Watts was on today but was being treated by a leper, was frustrated watching his run for no reward. I thought he did ok at ruck duties and dare i say it i think it helped a bit with his feel for the game. I've really missed the Judy that played today, Wagner is the new Peter Walsh, I want Dunn in for Omac, we've seen enough he can do VFL for the rest of the year. 

Just a though but it felt like the Brisbane side was told/coached to go to the knee and draw the high tackle - as Leppa said said we have a reputation as good contested footy side, and I thought all of brizzy were playing for frees. I reckon our midfield is scaring people now days they are lining everyone up to work them over. Vince needs to be careful though, too much bloodlust don't want him rubbed out, I almost would be happy for him to play a little more outside and leave the thuggery to Viney/Jones/Petracca/Oliver.

Love our forward line.

 

 

7 hours ago, beelzebub said:

We're  critiquing  a win

Strange days

Even stranger, a 10 goal win

9 hours ago, McQueen said:

Ninthbourne??

It has a nice ring to it.

9 hours ago, jayceebee31 said:

Gee you must take your time at the toot....go there during the commercials.

No ads on Foxtel plus 2 kids means I had to a bit of running around in between as well.

All the goals vs Lions  http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-05-23/all-the-goals-round-9    

First look at Newton this year, he looks a completely different player and a solid man unit.  All hail Football department!

15 minutes ago, 3Dee said:

First look at Newton this year, he looks a completely different player and a solid man unit.  All hail Football department!

I like Newton i think he has a pretty high ceiling, just needs a good run at it. I'm concerned he will be droped for Tyson though.

Edited May 23, 20169 yr by ArtificialWisdom

29 minutes ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

I like Newton i think he has a pretty high ceiling, just needs a good run at it. I'm concerned he will be droped for Tyson though.

I've always liked Newton too something about him and his uncanny knack to bob up with a goal or two. I think he has done enough to play next week against his old side. 

Yes i was quite impressed with Newton. He was quietly productive. Deserves another game

interesting selection this week

Unlike many in the side, Newton has good foot skills. Could be a real asset to the team as a wingman.

Just now, ArtificialWisdom said:

I like Newton i think he has a pretty high ceiling, just needs a good run at it. I'm concerned he will be droped for Tyson though.

That's football, though, and that's the great position our club is finally in.  Newton certainly showed that he has begun to improve his tank and his disposal by foot is good too, but Tyson has the runs on the board and he was only brought in as an emergency.  He'll be stiff, but Tyson has to play.

For Newton it means that he knows he is right on the cusp of selection, and with others also breathing down his neck (Salem, VDB, Trengove, Grimes etc) it means that he needs to keep up this terrific form so he is first pick the next time someone loses form or goes down with injury.

It's a great spot for us, as a club, to be in.

17 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

That's football, though, and that's the great position our club is finally in.  Newton certainly showed that he has begun to improve his tank and his disposal by foot is good too, but Tyson has the runs on the board and he was only brought in as an emergency.  He'll be stiff, but Tyson has to play.

For Newton it means that he knows he is right on the cusp of selection, and with others also breathing down his neck (Salem, VDB, Trengove, Grimes etc) it means that he needs to keep up this terrific form so he is first pick the next time someone loses form or goes down with injury.

It's a great spot for us, as a club, to be in.

Oh no doubt Tyson plays just hope they give Newton another run. I'd think give Oliver another rest due to the short turn around, the travel and the heat. Hell they may even consider resting Tracc for the same reasons. I k people wont like tracc not playing but the club will be thinking hard about what the travel up there will do to a young kid . Depends if they think the bye is close enough after, only 3 weeks after Alice or something like that

7 hours ago, Ingeniokinetikey said:

Watts was on today but was being treated by a leper, was frustrated watching his run for no reward. I thought he did ok at ruck duties and dare i say it i think it helped a bit with his feel for the game. I've really missed the Judy that played today, Wagner is the new Peter Walsh, I want Dunn in for Omac, we've seen enough he can do VFL for the rest of the year. 

Just a though but it felt like the Brisbane side was told/coached to go to the knee and draw the high tackle - as Leppa said said we have a reputation as good contested footy side, and I thought all of brizzy were playing for frees. I reckon our midfield is scaring people now days they are lining everyone up to work them over. Vince needs to be careful though, too much bloodlust don't want him rubbed out, I almost would be happy for him to play a little more outside and leave the thuggery to Viney/Jones/Petracca/Oliver.

Love our forward line.

 

 

It's not thuggery. It's being proactive and flying the flag for teammates and the club - something we haven't seen for yonks and it's particularly pleasing to see the Skipper leading from the front in this regard.

Agree with Vince though, he needs to keep that elbow from wandering or he'll go again for sure.

A good win in the end with Big Max not giving us an armchair ride.

It's great when he's on fire but we've shown we can do it now when he's not...

17 hours ago, McQueen said:

Holy [censored], we are the new Richmond.

Ninth again.

The bad thing about finishing ninth is missing out on finals and the better draft picks. We have traded our first pick away already?

Another sign the MFC is having a good year.

Last year this thread would have had 20 pages not 7.

The omens are there.

Just finished watching the replay.

I don't get why people think Jason Dunstall is a good commentator. Time and time again, he comes into a game wanting the underdog to win. He spends the entire game calling the play from that team's perspective and bemoans all the skill errors and mistakes they make (hence why they're the underdogs!!). I can understand commentators wanting a close contest but does he have to be so blatant and negative about it? Jonathan Brown would have called it better.

I know everyone hates Dwayne but I'm starting to get around him. He has a clear hard on for Petracca.

I thought OMac wasn't too bad live and the replay confirmed that. Yeah he was a bit fumbly and made some mistakes but he did some nice things too. He's probably suffering from 'Jack Watts 2009 syndrome' whereby he looks like a scrawny schoolboy and thus deceives fans into thinking he's not ready. I'd play him next week.

Hogan clearly BOG.

 

Coaches votes.  Can someone do a breakdown so we can work out if Leppa give Daniel Rich three votes.

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
8 Jesse Hogan (Melb)
8 Billy Stretch (Melb)
5 Tom Bugg (Melb)
3 Jeff Garlett (Melb)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
2 Christian Petracca (Melb)
1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 

Edited May 23, 20169 yr by Petraccattack

27 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Coaches votes.  Can someone do a breakdown so we can work out if Leppa give Daniel Rich three votes.

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
8 Jesse Hogan (Melb)
8 Billy Stretch (Melb)
5 Tom Bugg (Melb)
3 Jeff Garlett (Melb)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
2 Christian Petracca (Melb)
1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 

By my reckoning Rich received votes from both coaches.  Billy Stretch and Jesse Hogan could be the other way round ie 5/3 and 4/4 respectively.  Interesting that Bugg got 5 from one coach and zip from the other...of course my reckoning could be wrong. 

	Coach 1		Coach 2
1	Clayton Oliver		Daniel Rich
2	Daniel Rich		Christian Petracca
3	Jeff Garlett		Jesse Hogan
4	Billy Stretch		Billy Stretch
5	Jesse Hogan		Tom Bugg

Edited May 23, 20169 yr by Lucifer's Hero

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-05-23/jones-charged-by-mrp-for-wrestling

N Jones fined for wrestling Merrett!  Merrett got off...I thought it takes two to wrestle!  A bit rough on Jonesy I reckon.

Here Petraccatack. I made it so Leppa gave Rich 3. MFC votes in bold.

8 Jesse Hogan (Melb) 5/3

8 Billy Stretch (Melb) 4/4

5 Tom Bugg (Melb) 5

3 Daniel Rich (BL) 3

3 Jeff Garlett (Melb) 1/2

2 Christian Petracca (Melb) 2

1 Clayton Oliver (Melb) 1

 

7 hours ago, McQueen said:

It's not thuggery. It's being proactive and flying the flag for teammates and the club - something we haven't seen for yonks and it's particularly pleasing to see the Skipper leading from the front in this regard.

Agree with Vince though, he needs to keep that elbow from wandering or he'll go again for sure.

The word 'thuggery' I had hoped would come across as tongue in cheek, I have posted more than once that i love how hard they are playing. We're on the same page.

Watching a replay and noticed how good Ben Newton was. Looks to be a different player - leaner, more composed and seems to have gained a yard. Would be very unlucky to be dropped.

40 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-05-23/jones-charged-by-mrp-for-wrestling

N Jones fined for wrestling Merrett!  Merrett got off...I thought it takes two to wrestle!  A bit rough on Jonesy I reckon.

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

Just now, Skuit said:

That takes Jones to about $12000 in dinky fines since taking over as captain. Anyone know where this money goes?

Hair gel for Gil.