AIRCAV wrote:
The other thing I'm loving is that we are no longer letting ourselves be pushed around. Blokes are making a stand for each other. Loved watching wee little Sumner giving it to them after his goal and then seeing our other players come in and help him out.
We've talked about this for years, but I think it's finally turning. Hawthorn have had us spooked for years, and others have picked up on it and followed.
What I like about it is that is genuine. It can't be farbricated like what Port tried to against Geelong as you come out of it looking ridiculous.
You need to have guys who want to go to battle for each other, but more importantly back up the bravado with tackles that hurt, a want for the contested ball, and to be prepared to go back with the flight when it's your turn and we've seen numerous examples of this the last few weeks. Without it "flying the flag" is just push and shove, with a heap of fines.
The great thing is that already this pre-season through actions and words our 2015 crop of draftees seems to have the same love for the jumper and each other to continue along the same lines.