A win at TIO - another hoodoo done and dusted.

It was predictable that the quality would fall away late; it was clear this was going to happen with how hard all the players were blowing even at quarter time.  I know it's frustrating that we couldn't bury them, but we're the youngest team playing in summer like conditions, and we're ranked 10th.  People need to lower their expectations a bit.

Grimes was fantastic and was one who didn't drop off - in fact I'd say he lifted in the second half.  Looking forward to his 100th next week.

First time we've ever beaten Ross Lyon. Wasn't pretty but we'll take it.

464 possessions, 67 inside 50's

For 12 goals.........

Great first quarter, should've put them more away in the second quarter, just played the rest of the game out.

Good games from Watts, Hogan, Tyson, TMac, and Gawn (although his taps were a bit misdirected in the second half).

Rest and recovery now.

1 minute ago, Petraccattack said:

464 possessions, 67 inside 50's

For 12 goals.........

You're not seriously complaining are you?

Watts just said "we are being taught the correct way" amoung other things. 

Amazing when u r taught correctly how things turn around. 

A win's a win

we shut up shop after half time to preserve energy for next week

I'll echo what Nasher said, and add that earlier in this thread there were many who felt we couldn't win this game.  We put that to bed early with some excellent footy and, while the second half was tough to watch, it was to be expected.  

Our backline held up really well today with Tommy Mac playing the game we want from him each week, while the addition of White was great.  

Grimes also played a great game which was excellent to see.

Lots of other winners around the ground - Hunt, Viney, Gawn, Hogan, Watts, Kent etc.  So much to like and we won a game we should have won.

Yeah, we could have won by more and kicked a few more goals, but I'll take a 32 point win every day of the week.

Bring on the Saints and an end to another hoodoo next week!

we shut up shop after half time to preserve energy for next week

1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

I'll echo what Nasher said, and add that earlier in this thread there were many who felt we couldn't win this game.  We put that to bed early with some excellent footy and, while the second half was tough to watch, it was to be expected.  

Our backline held up really well today with Tommy Mac playing the game we want from him each week, while the addition of White was great.  

Grimes also played a great game which was excellent to see.

Lots of other winners around the ground - Hunt, Viney, Gawn, Hogan, Watts, Kent etc.  So much to like and we won a game we should have won.

Yeah, we could have won by more and kicked a few more goals, but I'll take a 32 point win every day of the week.

Bring on the Saints and an end to another hoodoo next week!

Agreed but don't forget Jetta. I can't think of a better small defender running around at the minute.

Watts just said "we are being taught the correct way" amoung other things. 

Amazing when u r taught correctly how things turn around. 

Awesome too win ugly by 32 points and get another monkey of the back, I'll take that every game we play thanks.

Ok. Well done boys. 

Now i hope we have the best recovery strategy of any team considering the $$$ we just made..

Just now, Sylvia Saint said:

Agreed but don't forget Jetta. I can't think of a better small defender running around at the minute.

Yep, well said.  I was typing too quickly and forgot to add him in there.  

Good win. Expected it to be closer but we were on top across the ground.

TMac awesome game I reckon.

Woo whooo!!!!

we shut up shop after half time to preserve energy for next week

Well if the Melbourne players are trying to stop getting too excited over a win, this is a very good way to do it. Most boredom inducing 5 goal victory I've seen from us in a while. But we had the game on ice after the first quarter and coasted for the rest of the match. How often have other teams (including Freo) done that to us in the past?

That was a danger game, we took control early then did what was needed in trying conditions. If we had kicked straight would have won by plenty. Great effort on a 6 day break. T.Mac's most complete game in a very long time. Grimes and M Jones even with their flaws both ran themselves into the ground. Expect us to get slaughtered next.

Eat a dick, Grimes haters.

2 minutes ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Agreed but don't forget Jetta. I can't think of a better small defender running around at the minute.

Did you watch Geelong vs Swans last night?

Rampe is the best small defender in the comp. Jetta probably top 3. 

To the muppets in the game day thread who called an end to Grimes' AFL career after his first three touches, I hope you enjoyed the next 29 after that.