NAB Challenge 1 - Richmond v Melbourne

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I'm more excited by the way Melbourne played than the result, especially considering the fact that most of the forward line was missing yet we were still able to kick a decent score.

[inanunda 325]

Good write up.

Nice call on Terlich, sounds familiar;)

Thanks! Just made me feel good to watch.

[Soidee 1,496]

A pleasure to watch, and really happy for everybody that loves this club. A baby step but we should all enjoy the moment.

[Moonshadow 16,385]

The composure of guys like Vince and Tyson showed they will be valuable pick ups for us. Last year our guys generally would have panicked under pressure, but watching Vince thread the ball out of the back line was great. Early days, but there appears to be a new sense of purpose and confidence within the team. Looking forward to seeing Viney, Watts, Hogan and Dawes come in.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Moonshadow

[Sigil 965]

First time poster here.

I don't want to get excited (I've been through that with the Dees for years), but what I really liked tonight was that we played some decent football. Still, we butchered some easy kicks but players were playing to aplan and were trusting that other players would be where they were supposed to be. And that to quote Bruce was "delicious".

I've been slack with renewing my membership cos I live in Tassie and don't get to go to games, but I'm renewing right now!

I will let myself get a bit excited tho. JKH!!!! WOOOOOWWWEEEEEEE!!!

[KingDingAling 3,614]

First time poster here.

I don't want to get excited (I've been through that with the Dees for years), but what I really liked tonight was that we played some decent football. Still, we butchered some easy kicks but players were playing to aplan and were trusting that other players would be where they were supposed to be. And that to quote Bruce was "delicious".

I've been slack with renewing my membership cos I live in Tassie and don't get to go to games, but I'm renewing right now!

I will let myself get a bit excited tho. JKH!!!! WOOOOOWWWEEEEEEE!!!

I might have to get down to Tassie - just to get away from the hype.

Gotta love it hey, it is just fantastic, I haven't felt this way about a side since Lovell and Viney were running the division.

[Jaded No More 58,885]

Well that was freaking amazeballs.

Game plan and everything. Who knew.

Jonesy taking it to another level this year.

Great Valentines Day gift!

[Young Dee 1,303]

how do people think Strauss went?

Will watch the game again tomorrow (minus the fingernail biting)

Edited February 14, 2014 by Young Dee

[Yeats8 21]

Let's be honest it's only mid february so we can't get ahead of ourselves but these wins create confidence and belief. It's also a nice feeling for us supporters. Some good signs!

[biggestred 4,375]

we beat a Melbourne team at Etihad......wow.

[Demon Stalwart 255]

It was only a practice match !.

It means squat !

Melbourne is still a waste of space !

Yeh thats right all you Richmond supporters keep telling yourself that

I really really feel for you '

Not

OH what a feeling "J K Harris "!!!

[frankie_d 1,410]

ANyone know who you call if you've had an erection for longer than 3 hours?

Priapism

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

how do people think Strauss went?

Fairly average, same with Toumpas but it was a team-effort so individual performances are almost irrelevant.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Well that was freaking amazeballs.

Game plan and everything. Who knew.

Jonesy taking it to another level this year.

Great Valentines Day gift!

Can't take it too much more of a level when you are already A grade.

If he was in any other team in the AFL he would be hailed a hero long ago but as he belongs to us he never receives the respect he deserves from everyone but our fans, when often it's harder to play for our midfield than any other as he was our only midfield. Until now

[Carrot Top 947]

ANyone know who you call if you've had an erection for longer than 3 hours?

I'd watch a game from last year, if I was you. That'll get rid of it.

[Roger Mellie 3,593]

how do people think Strauss went?

Got a little taste of his brilliant kicking skills with a couple of clangers in there as well. Still weak one on one.

Good start for him

[Deemotivated 550]

Its a great start. Roos and the recruits were great and the existing list looked like they grew another leg!!

Honestly just so pleased for the boys. How it pans out from here who knows but I'm really proud of them all.

[Crompton's the man 635]

And also to have not crumpled at the end represents Real Progress !

[Dee Fan 3,247]

how do people think Strauss went?

Will watch the game again tommorrow (minus the fingernail biting)

Thought Strauss was behind his man all night and doesn't have the closing speed to make it up. I like Strauss but thought he was a bit of a weak link tonight.

But that's just me others may have a different view.

[tarzan16 40]

a wins a win, no matter what competition it is, it breeds a winning culture, great to see a game plan and structure. vince and cross will make Jones a superstar, take a lot of heat. great to see, long may it last

Go Dees

[Whispering_Jack 28,089]

My thoughts on tonight's game with a plug for Demonland!

ONE SMALL STEP FOR 2014 & ONE GIANT LEAP FOR DEMONKIND

Well done - it deserves a thread of its own rather to be buried among these pages.

Cheers!

[stuie 7,374]

ANyone know who you call if you've had an erection for longer than 3 hours?

Too much aROOSal...

Edited February 14, 2014 by stuie

[FarNorthernD 5,848]

Richmond's midfield is also still miles and miles better than ours.

True Chook, but Melbourne's midfield tonight was miles and miles better than last year. And it will only get better

[old55 21,611]

: )

[beelzebub 22,282]

Well done Melbourne...the newest FOOTBALL team in the comp it seems

It was mentioned earlier in the week in the media and it bears repeating here. ....all said and done Roos does NOT like to lose.This will be indlibly stamped on his Demons.

Its Nab, its pres season...its....... its a bloody win and I'll take it.

Carn Dees