THE BEHIND POSTS [I.2] (Miscellaneous)
This
week: The Creed; Koch; Co-Captaincy; Tom Brady; My Lineup Changes; Ruckmen; and
Game of Thrones
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What
is Port Adelaide FC?
The
Creed is probably my favourite part of the Port Adelaide F.C. I love it
fullheartedly! It is full of a virtue called "magnanimity." It has a
balance between arrogance and humility.
The Creed and our mottos are parts of a same whole. They share a common spirit – the belief that We DESERVE to WIN.
The Creed respects the opposition and recognizes our own shortcomings, but doesn't let our defects and their qualities stop us from achieving what is RIGHTFULLY ours — the premiership. After all, "We are Port Adelaide" and “We exist to win premierships.”
We will work our asses off because no one can be better than us. We are going to win: if not this year, than in the next; if this year, then also in the next.
By the way, someone has brought up an analogy of the "grandfather's axe" (“after six handles and ten blades, it is still the ‘grandfather’s axe.’”). It is really good! All the characters and stories are parts of PAFC, but none is the club in itself. PAFC, like the “grandfather’s axe,” is its HISTORY.
Let's keep reading it. Let's keep telling it. Let's keep writing it. That's what means being Port Adelaide.
The Creed and our mottos are parts of a same whole. They share a common spirit – the belief that We DESERVE to WIN.
The Creed respects the opposition and recognizes our own shortcomings, but doesn't let our defects and their qualities stop us from achieving what is RIGHTFULLY ours — the premiership. After all, "We are Port Adelaide" and “We exist to win premierships.”
We will work our asses off because no one can be better than us. We are going to win: if not this year, than in the next; if this year, then also in the next.
By the way, someone has brought up an analogy of the "grandfather's axe" (“after six handles and ten blades, it is still the ‘grandfather’s axe.’”). It is really good! All the characters and stories are parts of PAFC, but none is the club in itself. PAFC, like the “grandfather’s axe,” is its HISTORY.
Let's keep reading it. Let's keep telling it. Let's keep writing it. That's what means being Port Adelaide.
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Koch’s Legacy
We are struggling in more places than only on the field. A few examples: (a) the major sponsor debacle; (b) the Center of Excellence failed announcement; (c) the lack of Chinese sponsorships; (d) the embarrassing 11-win promotional video; etc.
We are struggling in more places than only on the field. A few examples: (a) the major sponsor debacle; (b) the Center of Excellence failed announcement; (c) the lack of Chinese sponsorships; (d) the embarrassing 11-win promotional video; etc.
We
obviously could forgive every single off-field shortcoming if the club were
successful on the field. The opposite is not necessarily true. It is a FOOTBALL
club, after all. I am just pointing out that the off-field success is not even
there to serve as excuse. We are excelling in our community work, but that
would be pretty much it.
We
all want exactly what Koch wants — that he becomes the greatest president in
Port's History. We want to help him. We are all in this together. The issue is
that he is failing, but he doesn't want to admit it!
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Co-Captain, No Captain
Captaincy is overrated. Still, from what I have seen so far, both our co-captains together do not make a captain — probably, not even half. I am actually glad neither is wearing the #1.
I think that if we don't have someone fitting to wear the #1 guernsey, it is actually better leaving it aside until the true captain pulls Excalibur out of the rock. But that's me.
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The
Secret for Sustainable Success
Tom Brady has said that they look for smart players more than talented, fast, or strong players. The fact that the Patriots are really good on identifying those players is a big part of their absurdly long and continuous success.
Tom Brady has said that they look for smart players more than talented, fast, or strong players. The fact that the Patriots are really good on identifying those players is a big part of their absurdly long and continuous success.
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"If this be madness, yet there be method
in it." (W. Shakespeare)
I had never heard that quote before this week.
It describes me too well for my own liking, I must admit. It was brought up in
reply for my comments on what to do this week.
Personally, I would fire Bassett and put Hinkley on notice. Our selections show lack of imagination. Hinkley wants to be edgy, but he is very conservative whenever the original plan is forced to change. He hardly can adjust during the season! Imagine during a game...
I would make nine changes; giving the kids a rest, and dropping others due form. Boak to captain the team for the game:
Out: Drew, Rozee, Butters, Duursma, Motlop, Wines, Jonas, Bonner, and DBJ.
In: Marshall, Farrell, Trengove, Mayes, Lienert, McKenzie, Broadbent, Garner, and AJ.
Personally, I would fire Bassett and put Hinkley on notice. Our selections show lack of imagination. Hinkley wants to be edgy, but he is very conservative whenever the original plan is forced to change. He hardly can adjust during the season! Imagine during a game...
I would make nine changes; giving the kids a rest, and dropping others due form. Boak to captain the team for the game:
Out: Drew, Rozee, Butters, Duursma, Motlop, Wines, Jonas, Bonner, and DBJ.
In: Marshall, Farrell, Trengove, Mayes, Lienert, McKenzie, Broadbent, Garner, and AJ.
Offense
Paddy Ryder, Robbie Gray,
Brad Ebert
Sam Gray, Todd Marshall, Kane Farrell
Sam Gray, Todd Marshall, Kane Farrell
Midfield
Scott Lycett, Tom Rockliff, Travis Boak
Justin Westhoff, Jack Trengove, Sam Mayes
Scott Lycett, Tom Rockliff, Travis Boak
Justin Westhoff, Jack Trengove, Sam Mayes
Defense
Jarrod Lienert, Dan Houston, Ryan Burton
Trent McKenzie, Matthew Broadbent, Tom Clurey
Interchange
Jarrod Lienert, Dan Houston, Ryan Burton
Trent McKenzie, Matthew Broadbent, Tom Clurey
Interchange
Sam
Powell-Pepper, Dougal Howard, Joel Garner, Aidyn Johnson
Emergencies
Emergencies
Drew, Rozee, Butters,
Duursma
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Rucking for the Future
Ladhams' improvement this year is auspicious. Hayes is probably better, but if Ladhams reaches replacement level, we should be ok in the ruck department in the foreseeable future.
I am starting to agree with those who defend picking a potential ruckman every year, be it in the draft, the rookie draft, cat-B rookie, or even DFA. Developing rucks seems to be something like horse or cattle breeding. It takes a lot of time and resource, many trials and errors, to develop excellence.
Besides, some may fail as rucks, but still become KPD or KPF instead — which is not a failure at all.
Ladhams' improvement this year is auspicious. Hayes is probably better, but if Ladhams reaches replacement level, we should be ok in the ruck department in the foreseeable future.
I am starting to agree with those who defend picking a potential ruckman every year, be it in the draft, the rookie draft, cat-B rookie, or even DFA. Developing rucks seems to be something like horse or cattle breeding. It takes a lot of time and resource, many trials and errors, to develop excellence.
Besides, some may fail as rucks, but still become KPD or KPF instead — which is not a failure at all.
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BONUS:
Game of Thrones Round
The books are awesome! I haven't watched the TV series yet, though.
The books are awesome! I haven't watched the TV series yet, though.
I Have been A passionate Port Adelaide supporter sice , I was 8 yrs old. Following The Port Adelaide 'Magpies" in SANFL. Seeing Port Adelaide win 13 Premierships in that competiton. Winning seemed Part of our Histoy. Then Entering AFL wanted the same success. As The Port Adelaide 'Magpies" Too. But Happy with what we have Now From 1997 to 2019 and beyond. Would want our club to continue to have a Port Adelaide 'Magpies" if possible . I will Be Port Adelaide through everything we acheive. Until I'm gone in death Do we Part. 47 yrs plus of Port Adelaide Passion . Port Adelaide CheerSquad supporter and season ticket holder. from James Errington.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, James. That's the spirit. I am a new barracker, and I can complain here and there, but I will never stop supporting Port.
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