"It's odd isn't with Lyon".... Bit of saliva on the key board old chap? Scraping the bottom of the barrel can do that to a fanatic. Ross bad, Ross bad, Ross bad....bad Ross, eats babies, weeds in his garden... FFS. You're the one getting all defensive after I posted facts Wazzamatta littl...

Of course it's not Ross' job to develop apprentice or specialist coaches, is it. And by the way, be cautious of cause and effect linkages. E.G. do great teams inherently contain chaps that are natural coaches and pursue or ....... Will Fly be credited if Pendlebury becomes a good coach. If it's onl...

Moods brings up a good point about succession and mentoring We know that in the last 20 years Clarkson has been the most successful coach (with 4 flags), but his assistants who came through under his tutelage, have also won premierships (5 flags!!) Simpson, Beveridge and Hardwick x3. Leigh Matthews,...

FMD Slobbo is an esteemed footy expert I’ve heard some shyte brain thinking….this is up there…😂😂 The guys half pissed most weeks gagging for his next Winnie Blue… Moron. You're right. You're the expert on footy. Not him You're the one accountable to your audience and your bosses for sports reportin...

Suppose 3-4 of our best players decide they want out in 2024 and again at the end of 2025 ....even guys who are under contract

Would that spell the start of the end for Ross Lyon?

Battle rumour

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Teflon is pointing the finger at one of the few players who can hold their head high... Makes no sense, but is understandable when you consider that he's looking for someone to blame... anyone really... anyone except the senior coach Steele has been close to best on ground in 7 or 8 games this year....

If we get compensation for Battle I'm ok with losing him. I think he's more easily replaced than Howard

Exploration should mean we take risks to be creative. Did you know our fans booed Bonner recently, how farged is that, no wonder our players have gone into their shells. Who would boo their own fans. They love a good scapegoat. It's usually the guy who just joined the club from another team...takes...

Best not to mention Cats

Best we look inward, instead of outward. Whatever was going on outside the club in 2009 was obviously the stuff we couldn't control. What we could control was our form leading up to the finals...oh AND team selection and utilising your best wet weather footballers on a wet and soggy GF day Luke Ball...

You can't celebrate goals too much on game day if your coach highlights defensive actions and structures during the reviews every week. 'Release the shackles' should be interpreted as drop the negative brand of football Exploration should mean we take risks to be creative. Don't try cute kicks for t...

I'm not sure you're identifying some of the attributes of a leader that are just as important as having a 'mouth' Hannebery definitely understands the game. He definitely had the aura and charisma that comes from being a great player (which he was... prior to coming to us)...but your reputation and...

We made the top 8 last year because every other side around us, had a spectacular fall In other words...We did a Bradbury Essendon, The Bulldogs, Geelong and Fremantle were all better than us and had games where they lost to sides they should have easily beaten. Even Richmond were fighting for a sp...

We've been void of AFL-standard leadership since Riewoldt retired. And why was Riewoldt a good leader? Because he was developed under a system that understood what leadership really meant. Who do we have? 1- Steele - Capt 2 - Wilkie- VC 3 - Sinclair 4 - Ross 5 - Marshall How many of those actually ...

We've been void of AFL-standard leadership since Riewoldt retired. And why was Riewoldt a good leader? Because he was developed under a system that understood what leadership really meant. That 'system' was obviously born under Grant Thomas. Great leadership is empowering individuals to become lead...

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It was Seb Ross Now it’s Jack Steele Who is regarded as the best two way mid in the game - yes there is offence and defence Steele gives 100% every week. He is a dual AA and has finished on the podium at least 5 times in the B&F This year he’ll win his third He leads by example Which is the ONL...

Playing every week in the VFL is something you do if you are not ready to play AFL and you are acclimatising to senior footy (he is 65kg and straight from WAFL colts) His game vs BH was awful- and he got rewarded with AFL selection He cost his team the game, he was in tears after the game, his conf...

Zero leadership. I hope Lyon had a chat with Steele about his poor attitude, especially not giving chase. We still don't have any players who stand up when. team is taking the game away from us, least of all Steele. His goal celebration lacked more emotion than a Max King goal celebration. He gets ...

I understand what you're saying...But little things count. Did you watch 'On the Couch' with examples from Swans players? It's a mindset. When I see our team on field, I feel like they're playing as individuals and not as s team. If Hammer or Sharman marks, where's the emotional support. Where's one...

1- Steele - Capt 2 - Wilkie- VC 3 - Sinclair 4 - Ross 5 - Marshall Well done!!!! BUMP I just watched FoxFooty show 'On The Couch'. They showed examples of leadership and connection on field. Our leaders have as much responsibility as the coach to lift this playing group. Steele is working his backs...

That's why it's unforgivable that Clark was asked to play 4 games straight at VFL level. He comes in to support Dow, Steele and Sebby. Sincs plays 50/50 as a mid and off HBF. Drop or manage one of Hill or Bonner. Leave Caminiti in the team. King, Caminiti and Sharman need to work together. It will w...

We all agreed that Richo had a decent go after 5 years and he wasn't going to take us far. Instead of biting the bullet after a disastrous 2018/19 and hitting the draft, Lethlean and Bassatt along with Finnis and the board decided to go down the money ball route and that provided the sugar hit in 20...

RL would love to be utilising machines with limitless power and endurance, but unfortunately he's going to have to coach humans. You know...rely on his communication, patience, empathy, and conflict resolution. Mentoring skills and helping people develop as leaders.

We made the top 8 last year because every other side around us, had a spectacular fall In other words...We did a Bradbury Essendon, The Bulldogs, Geelong and Fremantle were all better than us and had games where they lost to sides they should have easily beaten. Even Richmond were fighting for a spo...