POST MATCH DISCUSSION - Round 17

[Neil Crompton 5,516]

11 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

That should read classic crumbing but I can't edit

I think “criminal” is just as apt.

[Nasher 33,607]

13 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

 

I agree on other closing speed, spoiling, height issues.  I was pushing for Frosty as the next best 'Intercept' option once Lever went down, while many here preferred Joel, months ago on multiple posts.  Amazing how ppl conveniently miss that part and target you on any constructive (warranted) criticism.  Not surprising coming from you though Nasher.  Very quick to jump.

Lolwut? I criticised him for the same things you did - I even said I was against selecting him in the first place for those exact reasons. I do sometimes wonder if I’m speaking the same language as everyone else.

Please read my previous post again and consider whether your response was appropriate and fair in the context. If you think it is, we’ll agree to disagree and leave it at that.

[Neil Crompton 5,516]

11 hours ago, Chook said:

So good the AFL just decided to hand him the Brownlow and Melbourne the premiership on the spot. Season 2018 has been called off.

If Maxy doesn’t win the Brownlow it will be because bloody Clarry got too many votes!

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

21 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Lolwut? I criticised him for the same things you did - I even said I was against selecting him in the first place for those exact reasons. I do sometimes wonder if I’m speaking the same language as everyone else.

Please read my previous post again and consider whether your response was appropriate and fair in the context. If you think it is, we’ll agree to disagree and leave it at that.

Meh you just tend to take an aspect of what's said and wring it out in a way the writer never intended taking out of context Nash.  In this case for example, focusing on my handball wherever possible focus (as first option) and ignoring the kicking down the line bit to infer he shld never be allowed to kick again ...coaches orders!?  Other than that i agree with all you said ?

And dw, you arent the first nor will you be the last to do that on here i'm sure!

Edited July 15, 2018 by Rusty Nails

[Ditcha 477]

A very good 2nd half that made the week a lot better. I visited Mum in hospital  on the way to the game and she looked a lot better. She is 88 and is recovering from the same injury as the Bont. Thank you to all who passed on best wishes yesterday.  CARN THE DEMONS.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

4 minutes ago, Ditcha said:

A very good 2nd half that made the week a lot better. I visited Mum in hospital  on the way to the game and she looked a lot better. She is 88 and is recovering from the same injury as the Bont. Thank you to all who passed on best wishes yesterday.  CARN THE DEMONS.

Nice work Ditcha.  Is she a Demon also?

[Ditcha 477]

32 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

Nice work Ditcha.  Is she a Demon also?

She does not like football,  but wants Melbourne to win for me.

[Deestar9 1,593]

4 hours ago, beelzebub said:

If I may pick up on this ...your quote. ( Not a go at you )

This has to be either Cliche Masterclass.....or Naivete extraordinaire !!

Jones might like to think everyone gives 100% but it's plainly not the case. Some do put in more...some do try more. That just is.

There may be the intention to give all....not always the result.

It's called the human condition.

Don’t agree at all ...they would always give their best but as we always know & for whatever reason ..life ..footy etc doesn’t always mean it works out at 100%

[old55 23,396]

Harmes onto McCrae was the decisive factor IMO.  A handy discovery ahead of the Geelong game next week. If Ablett, Danger or Selwood create damage.

[Age 485]

Anyone notice that when we went to a straight 6 on 6 in our forward and backline we then went inside 50 much better. Especially when we won it out of the middle, when we were outnumbered as we were in the first half, they tend to run sideways out of the middle as opposed to straight out when it is one on one. 

[low flying Robbo 979]

19 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Browny on Fox made a very good point in that when we go is50 we need to make more of our opportunities if we are going to compete against the top teams and he said it when we stuffed certain goals up which I think was in the last quarter. 

Our 3rd quarter dominance came from making the most of almost all of our opportunities. This is what Richmond seem to do in the 4th quarter all the time.

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

ive been looking for the '5 talking points' from the WB game on the afl site - has anyone stumbled across it? - could you pop a link to me - cannot seem to see it...

[durango 2,005]

When was the last time Melbourne had 2 goal Kickers in the top 10 in the AFL?

[beelzebub 23,313]

2 hours ago, Deestar9 said:

Don’t agree at all ...they would always give their best but as we always know & for whatever reason ..life ..footy etc doesn’t always mean it works out at 100%

My point is simply...you might try...but you might not succeed in giving your best...or 100%

We all have better days than some.No one ever goes to work and gets the very best out of themselves day in day out.

[jnrmac 20,055]

16 minutes ago, Danelska said:

ive been looking for the '5 talking points' from the WB game on the afl site - has anyone stumbled across it? - could you pop a link to me - cannot seem to see it...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-14/five-talking-points-melbourne-v-western-bulldogs

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

5 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-14/five-talking-points-melbourne-v-western-bulldogs

that was dull... thanks @jnrmac

[Dr.D 1,771]

everyone keeps talking about gawn for the brownlow but sorry folks he is only on about 12 votes according to my calculation, Hogan 11 and clarry 10. Mitchell will be streaking the field, excluding the suspended and injured Fyfe. 

[beelzebub 23,313]

36 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

everyone keeps talking about gawn for the brownlow but sorry folks he is only on about 12 votes according to my calculation, Hogan 11 and clarry 10. Mitchell will be streaking the field, excluding the suspended and injured Fyfe. 

The AFLCA votes often not a bad mirror for the Charlie.

Max currently leading it...will add to it after this weekend

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

39 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

everyone keeps talking about gawn for the brownlow but sorry folks he is only on about 12 votes according to my calculation, Hogan 11 and clarry 10. Mitchell will be streaking the field, excluding the suspended and injured Fyfe. 

If he doesn’t win it, I suppose you will come on here and say “ I told you so, how right can one be”. 

You need to lighten up a tad.

[Elegt 872]

5 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

The AFLCA votes often not a bad mirror for the Charlie.

Max currently leading it...will add to it after this weekend

Will definetly get the 10 this week

[beelzebub 23,313]

2 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Will definetly get the 10 this week

The idea of a Ruck claiming a Brownlow is gaining momentum... especially among sports media folk. The name Max keeps cropping up in despatches

go you good Gawn

[demonzz 116]

1 hour ago, durango said:

When was the last time Melbourne had 2 goal Kickers in the top 10 in the AFL?

Its still amazing how many times we create good fwd 50 entries but dont manage to get the goals on the board. If we could improve this we would anielate alot of teams.

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

10 hours ago, MT64 said:

God I feel cold just looking at this picture from "Arctic Park".

The picture manages to capture the bleakness and awfulness of the place

[DeleteUser 638]

11 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

The idea of a Ruck claiming a Brownlow is gaining momentum... especially among sports media folk. The name Max keeps cropping up in despatches

go you good Gawn

Sat with the in laws today for wife's bday and had to listen to an exposition on how Grundie is better than Max. Fortunately wife's uncle has a brain and is a Demon and we both laughed .

i thought it was rather outrageous they enjoyed my expansive deck on a glorious winter's day whilst lobbing such ridiculous statements at me. The conversation quietened somewhat as the Pies weagles game progressed

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

6 hours ago, Ditcha said:

A very good 2nd half that made the week a lot better. I visited Mum in hospital  on the way to the game and she looked a lot better. She is 88 and is recovering from the same injury as the Bont. Thank you to all who passed on best wishes yesterday.  CARN THE DEMONS.

With a solid preseason she should be right next year