NAB Challenge 2 - Melbourne v Geelong

[RalphiusMaximus 6,013]

That hurt

[DeeSpencer 25,363]

Dawes would help as well so we can split him and Hogan. We really need him fit for round 1.

Matt Jones

[whatwhat say what 22,551]

By the way this game plan would work infinitely better if we had some more left footers to come on their strong side.

Spencer! Turn and kick the goal man!!! But beautiful hit up. (?Fluke)

Salem, Hunt, JKH?

[whatwhat say what 22,551]

What??? McKenzie was going for the ball!!

[KingDingAling 3,752]

Jordie, that was inspirational, what a joke, deadset, just disgraceful umpiring.

[monoccular 17,408]

McKenzie kicked in head -- free to Geelong !!!!!'

Disgrace

[P-man 13,366]

That sliding rule is utterly ridiculous.

[DeeSpencer 25,363]

[censored] the slide rule. Such a joke.

One Sydney player breaks a leg and the game of footy gets changed forever.

Same thing with a new ruck rule mainly for Adam Goodes because some rucks had no technique.

[monoccular 17,408]

Salem, Hunt, JKH?

Any of those could do better than Burnes, right now

[whatwhat say what 22,551]

Absolutely dominant quarter by Geelong.

It's why they're top 4.

Trengove was much better that quarter. Watts much worse than the first.

Turnovers killed us.

I've been really pleased with Blease this game, has been up and about.

[monoccular 17,408]

That sliding rule is utterly ridiculous.

And Jordie's wasn't even a slide - just gutsy head down over the ball

[mjt 640]

Trengove gets first hand on the ball from the middle and handballs it backwards when he's running towards goal, why ?

[whatwhat say what 22,551]

amazing, free kicks are 12-11 their way!

it feels like about 18-10....

[Demon_spurs 1,818]

Any of those could do better than Burnes, right now

Roos will play them and drop them if they don't perform.

Byrnes I mean

Edited February 28, 2014 by Demon_spurs

[SaberFang 7,151]

Matt Jones and Byrnes need to just sit out a season and learn how the hell to handle a football before coming near a playing squad again. These brain dead turnovers are embarrassing and inexcusable.

There were free players all over the center of the field and he kicked it backwards directly to Bartel. I mean, [censored]!

Edited February 28, 2014 by Lamashtu

[Demon_spurs 1,818]

When you consider that we have given them 3 goals by kicking backwaeds and gifting them the ball, a 5 goal 3/4 deficit is reasonable

[DemonOX 8,779]

And Jordie's wasn't even a slide - just gutsy head down over the ball

Geez don't bend over and pick the ball up cause if u do its a free to the opposition if u bump into their legs.

What a rubbish decision

Edited February 28, 2014 by DemonOX

[rjay 24,811]

look, I guess the style of game we're playing will show up a few players who aren't up to it...I don't think Geelong are great but we're missing our key players forward and back. Frawley, Garland, Dawes, Clark..by the way Georgio is safe, a real revelation.

[Ted Lasso 19,190]

Matt Jones and Byrnes need to just sit out a season and learn how the hell to handle a football before coming near a playing squad again. These brain dead turnovers are embarrassing and inexcusable.

There were free players all over the center of the field and he kicked it directly to Bartel. I mean, [censored]!

It's abit easier to see that from behind a computer than out in the middle of the battle with Geelong having their tails up, i get it's frustrating but a young team is always going to make errors, the important thing is we have competed, shown alot of good signs and haven't allowed them to blow us away

[Wiseblood 24,637]

The turnovers hurt, but I hope Roosy is still encouraging them to take the game on. Until our confidence is up and we have some games into the younger fellas we will still make mistakes and look silly at times, but outside of that we already look a far, far better team than the one we had last year. Plenty more positives than negatives.

[DemonOX 8,779]

Any of those could do better than Burnes, right now

My 18 month old would be better than SB.

[Return to Glory 8,411]

Time for some perspective. It will take the boys time to gel as a unit. Not a bad display so far.

[Ted Lasso 19,190]

Anyone want a positive, Bernie Vince! Adelaide will be wondering where this form was last year.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,013]

Caddy seems like he's going to be a hell of a player for them.

[DeeSpencer 25,363]

Salem, Hunt, JKH?

Salem yes. Not the other two.

Viney and Tyson give us some left footers through the midfield and away from clearances. If Salem and Barry come on that's a couple for half forward and outside midfield. Kent and (not that he counts Byrnes as well).

We badly need at least one from half back. Grimes kicks ok on his left. Nicholson (who I must say has been good tonight doesn't count). What I'd give for a Malceski or any of the Hawthorn left footers. Xavier Ellis could've been worth a thought in hindsight (lets see if he stays fit).