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Top 5 Moments From 2012

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So while it's been a pretty bad year, let's try and look at the more enjoyable moments as Dees fans (because I don't expect similar coverage from the MFC website anytime soon...). Hopefully we can keep this positive!

5. McDonald's Tackle On Zaharakis

Essendon vs Melbourne - Round 10

With roughly 13 minutes left in a tight contest, Tom McDonald makes a silly handball into space, directly into the path of multiple Essendon players. After a few swift handpasses, the Bombers get it into the hands of a streaking Zaharakis, before McDonald lays a superb tackle and is rewarded with a deserving free kick. Made that little bit more special by the silence of Bombers fans around me, who had only seconds earlier laughed at the seemingly brain-fart of a handball from McDonald.

4. Demons 1, Scully 0

Melbourne vs GWS - Round 13

In what was Scully's first game back at the MCG, Melbourne trounced a pathetic GWS in front of a hostile crowd. This game was as fun as it got all year: the Dees were never in doubt (except for some troubling early signs), although Clark's admirable hanger attempts would eventually end his season.

3. Clark's First Half

As Melbourne's prime recruit in the 2011 off-season, he more than earned his paypacket with a great return of 29 goals from 12 games. The sad thing: Even though he missed the final 10 matches, he still sits atop the club's goalkicking statistic.

2. Howe's Hanger

Sydney vs Melbourne - Round 8

In what would be one of Melbourne's most dismal performances for the year, Howe's hanger mid-way through the 3rd was applauded even by Sydney fans, a bittersweet response considering the scoreboard at the time.

1. That Win

Essendon vs Melbourne - Round 10

In what would actually turn out to be one of the best contests of the year (well, at least in the top 20), outsiders Melbourne would come from behind in the last to beat the 8-1 Dons on a cold and wet MCG. For those in attendance it was bliss, and without a doubt the best moment for the year.

What are your top 5 moments from 2012?

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So while it's been a pretty bad year, let's try and look at the more enjoyable moments as Dees fans (because I don't expect similar coverage from the MFC website anytime soon...). Hopefully we can keep this positive!

5. McDonald's Tackle On Zaharakis

Essendon vs Melbourne - Round 10

With roughly 13 minutes left in a tight contest, Tom McDonald makes a silly handball into space, directly into the path of multiple Essendon players. After a few swift handpasses, the Bombers get it into the hands of a streaking Zaharakis, before McDonald lays a superb tackle and is rewarded with a deserving free kick. Made that little bit more special by the silence of Bombers fans around me, who had only seconds earlier laughed at the seemingly brain-fart of a handball from McDonald.

4. Demons 1, Scully 0

Melbourne vs GWS - Round 13

In what was Scully's first game back at the MCG, Melbourne trounced a pathetic GWS in front of a hostile crowd. This game was as fun as it got all year: the Dees were never in doubt (except for some troubling early signs), although Clark's admirable hanger attempts would eventually end his season.

3. Clark's First Half

As Melbourne's prime recruit in the 2011 off-season, he more than earned his paypacket with a great return of 29 goals from 12 games. The sad thing: Even though he missed the final 10 matches, he still sits atop the club's goalkicking statistic.

2. Howe's Hanger

Sydney vs Melbourne - Round 8

In what would be one of Melbourne's most dismal performances for the year, Howe's hanger mid-way through the 3rd was applauded even by Sydney fans, a bittersweet response considering the scoreboard at the time.

1. That Win

Essendon vs Melbourne - Round 10

In what would actually turn out to be one of the best contests of the year (well, at least in the top 20), outsiders Melbourne would come from behind in the last to beat the 8-1 Dons on a cold and wet MCG. For those in attendance it was bliss, and without a doubt the best moment for the year.

What are your top 5 moments from 2012?

That win over the Bombers was my highlight. Almost like winning a premiership! Did enjoy McDonald's progress, Jonesy's titanic efforts and Howe's hangers. Sam Blease too gave me hope for the future and don't even think about writing off Jack Watts. Jack will be the goods don't you worry.

 

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