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3 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

It is a pratice game.

Got any better suggestions for our season preparations?

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    1 minute ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

    Got any better suggestions for our season preparations?

    Not really but some on here will think that a win of less than 100 points is worse than  predictions of a virus epidemic.

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    15 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

     

    I’d play Bedford before Spargo. 
     

    Oh Really.....??

    i'd play anyone on a Z Grade list before him!!

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    A lot to like ....... a bit to work on ....... headaches for the Match Committee.  I like it a lot!

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    I thought once Gawn was subbed off that we failed to readjust quickly enough after half time. Took us 10-15 minutes to finally readjust which coincided with when hawks had control in the third. Once we'd adjusted we were all over them defensively and in the midfield.

    My only negative is the foward line structure, which again was highlighted early in the third as without Max and Brown not playing, we consistently had one less player in the forward line to lead or kick to, resulting in constant kicks to out numbered situations.

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    5 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    I don.t think your analysis will come come into play much.

    Had a few DD? Having a differing opinion is great and needed but you really do offer zero value here. You just tend to slag people off rather than give anything back. It’s an Internet forum for Dees fans in case you missed that part.

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    Don't care what anyone says. It was a nice change to spend a quiet Friday night and watch Melbourne win a game of football, especially against Hawthorn. 

    Let's hope we're allowed to attend the football this year. Don't want to see it cancelled, or played in empty stadiums.

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    It just looks like we are better structured game plan wise ,and those two wingers give us a dimension we’ve been lacking for a very long time.

    Our fitness is the icing on the cake , really gives us an edge, and a belief to run out games and run over the top in the last quarter.

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    Melksham and Fritsch are going to be a fantastic forward duo this year if they can play 20+ games together. Both seriously skilled and classy footballers.

    Viney was BOG but how annoying was Huddo trying to dob Jack in for his sling tackle on Stratton. I concede it wasn’t a good look but Stratton wasn’t hurt.

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    We still bomb the ball into forward line. 2 weeks to get our backs and mids to lower their eyes and forwards to lead at the ball carrier, thus allowing the smalls to come in and crumb.  Otherwise a good game with limited involvement from Gawn & Jones playing only a half and a fairly quiet game from Oliver. Looking forward to the Weagles.

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    32 minutes ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

    Fritsch to kick 70+

    Melksham is a gun

    May, Lever, Lockhart yes yes yes

    Langdon and Tomlinson brilliant recruits

     

    Bring on Round 1.. no excuses.

    Bedford was lively as well. Great win. Hawthorn played their tricks, conned the umpires as well, the Dees overran them in the second half. Sad to see Scully knocked over so many times - I had to hold back the tears! Marty Hore and Petty should play the backline with Harmes, Hibberd, Salem, May and Lever. 

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    Highlight of the preseason was Langdon and Tomlinson's two way running stopping us from being carved up time and again in transition. I can't recall many loose goals out the back if any through the pre season. It's something that has been irritating to watch for numerous seasons so I'm glad it's been addressed.

    Considering the amount of entries we were getting inside 50 tonight the delivery, structure and personnel was an issue for us at times. I think Brown added a fair to our structure in the games he's played as well as Pickett. Jackson is probably capable of playing a role as ruck/fwd in place of Weideman so that's also encouraging.

    Viney looks fit and back to his best, in that type of form he's a top 25-50 player in the comp. 

    After playing well last week against North Spargo was barely sighted. Pickett or Bedford could potentially add a bit more in that role.

    Hibberds disposal at times was worrying along with a few others in the back half. It's only preseason so hopefully they iron that out and it's not a trend.

    Overall they must be pretty happy with the pre season. The area of improvement they would want out of tonight is converting the midfield dominance on the score board with inside 50 efficiency. Lots to be encouraged by with the other games and most parts of tonight.

     

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    3 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

    Our fitness is the icing on the cake , really gives us an edge, and a belief to run out games and run over the top in the last quarter.

    Great to see, big result as a consequence.

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    34 minutes ago, Dame Gaga said:

    Always good to beat those ugly brown and golds, in anything.

    If my wife is happy to call them the Poo's and Wee's, I think you should adopt the description also.

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    Some really good signs.
    This side, fully fit, can contend for top 4.

    Goodwin has tweaked the game style slightly by holding onto the hall a little more and less ‘play on’ at all costs game style.

    Entries into F50 are still a worry. Would like more structured ‘lead up’ mark and goal plays. 
     

     

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    Not convinced with Harmes in the backline. Reckon he's wasted there. Performed heaps better in 2nd half when thrown on the ball and forward. Put Salem back in his spot and throw him back into the middle even if it is off the bench.

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    1 minute ago, Bonkers said:

    Highlight of the preseason was Langdon and Tomlinson's two way running stopping us from being carved up time and again in transition. I can't recall many loose goals out the back if any through the pre season. It's something that has been irritating to watch for numerous seasons so I'm glad it's been addressed.

    Considering the amount of entries we were getting inside 50 tonight the delivery, structure and personnel was an issue for us at times. I think Brown added a fair to our structure in the games he's played as well as Pickett. Jackson is probably capable of playing a role as ruck/fwd in place of Weideman so that's also encouraging.

    Viney looks fit and back to his best, in that type of form he's a top 25-50 player in the comp. 

    After playing well last week against North Spargo was barely sighted. Pickett or Bedford could potentially add a bit more in that role.

    Hibberds disposal at times was worrying along with a few others in the back half. It's only preseason so hopefully they iron that out and it's not a trend.

    Overall they must be pretty happy with the pre season. The area of improvement they would want out of tonight is converting the midfield dominance on the score board with inside 50 efficiency. Lots to be encouraged by with the other games and most parts of tonight.

     

    Pickett, Lockhardt, Bedford - all in - big threats to defensive lines. Drop Weed, put in Preusse when fit again. Drop OMac. Marty Hore is a must for the backline in tandem with Lever and Harmes. 

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    2 minutes ago, Docs Demons said:

    We still bomb the ball into forward line. 2 weeks to get our backs and mids to lower their eyes and forwards to lead at the ball carrier, thus allowing the smalls to come in and crumb.  Otherwise a good game with limited involvement from Gawn & Jones playing only a half and a fairly quiet game from Oliver. Looking forward to the Weagles.

    And this might be why our tall forwards are just going, and low on confidence.

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    3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Melksham and Fritsch are going to be a fantastic forward duo this year if they can play 20+ games together. Both seriously skilled and classy footballers

    FRIksham   [ frĭk′shən ]

     

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    28 minutes ago, sisso said:

    Impressed by Jackson, obviously he was outmuscled by a mature AFL player in Ceglar but he’s got some real class and great agility for a big man

    He looks to be a quick learner. He adjusted his position at ruck contests & improved by the minute. Was holding his own with Ceglar by the end. Would like to see him occasionally drop back at ball-ups around the ground & use his leap. Got far more involved in general play & had a couple of really nice moments

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    Solid result....

    The big positives... Tomlinson and Langdon plus the backline

    Midfield... solid

    Forwards... Fritsch and Melksham ... yes but the rest ??????

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    5 minutes ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

    And this might be why our tall forwards are just going, and low on confidence.

    Our setup is still wrong. We push up to high. Geddy Lyon had it right. We need a forward deep at all times to stretch the opposition defensive zone & provide a lead up target

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