Maybe a little too hasty in closing the 'we're in the 8' thread.

If Dogs keep this up, we will leap the Crows on % and be in the 8!

Edited May 7, 20169 yr by Demon Disciple

On 5/7/2016 at 8:10 PM, Demon Disciple said:

Maybe a little too hasty in closing the 'we're in the 8 thread.

If Dogs keep this up, we will leap the Crows on % and be in the 8!

Crows will fight back

2 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

When we did it to the Swannies in 2010, I was jumping through hoops cos I knew that we had just outclassed a team heading for September. Roosy said it himself at the presser after the game 'Not much you can do against team in that kind of touch. Just buckle your seat belt and hope for the best.'
Clearly, a lot of the Suns problems are between the ears. A bit like we were.

True, but I think this team is closer to handing out thrashings than receiving them.

Bugger it, we've all suffered 10 years of trauma - idgaf who it is....I'll dance on their sorry carcass.

Best game for the season from Jones. Massive. 

Petracca could be anything. He is so explosive and clean below his feet.

Oliver is potentially even cleaner and so rarely makes errors. Pity lactic acid got to him on that shot from 50.

I've previously said Jetta is a solid player, but realistically he's become more than that. He is brilliant. Very, very rarely makes errors, usually beats his man and is now beginning to provide some nice offensive run off half back. Lovely game.

After an ordinary first half, Viney was superb in the second half. I hope that injury is nothing too serious.

Gawn's tap work was sublime, particularly from stoppages inside or near our forward 50.

Hunt's best game for the club. Provided great run. He's a surprisingly good mark for his size too. Makes pretty good decisions and will only get better with time.

Bugg's best game for the club too. If he can play more games like that I may be eating some humble pie - that is, he'll be more than just a fringe player. Terrifically efficient game.

Overall though, our midfield started working a whole lot harder in the second half and when we do that, we so often put it on the scoreboard nowadays. Still question marks over Garland and despite some poor kicking at times, we weren't exposed too badly in the end. That is intrinsically linked to the work rate of the midfield though. We'll have to be a lot more efficient next week if we're going to take it up to the Bulldogs, but it's fantastic that we put the foot on the throat of a team that was down and out - pity we let them get some cheapies at the end. But from an offensive point of view, we do kick goals in a hurry, which is really exciting.

That midfield of ours. Viney, Tyson, Petracca, Oliver, Brayshaw, Jones, Vince, add Prestia and if we get everything else right, that's a top 4 midfield in 12-18 months time.

 

Edited May 7, 20169 yr by AdamFarr
The fact I can forget to put Brayshaw in that list is exciting indeed and indicative of our midfield depth.

8 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

First half we farted around with too many handballs then bombed it long to the forwards, second half we played it smart.

 

Them losing two players helped but I think we would have won if we played the same way.

If they had only of lost their bearded fullback and Ablett, we would have won by twenty goals!

Neville Jetta. Gun

That is all.

Our effort in the first half was good but execution of strategy and skills appalling. We then got everything right in the second half led by VIney at the start of the third. Their heads dropped and we were well helped by them being two down. Great to see us be somewhat ruthless and aside from the last 5 minutes of the third not showboat. 

Edited May 7, 20169 yr by big_red_fire_engine

Im not mathematician but if seems that if the Doggies beat Adelaide by around 45 points we will be in the 8

8 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Puts a rather compelling case to Dion...

Wouldn't get a game 

What a fantastic win - was looking ominous early with our dominating play but gifting them easy goals thru turnovers. What a way to come out after half time and just torch them.

As has been mentioned it's great that we can kick so many with Hogan and Watts barely bothering the scorers between them. Petracca looked like he started to hit his groove in that last quarter as well.

Another handful of games like that, TAB pays out on Gawn for Brownlow before bye, I can spend the second half of the year traveling the country.

1 minute ago, Demon Jack said:

Neville Jetta. Gun

That is all.

So underrated across the league.  He's been one of the best small defenders for a couple of years now but hardly gets any recognition. Doesn't matter we know what he's worth and that's all that matters.

1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

So underrated across the league.  He's been one of the best small defenders for a couple of years now but hardly gets any recognition. Doesn't matter we know what he's worth and that's all that matters.

Wasn't listed in our best in the AFL website. Was easily in our top four most important players today in my opinion.

9 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

 It's decision time Jane.. Hubby either gets fully on board .... or he's out.

No more Filth .... or get rid of him!!

You'll find a fine  Melbourne supporting husband Jane. Get rid of this one. He'll drag you down. 

I'm very glad we're not playing the Dogs at Etihad next week. It will be interesting to see how they play the G.

Did Viney come back on after being hurt?

14 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Misses?

Yeah, I did find the statement just a little confusing.

We had the EIGHT highest possession winners. Let that sink in for a minute. 

2 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

You'll find a fine  Melbourne supporting husband Jane. Get rid of this one. He'll drag you down. 

I'm a bit confused - is this RSVP or Demonland??!!

Stringer may have done a hammy...

75 inside 50 entries, top 8 disposal winners on the ground, nearly 100 tackles, including 22 in forward 50.

Was really worried at the first break as gold Coast were shutting the ground down real well and we were making some dumb mistakes. Obviously they have a lot of injuries, and losing 2 players didn't help, but the pleasing thing was we put them away and kicked consecutive goals all night. 

Our midfield in 20-40 games from now is going to be scarily good. Jones, Viney, Oliver, petracca, Brayshaw and bugg are as tough as anyone in the league, but use the ball well too. Throw in Tyson, harmes, Kent, Kennedy stretch and possibly anb with Vince to have another few seasons.

Skilled tough players who know how to hit the scoreboard as well. Looking forward to next Sunday playing the dogs, who may need directions from docklands to the G.

 

Stringer injured! 

23 minutes ago, Vagg said:

And how awesome are they with their handballs.  Especially Oliver.  The guy rarely hits a target.  So quick, and so precise!  Very special!!

????????????? RARELY hits a target?

 

Oliver is Voss like.

Not just the red hair .

Ahh just a corky...not a hammy.