farmerjo Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I used to think neeshams coaching was before its time and not that disimilar to today,his problem was he wasn't blessed with a squad like the eagles first up and they didn't have the skills or mental strength under pressure to fullfill it. In Fremantle's history, they'd never had a proven coach and have had some absolute duds likeDamian Drum and Chris Connolly. Don't forget their first coach Neesham, the water polo player! And not limited to coaches. WhyTF did we hire Modra, Tarrant. the turning point started when Rick Hart stepped down as club president, then Connolly was gone, then most of the coaching staff, some dead wood was also cut from the squad, the last to go was Harvey - the best assistant coach we've had, but we had already filled that spot with Sumich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Justin Leppitsch has just been named Brisbane's coach for next year beating Sydney assistant Leigh Tudor to the post.. Senior coaching aside, Leigh really should stick it out a few more years with the red and white... Yes just read that here, http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/premiership-defender-justin-leppitsch-to-replace-michael-voss-as-coach-of-brisbane-lions/story-fni5f4q3-1226726192906 I dont know much about Justin Lepp... Seems like they might be making a similar cultural-fit appointment as to Voss? I think I read that they have board turmoil and there is a meeting called to vote in a new board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 It will be party time in Freo-land should they win! I remember the disappointment of the Swans 96 loss....and the comparison to the exhilaration of the 2005 win. Good luck for all Freo Supporters! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Lets hope you do not have some of the same weather you had last week. Good luck and hope they win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 It will be party time in Freo-land should they win! I remember the disappointment of the Swans 96 loss....and the comparison to the exhilaration of the 2005 win. Good luck for all Freo Supporters! My tip is Freo by 7 points 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Given the scenario of Hawks v Freo a couple of weeks back I tipped the Hawks.. Saturday's night demolition of SYdney has made me re think that a little bit. That first half from Freo was just awesome....if not for wasted opportunities the first quarter they could have been 50 points up at the first change. I do believe Freo could beat Hawthorn, but, i'll be sticking with Hawthorn to win Edited September 24, 2013 by BookMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Freo for me. If they can be within a couple of kicks at 3/4 time,hawks may start thinking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The best attacking team verses the best defensive team. Hard to pick, depends on who is most desperate on the day. Probably Freo, I'll pick them. (Still won't know until they start, which team I'll be favouring ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! Edited September 25, 2013 by Will27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! Bit of a surprise. Is he likely to take a few players with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ron19 Posted September 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! Bit of a surprise. Is he likely to take a few players with him? Could see Buddy returning home then... I'd imagine WC have enough room in the salary cap to accommodate him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Buy a West coast or Freo jersey and get the St Kilda one free? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! Bit of a surprise. Is he likely to take a few players with him? Could see Buddy returning home then... I'd imagine WC have enough room in the salary cap to accommodate him... Big call GS. Ron19 actually made this prediction earlier in the year...cept he was hoping for Freo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Buy a West coast or Freo jersey and get the St Kilda one free? Plus a cash bonus (sorry Chooka) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrantSmith Posted September 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Buy a West coast or Freo jersey and get the St Kilda one free? I heard that Collingwood were in the 2 for 1 aisle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! Bit of a surprise. Is he likely to take a few players with him? Could see Buddy returning home then... I'd imagine WC have enough room in the salary cap to accommodate him... Big call GS. Ron19 actually made this prediction earlier in the year...cept he was hoping for Freo I called Sheehan's hand and raised him Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Buy a West coast or Freo jersey and get the St Kilda one free? I heard that Collingwood were in the 2 for 1 aisle I was actually in the sporting section of K Mart in my home town about 4 months ago and it was the same last year, they only sell Collingwood, Carlton and Essendon gear. I wanted to buy a saints shirt for my son and bring it back to Thailand. The AFL shop in the city wanted $79 bought one from the club online for $49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted September 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hers one for the Eagles supporters that used to knock the Dockers. How much for a saints jumper? Maybe they gave them all away. Buy a West coast or Freo jersey and get the St Kilda one free? I heard that Collingwood were in the 2 for 1 aisle Speaking of Collingwood, has anyone noticed how nice and sweet this thread has been all season without a Collingwood supporter? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm tipping Freo; possibly more with my heart than my head. That being said, if they play as they did against Sydney and lift their conversion rate early in the game they are a real chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm tipping Freo; possibly more with my heart than my head. That being said, if they play as they did against Sydney and lift their conversion rate early in the game they are a real chance. I think it is going to be a tight contest and really looking forward to the game. I will be going for the hawks but I think freo will just nudge them out. Won't be much in it. Having said that Freo are carrying a lot on their shoulders psychologically being in their maiden grand final. I am sure that their team of sports psychologists will be working overtime to prepare them. A far cry from the days of Allan jeans, Ted Whitten and Ron Barrassi who would simply slap them around the head and tell them to get out there and "Eat them bloody alive" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm tipping Freo; possibly more with my heart than my head. That being said, if they play as they did against Sydney and lift their conversion rate early in the game they are a real chance. I think it is going to be a tight contest and really looking forward to the game. I will be going for the hawks but I think freo will just nudge them out. Won't be much in it. Having said that Freo are carrying a lot on their shoulders psychologically being in their maiden grand final. I am sure that their team of sports psychologists will be working overtime to prepare them. A far cry from the days of Allan jeans, Ted Whitten and Ron Barrassi who would simply slap them around the head and tell them to get out there and "Eat them bloody alive" It's going to be a tough 1st quarter. I'm expecting Freo to come out swinging; literally. Their tactics should be to intimidate to the max to throw the hawks off balance from the first bounce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 15 deg and rain forecast for the game. Any opinions out there on who gets an advantage in a wet game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 15 deg and rain forecast for the game. Any opinions out there on who gets an advantage in a wet game? Freo in my view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 15 deg and rain forecast for the game. Any opinions out there on who gets an advantage in a wet game? Yes it is expected to be cold wet and windy and definitely will have an effect on Freo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 15 deg and rain forecast for the game. Any opinions out there on who gets an advantage in a wet game? The team who uses it less from one to the other.(freo) Hope both sides remember there screw ins if wet. Be a little sad if not fine as hard for both sides to show their skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! heard Leppich for Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mike Sheehan said last night On the Couch that, regardless of the GF result, he thinks Alistair Clarkson will be coaching the WCE next year. http://www.6pr.com.au/blogs/6pr-perth-blog/will-clarko-join-west-coast/20130924-2ucns.html I hope he's right! heard Leppich for Brisbane Yep. Signed and announced. Here is his news conference http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-09-25/leppitsch-returns-to-the-pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) My Freo supporter friend sent this email: Get ready xxxx no state team or drug assistance. This is going to be the states first genuine afl premiership . Great achievement Shows the attitude that turned me off Freo people, and led to the banning of footy discussion at our pissups. Still a nice guy and has visited me in Thailand, but footy talk is out. Edited September 26, 2013 by Old Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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