Four Points: The game needs to face home (and away) truths as case to keep De Goey improves

The events of this week shows the game’s problem with small truths shows why it’s often ill-equipped to handle large truths. | OPINION by Peter Ryan agerealfooty petryan

was instructive of a club’s ethos. Simon Goodwin applied a forceful message with a light touch.

That’s not a criticism of Goodwin because he could consider the comments either unhelpful to his immediate objective of beating the Magpies or legitimately want to protect his player from the barrage of comments that might come his way.Langdon’s comments were his truth and let’s face it, probably not far from the truth. They created a rare atmosphere around the game and gave supporters a much-needed reminder of what footy should be about.

Carlton need just one win to make finals but could face their final two rounds against top four teams St Kilda aren’t good enough but if they beat the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans they will have deserved a finals spot and everyone will assess the Saints with their glass half full.Blues, Bulldogs and Saints supporters may as well enjoy the thrill their run into the finals will provide because they won’t last long in September.

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