@Akum - No I think they just need to work harder. Even if we can't get a mark/pinpoint pass I50 they need to create a contest and lock the ball in. It rebounds out far too easily which is NOT our gameplan considering Neeld is trying to supposedly implement the forward press.

Would be nice if the umps could pick out a free for us as well - sure we have kicked OOF 3 times and laid 3-4 high tackles but our players have been held on to around the stoppages as well and we get nothing.

Edited April 7, 201213 yr by Dr. Gonzo

Frees are 10-1 to the Eagles. Shouldn't expect any better over there.

In fairness, our tackling looks pretty poor, though the Weagles have been to the Selwood school of ducking in a tackle..

Best way for the Eagles to guarantee themselves a goal is to let us try and kick it into our forward 50.

I thought Kennedy would destroy Rivers, but that has not happened.

Out of Bounds count: 3

Head High tackle count: 4

Totally unnecessary and detrimental to our performance. Frustrating as all hell, too.

Best that quarter: Rivers, Jones, McDonald, Bennell.

Worst: Green, Clark, Macdonald, Frawley (just for his brainfades).

Edited April 7, 201213 yr by Chook

Not a great 1st quarter, but can't be too different to reasonable expectations I guess,

Some positives were Tommy Mac and Rivers in defense and Magner's clearance work. Is it a concern he seems out No.1 contested ball winner in just his 2nd game?

The Green tackle and Frawley running too far are the coach killers that we have to eliminate from our game.

We have directly given the Eagles 2 of their 4 goals.

When we go fwd we have to be more patient and try and construct a goal.

Still better signs than last week.

Wonder if Mitch knows you can mark the ball

Edited April 7, 201213 yr by melbournefc18

Frees are 10-1 to the Eagles. Shouldn't expect any better over there.

7 from head-high tackles or OOB. It's not the umpires' fault we don't know how to kick or tackle.

Clark needs a run in the ruck.

Selwood loose cause we are already tagging Priddis and Kerr.

Any chance our captain can learn how to tackle legally?

INEPT- revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment-generally incompetent and ineffectual

good effort, poor execution from the senior players..

feel sorry for mitch clark, sitting it on his head with 3 defenders every chance we get.

we have had more disposals, both cont and uncon,

tackles 19-6 their way, frees 12-1, 2 big stats where we are getting smashed

i50's and clearances are pretty even which is a good sign, just got to use it better

@Akum - No I think they just need to work harder. Even if we can't get a mark/pinpoint pass I50 they need to create a contest and lock the ball in. It rebounds out far too easily which is NOT our gameplan considering Neeld is trying to supposedly implement the forward press.

Is it the gameplan, or just the endemic laziness of MFC players who don't have t he ball or don't see a personal possession in a potential contest? It has gone on for years -- just wont present forward of the ball carrier.

I had hoped the extra fitness from the Missen programme may have made a difference -- are there any exercise physiologists out there who could tell us how long it takes to build up real endurance?

Intensity not being rewarded.

Poor disposal all round, forward delivery chaotic.

Panicking under pressure.

Rivers doing his thing well.

They're trying but outclassed currently.

West coast warmed up let the riot begin

Frawley is really starting to [censored] me off!

Green's tackling is an embarrassment, and these long bombs in hope to outnumbered forwards are going to be the death of me.

Watts put your body behind the ball and run through the pack for f***s sake. Bloody frustrating.

7 from head-high tackles or OOB. It's not the umpires' fault we don't know how to kick or tackle.

Interesting that TV just said that we had oly 6 tackles so 7/6 head high is pretty clever!

Rivers doing well. Dunn always has a crack whether you like him or not, i think he is dependable. Magner looks a goodie. Watts, Clark and MacDonald disappointing so far. Our midfield just doesnt compare.

The only part of our team that is up to par is our defense.

I always like Bennell. He hasnt been given a good chance yet.

i really hate being a melb supporter..

Out of Bounds on the full count: 4

Interesting that TV just said that we had oly 6 tackles so 7/6 head high is pretty clever!

7 head high or OOF - 4 head high 3 OOF

Is Mitch Clark our soul forward? geeeesss....

Interesting that TV just said that we had oly 6 tackles so 7/6 head high is pretty clever!

Not my fault you don't know how to read. 3 OOB, 4 Head High.

Onya Jonesy!!!