We played well on Friday but I think we can play a lot better, we rushed a lot of kicks when we were under little pressure and should have kicked a much higher score. It was very reassuring to win a game, a final, when we were below our best and have a lot of room for improvement.

Some of our kicking was uncharacteristically wayward, Salem's first few kicks were way off the mark, he tightened up after the but some of the other players were a bit off.

Great effort by the boys and to win a game against an experienced team with some great players in it was a credit to all at the club. I'm getting on in years and during the Neeld years I'd actually resigned myself to never seeing us win another Grand Final, well maybe I got that one wrong, this group are quite capable of doing anything.

I'm so proud of these kids and the way they go about the job and so glad that PJ convinced Roosy to come on board and revitalise the club and make us relevant for the first time since 1964. 

Interestingly John Kennedy took over as coach of Hawthorn and changed that club forever, because he was sick of Melbourne belting them all the time, well I'm sick of them belting us all of the time so let's hope that Goody has changed our club so it won't happen again.

I expected some tips at some point but it’s all part of the teething process. The more of it we get out of the way the better.

I heard a whisper that Geelong are planning on offering us their next first round pick for this guy!

 

Is there a video of “all the tackles” I’d love to see this as a common feature ?

i cant work out which one was my favourite: Weid on Danger or Clarry (hipnshoulder) on Selwood or, Jetta on Selwood?

On 9/8/2018 at 3:03 PM, DemonOX said:

The good wife took me grocery shopping this morning and of course i was wearing my dees jersey and u could of pushed me over with a feather as two complete strangers spoke to me about how good the dees were. 

The first bloke was talking to me for 30 mins and he was a dees supporter too  

I mention this as I live in Brisbane and this is unheard of. 

Bloody awesome morning after an awesome night. 

Had to make an emergency trip to Coloundra Saturday to care for ailing father.

slightly delusional I booked Gold Coast not Sunshine Coast, couldn't change without great cost and travelled on variety of plane bus and rain to complete journey

was amazed at the sympathy, assistance, smiles, thumbs ups to I received until some random rugby fans pointed out I was still wearing my Demon badged shirt, as he congratulated the Dees.

It seems everyone is supporting our success. Have had messages from Fans of all clubs who are now supporting usas the best club of all left. In Qld even people who had no knowledge of AFL are aware of our journey and are supporting us. Unprecedented and bloody fantastic.

im gonna keep wearing the shirt till I return. Dad improving and we both hope it will be next Friday.

14 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I think we need to find another Vanders clone in case he goes down. His pressure on the opposition and tackling is immense, it rattled Geelong and had them second guessing themselves when they had the ball. 

I would be inclined to bring in Pedersen perhaps to rest Spargo or Frisch against the heavier Hawks. Both S and F are fantastic and our future so don't cook them this finals series.

Pedo has shown plenty of vigour and should be told to join Vanders Viney ANB in hitting hard with full force. 

19 minutes ago, DeezNuts said:

Is there a video of “all the tackles” I’d love to see this as a common feature ?

i cant work out which one was my favourite: Weid on Danger or Clarry (hipnshoulder) on Selwood or, Jetta on Selwood?

Weid on Danger.

What a moment that was.

Can't remember so many smothers by us in a game was a great sign of our intent

Vote 1. Jetta on Duckwood.
 

Edited September 9, 20186 yr by Fork 'em

15 hours ago, buck_nekkid said:

Just watched the replay.  There was a lot to like, but I reckon that there is a lot of stuff that can be ‘cleaned up’ to make us even better.  Absolutely loved the attack on the contest.  When we were smashing in, and looking to move the ball with speed, we looked like world beaters.

There were moments in the forward 50 where a fraction more composure would have translated into goals.  The marking of TMac an Weids was a highlight, as was Max’s ability to get back or forward to impact contests.

Special mention to Lewis and Salem.  Critical in our win.

Against Hawks we need to stop outside spread and uncontested marks.  Do that, and I beleive they will have little answer to us.  IF we allow them uncontested possessions we put ourselves at risk.  The game style on Friday night will hold us in good stead.

We need to take our chances and take the game on from first bounce to last siren.

As well as Tmac's ability to create a contest if he can't mark it. See Chunk's goal at the start of the last quarter. The geelong spare was lined up perfectly to take a defensive mark and Tmac came in with the spoil using all his own defensive experience

Can someone with computer skill please post the FB post of the “final siren, when they said Melbourne couldn’t beat a top 8 side” it’s the one with the wrestling. 

Posted in Melbourne Football Club, The Mighty Demons.

Bloody funny.

15 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Can someone with computer skill please post the FB post of the “final siren, when they said Melbourne couldn’t beat a top 8 side” it’s the one with the wrestling. 

Posted in Melbourne Football Club, The Mighty Demons.

Bloody funny.

Has its own thread already Bombay! Classic 

16 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Can someone with computer skill please post the FB post of the “final siren, when they said Melbourne couldn’t beat a top 8 side” it’s the one with the wrestling. 

Posted in Melbourne Football Club, The Mighty Demons.

Bloody funny.

Apologies,  just realise it has its own thread.

What will they do about our poor conversion rate at training?

ANB,  Trac, Salem, T Mac all missed sitters

I really hope they find improvement would hate to lose the game after dominating again all night and not converting

8 hours ago, dpositive said:

Had to make an emergency trip to Coloundra Saturday to care for ailing father.

slightly delusional I booked Gold Coast not Sunshine Coast, couldn't change without great cost and travelled on variety of plane bus and rain to complete journey

was amazed at the sympathy, assistance, smiles, thumbs ups to I received until some random rugby fans pointed out I was still wearing my Demon badged shirt, as he congratulated the Dees.

It seems everyone is supporting our success. Have had messages from Fans of all clubs who are now supporting usas the best club of all left. In Qld even people who had no knowledge of AFL are aware of our journey and are supporting us. Unprecedented and bloody fantastic.

im gonna keep wearing the shirt till I return. Dad improving and we both hope it will be next Friday.

Funni how Footy beings strangers together. Hope ur old man is ok dpositive. 

9 hours ago, DeezNuts said:

Is there a video of “all the tackles” I’d love to see this as a common feature ?

i cant work out which one was my favourite: Weid on Danger or Clarry (hipnshoulder) on Selwood or, Jetta on Selwood?

Viney on Ablett?

Wrong thread

Edited September 9, 20186 yr by Petraccattack

10 hours ago, DeezNuts said:

Is there a video of “all the tackles” I’d love to see this as a common feature ?

i cant work out which one was my favourite: Weid on Danger or Clarry (hipnshoulder) on Selwood or, Jetta on Selwood?

A couple of Vanders should get a look.

3 hours ago, jackaub said:

What will they do about our poor conversion rate at training?

ANB,  Trac, Salem, T Mac all missed sitters

I really hope they find improvement would hate to lose the game after dominating again all night and not converting

Petracca needs to spend an entire week getting counselling to get over his mental fear of kicking goals. His set shots this year have been an absolute disgrace. 

40 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Petracca needs to spend an entire week getting counselling to get over his mental fear of kicking goals. His set shots this year have been an absolute disgrace. 

What a moment that could have been for him in the last. Totally fluffed 

20 hours ago, buck_nekkid said:

Just watched the replay.  There was a lot to like, but I reckon that there is a lot of stuff that can be ‘cleaned up’ to make us even better.  Absolutely loved the attack on the contest.  When we were smashing in, and looking to move the ball with speed, we looked like world beaters.

There were moments in the forward 50 where a fraction more composure would have translated into goals.  The marking of TMac an Weids was a highlight, as was Max’s ability to get back or forward to impact contests.

Special mention to Lewis and Salem.  Critical in our win.

Against Hawks we need to stop outside spread and uncontested marks.  Do that, and I beleive they will have little answer to us.  IF we allow them uncontested possessions we put ourselves at risk.  The game style on Friday night will hold us in good stead.

We need to take our chances and take the game on from first bounce to last siren.

We need to bang bodies 'hard' early,,, to make the skilled concern over the next tackle.

... and relentless pressure at the ball and ball holder.

I want them bruised in the fist half.

Roughy and Burgoyne need to feel sore and tight, going thru the 2nd half.

 

They will come at some of ours, and we have to fly the flag and bang in.

No suspensions boys.!!!

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AgonizingAffectionateEnglishpointer-mobile.mp4

 

 

On 9/9/2018 at 8:25 AM, low flying Robbo said:

Look at Ablett going for the cheap shots then backing away as soon as Vanders was getting up... Loved the lip Vanders gave him too

And look at Ablett try to shift Vanders off his teammate, barely moving him...  like a heifer trying to push a Bull off her companion.

12 hours ago, dpositive said:

Had to make an emergency trip to Coloundra Saturday to care for ailing father.

slightly delusional I booked Gold Coast not Sunshine Coast, couldn't change without great cost and travelled on variety of plane bus and rain to complete journey

was amazed at the sympathy, assistance, smiles, thumbs ups to I received until some random rugby fans pointed out I was still wearing my Demon badged shirt, as he congratulated the Dees.

It seems everyone is supporting our success. Have had messages from Fans of all clubs who are now supporting usas the best club of all left. In Qld even people who had no knowledge of AFL are aware of our journey and are supporting us. Unprecedented and bloody fantastic.

im gonna keep wearing the shirt till I return. Dad improving and we both hope it will be next Friday.

All the best to your Dad, & You, 'dpstv'.  

 

All The Goals was up early today. 

 

http://m.melbournefc.com.au/video/2018-09-10/elimination-final-all-the-goals

5 hours ago, jackaub said:

What will they do about our poor conversion rate at training?

ANB,  Trac, Salem, T Mac all missed sitters

I really hope they find improvement would hate to lose the game after dominating again all night and not converting

Salem and T Mav are excused I expect them to be more accurate as they usually are. ANB and Trac have been awful shots at goal all year I have zero confidence in the lining up a set shot at goal.