Jump to content

POSTGAME: Rd 04 vs Geelong


Demonland

Recommended Posts

Positives:

Brayshaw was back playing well

May was better

Trac continues his excellent form

Kosi wow will be great to watch for a long time

Tmac contested all day 

Hibbo good by foot and showed dash. 
 

Negative:

Selection still a worry for mine, Nev & Jones experience was needed against a seasoned Geel side  

Vanders looked a way off, thought he was injured because I hadn’t seen him for so long  

stupid simple decisions cost us the game

too much handball in tight  

 

overall: Geelong are a better team  

 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Hard to read the garbage! We were in the game throughout. We gave ourselves a chance to win. We were the equal of the Cats, wherever they are ranked. It was a line ball in the final minute. Posters who are keyboard assassins need to take a breath before they post the bile. WE have a very competitive group right here, and the more games they play together the better they will be. Think about how long Ablett, Selwood, Hawkins and Danger have been playing. We are tracking in the right direction. I hate the venom, the knee-jerking and the abuse that the 'supporters' show here. Grow some, and watch the game for what it is worth... a dour struggle that was oh so close!

PS: The absolute morons that keep calling for the coach to be sacked... and have been doing so since Norm Smith... YOU ARE WEAK AS...!!! 

Get real .. our defending was pathetic allowing 3-4 easy goals , were was the defending on the goal line twice??? We have invested heavily on May & lever who should be enduring this [censored] doesn’t happen .. Goodwin taking the team backwards!

 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Some individual commendable efforts but that's about where it begins and ends for this poorly coached rabble of potential amd known/proven talent.

The confidence and spirit of this team is very sad to watch.  Zero method.  Just too much chaos for far too long in matches.

No one playing to their strengths other than a few and a few too many to make the difference.

Coach simply has to go.   He just can't  get them firing from the get go often enough.  Almost always chasing tail during his tenure.  Last week an anomaly?

All that space coming out of our forward line in the first half was unforgiveable.  No pressure anywhere up to the middle of the ground.  They were able to work it there at will and launch inside 50 with ease.

Some hard decisions need to be made to ensure careers aren't wasted and we make finals in 2021 or even this year if the axe is brought down early enough to give the players a chance to learn a new system / style, adjust and come home with a wet sail.

Edited by Rusty Nails
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The word for that is "incompetent." And the club has the gumption to ask to donate. I mean, FFS, shouldn't that mean the players put in desperate, gut-busting efforts all over the ground from siren to siren?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

We are a talented team but a dumb team. Perhaps that's a reflection of our coaching?

It's not all bad though. Brayshaw, Lever, Viney and Hibberd were pretty decent. 

Kozzie will be better for the experience. Hannan better for the run. Lockhart started well but made bad errors as he got tired.

Smith played OK

The concerns are the form of Fritsch, Salem and vanders. Rivers had one he'd rather forget.

Fritsch is not strong enough to play deep. 
great summary dee tox. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


4 minutes ago, Tom Dyson said:

Love reading these post-game forums after a close loss, the demonlanders never fail to disappoint. :)

yeah it stings but there was a lot to like. 

Tmac showed glimpses, kossi looks really dangerous, backline largely performed well, Maxy went off yet again, joel smith wasn't completely putrid, tomlinson was good, harmes and viney battled away all day. clarry and gus were magnets. 

put it in perspective, we're watching our favourite team play live at the G. its not like the boys or goody want to lose, we'll be back. 

gotta keep the glass half full, onto next week. up the demons! 

Sorry your delusional. Maybe this site wouldn’t go into meltdown if we had a club to admire. It not just Goodwin it culture. It stuffed

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

Confused inside 50

"Deer-in-the-headlights" decision making

If they have a system, it is impossible to recognise.

And the MFC standard - handballing to a stationary team mate. 

God that was frustrating. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

As a football club we should learn from this - and sack Goodwin.

I wonder if we're sunk Chook.

How do we afford a new coach and pay out Goody?

I think the murderer will be more than happy to see our club fold or be relegated.

How can a brand of football like this bring in crowds or ratings.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Clearly need to play  two tall key forwards and make them stretch just like they did to us today.

We are missing another key back. That will leave Lever to intercept the position that suits him best. Oscar and Weid or Brown would have been handy. If THEY ARE NOT INJURED WHY NOT PLAY THEM. It is simple it is called team balance. 

Please Goody if you need to,   just call me on 555 55555 . 

  • Like 3
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, Grr-owl said:

The word for that is "incompetent." And the club has the gumption to ask to donate. I mean, FFS, shouldn't that mean the players put in desperate, gut-busting efforts all over the ground from siren to siren?

Yet again, effort wasn’t in question for me. It comes down to system or lack thereof, particularly going forward.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tomlinson was .. not good. Could've sworn he was going to redeem himself on that last kick, but alas.

Such a frustrating game, we looked the better side but couldn't get the cohesion upfront. It's going to be a painful year of building consistency again.

Goodwin please don't make 5 changes again. The players looked [censored] off so hopefully that channels to a more competitive game against the Swans next week.

[censored]

Link to comment
Share on other sites


That was worse than pathetic.. horrible performance, simply arrogant coaching, and a lack of thought from players. SO angry.

Smith is not up to it, Salem has regressed, and what is a Harmes? thats just 3 players.. but my god that was slop. 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

We will win the next 2. Think Weid comes in next week

We play like that and get coached like that today we wont win a game.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The sad thing is with the talent we have & the average age of the group we should have players not only in their prime but a team fighting for a top 4 spot. At least with Adelaide you know their starting their rebuilding phase.

This club has no direction & no identity. Maybe it’s time to give Roosy a call & asks if he wants his old job back.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

    The luckless Salem suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions early in the season and, after missing a number of games, he was never at his best. He was also inconvenienced by minor niggles later in the season. This was a blow for the club that sorely needed him to fill gaps in the midfield at times as well as to do his best work in defence. Date of Birth: 15 July 1995 Height: 184cm Games MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 176 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 26 Brownlow Meda

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #39 Koltyn Tholstrop

    The first round draft pick at #13 from twelve months ago the strongly built medium forward has had an impressive introduction to AFL football and is expected to spend more midfield moments as his career progresses. Date of Birth: 25 July 2005 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 10 Goals MFC 2024: 5 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2024: 7 Goals CDFC 2024: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #42 Daniel Turner

    The move of “Disco” to a key forward post looks like bearing fruit. Turner has good hands, moves well and appears to be learning the forward craft well. Will be an interesting watch in 2025. Date of Birth: January 28, 2002 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total: 18 Goals MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 17 Games CDFC 2024: 1 Goals CDFC 2024:  1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 15

    2024 Player Reviews: #8 Jake Lever

    The Demon’s key defender and backline leader had his share of injuries and niggles throughout the season which prevented him from performing at his peak.  Date of Birth: 5 March 1996 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 18 Career Total: 178 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #13 Clayton Oliver

    Lack of preparation after a problematic preseason prevented Oliver from reaching the high standards set before last year’s hamstring woes. He carried injury right through the back half of the season and was controversially involved in a potential move during the trade period that was ultimately shut down by the club. Date of Birth:  22 July 1997 Height:  189cm Games MFC 2024:  21 Career Total: 183 Goals MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 54 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 20

    BLOODY BLUES by Meggs

    The conclusion to Narrm’s home and away season was the inevitable let down by the bloody Blues  who meekly capitulated to the Bombers.   The 2024 season fixture handicapped the Demons chances from the get-go with Port Adelaide, Brisbane and Essendon advantaged with enough gimme games to ensure a tough road to the finals, especially after a slew of early season injuries to star players cost wins and percentage.     As we strode confidently through the gates of Prin

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    2024 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca

    Melbourne’s most important player who dominated the first half of the season until his untimely injury in the Kings Birthday clash put an end to his season. At the time, he was on his way to many personal honours and the club in strong finals contention. When the season did end for Melbourne and Petracca was slowly recovering, he was engulfed in controversy about a possible move of clubs amid claims about his treatment by the club in the immediate aftermath of his injury. Date of Birth: 4 J

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 21
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...