Post Match Discussion - Round 23

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

Watching the replay is reminding me of how terrible the umpires were.Surely we had to be the most persecuted team this year.

Stats for Free's this year. We're ninth for frees for and eighth for frees against.

Note the Eagles: Least frees against, 5th in frees for. Geez they get a nice ride.

Edited September 6, 2015 by RalphiusMaximus

[Scipio 5,868]

Yeeep!

Looks like a big night on the sauce.. Even toddy might join in by the looks of it LOL

Wtf is Petracca wearing? He looks like an Amish fellow.

[Jaded No More 57,964]

This one?

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Questionable outfit

[Scipio 5,868]

Watching the replay on FOX with a huge smile.

Salem is n absolute beast. Him Viney and Brayshaw hurting blokes is gonna make me cry.

Salem's tackle on Cameron early was fantastic. Set the tone for him for the rest of the match.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Wtf is Petracca wearing? He looks like an Amish fellow.

ffffaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrsssssshhhhhhuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Binmans PA 26,123]

I know I'll be howled down but apart from that horrible dropped mark and 1 poor hand pass I thought Grimes was effective and deserved his place in the side.

What game were you watching? Besides from his goal (which he should have marked anyway), he was hopeless. I seriously don't know what some people watch.

here's where stats really confuse me

viney gets 29 disposals and a whopping 12 tackles bursts into and thru packs yet is credited with ZERO 1%ers

If he continues this form into next year, Viney'll be A grade. Had a fantastic back end of the season when a lot around him were ordinary.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

There was a moment in the second or fourth quarter, where he turned into the corridor, as that's where a lot of his options were. He then turned back towards the boundary and kicked to a one-on-one that a Melbourne bloke was never going to win, but just needed to kill over the line for the reset. I was really impressed with the maturity shown here. Good signs.

Well, it was Wallace umpiring, so figures. He's hopeless.

I don't want to single out individual umpires but Wallace should never officiate again at this level. Send him to the north east. Maybe Tangambalanga is far enough away from civilisation

[Binmans PA 26,123]

Wtf is Petracca wearing? He looks like an Amish fellow.

No, he looks like a indie kid. They've called this fashion hipster for quite a few years now.

[chook fowler 18,243]

What game were you watching? Besides from his goal (which he should have marked anyway), he was hopeless. I seriously don't know what some people watch.

If he continues this form into next year, Viney'll be A grade. Had a fantastic back end of the season when a lot around him were ordinary.

I could say the same about you but I won't. Just beg to differ.

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,889]

ffffaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrsssssshhhhhhuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Bruno.

[Emerald 1,691]

Just watching Cross getting knocked out on the replay,the arcitect of Etihad didn't really think of what happens to players heads that hit a Footy ground built on top of a carpark.

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,889]

ffffaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrsssssshhhhhhuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Remember the double sided Velcro suit?

[dazzledavey36 48,784]

Watching Cross being driven off in a stretcher and then waving to the crowd brings a tear to my eye.

Well done to the supporters who started the Crossy chant.. was spine tingling.

[Jaded No More 57,964]

Watching Cross being driven off in a stretcher and then waving to the crowd brings a tear to my eye.

Well done to the supporters who started the Crossy chant.. was spine tingling.

I struggled not to cry. It was awful. So glad he came back for a much deserved farewell.

[Earl Hood 5,789]

Wtf is Petracca wearing? He looks like an Amish fellow.

Come on Django get with it. I always wear an open denim shirt with jeans and a wide brimmed hat in Fitzroy when I am out and about, I just don't look quite as good as Christian what with my gut hanging out over my jeans. But I can still knock back a frothy!

[grazman 6,451]

He is slow and doesn't know how to find enough of the ball. He also struggles to find space. Will be lucky to be on our list after next year I would say

Contracted till 2017.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,415]

WE WON AT ETIHAD!!!

This - along with winning at Geelong and unearthing the next champion of the game, winning at Docklands is one of the big positives out of the year. Some will say hoodoos are [censored] and to an extent I agree but just to have people stop talking about is a massive positive and one less distraction/excise for the players. Cross mentioned it in his post match so obviously it's something the players are aware of/talk about.

[Binmans PA 26,123]

This - along with winning at Geelong and unearthing the next champion of the game, winning at Docklands is one of the big positives out of the year. Some will say hoodoos are [censored] and to an extent I agree but just to have people stop talking about is a massive positive and one less distraction/excise for the players. Cross mentioned it in his post match so obviously it's something the players are aware of/talk about.

Watching the replay before, Jonesy also mentioned it in his post-match interview with Mooney.

EDIT. The hoodoo, that is.

Edited September 6, 2015 by AdamFarr

[chook fowler 18,243]

Watching the replay it was great to see Maxxys tap work. He monstered the opposition. If he continues like this All-Australian honours await. Such a great character to go with it. A real gem has been unearthed.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Watching Cross being driven off in a stretcher and then waving to the crowd brings a tear to my eye.

Well done to the supporters who started the Crossy chant.. was spine tingling.

I didn't cry but was chocked up, was so good to see all our supporters cheering for him as if he has been playing with us for a decade...it speaks so highly of him.

[Moonshadow 16,211]

Where are those posters who practically tore up their memberships in a hissy fit over the last month or so and swore to never buy one again and give up on the club? Amazing what a win can do to close off the year.

Loved the input by some of our young brigade today. Bring in an A grade mid and a few more from the draft or free agency and things are looking much better for the future.

7 wins is a good result, sure it could have been better if we beat the teams we should have, such as Carlton, Essendon and St K x 2. Win those and a couple more and we are on the verge of finals next year. Roos is dead right, improve our worst footy, close the gap, become consistent and we are on the way to success. I'm genuinely excited about 2016.

[DeeSpencer 23,134]

I didn't cry but was chocked up, was so good to see all our supporters cheering for him as if he has been playing with us for a decade...it speaks so highly of him.

Was fantastic.

One of my proudest moments of a supporter in many years was cheering Crossy today and giving him a standing ovation. I hope he felt the love the fans have for him.

[Moonshadow 16,211]

Just watching Cross getting knocked out on the replay,the arcitect of Etihad didn't really think of what happens to players heads that hit a Footy ground built on top of a carpark.

You mean like most major grounds, including the MCG?

FMD there is plenty of dirt between the grass and the car park. The architect had nothing to do Cross getting knocked out.

[dee-eee 231]

Shocking crowd but it was a strong contingency.

If it were at the MCG, 15000-20000 easy. Poor scheduling by the league. Maybe they'll get it through their heads that if they're going to give Melbourne a home game there, do it against another Melbourne team.

The 9k crowd , largely confined to ground level , comprised our most fanatical fans and their vocal support reached manic proportions . I had to brush away a tear on the 3/4 time siren following Hulk's twisting mark and goal . The emotion in the air screamed HOPE !

[DeeSpencer 23,134]

You mean like most major grounds, including the MCG?

FMD there is plenty of dirt between the grass and the car park. The architect had nothing to do Cross getting knocked out.

I don't think the carpark at the G is below the playing surface. From the times I've been down there it's below the stands isn't it? Either way, I agree it's probably irrelevant to him getting knocked out but Etihad, especially in seasons past has had a lot of issues due to the ground being very firm. Although today it looked in really nice condition and better than the MCG is at the moment.