Paul Gough - afl site and keen Tiger supporter
* Game and % out of the Eight. Rollercoaster ride since Freo loss. Looked like we were gone then the Pies and Port wins put us back into it. Disappointing last 2 weeks with only kicking 7 goals. Now need to win 5 of last six - tough assignment.
* Bris, Carl, Ess look very winnable. Need to win 2 of the 3 hard ones. At least every game from now on is in Melbourne.
* Excellent progress this year comapred to last since we've done it with a far younger team (Polo, Raines, etc not the Chaffeys) which is a good sign for the future even if we finish similarly to last year. Alot better when you compare where we've come from (2004).
..... taking calls ....
Caller one: what do you think of Wallace's comments about Richo being better than the 23rd player?
Goughy: Can't play the young kids for nothing. They have to earn their spot. We've played youth this year anyway.
Same caller: Should we tank our last 3 games if we lose say next 3 games?
Goughy: No need to tank given the strong draft. Would hate to see us lose to improve our draft position although won't need to worry about that this draft. Rain in the next two weeks would be a bonus. We're a 5 goal better side in the wet [Ed. Explain Sat night Goughy
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Caller 2 (Rod from Dromana): Stuck up for Richo.
Goughy: Richo will be right when the easier games come along. You always get maximum effort from Richo and he'll be right when he gets his handling right.
Rod: Mentioned Clash guernseys.....
Goughy: People worrying about clash guernseys are wasting their energy. Most clubs wore alternative guernseys in the heritage round. No big deal.
Caller 3: How did Paddy do without his brother?
Goughy: Better as a running attacking defender than a stopper. Had a very good year although struggled on the weekend.
Caller 4: About time to put Lids on the ball?
Goughy: Agreed. Second year blues maybe. Struggles kicking for goal despite being a good field kick. Sprays them a bit.
Same caller: Bring in Cam Howat... need more midfielders.
Goughy: We're missing Cogs.
Caller 5: Said we are doing alright playing the young guys. 10 guys under 30 games against Melbourne. We're trying them out and it'll pay off in future years. Best list in the past 25 years. 8 wins above expectations at the start of the year.
Goughy: Agreed. When they physically develop also we'll be on the way up.
Caller 6 (Billy): Aker at Richmond?
Goughy: Aker still has the pace and can win matches and kick goals. But at 30 not for Richmond. Prefer to build a club up together from youth. Premiership teams have shown that's the way to go.
Billy: Trade Chaffey/Rodan for Aker [Ed.
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Goughy: Ah no Billy. Don't think Brisbane will accept that. Not the year to give away draft picks.
Billy: We won't make the Eight ....... [Ed.
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Caller 7: Missing Cogs ... our cog [excuse the pun] in the midfield. Cost us a spot in the Eight. We can't get it out of the middle.
Goughy: Agreed. Our best crunch player too.
Same caller: Playing home games at the Dome..... Collingwood 12 MCG games to only our 9.
Goughy: There needs to be games at the Dome. Hopefully we can get a 9-2 split. Collingwood has brought the crowds. Our poor form in previous years has cost us. Freo and Port games can cost you money as it's a 100,000 seat stadium. Better to play them at the Dome.
