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Post Match Discussion - Round 11

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We’ve come a long way when we can play below our best, grind out a scrappy win against opposition who were up and about early and win by 49 points.

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    In my opinion this is the best and most important win we’ve had in the last 6 weeks. Yes it was ugly but to grind out a win was very important. I wanted to see how we would perform when challenged and when things were going against us. Well today was that day and coming off a 5 day break with a man down, 2 more carrying injuries, bad umpiring and getting smashed in clearances and we won by 50 points. Gees you would take that any day, but especially given the circumstances. This win tells me more about where we are as a club than the last 5 wins have. 

    I am scarily excited. 

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    Maxy and T Mac 10 contested marks

    dogs in total - 4

    bayley a lock rising star nom 

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    7 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Still haven’t beaten anyone above us.

    Shhh , @Demons11 will get upset! ?

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    1 minute ago, DubDee said:

    Maxy and T Mac 10 contested marks

    dogs in total - 4

    bayley a lock rising star nom 

    Too old. 

     

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    3 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    Ha, fair enough 

    Sorry, should have punctuated or emoji or something.

    in all seriousness, a good grinding win when we weren’t at our best. 6 in a row baby! 

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    4 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

    Brayshaw's disposal was shocking unfortunately.

    Definitely not up to his usual standard but really glad he is out on the ground consistently now. 

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    Good win in the sense we found something else to hang our hat on once we were beaten in the clearances. Our running forward at the expense of not being exposed on the defensive end was top rate. Plus the Hogan and McDonald combo really gives oppositions moments for pause. They ain't lumbering clods like tall forwards of bygone years. They are the equivalent of having two Riewoldt style players up there (though they haven't got his record yet).

    Gawny was bloody magnificent. There was not a centre bounce I saw him lose or not at least break even on.  

    Today there was an area for improvement and that was our clearances. Hopefully, that will be cleaned up by QB.

     

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    2 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    Yes it was ugly but to grind out a win was very important. 

    Grinding out a 49 point win. Geez I love this side.

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    Even though it was a sloppy game we didn’t look like we got out of third gear which was pleasing. 

    We lost tha clearances last I heard we were down 37-20. Something to work on. 

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    How good is the camaraderie between the players in the post game, brings a tear to my eye.

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    Jones in the post game interview made a point of the heat in Alice. That, coupled with the interstate travel last week and the doggies having 2 extra days rest and no travel, leads me to believe our second half was immense. Loved Jetta, 3 votes, super effort.

    Gees I’d be concerned if I was Bevo. No firepower at all. With a very lop sided free kick count too (26-18).

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    Might have been good to have Pedo on the bench - Milkshake was injured and off the ground for about 20 minutes and the whole team paused for a short while making adjustments. Goal scoring dropped a little, too. Pedo might have been a back-up for Lever, too as a spoiler when their ball was coming in. Just a thought by the audience on the game. 

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    Not happy that we didn't double their score.

    It's a good problem to have.

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    It was ugly and smashed in the clearances. Looked like we were going to crack in the first quarter. It was brutal. Coasted to an easy victory in the end. 

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    As good as any of the 5 before it. Challenged early and had key players go down or pick up knocks. 9 day break and a bye to hopefully get Lever up.

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    10 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

    Good win in the sense we found something else to hang our hat on once we were beaten in the clearances. Our running forward at the expense of not being exposed on the defensive end was top rate. Plus the Hogan and McDonald combo really gives oppositions moments for pause. They ain't lumbering clods like tall forwards of bygone years. They are the equivalent of having two Riewoldt style players up there (though they haven't got his record yet).

    Gawny was bloody magnificent. There was not a centre bounce I saw him lose or not at least break even on.  

    Today there was an area for improvement and that was our clearances. Hopefully, that will be cleaned up by QB.

     

    Viney having a bit of an offy coming off the big break.....chunk having alot on during the week  =  not quite on

    Next week they will be on again.  Big Freeze on the Pies

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    16 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    In my opinion this is the best and most important win we’ve had in the last 6 weeks. Yes it was ugly but to grind out a win was very important. I wanted to see how we would perform when challenged and when things were going against us. Well today was that day and coming off a 5 day break with a man down, 2 more carrying injuries, bad umpiring and getting smashed in clearances and we won by 50 points. Gees you would take that any day, but especially given the circumstances. This win tells me more about where we are as a club than the last 5 wins have. 

    I am scarily excited. 

    Spot on

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    2 minutes ago, —coach— said:

    Anyone got an updated on Level?

    Or Lever for that matter?

    Suspected acl apparently stated by Goodwin according to my friend - I haven’t heard it myself but passing on what my friend said he heard on radio

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    2 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Might have been good to have Pedo on the bench - Milkshake was injured and off the ground for about 20 minutes and the whole team paused for a short while making adjustments. Goal scoring dropped a little, too. Pedo might have been a back-up for Lever, too as a spoiler when their ball was coming in. Just a thought by the audience on the game. 

    Sure, in hindsight.  But had neither Lever or Milkshake gone down, not sure how the great Ped would fit into rotations quite frankly. 

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    God I hate Etihad but very happy to have been at the game. Thank God we don’t have to play there again this season.

    To the loud mouthed, obese, bad tempered Bulldog supporter sitting next to me who invaded my personal space for four quarters - hope it’s an uncomfortable trip home. Your team are rubbish.

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    16 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    In my opinion this is the best and most important win we’ve had in the last 6 weeks. Yes it was ugly but to grind out a win was very important. I wanted to see how we would perform when challenged and when things were going against us. Well today was that day and coming off a 5 day break with a man down, 2 more carrying injuries, bad umpiring and getting smashed in clearances and we won by 50 points. Gees you would take that any day, but especially given the circumstances. This win tells me more about where we are as a club than the last 5 wins have. 

    I am scarily excited. 

    Well said and I'm excited too, next week will be epic.

    Hope Lever is ok

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