Jump to content

POST MATCH DISCUSSION - Round 12


Demonland

Recommended Posts

The last time Melbourne won QB, I started school. So long ago.

First quarter aside, it was brilliant watching Melbourne crush the Filth, the pressure around the ball was immense. Also got after game selfies with Omac and Dawes to round out a mighty fine day.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Buzzy said:

Was I watching a different game?  I thought Omac missed some easy spoils, failed to make body contact at all a few times - and Wagner's composure was the worst part of his game, i.e quite a few panicked turnovers...

Buckley mentioned Wagner in his presser as someone who killed them with his disposal.

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

46 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Negative first. Stop handballing and overusing it. It was so frustrating. Kick the thing. 

Now positives

Wow what a fantastic day. just in everything. The weather, the slide, the money raised for MND and of course the game. 

Maxy I said it years ago. He is a cult hero. His owned that 2nd quarter and just had an all round game. Love how we rested him in the forward line and he an all round game. 

Jones hated your first 4 disposals but you just dominated after that. Just carved up greenwood. Just loved u as our captain and I love this photo after the game. Ck0RJPDUkAAP0Qt.jpg

Viney u are just a tough bugger. Awesome game and loved how he kicked the 1st goal.

So rapt to see Trenners get through another game, kick a goal and see the boys get around him. 

Just so happy with everyone and I also thought Chris Dawes was fantastic and did some super things today. 

I read on twitter that max said this. Did her really say it.  Max Gawn: "I knew I was in for a big day when I saw Witts in the 22." #AFLDeesPies

Yes, but he meant it as he knew that he wild be triple teamed with Witts inclusion. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I didn't get into Melbourne until 7pm last night and won't get home to Perf until midnight tonight but that was totally worth it.

 

Edited by McQueen
Too many Fat Yaks. ?
  • Like 16
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, The Reverend said:

That means we are just like most teams then!

Be happy with the win. It was one we should have won and we did.

You are doomed to a life of misery if you can't find some joy in beating the Pies on QB.

You may never say truer words than those Rev.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's always gratifying when a coach like Roos makes mention that we didn't have a poor player ... although we did have a number of standout players today.   We've had quite a few games this season where it's been hard to find a non-contributor. 

We're playing as a team which is a rather obvious observation but to play as a team and have everyone contribute is easier said than done - we've now played quite well or very well in 9 out of our 12 games.  And it could be argued that our best efforts have come against North & the Hawks.  There's a lot of positives.

The noticeable difference this season is how the players trust their teammates as a matter of course.   We're overdoing the handballing a bit but as a means to an end, it's a good strategy.   Eventually the ball will come out quicker and cleaner - in the meantime, we need to keep practicing what we're doing.

A word for the backmen - apparently 9 goals were scored from our rebounds out of defence.  Taking it 1 or 2 steps back, the ability of the whole team in not allowing the Pies to have effective forward forays probably led to our defence being so effective with our rebounding.  Total team at work again.  What that also indicates is that we're playing attacking footy from defence (which involves risk) 

 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Thought it was very poor of Collingwood to leave the ground before the medal/cup was presented to Gawn. Very poor sportsmanship and an insult to Neale Daniher.

Pretty standard for the Pies then.  Did you notice the suddenly empty stands as the game was ending? 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


50 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

I read on twitter that max said this. Did her really say it.  Max Gawn: "I knew I was in for a big day when I saw Witts in the 22." #AFLDeesPies

He meant they had 3 talls so he knew he was in for a big day work wise, rather than he knew he was going to have a field day. But yeah, he had a field day.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, jnrmac said:

Thought it was very poor of Collingwood to leave the ground before the medal/cup was presented to Gawn. Very poor sportsmanship and an insult to Neale Daniher.

Yes.

i thought nothing of it until you mentioned it but now I'm outraged.

I still think Neale should have stayed off the booze until it was all over.

He was slurring his words from the start which is usually something I receive criticism for.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, Deestroy All said:

Very enjoyable episode of Game of Thrones.

Sheeeit (sorry Picket).

I'll need to watch the replay of the game and GOT upon arrival home.

Long night ahead.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

Pretty standard for the Pies then.  Did you notice the suddenly empty stands as the game was ending? 

Winners are griners and the Pies can please themselves. Belted twice in the one season.

Enjoy the bottom four boys.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I didn't think Frost was great, especially against that lot, but clearly and obviously he's a defender and there's a whole lot to work with there. 

Max's best is better than any ruckman in the comp. Goldstein doesn't ruck like him and Naitanui doesn't use the ball like him. 

Vince must wish he could play Collingwood every week. 

Not sure if Petracca or a young Ox. 

Viney is an animal. A softy softy glove wearing animal. 

Loved Kent and Kennedy"s games. Just need to get Jeff back in form to join them. 

As happy as I am and as enjoyable as it was, apart from Collingwood's early pressure, they were [censored] woeful. 

Edited by Deestroy All
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites


9 minutes ago, The Song Formerly Known As said:

Yes, but he meant it as he knew that he wild be triple teamed with Witts inclusion. 

I read that as witts is playing and im going to have a big day, meaning he really is no good. Which he wasnt in the end. Ok so he did mean it the right way.

By the way How good was that mark Hogan took in front of Howe. Loved it. I reckon Howe thought he had the sit. By the way Howe are u enjoying your new club where you are losing and your coach is under constant scrutiny. Bet you thought you would be relieved of that. 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, The Reverend said:

You are doomed to a life of misery if you can't find some joy in beating the Pies on QB.

Let's face it, he's just an attention seeking tosspot, and it worked ;-)

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

haven't beaten them twince in a season since 88 - when, funnily enough, we beat them three times in a season of football!

 

i was super happy with the way it all played out today.

 

we started like a house on fire, couldn't put it on the board, they got momentum for ten minutes, it evened out for the last quarter, and from the push-and-shove onwards we were absolutely dominant. it was so good to watch.

 

i thought conditions were really tough out there - super swirly wind.

 

gawn is a colossus. if he's not better than goldstein, he's close.

 

vince and jones wasted possession early on but settled into their groove, tyson and viney were excellent, i thought kennedy was really quiet early but as the game moved on he started bobbing up everywhere - had more marks than any other player on the ground. he just kept running.

 

probably my biggest disappointment was the crowd - i had hoped it might approach 70k - we fell 10k short. there was 65k there last time we played them, when it was their home ground i think?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Clearly, I love watching the boys go around on Tele and talking rubbish with the rest of you but there's nothing like being at the 'G' and hearing the roar when we're playing exciting football.

That said, I reckon MFC supporters are still the most placid bunch I've heard at a ground.

Get your mongrel on guys!

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, McQueen said:

Clearly, I love watching the boys go around on Tele and talking rubbish with the rest of you but there's nothing like being at the 'G' and hearing the roar when we're playing exciting football.

That said, I reckon MFC supporters are still the most placid bunch I've heard at a ground.

Get your mongrel on guys!

Now Now Steve I think you are getting a little excited my man.

I think a few "well done boys " each match is quite sufficient.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

20 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

Buckley mentioned Wagner in his presser as someone who killed them with his disposal.

I was surprised to see quite a few posters Picking on Wagners disposal and composure. He is really starting to feel his way and I get a sense of calm when he has the ball in his hands. He seems to be an inspired signing. Was it Vanders who put us into this guy? 

  • Like 1
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.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

    The luckless Salem suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions early in the season and, after missing a number of games, he was never at his best. He was also inconvenienced by minor niggles later in the season. This was a blow for the club that sorely needed him to fill gaps in the midfield at times as well as to do his best work in defence. Date of Birth: 15 July 1995 Height: 184cm Games MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 176 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 26 Brownlow Meda

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    2024 Player Reviews: #39 Koltyn Tholstrop

    The first round draft pick at #13 from twelve months ago the strongly built medium forward has had an impressive introduction to AFL football and is expected to spend more midfield moments as his career progresses. Date of Birth: 25 July 2005 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 10 Goals MFC 2024: 5 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2024: 7 Goals CDFC 2024: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #42 Daniel Turner

    The move of “Disco” to a key forward post looks like bearing fruit. Turner has good hands, moves well and appears to be learning the forward craft well. Will be an interesting watch in 2025. Date of Birth: January 28, 2002 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total: 18 Goals MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 17 Games CDFC 2024: 1 Goals CDFC 2024:  1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 15

    2024 Player Reviews: #8 Jake Lever

    The Demon’s key defender and backline leader had his share of injuries and niggles throughout the season which prevented him from performing at his peak.  Date of Birth: 5 March 1996 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 18 Career Total: 178 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #13 Clayton Oliver

    Lack of preparation after a problematic preseason prevented Oliver from reaching the high standards set before last year’s hamstring woes. He carried injury right through the back half of the season and was controversially involved in a potential move during the trade period that was ultimately shut down by the club. Date of Birth:  22 July 1997 Height:  189cm Games MFC 2024:  21 Career Total: 183 Goals MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 54 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 17

    BLOODY BLUES by Meggs

    The conclusion to Narrm’s home and away season was the inevitable let down by the bloody Blues  who meekly capitulated to the Bombers.   The 2024 season fixture handicapped the Demons chances from the get-go with Port Adelaide, Brisbane and Essendon advantaged with enough gimme games to ensure a tough road to the finals, especially after a slew of early season injuries to star players cost wins and percentage.     As we strode confidently through the gates of Prin

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    2024 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca

    Melbourne’s most important player who dominated the first half of the season until his untimely injury in the Kings Birthday clash put an end to his season. At the time, he was on his way to many personal honours and the club in strong finals contention. When the season did end for Melbourne and Petracca was slowly recovering, he was engulfed in controversy about a possible move of clubs amid claims about his treatment by the club in the immediate aftermath of his injury. Date of Birth: 4 J

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 21
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...