Post Match Discussion - Round 10

[DV8 2,271]

6 hours ago, waynetheweapon said:

No one is up in arms about Wattsy now !! Great game by everyone. So much aggression and energy.

I'd prefer Spargo to him. Spargo works his butt off, without any hoity-toity smugness.

I'd prefer 'el-gato' to him, as well. We have a beaut.

[Lucifers Hero 39,727]

12 minutes ago, DV8 said:

If you go into a oppo player to belittle him, it can go either way. Against a strong side down on form, being arrogant can cause the oppo side to fire up.

Or give them ammunition for when they are back to full strength, for next time.

 

This is how I would hope our players would react, in that case.

 

17 minutes ago, DV8 said:

c'est suffisant

 

10 minutes ago, DV8 said:

I'd prefer Spargo to him. Spargo works his butt off, without any hoity-toity smugness.

I'd prefer 'el-gato' to him, as well. We have a beaut.

You can't be 'dee-luded'!

You seem a far more cheerful and well rounded character.  Might I also say far more worldly and balanced in perspective...

...sorry to 'dee-luded', no offence intended, I always found your posts entertaining and 'colourful' in more ways than one...

Edited May 29, 2018 by Lucifer's Hero

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Trying to keep a lid on things after this win is tough.

Fortunately my football knowledge is terrible, which makes things a little easier.

 

In 2016, I thought the Dogs had no chance. Premiers.

In 2017, I thought the Tigers had no chance. Premiers.

I think the Dees have no chance in 2018.

[monoccular 17,418]

Just watching the full first half

Brooooose is just appalling - practically orgasmic every time Eddie goes anywhere near the ball and so cringeworthy  deferential to the woman glasser. 

And I never thought that Clarrie’s hands could get quicker .... but they have.  Truly amazing 

Could have been better - actually stuffed up about 4 opportunities in Q2 in possession in deep F50  - should have won by 120+ ( I know I am getting hard to satisfy) 

Edited May 29, 2018 by monoccular

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

Just watching the full first half

Brooooose is just appalling - practically orgasmic every time Eddie goes anywhere near the ball and so cringeworthy  deferential to the woman glasser. 

And I never thought that Clarrie’s hands could get quicker .... but they have.  Truly amazing 

Could have been better - actually stuffed up about 4 opportunities in Q2 in possession in deep F50  - should have won by 120+ ( I know I am getting hard to satisfy) 

Haha same!!

Hibbo best on first qtr and a half with Gus close behind, Crows were not great but came a few times and really put the pressure on and got back to 18 points before we went again. But of credit to the Dees please.

Besides a couple of smothers Talia was given a bath.

[Cards13 9,117]

Bruce... (paraphrasing) “Daisy is it because the ground is so wide the Dees have been able to spread so well?”

Graphic comes up 5 mins later showing the ground is not as wide as the G

”oh that’s surprising..”

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

22 hours ago, Deestroy All said:

I noticed that when Mackay fumbled that ball and Melksham pounced, no one went and got stuck in, I think Melksham thought about it for a split second but just celebrated with Hogan. Petracca was in the vicinity too. No doubt in my mind they would’ve been all over Mackay last year. 

No doubt Goodwin’s message of being a strong but humble footy team is sinking in. 

 

For the record I wouldn’t let Mackay hear the end of it. 

Hogan on Mirra earlier this year.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

5 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Bruce... (paraphrasing) “Daisy is it because the ground is so wide the Dees have been able to spread so well?”

Graphic comes up 5 mins later showing the ground is not as wide as the G

”oh that’s surprising..”

The ground is longer but narrower than the G, something that shocked me. Bruce claimed it feels wider than it is, to me, I always felt the ground was smaller in all dimensions in comparison to the G.

[DV8 2,271]

10 hours ago, Choke said:

Trying to keep a lid on things after this win is tough.

Fortunately my football knowledge is terrible, which makes things a little easier.

 

In 2016, I thought the Dogs had no chance. Premiers.

In 2017, I thought the Tigers had no chance. Premiers.

I think the Dees have no chance in 2018.

maybe, just maybe keeping the lid on,,, has its benefits..... over recent years?

[Beetle 4,649]

1 hour ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

The ground is longer but narrower than the G, something that shocked me. Bruce claimed it feels wider than it is, to me, I always felt the ground was smaller in all dimensions in comparison to the G.

The ground is wider on the flanks giving it a more “rectangular” feel than the MCG. I think that maybe where the deception comes in..

[Red and Bluebeard 2,083]

1 hour ago, Cards13 said:

Bruce... (paraphrasing) “Daisy is it because the ground is so wide the Dees have been able to spread so well?”

Graphic comes up 5 mins later showing the ground is not as wide as the G

”oh that’s surprising..”

"No, it is because the Crows have been utter crap today, Bruce, and the Dees have hit a real patch of form".

[Red and Bluebeard 2,083]

13 hours ago, ProDee said:

Yeah.  It was so unusual for a team not to get stuck into a player in that situation it was very noticeable.  It's clearly been an instruction from Goodwin and I like it.  Reverse arrogance

Although you can see Petracca saying a few words to him (but not looking at him) as he was walking off.

I like it. Perhaps is a correction from last year, when we were arguably "too unsociable" (think Bugg, Vince, Lewis, Hogan all suspended). It is a fine line, but we seem to have got the balance better this year.

[titan_uranus 24,990]

On 5/28/2018 at 10:55 PM, Dr. Gonzo said:

All this positive press makes me uneasy and I want to see us do it over a long period but bloody hell it feels exciting like we could be on the cusp of something really special.

That's precisely how I feel.

I'm concerned about the OTT stuff being said about us (we're not premiership favourites FFS) and, like many, I'd love to see us play like this against a stronger side than North Melbourne or a two-thirds-strong Adelaide.

But I love feeling like we're a genuine top-flight club. I love knowing that we play the most exciting football in the league bar none, but that we're also the best side at contested ball (by a mile, too). I love feeling confident and I love having genuine belief.