Nowhere to Hide in 2025.

[@AceF1910]

Great work Bucky, Hope you and your family have a good one mate. I was quite surprised that they didn't do a review when I heard Newman say that. I do believe that we need to change our assistant coaching staff, the sooner the better imo.

[@PetraKann]

Bucky I was absolutely flabbergasted, maybe even flummoxed when I heard Mr Newnan say that they didn't review the elimination loss to the lions at the end of the 2024 season. 9.6.60 to 0.0.0 half way through the 2nd quarter in a cut throat final and players and coaches don't bother reviewing what went wrong? Just forget about it and move on? Is that the grand master plan?

[@myblueheaven3617]

@@PetraKann I was surprised too mate. Sounded quite nonchalant

[@trenthall7487]

Merry Christmas, mate. Thanks again for all the videos you put up. Very enjoyable. Look forward to watching more and getting your thoughts next year.

[@robinmasters2530]

Thank you for all your great work this year Bucky, have a great Chrissy

[@wow_Jones_ikon]

I can understand the players wanting to move on from the end and not look back but I'd hope the coaches haven't fallen for that. Either the game plan didn't cut it once opposion woke up or the the players couldn't, wouldn't do what was needed to make it work. Like you mate the footage I've seen is encouraging, get the feeling the players as individuals and as a group understand a finish like this year can't be a possibility for next year. Boyds not a young newcomer to the side now, he's seen as a senior player so if he isn't doing the right moves at the right time he should expect a reminder from another senior player. Enjoyed your work this year mate look forward to the next with your show, merry Xmas, Go Baggers

[@BradWebsterNOXQZ]

The last two videos have been great. Your analysis is excellent. Stick to that and leave the sarcasm alone. I’m not looking for a laugh when I watch footy content. There’s plenty of other creators on KZbin trotting out that stuff. All the best for the new year. Go Blues

[@michaelmcclure3383]

I suppose Haynes has been brought in for a bit more defensive leadership. Which might indicate it's an area of concern they strongly want to address. I think he has definitely been brought in to play a role.

[@desiolle2874]

I remember Sheedy made all the boys show up to the Granny and watch in 99 after we shat the bed in the prelim. And always watching film. Really surprised they didn't have to sit down and review the loss here. As a Bomber, I've gotten used to losing. To getting a half chubb only for it to end up being slammed in the door. It's footy and you don't always get the chocolates. But not doing everything you can and/or being half assed isn't on. I suspect most Blues fans feel the same. Decades of our sharing this has made me not hate you with every cell in my body. I'm sure I'll find it again if you start winning everything.

[@TonyBirch-r4i]

Two words - and two words only - Cooper Lord - should never have been dropped for the final. He could be Captain/Coach in 2026 - that's my New Year prediction - and 3rd Brownlow for ... P.Cripps - 3 votes!

[@Tatumstantrum]

I think we all need to just forget how season 2024 ended....the players know, the coaches know, the fans know Bring on season 2025 with a healthy list Genuinely excited for the season to come. Accountability amongst the group is a must for me

[@Tatumstantrum]

Have a great Christmas and New year's mate

[@myblueheaven3617]

Thanks, you too!

[@Libaax_]

Bucky, as much as it is on the players, I also blame the coaching/tactics. I go to the footy on most weeks with my mate and we are always up around the wing area, and teams always had an extra up around the stoppages and we just won’t doing anything about that, did you notice this as well?.

[@ndjdkjs]

Interesting thing I noticed was in the training footage Harry O'Farrell was on the forward's side when I thought the intention was for him to be a tall defender. Maybe they want a true swingman who can go forward and back and have a big impact at either end of the ground.

[@Tatumstantrum]

He's also only just been drafted, highly unlikely to play seniors footy for a year or so Its just part of development

[@michaelmcclure3383]

Has to put on 15 kg i guess haha

[@GraemeDickinson]

I think the coaching staff need to have a good look at themselves. Some of the players they picked in the last game should not had played

[@debbieoconnor976]

As if Voss & co would review their own abysmal performance, game plan and selections

[@PetraKann]

Players need to take ownership of the first 45 minutes in that elimination final. They were clearly not switched on and ready to play at the start of the game which is the most disappointing thing about that loss.

[@MichealRackstraw]

Words are just words… Haven’t seen their actions prove they are hungry…

[@pauldixon1766]

If they still use white boards .... i want in big red letters in permanent marker > Sixty effen Nil. Or as it was known in the northern state, how to lose all credibility in 40 minutes.

[@GaronFisher]

Jordan Russell I'm not too sure about. Forward coach? Hamill backs coach? We have the list but.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

I definitely don't think it was one game..(the elimination final), the whole second half of the year stunk. You'd hope they might be reviewing that... Player unavailability was a huge factor, but not sure it's the only thing, As you say Bucky defence was shocking.. the so called focus Voss had for the year was defence wasn't it?

[@PetraKann]

Agree - but being 9.6.60 to 0.0.0 half way through the 2nd term of a knock out final tells me they were not ready to play or switched on from the start of that final. I hope the players and coaches don't ignore that particular start to a final otherwise it will most likely happen again.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

@PetraKann obviously they weren't ready for finals they had no finals form.. They didn't even have decent home and away form, so was anyone surprised?

[@PetraKann]

@michaelmcclure3383 when you're down 60/0 in a knock out final it's not even about form. It's about everything. Preparation, mental application, concentration, character, leadership, fighting qualities, persistence - you name it. Unacceptable start to any game let alone a final I remember being stunned at that scoreline - never seen it before in a final. The players should get tattoos of 9.6 60 vs 0.0 0 to remind them (maybe wash off tattoos that linger over the pre season)

[@michaelmcclure3383]

@PetraKann says a lot about our preparation and our attitude to the season doesn't it No wonder they don't want to review it haha

[@PetraKann]

@@michaelmcclure3383 they were 10/2 at one stage with some very good wins under their belts. To finish the season off with only a further 4 wins and then being knocked out in the first final was very disappointing to say the least. Not reviewing the bad bits and only focusing on the good bits? Whilst that's good for morale and staying positive, it's not good for learning lessons and moving forward. That's been our problem for a long time right? Moving forward. At least they have tasted 4 finals under Voss and also just missed out on the final 8 in 2022 (And it wasnt just the Pies getting us in the final minute of the last round - it was losing the final 4 games of that season. The blues knocked themselves out of the finals in 2022)

[@TimBurcham-h5t]

We’re pretty average in attack too imo..hope they work on that as well

[@Tatumstantrum]

The long bomb and dump kicks into f50 are infuriating They really need to work on hitting a fwd on the lead

[@ColinClohesy]

Our best stoppage players hate or are instructed not to go back for the stoppage. Thats how i see it, but i haven't looked at stats im just going off my own analysis by watching the game only the one time.

[@Ducatirati]

We have a " Failure in communication " 2 finals , and 2ce we lead with our chin , the one lowest Common denominator is the omissions on these days , Players dropped , I am hopeful.R

[@csb3458]

Hungry for what? Competing for what? They never say it. Weak as piss.