We would have won a flag earlier if we had dropped Cutler
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That one would be true.
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Nope just pointing out either
1 yet again a coach of the EFC lied or
2 they couldnât see something this obvious (yet are paid to do so)
I still remember Littles claims after the saga circa 2015 ish
âwe will be a more open and transparent football clubâ.
If it worries you that what is getting said behind closed doors isnât what is said in the public forum youâre probably best off not watching sport.
Coaches* will always back their players in.
*Except Blighty.
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But Blighty was always so busy backing Blighty there wasnât much room left to back in anyone else.
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We have made tremendous strides this year mate. We could lose every game for the rest of the year and the season has been a fantastic success
We have pretty much done everything I wanted us to do this season and more
Be competitive
Play the kids, who also show something
Develop a game style/ plan
Get a high draft pick( so far so good)
Drop zaka
Win Anzac Day
Create/ build a stable backline
Considering how many times we have travelled this year, and the amount of injuries we have copped. Our performances across the season have been nothing short of awesome
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Andy McGrath?
When that was written McGrath had missed part of a game only. It was looking back at the games to that point in time.
Since then weâve been missing McGrath and then Langford, but got Draper back and now Shiel. Our injury run may have been upgraded from âbenignâ to ânormalâ.
Roger that apologies
Didnt look at the date, was just scrolling aimlessly
Considering we fall short of missing the 8 next season we should be aiming for finals and winning one
If we finish lower next year people would see that as going backwards
Back on Cale.
Based on what Rutten said recently, and him being dropped for the Swans game I reckon this was all planned as a part of his retirement announcement strategy, and is his last year.
Someone mentioned Goddard in the above posts being similar to Cale in that heâs still contributing and âcouldâ go on, but doesnât necessarily mean that he âshouldâ go on in the wider context and progression of the team.
What a warrior he has been though, heâll get some games at the end of the year and if we somehow make finals I hope heâs in the team and kicks a clutch goal to win a final. That would be epic.
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Do you (or anyone else) think they dropped him after last weeks loss because they no longer believe we will make the finals and they want to trial other players for a bit before bringing him back for a farewell game or two? (genuine question btw)
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Surely a reasonable question when looking at renewal vs delisting should be: Would this player if fit and in form, get a game with or be considered a medium term prospect for either Geelong or Bulldogs?
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He is in the right age group for Geelong !
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geez, never wouldâve picked that.
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I have great respect for Hooker but he has been very well remunerated for his loyalty.
The label used when coming out of the team also makes a statement about standards expected. Others players can handle the label âomittedâ. Unfortunately, Hooker missed goals that he should have kicked, dropped marks that he should have taken and either wasnât able to, or didnât want to, chase hard enough when he didnât have the ball. For that reason, the label of omitted was warranted irrespective of his performances in years past. If he were really struggling, perhaps he could have a chat to Gueffi, Phillips or Ham who have become very accustomed to the label of âomitted.â
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Agree with this
So it is Tim Watsonâs opinion, nothing carrying an official weight. Got it.
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Hooker has played every game this year. Similar position players, of a similar age, have had a number of managed games so far (Tex Walker as an example).
I think Hooker getting another year is appropriate. As long as they manage him properly.
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