Post Match Discussion - Elimination Final

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

How good was Viney...an absolute pest to their stars. You can just tell that he loves getting under the skin of Ablett, Selwood etc. 

I wasn’t sure how he would go last night but upon reflection a final was his perfect comeback game. He is built for finals - as hard as they come, manic attack on the ball and ball carrier and a real hunger for physicality. 

I thought he rely set the tone early and showed why he is a Captain of our great club. He oozed leadership and intensity in the opening minutes and really set the tone.

I bloody love the bloke!

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,788]

Just watched the first Qtr again on Foxtel 

Fierce! ?

I'm still so pumped... ?

[scarlett 247]

48 minutes ago, BrisbaneDemon said:

Such a great win last night, was a real grind at times, the one thing that i absolutely loved was just how tough we're now. We're Built for finals footy.  Unsure how many of you saw the Melbourne faithful cheering Roosey at the end of the game on Fox Footy.  You could see how emotional he was getting.  Was Brilliant.

 

Go Dee's

When lining up to get into the G, Roosy walked through to a massive cheer from everyone, he couldnt help himself he stopped and took it all in with a bit of a smirk on his face.

[forever demons 2,354]

hate geelong even more now cant stand ablett selwood dangerfield constantly fakeing for frees and crying to umps .Nevs hit on selwood was fair and tough selwood started the fake before he even hit him

[Jaded No More 68,976]

26 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

 

 

Not a captain’s [censored] is Joel Selwood. Selfish self entitled little whining sook. M

Massive error this one. Killed all their momentum. Hawkins losing his shot on goal as a result too, couldn’t have happened to a nicer [censored]. 

I couldn’t sleep and I feel hung over. Didn’t even drink. Worth it. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,371]

Just watched Chris Scott’s Press Conference. The guy is a complete [censored] in the coaches box, but his presser post game was all class. 

[greenmachine 21]

the look on brad scotts face made my night even better

 

[Lucifers Hero 40,619]

2 hours ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

 

 

That was a huge moment. 

That little gem happened on the Member's side in front of the i/change bench.  Hawkins was lining up for goal in front of the Southern stand from a spot  where he had kicked one earlier.  Umpire took the ball off Hawkins and paid a free against Selwood. 

They had the momentum by keeping us goalless in the second quarter and if Hawkins kicked that goal the lead would have been just 15 points with nearly a half of footy still to play. 

Selwood cost them the momentum and thereafter they lost structure and composure. 

They looked like the Finals Rookies!!  

Yep, a real Captain's game from Selwood!  In the past he got away with that stuff but not last night! 

 

A very late edit:  Apparently, the free kick against Selwood was paid by the Emergency Umpire.  Didn't know that was allowed.  The guy deserves a medal.  Hope he umpires our games in future!

Edited September 8, 2018 by Lucifer's Hero

[Whispering_Jack 31,312]

Could someone please remind me how many games has Melbourne won against fellow top 8 clubs?

[sue 9,259]

3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

That was a huge moment. 

That little gem happened on the Member's side in front of the i/change bench.  Hawkins was lining up for goal in front of the Southern stand from a spot  where he had kicked one earlier.  Umpire took the ball off Hawkins and paid a free against Selwood. 

They had the momentum by keeping us goalless in the second quarter and if Hawkins kicked that goal the lead would have been just 15 points with nearly a half of footy still to play. 

Selwood cost them the momentum and thereafter they lost structure and composure. 

They looked like the Finals Rookies!!  

Yep, a real Captain's game from Selwood!  In the past he got away with that stuff but not last night! 

It was clear that he decided during the half time break to rough us up.  Early in Q3 he was tackled by a Melb player (cant recall who) in a regulation no-damage tackle and Selwood went for him afterwards out of all proportion.   Good to see he carried on with that...

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,312]

What an incredible night. Felt like 75% Dees,  the noise and spirit in the G was unbelievable. 

Seeing Dangerwood both lose their [censored] was just beautiful karma after their actions at the cattery.

Got home at midnight,  cracked a cab sav and nearly teared up watching the replay!  Bed at 3!

[forever demons 2,354]

1 minute ago, sue said:

It was clear that he decided during the half time break to rough us up.  Early in Q3 he was tackled by a Melb player (cant recall who) in a regulation no-damage tackle and Selwood went for him afterwards out of all proportion.   Good to see he carried on with that...

yes and we didnt get sucked in

[Lucifers Hero 40,619]

2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Could someone please remind me how many games has Melbourne won against fellow top 8 clubs?

I know that is rhetorical but just for the record:  3 in the last 3  weeks!  If we add a small loss to Syd that would be 4 from 4! 

Can't beat a top 8 side they say!  Well that and all the other negative narratives from the empty brained media commentators will no longer see the light of day. 

A new day has dawned!

[Lucifers Hero 40,619]

My favourite anti Geelong moments was all the booing directed at Ablett in the second half.  Doubt he has heard that before! 

#Timetohanguptheboots

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

10 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

I have never seen the Dees tackle like that. It was Richmond-like. Absolutely epic effort.

Our pressure won the game.

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,043]

Some were saying he was past it a few months back and whilst he is no longer our most dominant mid (too much competition), I think Jonesy's last month has been awsome.  Just keeps going about it in a tough, uncompromising, workman like manner and has been bobbing up and ramming home some important goals. Recon guys like Harmes, Brayshaw and Olivet walk taller with him around.

[dees189227 12,465]

Good morning!  How great does it feel this morning?  Bloody brilliant 

[DemonOX 8,837]

The weekend is so much better when you win on a Friday night. 

GO U MIGHTY DEMONS. 

[Freddy Fuschia 773]

12 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I know that is rhetorical but just for the record:  3 in the last 3  weeks!  If we add a small loss to Syd that would be 4 from 4! 

Can't beat a top 8 side they say!  Well that and all the other negative narratives from the empty brained media commentators will no longer see the light of day. 

A new day has dawned!

I won’t be happy unless we can double up on our current total of 3 by sesson’s End.

[Lucifers Hero 40,619]

2 minutes ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

I won’t be happy unless we can double up on our current total of 3 by sesson’s End.

Funny you say that.  I nearly wrote 3 down, 3 to go!  But a lingering tinge of MFCSS stopped me - you know the counting chickens thing...

...but I'm with you all the way FF!

[What 18,810]

Another great thing about this win was that we finally got a 'Roaming Brian' in the Melbourne rooms.

Edited September 7, 2018 by Petraccattack

[Demon Head 299]

Tweet from Sam Landsberger -

Demon fans who sat through ..

2008: Melb 5.11 (41) def by Gee 24.13 (157)

2011: Melb 7.5 (47) def by Gee 37.11 (233)

2013: Melb 5.6 (36) def by Ess 28.16 (184)

2014: Melb 3.16 (34) def by GWS 15.8 (98)

2016: Melb 6.8 (48) def by Gee 24.11 (155)

Last night was for you. ??

[Lucifers Hero 40,619]

Just now, Petraccattack said:

Another great thing about this win was that we finally got a 'Roaming Brian' in the Melbourne rooms.

I would rather the camera roaming the rooms without Brian!

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,084]

 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2018 by david_neitz_is_my_dad

[Willmoy1947 4,232]

11 hours ago, Nasher said:

[censored] yes. How good is football?

OOOOOO ahhhh