at his own pace.

 

[BangyBangy]

This was shown in access (Damo/Lloyd) in AFL - after Hogan GWS are struggling to have an impact. If they can fix Jamarra and get him for a reasonable price, he could become that deep target for GWS while Cadman can develop at his own pace.

For real?

I'd say there's a fair chance Cadman can develop to AFL standard in a shorter time frame than Jamarra can be 'fixed', as you put it.

 

[Elixuh]

Everybody knows Elixuh goes for the Suns

It’s true. Sack Dimma.

 

[mpal6]

For real?

I'd say there's a fair chance Cadman can develop to AFL standard in a shorter time frame than Jamarra can be 'fixed', as you put it.

Not into Cadman hypotheticals though. You asked if GWS even need him and based on evidence so far, they struggle without Hogan. They need an effective second banana who can also be the main man when needed. Current forwards are not getting it done.

Jamarra kicked 35 in 2023, 43 in 2024 and was about to get to that next level before things went off rails. He's shown he can play and be effective though.

 

[dlanod]

For people more up on tactics, why do teams leave / zone way off opposition players wide on the half back flank on a kick out. Often then is time for kicks to the back pocket and then on the HBF. The ball is the cleared way out of the attacking 50.
Is this to keep the opposition away from the middle of the ground? Or just good running from the other team? A bit of both?

Usually teams leave that kick free to try to lock up the next kick. A kick out from the middle can open up either side as well as the centre of the field. Going to the corner allows the defending team to focus on only half the field and most likely force them to go to a contest.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Dire ear news for Anzac Day

 

[Section 5]

https://foxsportspmd-a.akamaihd.net/free/nogeoblock/2025/04/23/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930_2628.mp4

 

[knaf]

https://foxsportspmd-a.akamaihd.net/free/nogeoblock/2025/04/23/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930_2628.mp4

Relevant discussion given the way our centre square combination performed against the pies. Pity we didn’t get some vision from that game.

 

[briztoon]

https://foxsportspmd-a.akamaihd.net/free/nogeoblock/2025/04/23/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930/DVU_230425_AFL_CENTRE_BOUNCE_202504231930_2628.mp4

That url looks too dodgy to click.

I was listening to Adam Simpson on SEN this morning and he was talking about center bounce craft and tactics. Was a good listen.

 

[Section 5]

That url looks too dodgy to click.

I was listening to Adam Simpson on SEN this morning and he was talking about center bounce craft and tactics. Was a good listen.

Try this one
I just copied the video link direct rather than the article combined

‘Comes down to craft’: AFL coaching great breaks down the art of the centre bounce in modern era

‘Comes down to craft’: AFL coaching great breaks down the art of the centre bounce in modern era

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Nathan Barley]

Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

24

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185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

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Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

re-signs with Sydney

 

[Tricky Dicky]

'Last Thursday, Moore was on the receiving end of a nasty collision against the Brisbane Lions, when Logan Morris pushed him into the path of Jeremy Howe

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Jeremy Howe

Age

35

Ht

190cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.1

4star

MG

318.1

4star

D

21.5

5star

K

16.5

5star

HB

5.0

3star

M

6.5

5star

T

2.0

3star

MG

433.3

5star

D

15.2

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.8

5star

T

1.6

4star

, who was in a marking contest with Cam Rayner.'

Scum bag journalism on the AFL website after Morris was cleared by the MRO.

Top Magpie out of Anzac Day clash, young gun to make history as skipper

Darcy Moore won't feature in Friday's clash after struggling with an inner ear issue, with Nick Daicos elevated to the captaincy

www.afl.com.au