(1) Didn't rate Astbury , didn't think he was any better than Chaplin last year . Silly me .
(2) Wanted Hardwick gone at the end of last year . Thought he had run his race . He may or may not be the greatest football tactician but the players love him . More importantly Dusty loves him .
(3) Didn't think Cotch would ever reach his 2012 levels again . Been playing like Micheal Voss this finals series.
(4) thought Caddy was useless - been fantastic this finals series. Is a beast .
(5) Prestia. See Caddy .
( 6) Was sad to see Deledio depart . Blessing in disguise.
Lol at the stupidity of this.
Why would people apologise for what was relevant at the time.
1) Astbury has been poor and had poor seasons for whatever reasons, why would you apologise for stating the obvious. He has had a good yr and it is because he plays on the right types.
2) I make no apologies for wanting to see the back of Hardwick i still do. I think we could be an infinately better club with a different coach to this bumbler.Its sort of we are in a g/f despite this bloke.Its taken 8 yrs and we have got so many things wrong under this bloke we may pinch a flag yet again we may not, how much credit do we give to this bloke.
3) Only knock ive ever had on Cotchin is his kicking and have rated him borderline A/B because of it. Still think he is very average by foot.So no nothing to apologise for here.
4) Thought Caddy an average player and very over rated. Still think him an average player despite him playing some good footy in the finals.
5) Have never said he cant play, i wanted us to use pick 6 in the nd and i make no apologies for that.
Has it turned out to be a good trade well if we win a g/f it can only be called a success.
6) The most stupid thing i have ever heard. Why would anyone want to apologise for being sad to see a club stalwart go.
None of the above but
( 7 ) Didnt think the selection committee was up to the task. Im still confused with some selections but they have the results on the board so cant argue.
( 8 ) Didnt think Houli, Ellis and Edwards would see us to this level. They have all turned the ball over lots or been panic merchants at times but the structure seems to work so with them in.
( 9 ) Didnt think the 1 tall forward line would work. Was hoping Griff would stand up and be that second tall forward but that hasn't happened. Wish I wasn't wrong but he seems to just be made of Paper. This is coming from one of his biggest supporters.
( 10 ) Just didnt see Graham, Castagna, Butler and Broad being best 22.
and most of all
( 11 ) Didnt see them going past a top 8 finish. Somewhere between 5th and 8th was my thoughts.
7) agree they got plenty wrong and imo still do but how can you argue with the results
Agree i still think we could significantly improve if we actively looked to replace these players. How poor has Ellis been in the two finals and he continues to stink it up in big games.
9) Agree This is the one for me i still think we would be a better team if we had a decent mobile quick second tall unfortunately it seems we dont have any options but go small which says a fair bit in itself. Our set up is very much an exception to the rule.
10) Graham aside who is an ideal type for pressure games with his size i still think the three small set up has been over rated and i think the smalls have not hit the scoreboard enough.
Castagna imo is very poor his skills are atrocious and someone like Bolton should have been playing instead if we are going to play three smalls.
11) similar, thought anywhere from 7th to 14th and i can see us doing a w/b and missing altogether next yr.People last yr were saying the season was an abberation well i think this season an abberation where just about everything has aligned perfectly for us, you ride it while it lasts but deep down your thinking it cant go forever.
