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GAMEDAY - Round 22


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If we get a few goals clear I would like to see a crushing occur in the second half .

Failing that a one point win against an improved Bears team will do .

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Have to make a habit of the strong start, will be critical in the coming month.

Players need to treat next two games as dress rehearsal for the elimination, so bringing the intense competitive brand from start to finish, irrespective of score, is key. 

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Just about to leave freezing Daylesford after a weekend of good food and lazing in front of the fire to make the trek to the G. Gorgeous day here. Go Dees❤️?

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55 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Don't think Fagan will go down that line myself and I'm glad.

Lets just prove we deserve to be there

I think Brisbane will throw everything at us and it will be a more difficult game than us v Doggies and Port. I expect we will win because we will play well (building on last weeks performance) and our composure and connection btw backline mid and forward will be the difference. Looking for a big game from Hogan building on his performances before injuring shoulder and Jeffy to kick a few. Looking for a 30-40 point win!

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2 hours ago, Ouch! said:

Relax! We've got this.

Dees by 62, Hogan, Gawn and Harmes 3 each. 

Nice acid ? 

Anyway just win it Melbourne ffs.

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Time to pack the worry beads and head to the "G".

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2 hours ago, Ouch! said:

Relax! We've got this.

Dees by 62, Hogan, Gawn and Harmes 3 each. 

Hope so, but I think MFCSS has set in.

Put a lazy $5 on Brisbane @ $7. Ridiculously generous odds in view of MFC's record of dropping these types of games.

Hope I lose my money.

 

 

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Brisbane 18th lost to Dogs at home, and then pumped a woeful GC @ home in last two weeks. Week before a 10 goal loss to WC.

We should be looking at a 30 plus points margin. While their top 5-6 midfielders are good, across the rest of the ground they are pretty average. 

As mentioned by many, get on top early, four quarter effort, build our percentage, banish the past 10-11 years. 

On reflection, might take a bit more to forget the Neeld years.

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Going to the footy this early feels weird. As will doing a lap of honour just for going to the footy. Oh well. Go Dees!

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49 minutes ago, jane02 said:

Just about to leave freezing Daylesford after a weekend of good food and lazing in front of the fire to make the trek to the G. Gorgeous day here. Go Dees❤️?

Don't forget to bring your mate Jane. He's our lucky charm. If you bring him and we lose, drop him like a hot potato !!! 

Ps How was your trip ???

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We aren't in a position to be arrogant. 

We need to show Brisbane respect. If we are a club that is to go anywhere, we need to be confident in our abilities yet respectful (yet not fearful) of all our opposition.

When we think it will just happen, games like Essendon in round 2 last year and North in Hobart happen.

The Lions want to avoid the spoon. They aren't just going to roll over.

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This is a game we need to win and win well, we need 4 quarters of team football. We still have to face collingwood next week and then hopefully finals, any player putting in less than 100% until the end of the year (when we are holding the premiership cup) should be dropped and replaced by someone willing to work and want to play finals football for the dees. put all the players on notice, if they want to play finals then need to turn up to play.

 

 

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Well about to leave for the footy. Beautiful day, no excuses and I hope we get a great crowd. 

I hope the players have there game mind switched on and not just expect to walk up today and it will happen. 

Brisbane will throw everything at us, there midfield is pretty good and they will want to win. I hope our experience and our leaders stand up.

Rapt to see Jesse back and I hope he plays well. If we can play finals then at least he will have some joy this season after a crap year for him.

Come on Melbourne Raise Hell today!

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Its days like these can be make or break for the club with expectations being as they are.

As long as we show the same effort and intensity as last week (for 4 qtrs) we will be fine.

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Game day in August = mental anguish for me (and many others I suspect), but it's a hell of a lot better than contemplating likely draft prospects during the mid-year bye!  I'm 'edgy' but confident that we will get the job done today, so long as we play 'our brand' for 100 minutes.  Anything less could end in disaster!  Go Dees.  It's time to start the 'build'!!

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5 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Just do it!

 

1 hour ago, --coach-- said:

And then be suspended for 4 weeks because the AFL wanted to crack down all of a sudden on the blight on the game of rag dolling (otherwise know as touching another player in anyway shape or form)! ?

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5 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Just do it!

Agree Whispering but it's all about leadership Jones instensity and not being sloppy with kicks,Max dominating rucks , Lewis being a leader and Pederson using his body and clunking marks!!!

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