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Post Match Discussion - Never in doubt

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This kid has me as excited as any other player on our list. He is the total package

This kid has me as excited as any other player on our list. He is the total package

I love him too but after watching that Stanton was unlucky not to get a free kick (based on other similar situations).

 

I noticed with Howe playing in the backline he has the ability to get an extra spring in which helps him spoil players really well. Could turn into a very dangerous half back for us he just needs to fix some of his disposal errors.


I love him too but after watching that Stanton was unlucky not to get a free kick (based on other similar situations).

Did you also notice Hurley's insipid effort to affect the contest ? ewww

Love Dunstall as a commentator. Unlike others he knows what he is talking about.

I use to love his sprays on after the bounce about players dribbling for goals. Funniest things I have seen. Him and spud Frawley are good to watch.

Anyone have youtube clips on Dunstall spray?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIjams19Oss

 

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2014-06-17/roos-on-afl-360

0 - 55 seconds. That's what it's all about. Couldn't and still can't wipe the smile from my face whenever i watch it. The unity that this club now has thanks to our CEO, Pres and Coach is fantastic. And by the looks of the players' reaction and joy with one another, they're playing for each other and have pride in the jumper................... At Last!!!!!!!

Look at Crossy when the siren goes.

He is a DEMON NOW.

Fantastic.

I still get goose bumps watching that. I wish I could bottle that feeling.


Did you also notice Hurley's insipid effort to affect the contest ? ewww

I did, all game.

I did, all game.

I once had this dream that for like three years Demon supporters were whingeing about not picking up Hurley when we got Watts...

What a nightmare that would have been, amirite?

I once had this dream that for like three years Demon supporters were whingeing about not picking up Hurley when we got Watts...

What a nightmare that would have been, amirite?

Actually when Hurley started he was a competitive beast.

Dafuq happened?

Couldn't be further from it anymore.

Actually when Hurley started he was a competitive beast.

Dafuq happened?

Couldn't be further from it anymore.

I mean, all he needs now is a ponytail and...oh.


I've watched the 4th quarter 10 times already.

Never say never - Roos may, or on the other hand, may not, ask him to play forward sometime this year, or maybe next.

Something he took by injection, perhaps?

Can you be banned for taking oestrogen?

A much better player now. I had him as trade bait last year. He's now a vital defensive cog. Those calling for a return to the forward half have no idea.

Never say never - Roos may, or on the other hand, may not, ask him to play forward sometime this year, or maybe next.

Actually when Hurley started he was a competitive beast.

Dafuq happened?

Couldn't be further from it anymore.

Something he took by injection, perhaps? Not that he would know, of course

I watched the second half again tonight. So many highlights , but what stands out is the repeat smothers by Cross and Salem. It's such a good indicator of effort and desire.

Actually when Hurley started he was a competitive beast.

Dafuq happened?

Couldn't be further from it anymore.

He's the same player. It's just our expectations of him that have changed.

It happens with heaps of players. As a first year player we get enamoured with what they can do. Look at everyone's glowing comments about Salem. However, as they get older our expectations rise with how we expect them to develop. If Salem was a 3rd year player doing what he's doing now then do you think we'd be talking so glowingly?

That's what's happened with Hurley. He was a strong kid with no pace in his first year who impressed with his competitiveness for a 19 year old. Now he's into his 6th year and his competitiveness doesn't impress us anymore because it's not unusual for a 6th year player. But now we notice his lack of pace and the limitations this has on him. In truth, he's just a player who developed early. He may still develop further, but he's no worse a player than he was.

Statistically he's actually a much better player now compared with when he started. It's our expectations of what he should be doing that have changed.


I watched the second half again tonight. So many highlights , but what stands out is the repeat smothers by Cross and Salem. It's such a good indicator of effort and desire.

also, a lot of our good passages of play were started by quick handballs from Jordie McK.

I watched the second half again tonight. So many highlights , but what stands out is the repeat smothers by Cross and Salem. It's such a good indicator of effort and desire.

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Also, a lot of our good passages of play were started by quick handballs from Jordie McK.

He's the same player. It's just our expectations of him that have changed.

It happens with heaps of players. As a first year player we get enamoured with what they can do. Look at everyone's glowing comments about Salem. However, as they get older our expectations rise with how we expect them to develop. If Salem was a 3rd year player doing what he's doing now then do you think we'd be talking so glowingly?

That's what's happened with Hurley. He was a strong kid with no pace in his first year who impressed with his competitiveness for a 19 year old. Now he's into his 6th year and his competitiveness doesn't impress us anymore because it's not unusual for a 6th year player. But now we notice his lack of pace and the limitations this has on him. In truth, he's just a player who developed early. He may still develop further, but he's no worse a player than he was.

Statistically he's actually a much better player now compared with when he started. It's our expectations of what he should be doing that have changed.

This is a great post and holds very true for a lot of players.

With Hurley though, his attack on the ball is nothing like it was (although perhaps a different approach required when playing in defence).

And he was out-bodying men when he started. Now he just seems to be dominated for the most part.

However your point is probably right, I probably noticed his wins more than his losses when he started.

 

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2014-06-17/roos-on-afl-360

0 - 55 seconds. That's what it's all about. Couldn't and still can't wipe the smile from my face whenever i watch it. The unity that this club now has thanks to our CEO, Pres and Coach is fantastic. And by the looks of the players' reaction and joy with one another, they're playing for each other and have pride in the jumper................... At Last!!!!!!!

Great feed DD thx mate. Just finished watching the replay. Finally the boys have become the Hunters. Starting from about the 15 to 20 minute mark of the 3rd when Essendon had the foot on our throat and game was almost gone....they decided to go for it and they never stopped from there. Reward for effort. Dunny, TMac, Jetta, Pedo, Cross, Watts, McKenzie, Kent, Viney, Salem in the final term and so many other great passages of play in that second half.

Great win by the crew. Hopefully we can do the same this week and hunt down the Roo boys.

Jamar and Tyson. Spanked in the first half, dominated the second half. Great mental strength.

Jamar won a stack of hit outs to advantage and Tyson won about 5 centre clearances in a row in the 3rd term.


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