Post Match Discussion - Semi Final

[Mondê 525]

2 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Did you report them to abuse phone number or to security? If a few people heard it and were prepared to support your complaint, they are outski. Pricks like that don't deserve to be there.

Yes security were notified and after a long deliberation one guy was escorted out but the others remained inside and were monitored for the rest of the match. Fair to say they got a decent send off by the Melbourne faithful when they left after Melksham's sealer. Good riddance

[MT64 1,084]

6 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Agree. The volume was far too loud (reminiscent of the Meatloaf fiasco) and I was disappointed they didn’t fire one of their free Hawks T shirts in my direction because I was feeling lucky.

Hah and they ran out of fireworks mid last quarter. Just like their team. Only just getting my voice back.

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,277]

7 minutes ago, A F said:

The fireworks were arrogant and embarrassing. They stopped them in the second half didn't they?

Not sure

They were a completely bogan touch... And half @ssed 

[Wollongong Demon 182]

1 hour ago, Nasher said:

torp from Frost?

Twas perfect in its spiralling. A video of it should be in training manuals. 

Made even better by resulting in a coast to coast sausage.

[daisycutter 28,485]

1 hour ago, Converted Dee said:

Does anyone have a link or know what the story is behind the article in the Herald-Sun "Demons Respond To Brutal Hawks Sledge"? Paywall article and just curious to know what was said.

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Melbourne didn’t break even when Hawthorn charged and got unsociable in semi-final

Sam Edmund, Herald Sun

September 15, 2018 11:09am

SAFE to say, the old Melbourne would have cracked.

A huge lead shrinking by the minute in a huge final in front of a huge crowd - all against a rival boasting a September pedigree unmatched over the past decade.

Yet there’s a belief within this Demons side that burns bright.

MATCH REPORT: CYCLONE MELBOURNE COMING TO PERTH

PLAYER RATINGS: EVERY HAWK, DEMON RATED

ROBBO: DEES PLAY DOG-UGLY FOOTY

Not even when the Hawthorn players suddenly got “lippy” in the last quarter did the Demons wobble.

When Jarryd Roughead nailed a set shot to cut Melbourne’s 32-point three quarter-time margin to 12 points at the 11-minute mark of the fourth term, another Hawk couldn’t help but stir the pot.

“You’ve blown it. You blokes are choking, you blokes are choking,” he yelled to any Demon who would listen.

But, like the Western Bulldogs of 2016 and Richmond of 2017, this isn’t the same old Demons.

 

 

[Demon Disciple 10,921]

3 hours ago, Mondê said:

Unfortunately my night was marred by racist remarks directed at Salem and Jetta by a group of Hawthorn fans in Q1. Left me feeling down for the remainder of the match, but it was a great win by the boys. Go Dees

Hawthorn supporters are unbearable when they are winning, the arrogance and smugness is truly disgusting. Then when the shoe is on the other foot, they perpetually b!tch and moan.

They love to dish it out, but cannot take it themselves. Pathetic weak rabble. 

[samcantstandya 918]

1 hour ago, buck_nekkid said:

They flopped from the opening bounce for frees.  All game!  if they look at the flops, they will book half the hawks team.

It annoys me Mitchell does the wrong thing especially after the Selwood one & because Oliver hasn't braced himself then he's a stager. But when the Hawk  captain gets tackled and throws himself back 2 get a free kick & goal, then it's ok.Give me a break.

[jnrmac 18,944]

1 hour ago, A F said:

The fireworks were arrogant and embarrassing. They stopped them in the second half didn't they?

Either that or they only stocked 6 thinking they wouldn't score that many !

Edited September 15, 2018 by jnrmac

[bobby1554 1,132]

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

 

Wouldn’t mind betting that was Sicily, which would explain Tracc mocking him after the Melk goal

Edited September 15, 2018 by bobby1554

[deanox 8,565]

8 hours ago, Nasher said:

The trade included our 2018 first round pick. So as we now finish no lower than 4th, the final spot in the draft just went down one.

It’s a huge stretch to say that changes the value of thr trade, but that’s the logic behind the comment.

 

Paraphrasing one crows fan from big footy "it doesn't matter that Melbourne finished higher, we were so crap that we still get the same picks we expected (meaning approx picks 10 and 16)"

Edited September 15, 2018 by deanox

[Mickey 4,173]

3 minutes ago, deanox said:

Paraphrasing one crows fan from big footy "it doesn't matter that Melbourne finished higher, we were so crap that we still get the same picks we expected (meaning approx picks 10 and 16)"

Doesnt matter to them. Is a win for us.

[Gorgoroth 12,308]

Still celebrating!!!

[layzie 28,683]

What a fantastic night mk 2! We did it! I know there isn’t something special about writing here moments after the win but these last two weeks I’ve just lost it!

We were not particularly great but the big takeaway for me is the we stood up in pivotal moments of the game. The two biggest was red time in the 3rd quarter, and when the Hawks kicked 3 on the trot in the last. The latter was a massive test as we had barely touched the ball in that period, but the ability to win that centre clearance and generate an opportunity through Mlikshakes was something we couldn’t do in the past and from then on we started winning contested ball again and wrestled the momentum back. Sometimes that means so much more in a final that playing the perfect 4 quarter game.

Jack Viney - BOG by a very long way. An absolute man possessed. All those training sessions and him getting flogged would have had him so sick of not playing and he has just unleashed in the last few weeks. A man that was made to play finals!

Michael Hibberd- In my opinion they were the two best. There were periods in the 2nd and 3rd where the ball spent A LOT of time in defence. Their delivery was pretty good as well and we were under siege. The number of times this guy saved our rear ends is probably not measured by stats and his ability to kick a brilliant weighted ball out of the defensive 50 under pressure to a target is so valuable.

The Backline - Along with Hibbo these guys had their work cut out for them. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they were really knackered by half time. Jetta was incredible keeping Breust quiet, an AA forward. Oscar and a Frosty continue to really impress. By the way Oscar hits nearly every short pass to a teammate so it would be refreshing if people would give the maligning treatment a rest now!

T-Mac - 10 marks, 3 contested in the 50, 4 deadly goals! When you need a clunker he provides it. So valuable.

Gawn and McEvoy had a good duel I thought early but Maxy took over!  An kick a goal now too! That mark in the last quarter was something to behold, is equal to our chances. Petracca played a very good game and moved well, thought he chopped his kicks a bit often to be considered in our top 3 but he was much less fumbly than last week. Oliver the clearance king, Brayshaw not as active but two clutch goals. We showed that we can beat quality opposition now with a few more gears to go to.

We have exceeded expectations, not getting ahead of ourselves but it is fair to say that we are a good football side and a finals football side. We belong!

I want to go to Perth badly. I am probably way too late to the flight booking party and the cash outlay will be ginormous. It could be a bridge too far unfortunately but hoping for some kind of miracle. For now though, just take it all in!

Lastly, to all of you. You are the best fans to be associated with. Seeing all the red and blue again and all the people at the Mountain View after on the rooftop bar singing the song was such a privilege. I love you all ❤️ 

[Sadler 26]

34 minutes ago, layzie said:

What a fantastic night mk 2! We did it! I know there isn’t something special about writing here moments after the win but these last two weeks I’ve just lost it!

We were not particularly great but the big takeaway for me is the we stood up in pivotal moments of the game. The two biggest was red time in the 3rd quarter, and when the Hawks kicked 3 on the trot in the last. The latter was a massive test as we had barely touched the ball in that period, but the ability to win that centre clearance and generate an opportunity through Mlikshakes was something we couldn’t do in the past and from then on we started winning contested ball again and wrestled the momentum back. Sometimes that means so much more in a final that playing the perfect 4 quarter game.

Jack Viney - BOG by a very long way. An absolute man possessed. All those training sessions and him getting flogged would have had him so sick of not playing and he has just unleashed in the last few weeks. A man that was made to play finals!

Michael Hibberd- In my opinion they were the two best. There were periods in the 2nd and 3rd where the ball spent A LOT of time in defence. Their delivery was pretty good as well and we were under siege. The number of times this guy saved our rear ends is probably not measured by stats and his ability to kick a brilliant weighted ball out of the defensive 50 under pressure to a target is so valuable.

The Backline - Along with Hibbo these guys had their work cut out for them. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they were really knackered by half time. Jetta was incredible keeping Breust quiet, an AA forward. Oscar and a Frosty continue to really impress. By the way Oscar hits nearly every short pass to a teammate so it would be refreshing if people would give the maligning treatment a rest now!

T-Mac - 10 marks, 3 contested in the 50, 4 deadly goals! When you need a clunker he provides it. So valuable.

Gawn and McEvoy had a good duel I thought early but Maxy took over!  An kick a goal now too! That mark in the last quarter was something to behold, is equal to our chances. Petracca played a very good game and moved well, thought he chopped his kicks a bit often to be considered in our top 3 but he was much less fumbly than last week. Oliver the clearance king, Brayshaw not as active but two clutch goals. We showed that we can beat quality opposition now with a few more gears to go to.

We have exceeded expectations, not getting ahead of ourselves but it is fair to say that we are a good football side and a finals football side. We belong!

I want to go to Perth badly. I am probably way too late to the flight booking party and the cash outlay will be ginormous. It could be a bridge too far unfortunately but hoping for some kind of miracle. For now though, just take it all in!

Lastly, to all of you. You are the best fans to be associated with. Seeing all the red and blue again and all the people at the Mountain View after on the rooftop bar singing the song was such a privilege. I love you all ❤️ 

Well said brother! Our fans are the best.

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Still celebrating!!!

I know that bottle

[Gorgoroth 12,308]

4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I know that bottle

Cracking drop!

[Moonshadow 16,158]

13 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I know that bottle

Did you drink the other half WYL?!!

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

2 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Did you drink the other half WYL?!!

No i have my own empty at my place mate

This helped me get through 2 finals

[Wollongong Demon 182]

7 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Loved the cameta vuts to clarko looked like he was having a meltdown. Opposite of Goody.

Hate to be Clarkos dog.

[Gorgoroth 12,308]

Not much left in it now I must say...

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

18 hours ago, A F said:

Can't do that against the Eagles though. Must lower the eyes again next week. Keep the ball away from McGovern and Barass.

Tough to kick goals from the pocket.

[John Crow Batty 8,249]

5 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Tough to kick goals from the pocket.

Melksham plays on McGovern.

[Mickey 4,173]

Just now, america de cali said:

Melksham plays on McGovern.

If he doesn't play forward to stretch our defence

[dees189227 10,753]

Good decision maxy. So glad you didn't come off. 

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/09/15/gawn-breaks-down-game-winning-stoppage/

[Big Demon 197]

12 hours ago, pinkshark said:

Are you OK?  Have a little sit down.  I'll get you a blanket.  Lay back now, I'll get you a pillow.  There you go.  Have a little snooze. There's a good boy, been a big day.

This is actually the Demonland forum pal, if you are looking for a gig beside Dr Phil try DrPhil.com while I get back to the football chump.