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I think everyone is missing a major factor to come out of the Melb, Rich , game.

Jamer back, hitting the ball to Maloney and first use of the ball

On most occassions the pressure is straight back onto the opposition.

This is where it all starts.

Add the improvement and committment that is now being showed by the MFC players and yes we can stand up to some extra pressure.

To me this Friday night is a very Important Game!

At Ethiad Stadium, against a once powerful side that is in a form slump, plus our record at Ethiad, adding the fact we have now put two wins together, after such a up and down rollercoaster season and this game to me will be a defining moment and game for the MFC for this season one way or the other.

If we win there is no doubt in my mind the MFC has taken a major step forward, and I believe Bailey will hold on as coach for at least for one more year (obviosuly as long as the rest of the season doesn't fall apart).

However if we get thumped then we have failed to take a badly needed step.

Of the hard games coming up, Melb.is expected not to win any of them in most football pundits eyes.

A win over Footscray this Friday night I am sure will change this perception.

Lets hope the Dees lift another cog for everyones sake, it would be fantastic to see and would be a real reward for effort.

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    Wow cool story, Hansel.

    Another amazing post from the master.

    Hey, I'm just glad some of you numbskulls are beginning to recognise what has really been pretty bloody obvious for some time now.

    Carry on.

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    No, we play higher risk, higher reward than other teams.

    I see what you're saying here and agree to an extent.

    I think by virtue of our inexperience turnovers and structural breakdowns hurt more now than they will in the future.

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    I see what you're saying here and agree to an extent.

    I think by virtue of our inexperience turnovers and structural breakdowns hurt more now than they will in the future.

    I think by virute of our inexperience turnovers and structural breakdowns occur more now than they will in the future.

    I think as we get older, stronger, and more experienced as a unit, and Bailey gets better at match day coaching, the turnovers and structural breakdowns will become less frequent and we'll develop the consistency we're looking for.

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    This is also true.

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