Richmond vs Geelong @ the MCG --- Round 21, 2016

[Lozza]

Whilst it was hard to take given our lead we were generally pretty good but looked much better when we moved the ball quickly. Again felt that as soon as the opposition changed things up we have no plan b so we need an influx of some good tactical coaches next season because Hardwick has one string to his bow and its just about snapped.

I think Markov needs to be given more licence to run, can see already the coaches have been in his ear and he is now stopping and propping with ball in hand like the rest of them.

[TigerMonk]

Bellis is a squibber. This time it was shown beautiful by the camera's. Should never play another game ever

[Owl]

lol let me guess, we had the game won by the third and sh @+ a rock in the fourth trying to defend it

[tony_montana]

Its like youre a seer hooter

[WilliamPowell]

Maybe I've become so immune to getting on the emotional rollercoaster when it comes to match day that I see today's result so differently to others

Firstly, seriously not one person thought we'd win, so why the angst that we didn't?

Yep we were up by 6 goals at 3 qtr time and good sides don't lose from there but hell let's be honest we ain't no good side. Let's not pretend we are

I thought for 3 qtrs we played some really good footy. Yep we butchered the ball but when we moved the thing quickly we looked OK. It was better than what we've had served up for most of the season.

I enjoyed watching the kids. Really enjoying Oleg Mrakov,  so much to like about this kid. A huge positive in a bleak year. Ditto Short, not his best game today but gee he's shown alot of good signs.

Would have loved a win but a win as MT mention papers overs the gapping holes. I'd rather lock in an early pick now

Yes i am peeved with certain players after today but what's new? My usual suspect never disappoint me, every week they let me down. That's what I mean by being immune now

So I suppose in a weird sort of way I veiw today as a win/win if you like. Saw some positive signs for the future but a loss in a macabre way was so important when we think draft time

[Yeahright]

Firstly, seriously not one person thought we'd win, so why the angst that we didn't?

Believe it or not, but I did. I have the losing betting slip to prove it.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Firstly, seriously not one person thought we'd win, so why the angst that we didn't?

Believe it or not, but I did. I have the losing betting slip to prove it.

Come on. Tell us the truth. You just liked the long odds.....

[Lozza]

Maybe I've become so immune to getting on the emotional rollercoaster when it comes to match day that I see today's result so differently to others

Firstly, seriously not one person thought we'd win, so why the angst that we didn't?

Yep we were up by 6 goals at 3 qtr time and good sides don't lose from there but hell let's be honest we ain't no good side. Let's not pretend we are

I thought for 3 qtrs we played some really good footy. Yep we butchered the ball but when we moved the thing quickly we looked OK. It was better than what we've had served up for most of the season.

I enjoyed watching the kids. Really enjoying Oleg Mrakov,  so much to like about this kid. A huge positive in a bleak year. Ditto Short, not his best game today but gee he's shown alot of good signs.

Would have loved a win but a win as MT mention papers overs the gapping holes. I'd rather lock in an early pick now

Yes i am peeved with certain players after today but what's new? My usual suspect never disappoint me, every week they let me down. That's what I mean by being immune now

So I suppose in a weird sort of way I veiw today as a win/win if you like. Saw some positive signs for the future but a loss in a macabre way was so important when we think draft time

On the same wavelength, saw the game exactly the same way, remove some deadwood and add some class in the off season and we have the makings of a reasonable side in 2017. Whether the coaching staff gets the best out of them is still my biggest concern as our gameplan is badly flawed and our record of player development is abysmal to say the least.

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The mighty icebergs

[one-eyed]

Robbo's take:

3. RICHMOND.
Enormous first three quarters and went into conservation mode in the final quarter. Couldn’t get their hands on the ball and when they did, run and space disappeared as the Cats upped their defensive actions. Too easy to say they choked. Ran out of fitness, ran out of leadership and ran out of luck. I suppose that’s a choke when you think about it. The positive is no-one’s calling for Hardwick’s head and Shaun Hampson’s revival as a footballer is worthy of a two-year contract extension.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/mark-robinson/afl-round-21-likes-and-dislikes-mark-robinsons-best-and-worst-from-the-weekend/news-story/f788426272701bb00317f35b71828e47

[Jackstar 1960]

Even Robbo thinks the 2 year contact is warranted
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[Jackstar 1960]

Thought Houli was excellent today

[🏅Dooks]

All hail the creamy icebergs 

[Harry]

Blobbo still batting for his mate hardwick.  Suppose those with NFI need to stick together.

[Owl]

Its like youre a seer hooter

I had to go to the movies with the missus but I saw we were doing alright... came out didn't know if I should laugh or cry