Trouble at Alberton.

[MatteeG]

I dont think there was any trouble with yesterday's game- best day I've had at AAMI in 6 years LOL

[am Bays]

I dont think there was any trouble with yesterday's game- best day I've had at AAMI in 6 years LOL

Are you saying teh port supporters were as soft and accommodating to the Hawthorn fans as there players were towards the Hawthorn players MatteeG???

Good year for you so far this year v Port with the A grade having a win four weeks ago

[MatteeG]

Never had trouble with Power fans at AAMI 1980TM, whether after a win (yesty, 2001 semi final) or after copping hidings (last 3 years).

Crows fans on the other hand....

There were actually quite a few Hawks fans at the game yesterday- excellent when the players AND Clarko came down the bay at the southern end after the game. Full marks to the guys for signing autographs and meeting Stoney afterwards too

[MatteeG]

Good year for you so far this year v Port with the A grade having a win four weeks ago

Yeah wish my teams could play Port every week

[JK]

I don't think the influence of Michal Wilson should be underestimated either ... Through playing his natural game he generally ensures his teammates remain hard at the contest ... I know he's been missing for some of their wins also, but they need him back ASAP imho.

The Powers physical intensity at the moment is a far cry to what is was when they played St Kilda a while back.

[am Bays]

I don't think the influence of Michal Wilson should be underestimated either ... Through playing his natural game he generally ensures his teammates remain hard at the contest ... I know he's been missing for some of their wins also, but they need him back ASAP imho.

The Powers physical intensity at the moment is a far cry to what is was when they played St Kilda a while back.

Agreed he sets such a wonderful example to younger players with respect to how to go about plying hard committed footy. IMO the crows have lacked someone like him since 2006 (when Ruccitio started missing games).

Not only are the Power suffering without him so is my dream team

[Booney]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

[JK]

Was interesting to hear Cornesy was very adamant that the current style Port are playing (or not playing) really needs to be questioned in his opinion ... Now I know people will have differing views on GC, but he is an intelligent enough bloke (usually, lol), but his thoughts seem to mirror those of posters in this topic.

[doggies4eva]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

Thats the orders from your looney coach

[Booney]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

Thats the orders from your looney premiership coach

[Rik E Boy]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

If only Matt Groening knew how easy it was to make Homer look even dumber LOL.

Part of Ports' success in the years mentioned is that they had hardened footballers. If you turn over 24 players in under three seasons you will continue to get massive fluctuations in form. Port have taken the rebuild route but the need for unPortlike levels of competitiveness (and patience) is necessary at this time. There is no such thing as a 'quick rebuild' as Port and Brisbane are finding out at the moment. The trick is to do it a little faster than Hawthorn and a helluva lot faster than Richmond.

regards,

REB

[blink]

The trick is to do it a little faster than Hawthorn and a helluva lot faster than Richmond.

If you take this criteria into account, Port Adelaide's rebuilding phase is looking very good at the moment. It is progressing much faster than that of Brisbane, who basically followed the same decline that Port have from the peak (grand finalists 2004), but Brisbane are taking a lot longer to start heading upwards again.

It will happen for Port, fans just need patience. The form of the last 3 weeks should not detract too much from the form of the previous 7 where Port showed they can play very dangerous and damaging footy.

[Booney]

The trick is to do it a little faster than Hawthorn and a helluva lot faster than Richmond.

If you take this criteria into account, Port Adelaide's rebuilding phase is looking very good at the moment. It is progressing much faster than that of Brisbane, who basically followed the same decline that Port have from the peak (grand finalists 2004), but Brisbane are taking a lot longer to start heading upwards again.

It will happen for Port, fans just need patience. The form of the last 3 weeks should not detract too much from the form of the previous 7 where Port showed they can play very dangerous and damaging footy.

That is the part that gets us Bill.Form is one thing,it comes and goes,I know that,but systems appear to have changed,giving the impression form could return,but not the wins.
May just be my frustration at our recent showings.Hopefully time will show I jumped the gun.

[doggies4eva]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

Thats the orders from your looney premiership coach

So he won a premiership with an exceptional team a few years back? Must prove he's not the problem then I wonder why his players are not playing to the team plan Naughty players

[Psyber]

So he won a premiership with an exceptional team a few years back? Must prove he's not the problem then I wonder why his players are not playing to the team plan Naughty players

I thought they won that year because they didn't play to his game plan, after trying it the two previous years!

[doggies4eva]

So he won a premiership with an exceptional team a few years back? Must prove he's not the problem then I wonder why his players are not playing to the team plan Naughty players

I thought they won that year because they didn't play to his game plan, after trying it the two previous years!

You are probably right. My comment was scarcastic - I think that they are probably trying to play to the game plan now.

[sydney-dog]

Lets be Honest

1 The Power are playing SOFT football, no attempt at applying any physical pressure to the opposition.

2. Chocco has pulled together a speedy side but for some reason they chip the ball SIDEWAYS from HB

3. The Burgoyne brothers do not know how to Brek a Tag, some PA fans even thought S Burgoyne was in the same League as Judd, but until Shaun learns to beat the tag week in and week out he can not be considered as an elite player in the comp

4. Big Question, how long can Port carry Tredrea for, his form in the past month has been ordinary at best

[Psyber]

Fair points made,but watching them every week I am amazed at how our plan has changed so dramatically so quickly.

Part of our success in 02,3,4 was our skill level,as well as some real hardness around the ball.With player departures the hardness has gone,but the skill of some of our players has dropped,more so the execution of the skills.

Why also is Chad Cornes sitting in one back pocket getting it chipped to him from Wakelin,Thurstans and co. in the other pocket? Get up on the wing Chad,give them a target,a lack of target is why we are going sideways.

Thats the orders from your looney premiership coach [ who got the title because he was restrained by others for one year to keep the sponsor who was right on board ]

[devilsadvocate]

Booney, what are your thoughts on White? I dont think PAP can afford to have both him and tredders in the same forward line as they both lack some pace... white does work hard but getting sick of him missing important shots for goals...

Scoob, do you remeber what Tredders was like when he first came to prominence? He constantly f'ed up shots for goal that my 90 year old granny could slot. In fact, a lot of Port fns still shut their eyes when Tredders has a ping at the sticks.

I think White has plenty of talent, and your observation that his kicking isn't up to scratch is 100% spot on. I wonder what we'd think of him if he converted at 75%+? I think we'd be calling him Tredders ideal replacement.

[PortAdelaideProud]

Lets be Honest

1 The Power are playing SOFT football, no attempt at applying any physical pressure to the opposition.

2. Chocco has pulled together a speedy side but for some reason they chip the ball SIDEWAYS from HB

3. The Burgoyne brothers do not know how to Brek a Tag, some PA fans even thought S Burgoyne was in the same League as Judd, but until Shaun learns to beat the tag week in and week out he can not be considered as an elite player in the comp

4. Big Question, how long can Port carry Tredrea for, his form in the past month has been ordinary at best

Considering he has only played 8 games after a 9 month lay-off, you won't see Tredders resemble anything of his former self until after the mid-season break at best. He probably won't get back to his former self until next season.