Your favourite piece of play

[H_T 3,043]

My favourite piece of play from the weekends game against Richmond was this:

THIRD QUARTER

After Joel MacDonald went down in the third quarter he got back up gingerly, received a handball and gave it straight back and help start a most memorable piece of play from what I think was a stoppage (throw in or ball up) inside Richmond's forward 50, scoreboard pocket. It involved from memory (in no particular order) MacDonald, McKenzie, Davey, Junior, Jones, Bruce who took a bounce kicked out to a strong lead from Sylvia who timed the lead and marked in full flight. Sylvia took a bounce and as he entered 50 looked as though he was going to kick for goal, but spotted Wonaeamirri up in the goal square (good accurate low kick too) unattended, who then kicked the goal.

The movement of the ball was both exquisite and fast. It left Richmond in their wake.

Another glimpse of the future.

Any other favourite plays from the Richmond game ?

Game Analyser

[Demon_JB 1,385]

The time when Jack Riewoldt kicked one goal because Frawley is one of the best defenders in the league.

game set match

[No16 1]

My favourite piece of play from the weekends game against Richmond was this:

THIRD QUARTER

After Joel MacDonald went down in the third quarter he got back up gingerly, received a handball and gave it straight back and help start a most memorable piece of play from what I think was a stoppage (throw in or ball up) inside Richmond's forward 50, scoreboard pocket. It involved from memory (in no particular order) MacDonald, McKenzie, Davey, Junior, Jones, Bruce who took a bounce kicked out to a strong lead from Sylvia who timed the lead and marked in full flight. Sylvia took a bounce and as he entered 50 looked as though he was going to kick for goal, but spotted Wonaeamirri up in the goal square (good accurate low kick too) unattended, who then kicked the goal.

The movement of the ball was both exquisite and fast. It left Richmond in their wake.

Another glimpse of the future.

Any other favourite plays from the Richmond game ?

It was a fantastic piece of play!

We went coast to coast many times. The commentary was great as well as they were left gobsmacjed at how quick the ball was moved and the precision of the movement.

Not specifically one play but ithought bartrams aggressive tackles were fantastic.

Bennels dash through the middle to set up jurrahs last goal was pretty damn good as well

[mauriesy 7,287]

It involved from memory (in no particular order) MacDonald, McKenzie, Davey, Junior, Jones, Bruce who took a bounce kicked out to a strong lead from Sylvia

Couldn't possibly have been Bruce. I thought he "butchers every kick"?

[H_T 3,043]

Couldn't possibly have been Bruce. I thought he "butchers every kick"?

Sylvia made it look good.

[satyricon 267]

Bail's gather of a dropped ball, the spin, the run forward, and the beautiful chipped pass to Watts....it will give me something to remember when everybody gets their wish and he is dropped this week to make room for whoever

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Gutsy effort from JoelMac. Took the hard hit and carried on. Came back on after he had recovered.

Good effort HT. Good passage of play.

I did like Dunn's goal over his shoulder. He won the ball from the contest and under pressure on the boundary line had the resolve and the cool to use it purposefully. A definite step up.

[Jaded No More 68,913]

Bail's gather of a dropped ball, the spin, the run forward, and the beautiful chipped pass to Watts....it will give me something to remember when everybody gets their wish and he is dropped this week to make room for whoever

That was my favourite piece of play too, and I'll enjoy watching him repeat those movements when he doesn't get dropped this week!

[H_T 3,043]

Bail's gather of a dropped ball, the spin, the run forward, and the beautiful chipped pass to Watts....it will give me something to remember when everybody gets their wish and he is dropped this week to make room for whoever

I can't see Bail getting dropped. I did like the spin and confidence in hitting up Jack.

Gutsy effort from JoelMac. Took the hard hit and carried on. Came back on after he had recovered.

Good effort HT. Good passage of play.

I did like Dunn's goal over his shoulder. He won the ball from the contest and under pressure on the boundary line had the resolve and the cool to use it purposefully. A definite step up.

How was McAvaney's commentary....sign him up Jimmy.

Observation: Dunn's set shot on the three quarter time siren, anyone notice "Dunny's arc?" (as opposed to Buddy's arc)

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

Hard to go past Bail's blind spin but the replay is on Foxtel at 4:30 and I remember JW doing one or two really nice switches of play that set up goals, I'll get back on that after another watch.

[The Big Ticket 94]

Watts' snap running into the pocket. Magic. But that dud Moore marked it as it went through.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

My favourite piece of play from the weekends game against Richmond was this:

THIRD QUARTER

After Joel MacDonald went down in the third quarter he got back up gingerly, received a handball and gave it straight back and help start a most memorable piece of play from what I think was a stoppage (throw in or ball up) inside Richmond's forward 50, scoreboard pocket. It involved from memory (in no particular order) MacDonald, McKenzie, Davey, Junior, Jones, Bruce who took a bounce kicked out to a strong lead from Sylvia who timed the lead and marked in full flight. Sylvia took a bounce and as he entered 50 looked as though he was going to kick for goal, but spotted Wonaeamirri up in the goal square (good accurate low kick too) unattended, who then kicked the goal.

The movement of the ball was both exquisite and fast. It left Richmond in their wake.

Another glimpse of the future.

Any other favourite plays from the Richmond game ?

Game Analyser

Can't go past that. Brilliant. What about Sylvia's pace? He took off like a rocket.

There was also a nice passage from the kick-in, all the way for a Dunn goal.

Also Jones and Rivers getting down low and hard, getting smashed, earning the free, getting up like it was nothin'.

We've been very hard at it of late.

[mauriesy 7,287]

Watts took a mark between the centre and the 50 arc ... kicked to Bruce who had run alone into space out wide ... who then weighted a perfect pass to Green on a fast lead. Green goaled from outside 50, straight over the goal umpire's head.

Hang on ... another perfectly weighted kick by Bruce!

[H_T 3,043]

Hang on ... another perfectly weighted kick by Bruce!

That it was Maurie. Sure you haven't got his kicks and handballs mixed up ?

[H_T 3,043]

Tears may well have been held back when I distinctly observed Watts spot up Jurrah twice with some accurate kicks i50. Hint of synergy coming to fruition here between two very important players with respect to our forward structure.

[No16 1]

I can't see Bail getting dropped. I did like the spin and confidence in hitting up Jack.

How was McAvaney's commentary....sign him up Jimmy.

Observation: Dunn's set shot on the three quarter time siren, anyone notice "Dunny's arc?" (as opposed to Buddy's arc)

I noticed this ark mostly when he kicked the winning goal against the lions. Was hoping that he would kick it before the Soren went as it looks as if he does have a significant ark when he goes for the long bombs. Maybe we should seek clarification from the umps and make it knownnthat this is his normal ark before it costs us a goal after the siren.

[H_T 3,043]

Can't go past that. Brilliant. What about Sylvia's pace? He took off like a rocket.

There was also a nice passage from the kick-in, all the way for a Dunn goal.

Oh yes. 1st quarter I think.

Where Garland kicked it into space from the kickout and Jones met it. Was like threading the eye of the needle. Terrific zone busting play this one. Can't recall who kicked the goal though. But it went coast to coast.

edit: Looked at analyser - Jones then found Wonaeamirri on the wing who found Bennell at Half forward...it ends up with Dunn at the point of goal square.

Edited August 11, 2010 by High Tower

[e25 5]

Last quarter, Watts just outside 50 looking for an option spots up a teammate 15m out from goal straight in front (mental blank - Dunn? Jurrah?)

[dee-luded 2,959]

Couldn't possibly have been Bruce. I thought he "butchers every kick"?

Not every kick & not every handpass, but early in the season he was useless.The last 5 weeks he's been great.

I still want him to go to GC Suns.

[H_T 3,043]

Last quarter, Watts just outside 50 looking for an option spots up a teammate 15m out from goal straight in front (mental blank - Dunn? Jurrah?)

Dunn. Newman left him.

[Disco Demons 92]

Last quarter, Watts just outside 50 looking for an option spots up a teammate 15m out from goal straight in front (mental blank - Dunn? Jurrah?)

was great play by watts and dunn...could this be a new melbourne Duo?

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

I've missed a lot of our footy this year, but that was the goal of the year that I've seen us drill.

I've noticed that in the last month or so, we've won games but not had the highlights that other teams have enjoyed. Which is neither here nor there, of course.

Other highlights:

Bail's 360 and run full tilt drill it to Watts who goals.

Dunn's 55-60 metre goal that was never going to miss, halfway up the goal posts. He never looked like passing it off. Looked every bit the mature 100-game CHF for about a minute there.

Dunn's non-goal. And Watts goal that wasn't paid.

PJ not being awarded an obvious mark, then getting up after the spoil and slamming a Tiger into the turf.

[titan_uranus 25,016]

Top 3:

1) The play that HT mentioned in the OP. A beautiful transfer of the ball from FB to FF, highlighting how we'll be destroying teams over the next 5 years

2) Bail's spin and 50 metre pass to Watts

3) Watts' 50 metre pass across the ground to find an unmarked Bruce

[No16 1]

Just watched the replay on fox and swear that both the Johnson non-mark and watts non-goal were not shown. Did anyone else watch the 4.30 replay and notice this or did I have two lapses in concentration?

[Rollo2 64]

Gutsy effort from JoelMac.

ditto. Not even a stat (I don't think), but definitely my favorite moment of the match.