We had an interrupted preseason due to the resurfacing of Ikon park surface. It was mentioned to me just before the new year that some senior players were annoyed with the situation. They become frustrated with multiple training venues especially after Docherty busted his ACL to which some believe the crap surface we were training on played a part. It was mentioned by someone that we felt had the stringests of preseason and our fitness had been compromised because of the resurfacing that took place. The players had questioned why it wasn’t done earlier or towards the backend of the season and the track be ready for the start of preseason.

It’s not an excuse being made because the person who had said this said it just before the Christmas break.

But now I’m starting to think that our players are not as fit and are running out of puff much earlier into games.

- AFLW team goes in as one of the flag favourites
Nek minnit: Wooden spoon and best player wanting to leave

- Seniors show promise with young players aiming to take next step
Nek minnit: Two straight thrashings (with flattering margins) against bottom 4 opposition.

- Northern Blues side augmented with fresh young talent and experienced former AFL hands
Nek minnit: 130pt annhiliation in Round 1

The events of the past few weeks aren't normal, and points to something bigger than the coach, captain or injuries. Something stinks at the club and it's time they told us WTF was going on.

There will be a full uprising soon unless this changes fast.

Not sure if I am making too much of it but one of the lowest points last night was watching that ugly F-wit Crocker in Weiterings face after one of his second quarter stuff ups..

This piece of sh1t really gave it to Weits in a big way, Weits looked like he was almost about to just give it all up (fortunately he actually rallied after it and recovered pretty well).

But what really got me fired up though was that no one came to either to his rescue or to put arm over his shoulder and settle him down. Wright did come over but I would have expected the cavalry rock up. Instead, I never saw any one else of the leadership group come up to his defence and give it to the Collingwood pr1ck..

Best indication to me of the lack of cohesion and on field leadership gap..

Am I reading too much into it?

Not sure if I am making too much of it but one of the lowest points last night was watching that ugly F-wit Crocker in Weiterings face after one of his second quarter stuff ups..

This piece of sh1t really gave it to Weits in a big way, Weits looked like he was almost about to just give it all up (fortunately he actually rallied after it and recovered pretty well).

But what really got me fired up though was that no one came to either to his rescue or to put arm over his shoulder and settle him down. Wright did come over but I would have expected the cavalry rock up. Instead, I never saw any one else of the leadership group come up to his defence and give it to the Collingwood pr1ck..

Best indication to me of the lack of cohesion and on field leadership gap..

Am I reading too much into it?