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19 minutes ago, Nasher said:

The Granny is the first look I've had because life, but I don't mind it (and not just because Melbourne are in it). Don't know what all the sooking has been about, people are just afraid of things that are a little bit different.

We made it more contested which made it a bit more watchable. 

There were hardly any tackles at all last night. 

I suppose that’s a good thing for preseason and minimising injuries. 

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25 minutes ago, Nasher said:

The Granny is the first look I've had because life, but I don't mind it (and not just because Melbourne are in it). Don't know what all the sooking has been about, people are just afraid of things that are a little bit different.

Time to get rid of the "sooks" once and for all - Well done Dees that was fun to watch. 

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World champions! 

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28 minutes ago, Nasher said:

The Granny is the first look I've had because life, but I don't mind it (and not just because Melbourne are in it). Don't know what all the sooking has been about, people are just afraid of things that are a little bit different.

I think you tuned in for the best match so far, as far as intensity and competitiveness goes.  Was a good match, but head and shoulders ahead of anything else in the last 28 hours.

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A couple of observations. Oscar McD needs (1) a big dose of awareness and (2) a bit quicker decision re what sort of disposal he is about to give off.  Brayshaw needs a bit of work on pace to the contest, he just seemed to look a bit slow tonight. That said, our endeavour was good but shots at (not on) goal were a slight worry. Tackling was excellent. Not much to beat but a win is all we could ask for.  Gotta remember it is only a series of short practice games.  By the way Ch 7 , get rid of those pathetic callers. They were abysmal.

 


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@Satyriconhome said we would be taking it seriously. Seems he had the good oil.

 

Brayshaws comments post Grand Final (hehe, wanted to insert that somewhere) went along the lines of being competitive in everything we do this year. After the brain fade of last year, it was nice to hear that. I firmly believe that the mental side is the thing standing between last years result, and greatness.

 

Would like to have seen the kids, but the stand in coach wanted to WIN. Love that mindset.

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Brayshaw Looked like he was blowing some rust off, but when the game was there to be won he smashed that big tackle which resulted in a goal, and I liked his interview at the end, said doesn’t matter what we play we will be competitive 

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It didn't suit Bugg tonight without all the bashing and crashing but he missed a few too many targets.

It did suit Stretch who just didn't get enough of it.

Probably shouldn't read any more into it than just a training drill.

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4 minutes ago, tappysquads said:

Brayshaw hit every target, Wagner missed every target. Disappointed we didn't get Baker!

Only saw the GF, but Wagner is a real worry when he gets the ball, can't see him in top 30.

Melksham looked good.


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38 minutes ago, Stillwaiting said:

A couple of observations. Oscar McD needs (1) a big dose of awareness and (2) a bit quicker decision re what sort of disposal he is about to give off.  Brayshaw needs a bit of work on pace to the contest, he just seemed to look a bit slow tonight. That said, our endeavour was good but shots at (not on) goal were a slight worry. Tackling was excellent. Not much to beat but a win is all we could ask for.  Gotta remember it is only a series of short practice games.  By the way Ch 7 , get rid of those pathetic callers. They were abysmal.

 

Poor OMac; gets bagged even when he’s not playing. 

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30 minutes ago, faultydet said:

@Satyriconhome said we would be taking it seriously. Seems he had the good oil.

 

Brayshaws comments post Grand Final (hehe, wanted to insert that somewhere) went along the lines of being competitive in everything we do this year. After the brain fade of last year, it was nice to hear that. I firmly believe that the mental side is the thing standing between last years result, and greatness.

 

Would like to have seen the kids, but the stand in coach wanted to WIN. Love that mindset.

I laughed when Brayshaw said something about being competitive, "even if it's just in the backyard", considering the meltdown on here after Petracca's backyard basketball incident a couple of years back!

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Gonna pop down to Bunnings tomorrow and buy some MDF and metallic spray paint.

 

Who wants a replica trophy?

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Reports of overturned Range Rovers all through Melbournes inner east. The celebrations have begun!

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