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MagpieBat
Joined: 27 Nov 2010
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| Cam wrote: | | Was Fasolo as bad as Witts in his last game? |
You may have to remind me. I have a mental block on Witts' last game for us.
His second-last game, though, where he took apart the best ruck in the VFL in a Qualifying Final, now that was exquisite to watch...
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| David wrote: | | qldmagpie67 wrote: | This game was lost the minute Langdon spoke to players as they arrived
He is totally responsible for his lose
He can't under any circucmstsnces be allowed to play next week
In Howe Goldie Treloar
Out Langdon Langdon and Langdon |
Lol what? |
I suspect Q-Ball is trying to start something with somebody...
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| FrankieGoesToCollingwood wrote: | | Only watched bits of the 1st half as I was out but we never looked likely. Disappointing to drop out like that but as with the seniors we did really well just to make the finals with large chunks missing most of the season. What might've been if we held on against box hill and ended up with the double chance? |
Indeed. Or not dropped the return encounter against the Blues, whom we had napalmed into the dirt the first time around by 130 points. Probably wouldn't have beaten a rampaging Casey on Saturday, had we the double-chance, but at least we'd still be playing...
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qldmagpie67
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| MagpieBat wrote: | | David wrote: | | qldmagpie67 wrote: | This game was lost the minute Langdon spoke to players as they arrived
He is totally responsible for his lose
He can't under any circucmstsnces be allowed to play next week
In Howe Goldie Treloar
Out Langdon Langdon and Langdon |
Lol what? |
I suspect Q-Ball is trying to start something with somebody... |
Not me MB I'm the innocent party as usual
On a separate note any chance you can take over recruiting and find someone taller than 5ft6" to play in defence |
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BazBoy
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From that game is the Sack ready for a tough encounter Qualifying Final❓❓
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MatthewBoydFanClub
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| I think we're short changing Essendon in yesterday's game. They probably played their best team for the year. To be able to drop Francis back into the VFL side for this game was always going to be tough on our forwards. Fasolo's head is no longer focused on the game given his uncertain future. Then Essendon played experienced toughened bodies in Merritt, Green and Hooker and our big bodied mid in Wills was missing. Our backline was under siege all afternoon and Rivers worked overtime with all the structural changes in the side. Ultimately we never threw the towel in so I wouldn't be overcritical on individual performances in the team. Essendon deserved to win. Good luck to them against Richmond next week. And the umpiring yesterday wasn't all that bad. There were plenty of frees that could have gone Essendon's way yesterday. |
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David 
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| MagpieBat wrote: | | David wrote: | While I only caught snatches of the game, I share the disappointment expressed by others – it was a pretty dirty day for most of our senior list, including our rookie defenders. If they struggle against Essendon's seconds, how are they supposed to match it with top-level senior teams in finals?
Only positives were that Goldsack was okay, and Brown, as mentioned, performed well – not sure if there's a place for the latter in the team next week (maybe if Varcoe decides not to play?), but I'd give Goldsack a run ahead of either Madgen or Oxley based on his performance today.
Sad to think that it was probably the last time we'll see Blair, Fasolo, Smith, Crocker and others in black and white stripes (possibly Oxley too). |
None of these are sad departures.
Though, it must be said, it will be a melancholy reminder that we are all one year older and one year further away from 2010 (and therefore one year closer to death) when Blair's delisting is announced...
As for Crocker, he will, unfortunately, still be with us next year. Contracted. |
I'll miss Blair. Been a good servant of the club for nearly a decade.
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| It’s important to recognise that he took a spot that could have been occupied by some 200 game players and improved the team. He helped win a flag. His contribution on the field to that success was significant. I hope that TP will pick him in every position for this week’s Nick’s 22. |
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Pies2016
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| BazBoy wrote: | | From that game is the Sack ready for a tough encounter Qualifying Final❓❓ |
NO but neither is Madgen or Oxley ( or Murphy or Appleby for that matter ) |
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SwansWay
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Even contest. Essendon were just much more efficient in front of the goal. It was plain to see that Essendon were playing more best 22 or close-to best 22 AFL players in their VFL side yesterday. We've had to pillage our reserve stocks to be competitive at AFL level so obviously that's going to affect the result.
We were ordinary in a lot of ways but I wasn't surprised given the team we had. It was clear after yesterday why Fasolo has been overlooked even as an emergency when fit. He just looked bloody awful. I hope he gets a new lease on footy at a new club or if he stays, I do hope he tries his hardest. I mean technically he could still get a call up during the finals. |
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BazBoy
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Pies 2016. Yes your correct—the Sack wasn’t the worst that’s for sure
Magden seemed to struggle even at VFL level
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RudeBoy
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| BazBoy wrote: | Pies 2016. Yes your correct—the Sack wasn’t the worst that’s for sure
Magden seemed to struggle even at VFL level |
Goldsack had 1 mark and 2 possessions for the game.  |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Sack who I admire did not do enough to make next week and now with no competition footy he like Treloar would only get AFL gig from track work
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BazBoy
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Young Mr Browne played a cracking good game
When ever chips were down or Pies we’re struggling the old man could be counted on to produce an inspirational act
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stui magpie 
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| RudeBoy wrote: | | BazBoy wrote: | Pies 2016. Yes your correct—the Sack wasn’t the worst that’s for sure
Magden seemed to struggle even at VFL level |
Goldsack had 1 mark and 2 possessions for the game. |
But he contested and spoiled well, which is what you want down back
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