Jump to content

Paul Roos on AFL360

Guest

By Guest
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 435
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

The Song Formerly Known As
The Song Formerly Known As

Just said he took the entire list to watch today's game to see where they need to get to.

AllMyTeamsAreWank
AllMyTeamsAreWank

I wonder if that's Jordan Gysberts of Cale Morton driving?

rpfc
rpfc

The worst thing is he worked incredibly hard to get into that position to take that simple chest mark. He gets lazy on the most easiest of things and we have baked him for it mercilessly. Frankly, I

KingDingAling Redleg

KingDingAling   3,750

Posted
Posted

Watts should be played forward anyway.

He was one of the most impressive junior forwards I've seen.

It is only because our midfielders have lacked skills, poise and decision making that Watts was moved outside the forward line.

Watts is fine as a forward, he'll go very well.

We will need to stop bombing it in though, we will need to move the ball fast and get it into Vince/Toumpas hands and use Watts and Howe is mobile forwards.

JKH as flanker running back hard - Pagans paddock style, open the forward line up... Have our forward line work to our advantage.

Roos looked rattled tonight on 360, so we'll find out how good of a strategist he really is on the weekend.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
baysidedave Mighty Demon

baysidedave   246

Posted
Posted

Watts forward? He can't even win a one on one contest against a mid at ground level, how the hell will he do it against a bigger defender in the air?

short memory man, last week he was bloody good in the midfield.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
baysidedave Mighty Demon

baysidedave   246

Posted
Posted

Players in unaccustomed positions? Careful, we'll done for tanking

won't need to worry about tanking this year because there is no way we are going to avoid the spoon...........its ours already, we will not move from where we are on the ladder now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wiseblood Legend

Wiseblood   24,637

Posted
Posted

Watts should be played forward anyway.

He was one of the most impressive junior forwards I've seen.

It is only because our midfielders have lacked skills, poise and decision making that Watts was moved outside the forward line.

Watts is fine as a forward, he'll go very well.

We will need to stop bombing it in though, we will need to move the ball fast and get it into Vince/Toumpas hands and use Watts and Howe is mobile forwards.

JKH as flanker running back hard - Pagans paddock style, open the forward line up... Have our forward line work to our advantage.

Roos looked rattled tonight on 360, so we'll find out how good of a strategist he really is on the weekend.

Rubbish.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
olisik Trident

olisik   4,060

Posted
Posted

Watts should be played forward anyway.

He was one of the most impressive junior forwards I've seen.

It is only because our midfielders have lacked skills, poise and decision making that Watts was moved outside the forward line.

Watts is fine as a forward, he'll go very well.

We will need to stop bombing it in though, we will need to move the ball fast and get it into Vince/Toumpas hands and use Watts and Howe is mobile forwards.

JKH as flanker running back hard - Pagans paddock style, open the forward line up... Have our forward line work to our advantage.

Roos looked rattled tonight on 360, so we'll find out how good of a strategist he really is on the weekend.

I dont want him as a forward if he is going to close his eyes and drop chest marks

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

DeeZee Trident

DeeZee   7,347

Posted
Posted

I have a feeling this is our line in the sand moment.

Reckon we will run out and rip heads off on Sunday.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Demon Disciple Trident

Demon Disciple   11,802

Posted
Posted

I have a feeling this is our line in the sand moment.

Reckon we will run out and rip heads off on Sunday.

If they come out and say as much, then we'll be heading for a loss. How long now have we come out and talked the talk, and have failed to follow it up with actions?

I'm sick of talk, from anyone at the club. How about shutting up and doing what is expected from them for a change, for more than 1 week at a time?

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

dee-luded Legend

dee-luded   2,959

Posted
Posted

Certainly didn't seem rattled to me .....I always feel calm after I hear him talk !!

seems to me to be more frustrated by the 'actions' Not matching the 'rhetoric from the players', before Roos signed on.

he said the payers are in a rut & can't or won't change from it... so he will make change happen, because the players actions aren't following their wishes. they wish they were better, but don't want to do the hard things to achieve it.

words are cheap

action is what this club needs, or it will bleed to death Via a thousand cut players.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Demon Dynasty Legend

Demon Dynasty   17,108

Posted
Posted

Watts forward? He can't even win a one on one contest against a mid at ground level, how the hell will he do it against a bigger defender in the air

Turn it up Cards,

he'll be so worried about a clip from behind he'll be 10 metres in front of any opponent, on the lead for the easy chest mark!!

Oh shyte...hang on :unsure:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Deez Mighty Demon

Deez   298

Posted
Posted

short memory man, last week he was bloody good in the midfield.

yeh in the midfield, not the fwd line.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Robbie57 Redleg

Robbie57   2,003

Posted
Posted

I think Roos said a fresh team the implication being it would cut ties with what just happened to change the mind set. He is trying to get them to forget the past. My bet is he will put Dunn at FF and watts across HF with Gawn at CHF. We need the to provide the crumbs for blease. I expect terlich to be moved forward as well. Perhaps trenners to terlichs position. Howie to the wing. Could be an interesting week.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Machsy Redleg

Machsy   2,858

Posted
Posted

Absolutely loved the back and forth between Roosy & Bomba on AFL 360 when discussing Sunday's loss.

Both completely on the same page and this common sense approach should be an eye opener to quite a few of the exciteable types on this forum.

A video that captures most of it can be seen here:

http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/afl/what-you-missed-on-tv-last-night-melbournes-heavy-loss-collingwood-and-carlton-coaches-talk-tough/story-fndv8g1a-1226870360307

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
P-man Legend

P-man   13,366

Posted
Posted

I don't think he was rattled by any means, but the blank response from the other three when he announced he was going to be putting players in completely different positions was telling.

I have reservations, I'll be honest. I'm not sure it's a great move this early, but if it is to the benefit of actually hitting the scoreboard, that can only be a good thing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

RalphiusMaximus Trident

RalphiusMaximus   6,012

Posted
Posted

Everyone involved at the AFL KNOWS that the rooster would NEVER condone tanking.

If he plays players in different positions it's to complete his dossiers, not to try and lose.

Information gathering could last all season.

And when he told one of his players to go forward and NOT kick a goal he was only joking :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
praha Legend

praha   11,217

Posted
Posted

I have a feeling this is our line in the sand moment.

Reckon we will run out and rip heads off on Sunday.

You mean, run out, start a fight, and then lose? :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dockett 32 Redleg

Dockett 32   1,238

Posted
Posted

I don't think you could be done for tanking after round two with our score line and besides I thought I heard Roosy say it 'could' be a different line up or words to that effect. Personally I would like to see Tommy M given a run up there with Watts and Fitzpatrick. Maybe play Howe up the ground and see if he works hard both ways. At least it would give us some size and a contest up there. even if its only a temporary measure. As for Roosy being rattled, I don't think he was but he would be aware that the pressure on him is increasing. Wouldn't like to be a player if we lose this week.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    REDEEMING by Meggs

    It was such a balmy spring evening for this mid-week BNCA Pink Lady match at our favourite venue Ikon Park between two teams that had not won a game since round one.   After last week’s insipid bombing, the DeeArmy banner correctly deemanded that our players ‘go in hard, go in strong, go in fighting’, and girl they sure did!   The first quarter goals by Alyssa Bannan and Alyssia Pisano were simply stunning, and it was 4 goals to nil by half-time.   Kudos to Mick Stinear.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...