GAME DAY - ROUND 2

[cowboy_from_hell 2,390]

I notice we've had 19 inside 50s, only two fewer than WC. Is our lack of forwards the main issue here?

Those stats might be misleading. We get the ball inside 50 then handball it out, then back in, then we drop a mark, then we kick it back around the 50 metre arc and then we turn it over and West Coast kick a goal.

[jumbo returns 6,596]

If Bruce fkn McAvaney talks about the fkn draft again.....I'll....I'll....tweet the [censored]!

Edited March 30, 2014 by jumbo returns

[KingDingAling 3,656]

I notice we've had 19 inside 50s, only two fewer than WC. Is our lack of forwards the main issue here?

No, we are bombing it in anyway.

The inside 50's in a Dees game, they mean very little.

We've bombed it in ever since Moloney was playing - he was the king of it.

Hopefully when Toumpas develops and we can afford to play Watts in the middle, then we'll have clean disposal into the forward line.

[Little Goffy 12,836]

I'm getting the proper s51ts at Frawely.

James "jog jog" Frawley.

Goes fine once it is near him, but is kind of wafting around a lot, watching the ball of over hiss head, then across the other way. Should be involved in a lot more moments.

Edited March 30, 2014 by Little Goffy

[thaipantsman 180]

Spencer is up against it. But Jamar wouldn't be much of an improvement and Gawn is unproven.

Our ruck stocks aren't great. Grundy was a big miss for us. That is where Neeld has hurt us.

We paid overs for the Dawes trade and we will continue to pay for that.

Spencer was ok last week. Tap outs only. He doesn't seem to be able to mark, be a target as a big man should. Haven't seen him actually run. Didn't know about the Grundy one? Dawes and Gillies were mistakes. Dawes has lifetime calf issues. Not all lost. Hogan back will help. Any target will help. I think Pederson gets a game cos he eats his weetbix.

[What 18,810]

1 goal at halftime on the MCG in the first home game of the season

Embarrassing, just like every other season

[Beetle 4,329]

Just ordered another recycling bin from Darebin City Council.

[thaipantsman 180]

I getting the proper s51ts at Frawely.

James "jog jog" Frawley.

I did notice that early in the first quarter!

[jumbo returns 6,596]

Just ordered another recycling bin from Darebin City Council.

Oh. Nice. Got room for a big telly?

[Tatu 416]

Hopefully they can drag something out of the second half... West Coast haven't even got out of second gear...Smh...

[KingDingAling 3,656]

Just ordered another recycling bin from Darebin City Council.

Good idea that.

[thaipantsman 180]

If Dees can keep the margin under 10 goals then it's a win. Blow out to 100 points a disaster.

[What 18,810]

What does Dave Mission do at work exactly?

On top of all the injuries he manages pathetically, we aren't anywhere near as fit as other sides like usual

Edited March 30, 2014 by hogans_heroes

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Im sad the pre-season is over.

[thaipantsman 180]

off topic! Really sad news today ND...Wish him all the very best. Anythings possible.

[jumbo returns 6,596]

What does Dave Mission do at work exactly?

On top of all the injuries he manages pathetically, we aren't anywhere near as fit as other sides like usual

Good question...

[beelzebub 22,542]

They need a "mercy" rule; so they can just stop games like this now.

[Goodvibes 3,596]

One mark between Fitzpatrick, Spencer, Pederson and Howe in a half of footy.

[Demonsone 1,703]

Wtf would frawley want to stay???

You don't become a good team over nite!

You don't stop being a crap team over nite!

We can't sack any more coaches or footy dpt people !

This is a 5+ yr plan

Edited March 30, 2014 by Hogan2014

[thaipantsman 180]

What does Dave Mission do at work exactly?

On top of all the injuries he manages pathetically, we aren't anywhere near as fit as other sides like usual

Fitness isn't the issue. Speed and size are. We are clearly undermanned in both departments. Roos will target both areas next year.

[Tatu 416]

We need GWS concessions this year to ever be a chance to get off the bottom.

a mini draft type consession would help... But we need Roos to extend his contract... Two preseasons isn't enough...

[thaipantsman 180]

Melbourne are short of goal hungry players. We seem to eager to give it off. Types like Jurrah, Fev..Hope Hulk Hogan is goal hungry!

[Sir Why You Little 35,170]

The players are having a dip but they still do not spread and our skill level is below AFL standard.

With all the high draft picks used in the last 7 years it is the skills i cannot abide.

This club is right on the edge no matter what PJ or Roos does.

The players have to take responsibility for their skills

[Gorgoroth 12,369]

Can't kick, can't handball.

We are fuckin [censored]!!!

Bail is a [censored].

[deanox 8,876]

We are either scared to stuff it up or just not smart and therefore too slow to make decisions. When we don't honour leads around the ground everyone stops running and stays putting their hand in the air saying "just kick it to me here".

No idea where our preseason confidence has gone.

Looking optimistically, this is where I believe leading teams style group talking and debriefing could help change the culture. The change needs to come from the players.

I think they are working hard enough off field but need to get it together above the shoulders on match days.