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What absolute self-serving rubbish. Ignore all evidence to the contrary and decide that they listened to you. How important you must be. That's it - the players were allowed to play rather than finally deciding as a group to put in. Yep. That's it.

Yes it was embarrassing for Hardnut. Big plate of humble pie was put in front of him at the din-dins table but his ego refused to let him eat it.

'Jackie' has disappeared faster than a fart in a fan factory.

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If you're gonna beat one team (that's not Collingwood)...

Amazing... Great day at the football. Every bit the memorable night that the Freo game in 2008 was.

It's Carlton that I want to beat. And to see Mitch Robinson and Eddie Betts finish the game literally covered from head to toe in bruises.

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Yes it was embarrassing for Hardnut. Big plate of humble pie was put in front of him at the din-dins table but his ego refused to let him eat it.

'Jackie' has disappeared faster than a fart in a fan factory.

No I am here RR and am overjoyed. Hard night celebrating. I have always said we still have a good list and last night proved they can play. And that our supposed lack of fitness is all bull. And Neeld was never the bone of our problems as I have said many times. And finally the forwards played like forwards. Its all on the record. The players showed they can play and hope the demons of last year are starting to evaporate. As for the political stuff, my opinion is unchanged.

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Agree entirely, it was good contested footy, but there were no complicated plans - that's why it worked! My reference to free flowing was meant to mean the players were free to follow their natural instincts, which is also good.

Perhaps someone at MFC is listening at last.

Matthew Lloyd said a similar thing on the Sunday Footy Show.

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I dont understand the vitriol being thrown at hardnut. Their has definitely been a slight change in direction the last 2 weeks. Although still a defensive style when in dispute the strategy is definitely a simpler game style offensively which allows players to when they have the ball a bit more freedom in how they use it.

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I dont understand the vitriol being thrown at hardnut. Their has definitely been a slight change in direction the last 2 weeks. Although still a defensive style when in dispute the strategy is definitely a simpler game style offensively which allows players to when they have the ball a bit more freedom in how they use it.

I think its called "going back to basics".

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I liked some of Tapscott's efforts.

Likewise, he's been one of my worries. I've always been confident about Gysberts and Blease and encouraged by Strauss in the last month before breaking his leg but Tapscott (beyond his obvious physical attributes) has failed to show that he will be able to find a consistent role at the top level. Last night, however, there was some really positive signs. Hope with a solid, injury-free run he can consolidate a spot. I'm still not sure where I prefer him though - forward or back?

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Stuff the lid! The genie's out of the bottle. It aint going back.

Whilst I love the attitude we are still going to have some teething problems. The most important thing is us supporters know how good the vision is and how we must stick by them. That effort is the benchmark I want that every week but I'm realistic enough to say what we are doing isn't perfect YET. We can't get all negative when we have a loss- it'll happen just remember how good it worked tonight because I've never ever felt that sort of relief/ euphoria in my whole life than that final siren!

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When I was about to press the button to get off the bus of despair, now I'm well and truly on the bus of better things to come.

You bloody ripper Dees!!! Keep the faith.

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My Highlights for the game

  • Col Garland marking in the Forward Line
  • Rivs bump then desperation tap on.
  • Magners mark in the 4th quarter where he out bodied his player into a second Bomber and then gave his opp player a bit of lip as he run past.
  • Dunns tackle on Melksham
  • Grimes clearance out of the centre in the 4th quarter
  • Sylvia's inside work
  • T Macdonald's pickpocket of Alwyn
  • Sellar and Mckenzies Spoils in the defensive 50
  • Watts game against all his opponents
  • Neelds early reaction
  • Hird's confusion and disbelief in the Box

I could go on and when I rewatch the game for the fifth time I will probably see more.

Great game by the boys really good ball movement going forward then really good defensive pressure. Go the Dees!

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I am in Bali at the moment and this is the first match I have missed this season. The Australian channel here was showing the Carlton vs Port Adelaide game and I was keeping track of the score on my iPhone via Footy Live. I was so happy I thought I was going to burst. I jumped up and down on the bed and shed a tear or two. I sang the song with great gusto. Well done boys - very, very proud. I have recorded the game so can't wait to watch it when I get home.

The icing on the cake was seeing Carlton get smashed.

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Wyl & old dee this is for u

Believe!

I am there Mate...my hangover says hi.

I have always believed in Neeld.

Lets just hope the club can back up on QB.

The team now know they can play. Just need a few more goals!

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Yes it was embarrassing for Hardnut. Big plate of humble pie was put in front of him at the din-dins table but his ego refused to let him eat it.

'Jackie' has disappeared faster than a fart in a fan factory.

I don't mind arguments about game plan and all that, but god, it is just a bad joke atm. Once we are actually trying, then Hardnut can argue about the rest. As if letting the players free meant that they put in! Self-serving distortions of really annoy me.

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No I am here RR and am overjoyed. Hard night celebrating. I have always said we still have a good list and last night proved they can play. And that our supposed lack of fitness is all bull. And Neeld was never the bone of our problems as I have said many times. And finally the forwards played like forwards. Its all on the record. The players showed they can play and hope the demons of last year are starting to evaporate. As for the political stuff, my opinion is unchanged.

Good to hear Jack.

You're entitled to your opinion on the club chiefs but it is amazing how much better a job they seem to be doing when the wins start flowing.


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I dont understand the vitriol being thrown at hardnut. Their has definitely been a slight change in direction the last 2 weeks. Although still a defensive style when in dispute the strategy is definitely a simpler game style offensively which allows players to when they have the ball a bit more freedom in how they use it.

Is it a simpler game plan or are they finally taking to the structures better and putting in a greater effort. I'm not sure how you tease the two apart.

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Is it a simpler game plan or are they finally taking to the structures better and putting in a greater effort. I'm not sure how you tease the two apart.

I actually think its a bit of both. I think you can play certain structures against teams that clearly won't work against other sides. I think last night our defensive set up worked really well and it was much more reflective of a flood at times. It was this that actually gave me real faith in Neeld. I felt like earlier in the year he was too rigid in his structures, and perhaps now he feels like he can have more finesse with it. The longer we compete in games the more the players can show a defensive understanding the more the coach will feel like he can tailor the structures. It's a cycle that hopefully we can build on.

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Saw Sylvia after the game , smirking, grinning and laughing..........WTF........Oh thats right we won

As you were....

Winners are grinners DC

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Wyl & old dee this is for u

Believe!

PSD I had a fantastic 2nd June 2012

Saw Uni Blacks win 7th straight then had I think 1 MD too many.

But soldier on in front of the TV last night.

Was tempted to uncork the single malt but GD minding duties this morning saved me from a big hangover.

Marvelous what a win will do for the spirit

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rpfc

Your day improved beyond your wildest Dreams

Not to mention mine

Bloody marvelous what 1 lousy win does for the spirit

You're right about everything but the 'lousy' part...

Enjoy it, OD.

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