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1 minute ago, mongrel said:

Hasn't had the chance to prove himself at senior level after getting a punctured lung in his debut last year. Thought this was his best. He rarely gets beaten in the air bringing the ball to ground and loves the contested ball.

Apparently been doing it for quite a while down at Casey so forced Dees to pick him up. Nice stuff. Our tall forward depth is pretty great at the moment.

Always thought Tim smiths biggest asset was his hands n goal kicking. When that clicks, look out.

 

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    I was hoping the dogs would win  week so they might not be as fired up against us.

    Now I feel we are all team where those things dont factor anymore.

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    After Round 5

    2 wins, 3 losses, 89% -  14th on ladder

    After Round 10

    7 wins, 3 losses, 136%  -  3rd on ladder

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    2 hours ago, No Plan B said:

    Best Melbourne team since 1998.

    This time we don't have a [censored] finals system and Wayne Carey standing in our way.

     

    I like your sense of history.

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    1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    You can’t go back and criticise posters who were emotional after a loss. Go away now, you don’t add anything anymore. 

    Really? Oh yes you can. As football followers you must follow the long game. It's always best to take a moment to breathe, think and compose yourself instead of lashing out. The wrist slashing on this website after a loss is often pathetic. I wear disappointment as heavily as anyone but nothing is gained by some of the headless chook behaviour seen here.

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    Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys. We have a serious team here. Enjoy it.

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    10 minutes ago, pitmaster said:

    Really? Oh yes you can. As football followers you must follow the long game. It's always best to take a moment to breathe, think and compose yourself instead of lashing out. The wrist slashing on this website after a loss is often pathetic. I wear disappointment as heavily as anyone but nothing is gained by some of the headless chook behaviour seen here.

    Posters write things in the heat of the moment after a disappointing loss, no need to go back weeks and use that against them, especially after (another) fantastic win. 

    Just enjoy it. 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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    Something the TV commentary came out with.  The last time the MFC won five games on the trot was two weeks before Nathan Jones played his first game.  Think about that.  He has stuck with the MFC for all this time and this is the first time he's seen this sort of success.  They had better do it again next week for his 250th. 

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    3 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    100??

    Better than Bradman.....ha ha

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    Just now, willmoy said:

    Better than Bradman.....ha ha

    ....and the best umpired match this year

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    I caught the last quarter and it looked like all out there were basically shagged out. The game was pretty much in the bank but it was a great thing that we really put the boot on the throat. 

    Ball movement has clearly been a strength  since the Richmond game. The ability to pick the right option to shove through the midfield and then slow the pace entering the forward fifty to pick the right option stood out.

    One thing that might be of concern is that we might need a harder hit out soon. It's all well to be in good form but we want to peak later in the year.

    Clearly winning and winning well is better than the alternative but I have seen teams who bulldozed their way into September but run out of petrol tickets before they got to the game of most consequence.

    I also think we need to remember what it's like to be challenged for that WILL come in September.

    However, great win and I look forward to watching the first 3 quarters when I get home later.

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    WHAT A WIN!

    DO THE MIGHTY DEES!

    WE ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE COMP BY A COUNTRY MILE LET'S HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY?

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    2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

    To see some of the rubbish posted, it was irony Captain

    Strange the bandwagon is suddenly near capacity

    Just celebrate. Time to love and forgive old chap. 

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    Thinking of all those old Demon players, family and friends, all Demons, no longer with us, smiling down from Red & Blue heaven. 

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    3 hours ago, monoccular said:

    Even in your day Barrie I can’t remember such dominance ...... but you won a flag and these guys haven’t ...... yet!  That is their challenge. 

    True, Mono!  But, keep playing like they did today, and a Flag is a forgone...!!  I still can't get over that game!  The way they played was simply awesome!

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    4 minutes ago, Neitz the Great said:

    http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2018-05-27/rd-10-angus-brayshaw-postmatch

     

    Pure emotion by gussy here! You can see how much he loves the club and how much it means to him being fit and contributing to this team. He's. Not. Going. Anywhere.

    Hard to believe, but the little red head on his dads shoulders provided the highlight of the day. Was playing Auskick, had a lot of family and friends around me, kicked a goal and did the best goal celebration I have seen. Had me and others around laughing even more than we laughed at the crows

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    It was particularly enjoyable to have one of the modern day genius’ of our game in Brian Taylor commentating today.

    His astute observation in the second quarter of the courage Lever showed in leaving his man, to approach a marking contest and make a spoil, when Lever wasn’t within cooee of anyone was especially remarkable.

    Ten seconds later he tells us he “reckons” Max Gawn has been knocked out.

    This bloke is an hysterical peanut. I like a bit of charisma but Jesus Christ it’s like watching re-runs of the Benny Hill show when Taylor’s commentating!

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    9 minutes ago, Beetle said:

    It was particularly enjoyable to have one of the modern day genius’ of our game in Brian Taylor commentating today.

    His astute observation in the second quarter of the courage Lever showed in leaving his man, to approach a marking contest and make a spoil, when Lever wasn’t within cooee of anyone was especially remarkable.

    Ten seconds later he tells us he “reckons” Max Gawn has been knocked out.

    This bloke is an hysterical peanut. I like a bit of charisma but Jesus Christ it’s like watching re-runs of the Benny Hill show when Taylor’s commentating!

    Yep, loose man in defence and taylor was praising his courage in taking the risk and coming off his man. His invisible man.

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    1 hour ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    Oscar McDonald is my favourite player btw.

    Quiet game today. 

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    Bloody brilliant effort

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    1 hour ago, Big Demon said:

    Fair call, Tyson has struggled for form this year sadly.

    He has but I think he is one who is struggling to find his right position. 

    His strengths are inside the contest but we have Oliver as the number one in that role with good support from Jones.  Add Viney and Tyson drops to 4th string inside mid. As a result they are asking him to play the 3rd mid role who needs to be more outside, spreading and using the ball.  That isn't his strength and he isnt a natural wingman so he is not playing to his strengths.

    Brayshaw is playing that role beautifully right now and we have a number of flankers/ wings rotating.

    Tysons numbers are slightly down on the last two seasons but he is kicking more than previous years and his contested possession numbers are a bit lower, which could indicate he is outside the contest more than previous seasons. 

    I think there is still a place for him on the list and with a couple of injuries, in the 22. Any of the inside mids go down and he is in. And he is probably next off the outside mid rank as well. If flankers go down we either bring Hunt/Kent/Garlett in or leave Salem et al on the flanks longer (less midfield minutes) and bring Tyson in. 

    So he is next in line, and a very high quality 23rd player on your list, so I wish we'd treat him as such.  

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    11 minutes ago, Beetle said:

    It was particularly enjoyable to have one of the modern day genius’ of our game in Brian Taylor commentating today.

    His astute observation in the second quarter of the courage Lever showed in leaving his man, to approach a marking contest and make a spoil, when Lever wasn’t within cooee of anyone was especially remarkable.

    Ten seconds later he tells us he “reckons” Max Gawn has been knocked out.

    This bloke is an hysterical peanut. I like a bit of charisma but Jesus Christ it’s like watching re-runs of the Benny Hill show when Taylor’s commentating!

    Beetle, he'll be straight back up to Vic Park telling Eddie and getting flabbergasted at the same time, about "have we got twenty two Phil Carmens and five Phi Manassas"........

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