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13 minutes ago, Stretch Johnson said:

It was a goal that was important rather than special.Ā 

Sure it was a pressure kick and he worked hard to get out the back.Ā  It was however an uncontested possession and a stroll in to 30m.

I believe the overall moment was special, right up there with T Macā€™s ā€œ Geniusā€ game winner in the West.

The Melbourne roar after the goal was possibly the loudest we have heard at the GĀ in a long long time.Ā It felt bloody good to hear such a roar with so many MFC supporters going absolutely bonkers with elation and that would have been the case if any of the other 21 players had kicked that goal.

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    4 hours ago, Doodle Dee said:

    It was overplayed because of the whole Collingwood first game he had and coming full circle or something. Just another meme forĀ the year.

    Perhaps it should be known as 'the closure goal'?

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    7 hours ago, Stretch Johnson said:

    It was a goal that was important rather than special.Ā 

    Sure it was a pressure kick and he worked hard to get out the back.Ā  It was however an uncontested possession and a stroll in to 30m.

    That's such a mean spirited summary, SJ

    He ran the length from the back 50 to ready to be the next link to finish with the goal

    I would have loved to see the ball in Bugg's hands as he 'strolled' into 30m

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    2 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

    That's such a mean spirited summary, SJ

    He ran the length from the back 50 to ready to be the next link to finish with the goal

    I would have loved to see the ball in Bugg's hands as he 'strolled' into 30m

    I wouldn't. Watts is an elite kick.

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    I like this guys field kicking. He has that really silky/classy look about him the way he gathers the footy and puts boot to ball. I think he will be quite the headache when it comes to matching up on him. That intercept leapfrogging mark inside forward 50.Ā 

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    5 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

    That's such a mean spirited summary, SJ

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    "Mean spirited"

    Hyperbole much..

    Very happy with young Fritsch, think he's a beaut.

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    7 hours ago, Stretch Johnson said:

    "Mean spirited"

    Hyperbole much..

    Very happy with young Fritsch, think he's a beaut.

    So am I - but don't downplay Watts' goalĀ 

    It was a ripper

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    On 3/16/2018 at 5:56 AM, jumbo returns said:

    That's such a mean spirited summary, SJ

    He ran the length from the back 50 to ready to be the next link to finish with the goal

    I would have loved to see the ball in Bugg's hands as he 'strolled' into 30m

    Fair point. It was a class goal and plenty of others would have fluffed it. No one doubts Watts has class skills.

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    I have this guy in the very top echelon of young players on our list.Ā 

    A great talent and has the temperament to boot.Ā 

    Finds time and space where there is none,Ā  makes good decisions,Ā  highly skilful and outstanding courage and judgement in the air.Ā 

    Ā 

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    9 hours ago, Stretch Johnson said:

    I have this guy in the very top echelon of young players on our list.Ā 

    A great talent and has the temperament to boot.Ā 

    Finds time and space where there is none,Ā  makes good decisions,Ā  highly skilful and outstanding courage and judgement in the air.Ā 

    Ā 

    I love the way he moves, reminds of past MFC champions Lyon and Flower.Ā  Ā He just floats around and know which spots to be in.Ā  He is a superb mark of the footy.

    And before anyones melts down, I am not saying he will be as good as those two guys.

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    1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

    I love the way he moves, reminds of past MFC champions Lyon and Flower.Ā  Ā He just floats around and know which spots to be in.Ā  He is a superb mark of the footy.

    And before anyones melts down, I am not saying he will be as good as those two guys.

    Who knows what the future holds, but Fritsch certainly has the body of Flower. THIN!

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    • 1 month later...

    Interesting comparison, this season Fritsch V Watts. Table from footywire.

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    I wonder with what PortĀ now know, if given their time again would they keep pick 31 and go for Fritsch instead of Ā trading for Watts?

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    Player Statistics Comparison
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    Bayley Fritsch Name Jack Watts
    Melbourne Demons Team Port Adelaide Power
    Forward Position Forward
    8 Career Games 162
    Casey Demons Origin Sandringham Dragons
    December 6, 1996 Date of Birth March 26, 1991
    21yr 5mth Age 27yr 1mth
    188cm Height 196cm
    81kg Weight 88kg
    2017 National Draft Last Drafted In 2008 National Draft
    Round 2, Pick #31 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #1
    Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons
    2018 Stats for Season 2018
    8 Games 9
    9.1 Kicks Per Game 7.3
    5.9 Handballs Per Game 7.1
    15.0 Disposals Per Game 14.4
    4.6 Marks Per Game 4.3
    1.1 Goals Per Game 1.1
    0.5 Behinds Per Game 0.7
    3.2 Tackles Per Game 3.1
    0 Hitouts Per Game 0
    3.6 Inside 50s Per Game 1.8
    0.4 Goal Assists Per Game 0.3
    1.5 Frees For Per Game 0.7
    0.2 Frees Against Per Game 0.4
    5.8 Contested Possessions Per Game 4.1
    9.6 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 10.0
    11.0 Effective Disposals Per Game 11.1
    73.3% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 77.1%
    1.9 Clangers Per Game 1.1
    1.0 Contested Marks Per Game 0.2
    1.1 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 1.1
    0.6 Clearances Per Game 0.4
    0.9 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.2
    1.9 One Percenters Per Game 1.3
    0.4 Bounces Per Game 0
    77.9 Time On Ground % Per Game 79.3
    0.1 Centre Clearances Per Game 0.4
    0.5 Stoppage Clearances Per Game 0
    4.6 Score Involvements Per Game 5.0
    260.2 Metres Gained Per Game 145.7
    2.9 Turnovers Per Game 2.0
    2.9 Intercepts Per Game 1.4
    0.9 Tackles Inside 50 Per Game 1.0
    $465,000 AFL Fantasy Price $454,000
    74.0 AFL Fantasy Score Per Game 68.3
    $338,100 Supercoach Price $333,900
    71.8 Supercoach Score Per Game 68.3
    		Ā 

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    as far as i'm concerned all supporters who said losing Watts was going to hurt us should be banned from footy forums.Ā  fritsch's attack on the ball and man is head and shoulders better than watts and further highlights that you dont need a big frame toĀ have courageĀ 

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    On 5/21/2018 at 12:16 PM, ManDee said:

    Interesting comparison, this season Fritsch V Watts. Table from footywire.

    Ā 

    I wonder with what PortĀ now know, if given their time again would they keep pick 31 and go for Fritsch instead of Ā trading for Watts?

    Ā 

    Player Statistics Comparison
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    Bayley Fritsch Name Jack Watts
    Melbourne Demons Team Port Adelaide Power
    Forward Position Forward
    8 Career Games 162
    Casey Demons Origin Sandringham Dragons
    December 6, 1996 Date of Birth March 26, 1991
    21yr 5mth Age 27yr 1mth
    188cm Height 196cm
    81kg Weight 88kg
    2017 National Draft Last Drafted In 2008 National Draft
    Round 2, Pick #31 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #1
    Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons
    2018 Stats for Season 2018
    8 Games 9
    9.1 Kicks Per Game 7.3
    5.9 Handballs Per Game 7.1
    15.0 Disposals Per Game 14.4
    4.6 Marks Per Game 4.3
    1.1 Goals Per Game 1.1
    0.5 Behinds Per Game 0.7
    3.2 Tackles Per Game 3.1
    0 Hitouts Per Game 0
    3.6 Inside 50s Per Game 1.8
    0.4 Goal Assists Per Game 0.3
    1.5 Frees For Per Game 0.7
    0.2 Frees Against Per Game 0.4
    5.8 Contested Possessions Per Game 4.1
    9.6 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 10.0
    11.0 Effective Disposals Per Game 11.1
    73.3% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 77.1%
    1.9 Clangers Per Game 1.1
    1.0 Contested Marks Per Game 0.2
    1.1 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 1.1
    0.6 Clearances Per Game 0.4
    0.9 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.2
    1.9 One Percenters Per Game 1.3
    0.4 Bounces Per Game 0
    77.9 Time On Ground % Per Game 79.3
    0.1 Centre Clearances Per Game 0.4
    0.5 Stoppage Clearances Per Game 0
    4.6 Score Involvements Per Game 5.0
    260.2 Metres Gained Per Game 145.7
    2.9 Turnovers Per Game 2.0
    2.9 Intercepts Per Game 1.4
    0.9 Tackles Inside 50 Per Game 1.0
    $465,000 AFL Fantasy Price $454,000
    74.0 AFL Fantasy Score Per Game 68.3
    $338,100 Supercoach Price $333,900
    71.8 Supercoach Score Per Game 68.3
    		Ā 

    I doubt that they would have drafted Bayley with their pick but I am happy with our end of the trade.

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    He's starting to show some real versatility. He's working really hard on the wings with his running and his decision making and disposal has been excellent. Knows how to spread and find space. Playing his role perfectly.

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    What I have noticed about Fritsch is that he seems to have a great awareness when taking a mark to knowĀ if he is rightĀ to turn around and play on. Really helps in opening up the field in front.Ā 

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    Had him in my round 1 team predictions and the reasoning was that he would be too good to ignore.

    What a steal, and all we had to give up was Watts.

    Ā 

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    6 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Haha - more censorship :)

    Where was all this vigilance when the potential trade was happening?

    Unbelievable

    We respond to posts as they get reported using the ā€œreport postā€ featureĀ or as we stumble across them. We donā€™t read every single post - thatā€™s doubly true during very busy periods like the trade period. Sometimes if Iā€™m busy, 10 pages will be added to threads in between me viewing.

    If you see untoward things happening in threads, use the ā€œreport postā€ feature to bring it to a moderators attention.

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    Fritsch and Hannan compliment our mids perfectly. They are both relatively quick, skilled and can take an overhead mark and are reliable shots on goal.

    We looked way too slow on the flanks when these guys weren't playing. Can't see Tyson getting back in unless we get an injury to one of our inside mids. What a luxury to have Tyson and Hunt as emergencies! May it continue....

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    3 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Fritsch and Hannan compliment our mids perfectly. They are both relatively quick, skilled and can take an overhead mark and are reliable shots on goal.

    We looked way too slow on the flanks when these guys weren't playing. Can't see Tyson getting back in unless we get an injury to one of our inside mids. What a luxury to have Tyson and Hunt as emergencies! May it continue....

    Mmmm indeed, I really rate Hannan, and don't at all buy into each player needing to have an 'even contribution' throughout each quarter to be seen as a pass mark to getting a game the next week.Ā 

    ps: can you add 'grumpy dom' as your photo - Ā as seen in the song being sung vs carlton :)Ā 

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    12 minutes ago, Danelska said:

    Mmmm indeed, I really rate Hannan, and don't at all buy into each player needing to have an 'even contribution' throughout each quarter to be seen as a pass mark to getting a game the next week.Ā 

    ps: can you add 'grumpy dom' as your photo - Ā as seen in the song being sung vs carlton :)Ā 

    I didn't see that?? Can you send me the photo!

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    21 minutes ago, Danelska said:

    Mmmm indeed, I really rate Hannan, and don't at all buy into each player needing to have an 'even contribution' throughout each quarter to be seen as a pass mark to getting a game the next week.Ā 

    ps: can you add 'grumpy dom' as your photo - Ā as seen in the song being sung vs carlton :)Ā 

    Let's not revel in one of our players misfortune too much; he is one of our own and deserves our respect as a player and clubman.

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    5 minutes ago, Salems Lot said:

    Let's not revel in one of our players misfortune too much; he is one of our own and deserves our respect as a player and clubman.

    I'm not a hater of Dom at all... there is no revelling...it's merely a snapshot of him at a point in time, we can acknowledge the happy and the shitty feelings no?

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